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Cultural Specialist – Newfoundland Focus

Lindblad Expeditions
Global Village, UAE
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1 months ago
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Summary

  • This position supports the expedition as the expert and specialist in past and/or present human culture for particular regions and itineraries.
  • The position works with Field Staff to deliver the program and guest experience daily.
  • The Newfoundland focused Cultural Specialist supports voyages with expertise specifically in Newfoundland.

Essential Duties

  • Lead or assist with operations such as hiking, inflatable boat tours, kayak, stand up paddleboard, snorkel, cross country ski, snowshoe, coach tours, cultural/culinary/historical tours.
  • Offer relevant and engaging in the field and on board interpretation to guests throughout the voyage.
  • Participate in evening recaps to highlight guests' daily experiences.
  • Prepare several PowerPoint presentations of 30 40 minutes to highlight voyage themes.
  • Respond to on board and in the field requests in a timely manner and remain highly visible to guests.
  • Mitigate guest concerns and complaints and bring them to Expedition Leader or Assistant Expedition Leader.
  • Accompany guests ashore with local guides and monitor quality control.
  • Eat meals with guests and make an effort to dine with a variety of people.
  • Participate in on board duties such as monitoring wildlife, cleaning gear, delivering communications, creating educational materials, assisting with photo collection, luggage movement, and hospitality suite support.
  • Participate in physically demanding settings including operating inflatable boats, hiking over uneven terrain, managing snorkel activities, and leading kayak excursions.

Eligibility for Contract

  • CPR & First Aid Certified (higher level preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree or four years of work experience in related industry.
  • Full mobility of all limbs and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • In depth knowledge of destination and previous experience guiding or working in destination.
  • Team player with excellent training skills and proven educator.
  • Works well independently and is a self starter.
  • Strong communicator, even tempered, remains calm under pressure.
  • Must handle multiple tasks with keen attention to detail.
  • Comfort with public speaking.
  • Excellent problem solving skills and good judgment.
  • Strongly preferred: Experience driving vessels with outboard engines; Merchant Mariner Credential of 25 tons or greater, RYA certificate, or equivalent; Experienced and adaptable in diverse geographic regions.
  • Extensive past and present human cultural knowledge of destination.

Required For Contract

  • Promotion/Sales: Familiarity with company philosophy and National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions programs.
  • Conservation/Sustainability: Familiarity with conservation and sustainability programs.
  • Inflatable Boat Operations: Preparedness to assist with inflatable boat operations; familiarity with Zodiacs and ability to drive strongly preferred.
  • Safety: Participation in on board safety training, meetings, drills including abandon ship and fire drills.

Compensation

  • Daily rate: $330/daily.
  • Travel expenses paid.

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