Field Based Assistant Expedition Leader

📋 Description

• Support Expedition Leader with guest experience, operations, and field coordination.
• Coordinate expedition and land operations; manage shipboard spaces and expedition funds.
• Assist in field operations, including driving Zodiacs and guiding beach landings.
• Liaise between New York/Seattle offices, guests, and shipboard personnel.
• Uphold Field Staff policies and safety standards on board.
• Varying daily hours based on itinerary and guest engagement.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum 150 days of High Arctic expedition ship experience (Svalbard, Greenland, Arctic Canada).
• Bachelor’s degree or four years of related industry work experience; prior management is desirable.
• Microsoft Office proficiency; other computer programs helpful.
• Strong multitasking, communication, and public-speaking abilities.
• Ability to work in a multi-national, close-quarters environment; adaptable and calm under pressure.
• Must be physically capable of field activities; lifting up to 50 pounds as needed.

🎁 Benefits

• Travel expenses paid.
• Salary is described in the contract as daily rate (not included here in detail).