Assistant Trek Guide
Core
Lead small group travel expeditions across Peru, managing logistics, group dynamics, and storytelling to create unforgettable experiences while supporting community partners.
Role type
Field Chief Experience Officer (Trek Guide)
Builds
Small group travel tours in Peru
Domain
Tourism / Hospitality / Adventure Travel
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Group dynamics management, logistics coordination, storytelling, cultural education, incident management, budgeting, accounting, community partnership support, crisis handling, adaptability, responsible travel advocacy
Preferred skills
Experience in tourism or hospitality, extensive travel history, background in Inca Trail guiding
Technologies
Google Suite, mobile apps, reservation systems
Responsibilities
Manage group dynamics and traveller needs; coordinate transport and suppliers; share culture and history of destinations; support community partners; handle incidents calmly; maintain budgets and daily accounts; provide post-trip reports; occasionally train new guides
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC