Tour Leader

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At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. We are a certified B Corp with more than 34 years of experience and hundreds of trips in over 100 countries.

• Provide outstanding customer service and travel advice, guiding city tours, leading native experiences, and arranging meals.
• Ensure the safety and well‑being of travelers, handling difficult situations calmly and professionally.
• Operate a fifteen‑passenger van (with trailer), managing transportation between cities, parks, and accommodations.
• Host, lead and execute tours, following itineraries and completing administrative duties.
• Represent Intrepid’s core values of Ambitious, Impactful, Real and Together, sharing your passion for travel with guests.

• Excellent written and spoken English communication.
• Strong collaboration skills with a remote team and independent problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience driving a fifteen‑passenger vehicle with trailer.
• Customer‑service experience and rapport building with diverse travelers.
• Travel experience across North America and a passion for sharing that region with guests.
• Basic computer skills – email, working software, and Excel.
• Able to safely operate lodge‑based and camp trip vehicles across North America.
• Strong critical‑thinking skills and the ability to “figure it out.”

• This is a seasonal position available for the entirety of the peak season (May–October).
• Certificates required before starting:
  First Aid, CPR, Leave No Trace Online Awareness, Food Handler’s, DOT Driver’s Medical Exam, valid passport, and a US driver’s license (commercial license for CA or NJ only).
• Advanced First Aid certification is required for leading trips in Alaska (WFA or WFR recommended).
• Consent to pre‑employment and random drug/alcohol testing and a criminal background check (state dependent).
• Prepared mentally and physically for extended hours, vigorous walking, and active engagement with travelers.
• Ready to travel and spend time away from home while leading tours throughout the United States.

• Diverse departures year‑round, including hiking, biking, festival, family, premium, and foodie trips.
• Travel to and from trip start locations, and return home at the end.
• Meals and accommodation usually included, often in hotels, campgrounds, or homestays.
• Access to learning and development programs, e‑learning, and comprehensive pre‑trip training.
• Internal career opportunities for advancement within travel and beyond.
• Travel discounts for Intrepid passengers.
• Recognition and celebration at awards nights; top performers invited to the annual Global Summit.
• Opportunity to support Intrepid Foundations non‑profit projects.

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from diverse ethnicities, races, and religions.

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These words are the pillars of our success and the life of our people and work.