Freelance Tour Director - United States

Does This Sound Like You?

• You enjoy meeting new people and exploring new places.
• You thrive in ever-changing environments and excel under pressure.
• You are passionate about helping young travelers learn more about the world and themselves.

If it does, you’ve come to the right place!

The Role

At EF, the role of a Tour Director is both challenging and rewarding. Tour Directors work alongside EF to help students and teachers from North America discover the world through educational travel. No two days are ever the same, and there is never a dull moment on tour.

Every EF Tour Director has a love for travel; what truly makes them unique is their passion for sharing their knowledge & experiences and their unrelenting pursuit of lifelong learning. Great organizational and interpersonal skills are also necessary for everything including liaising with suppliers, managing tour logistics, engaging with students, and leading fun, educational activities. Tour Directors also have the ability to bring the history and stories of each visited destination to life in a way that captivates, inspires and enhances our traveler’s understanding of the world around them.

Tour Directing is a fantastic and flexible role for someone who enjoys working independently, connects quickly with others, can think on his/her/their feet, and has a true passion for providing experiential learning opportunities to students and schools from all walks of life.

We are looking for people who are:
• Organized
• Great communicators
• Passionate
• Resilient
• Knowledgeable
• Professional
• Flexible
• Creative problem solvers
• Positive
• Enthusiastic

If this sounds like you, complete the following application!

This is a freelance role in the United States only with tours offered from March-June 2022. We review applications on a rolling basis. If your application is successful, you will be invited to take part in an in-person or virtual selection round that will take place in the fall.

EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, parental status, experience and everything else that makes you unique.

We look forward to hearing from you