Employment Opportunities with MIR Corporation
Thank you for our interest in our company. During the past 25 years MIR has built a reputation as a leader in pioneering travel to destinations (from Tibet to Tehran and everyplace in between) considered obscure, exotic, remote, difficult and even controversial. MIR (from the Russian word meaning both "peace" and "world") specializes in bringing people together to discover more about the world and, consequently, about themselves.
In 2011, MIR Corporation is celebrating 25 years guiding travelers across Russia aboard the Trans-Siberian Railway, along the Silk Road, to St. Petersburg and beyond. MIR destination experts design imaginative trips that take travelers far from the familiar and work closely with local affiliates in Western Russia, Siberia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan to carry them out.
MIR has twice been named one of National Geographic Adventure's "Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth," and is a preferred operator for museum, alumni and special interest organizations across the U.S., and a preferred ground operator for tour operators in Europe, North America and New Zealand.
If you think you fit the profile, we would like to hear from you.
We are currently accepting resumes for the following positions:
We are looking for a friendly, dynamic, dedicated, articulate, and upbeat self-starter with solid travel sales/tour operations/administration experience to join our team of exceptional travel planners at our Pioneer Square office. As a Tour Specialist you will provide top-drawer customer service to our sophisticated clientele while managing complex travel logistics (A to Z). Areas of focus of this position include:
- Destination and Itinerary Expertise;
- Sales & Sales Support;
- Client Pre-Departure Service;
- Client Account Management;
- Tour Program Development;
- Tour Operations Management.
The ideal candidate will have firsthand travel experience in, and a passion for, MIR's core destinations (Russia, Central Asia, Ukraine/East Europe); be extremely detail oriented (are you an extraordinary juggler?), highly organized and able to multi task while meeting strict deadlines; possess exceptional written and oral business communication skills as well as excellent grammar and English language ability; have demonstrated experience building relationships and a self-assured and energetic telephone presence.
A minimum of two-three years of client service/account management experience as well as solid computer skills on the Mac platform (plus effective use of Microsoft Office Word/Excel, online applications, FileMakerPro, and Pages) are required. A degree in international studies, international tourism, or related background preferred.
This is a full-time position in Seattle with comprehensive benefits.
If you are qualified and interested, please submit your resume, references and a detailed cover letter to jobs@mircorp.com. Please detail in your letter why you're the perfect fit for MIR and this position. Kindly note that only submissions accompanied by a cover letter and references will be considered. No phone calls please.
MIR has an on-going need for qualified tour managers. Our positions require flexibility as travel dates are based on our group tour calendar.
Qualifications (required):
- Extensive experience in one or more of our destinations in a tour leading, work, travel or study capacity.
- Ability to speak one or more destination country language is required (Russian is the single most useful language as it is spoken in the majority of the countries we specialize in).
- The ability to introduce Western travelers to the fascinating cultures of Eurasia, and to facilitate meaningful interaction between local people and travelers.
- Friendly, energetic and able to gracefully and comfortably interact with a wide variety of personality types.
- Common sense, the ability to think on one's feet and the ability to confidently take charge should unexpected difficulties be encountered.
- First aid training
- Minimum two years tour leading experience
Qualified applicants may forward the following items to jobs@mircorp.com:
- Letter of interest over viewing travel experiences in MIR's destinations
- Resume with previous salary history
- References
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