Peru Operations Coordinator

About Us

Lets go on an adventure together!

Hey there were G Adventures. Were one of the worlds leading small group travel companies and weve always believed that travel isnt just about where you go its about how it changes you.

For the last 35 years weve set out to do things differently. No cookie-cutter tours. No giant buses or cruise ships. And not to mention as few selfie sticks as possible. Just real humans travelling your heart out across the world with open minds and a non-stop desire to make our planet better simply by exploring it.

At G Adventures our DNA (or GNA if you will) is built on belonging where bringing your authentic self to work every day isnt just accepted its downright celebrated. For our office crew you wanna rock a t-shirt with your dogs face on it We say go for it. For our Chief Experience Officers you wanna hit the road and call some of the most epic places on Earth your home office We love that and weve got you. Wanna spend your days with people you genuinely like Us too and were pretty sure youll fit right in wherever that is.

Now about that career of yours this is the kind of place where you can spread your wings and truly grow into your role. The best part You get to do it all alongside a passionate freakishly talented one-of-a-kind bunch excited to produce top-notch work and spread a ridiculous amount of goodness at the same time.

Feel like this could be the right fit We think so too and were already way too excited to meet you.

About the role

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager the Operations Coordinator serves the needs of G Adventures customers internal and external. Duties will include working with suppliers and the Reservations team using efficient process and actioning any foreseeable problems. You will also need to communicate clearly and efficiently with travelers. Support for the Regional Operations Manager to ensure accuracy of product and flow of operations.

What youll be doing:

• Support the Global Sales and Brand teams in information-gathering and logistics related to travellers before arrival.

• Assist in ensuring the G Adventures brand and other client brands are properly represented throughout the region.

• Support product review and new product development.

• Organise all the pre-tour information needed by the travelers : Welcome Letters/Welcome Packages checking Good to Go boarding passes reconfirmation of services in the case they can not be performed by the CEO or there is no CEO associated with the tour.

• Monitor the information in the Slack trip channel and make sure all necessary information is provided there. At the end of the trip arcahive the trip channels as necessary.

• Monitoring of incident reports as they come in communicating with the Reservation and CEO Manager as necessary to determine if follow up is needed and communicating with appropriate individuals to assist in issue resolution.

• Coordinate with the Regional Operations Leadership team regarding last minute changes and keep the CEOs and providers informed.

• Through a deep knowledge of the region assist the reservation Team with solutions when new alternatives are needed to ensure a trip can run according to its itinerary.

• Support the Customer Solutions team for on-tour and post-tour issues investigating collaborating and communicating with the stakeholders to manage situations as effectively as possible and bring them to resolution.

• Assist with validations to facilitate vendor reservations in coordination with the reservations team. This includes on-tour and post tour changes where modifications to the system are needed so that invoices match the system when received. Assessment and communication of cancellation fees to Base Camp Ops. Will generally require collaboration with the buying team and negotiation with suppliers.

• In case of Emergency you might be required to assist outside of regular work hours.

• To contribute to G Adventures performance by displaying a positive enthusiastic attitude and showing support and involvement in G Adventures initiatives and activities

Requirements

Must Have

• 3 years experience in the travel industry

• Highly proficient in English both written and spoken

• Computer skills

• Able to work on a Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday work schedule (5 days/week)

• Familiarity with Regional Geography

• This role is a hybrid role based out of Peru where a minimum number of days as set by the region is required in the Lima office.

Skills

• Excellent Customer Service and Listening Skills

• Problem Solving/Complaint Resolution

• Decision Making Skills

• Team Player Flexible Co-operative Approach

• Self Motivated and Goal orientated

• Excellent Attention to Detail Well Organized

• Positive and Innovative attitude

• Good time management skills

Nice to Have:

Knowledge of G Adventures product in the region

Vocational Qualification related to Travel & Tourism/Business

We thank all interested candidates; however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

***QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MUST HOLD APPROPRIATE CITIZENSHIP OR DOCUMENTS PERMITTING THEM TO RESIDE AND WORK IN PERU**

What Do We Offer You

• Competitive Total Rewards Package including exclusive travel perks!

• Additional days off including on your birthday!

• Vacation time for you to recharge

• Enhanced Parental Leave

• Meaningful Employee Recognition Program

• Learning and Growth Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

*Applicable based on location*

Please note that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used in the selection or interview process.

G Adventures is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We consider all qualified applicants.