Group Leader

5 days ago

Boston, MA, United States Road Scholar Full time

When it comes to creating educational travel adventures that enrich the lives and fulfill the dreams of more than 100,000 people every year, there's no organization better than Road Scholar. What's our secret? Dedicated and talented staff who believe in our mission.

At Road Scholar, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We believe that by valuing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create a stronger, more innovative organization that reflects the communities we serve.

In addition, we are dedicated to being an environmentally sustainable organization. From the way we design our programs to how we operate as a team, we are striving to reduce our environmental impact and create a positive legacy for future generations.

This is a part-time/seasonal opportunity for various programs throughout New England. Due to the seasonal nature of the role, this position is not benefits eligible. Hourly rates vary based on program location which ranges from $15.00 to $23.00 per hour plus tips. CTP Certificate for Group Leaders required or extensive professional tourism experience.

We are seeking Group Leaders who live in the program destination/region.

In this role, you will...

  • Provide curriculum to Road Scholar program staff in advance for approval
  • Deliver educational content to Participants in a classroom setting and/or out in the field on Instructor-led guided walks and hikes
  • Supply materials supporting the scholastic content, i.e., handouts, visual aids, presentations, etc.
  • Allow space for a question and answer session
  • Adhere to Road Scholar's commitment to offering high quality educational programming
We're seeking...
  • Bachelor's degree or relevant experience strongly preferred
  • CTP Certificate for Group Leaders required or equivalent professional tourism experience
  • 1+ years group leadership experience in an educational and/or travel program environment; prior Elderhostel/Road Scholar experience preferred as well as experience working with individuals 55+ and handling different levels of physical ability preferred
  • Preferably lives in the program destination/region or has an intimate knowledge of the destinations
  • Strong leadership skills to build group cohesion
  • Sets clear expectations to participants
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving ability
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong communication skills and excellent command of English
  • Ability to work with a team and collaborate and share best practices
  • Empowered to enhance impact of educational experiences; set clear expectations to participants;
  • Be capable of operating basic AV functions (setting up laptop/projector for lectures)
  • Have access to reliable cell phone, capable of texting and/or emails. Road Scholar cannot require Group Leaders to have a Smart Phone, or similar, but it is our expectation that your cell phone has these capabilities

For serious consideration, please submit a cover letter with your resume telling us why you are interested in the position.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Road Scholar values and supports individual differences and strives to create an environment that contributes to the success of both the individual and the organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, illness, marital or veteran status or disability or any other status protected by applicable law.

Cybersecurity

At Road Scholar, we are committed to cybersecurity and to providing a safe experience for job seekers. All official communication regarding employment opportunities will come exclusively via email from the official Road Scholar domain or from our applicant tracking system URL recruiting.ultipro.com. We never conduct interviews through texting applications or instant messaging platforms. If you receive an employment offer or other correspondence from an individual at Road Scholar you have not met, or from a non-Road Scholar email domain, it may be a phishing attempt.

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