Cultural Specialist

WHO WE ARE Lindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 20 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the “Exhilaration of Discovery”.
SUMMARY

This position supports the expedition as the expert and specialist in past and/or present human culture for particular regions and itineraries around the world based on subject matter expertise. Additionally, the position will work with the rest of the Field Staff in the delivery of the program and guest experience on a daily basis.  

The position should expect to work varying hours each day, based on the itinerary. The position is responsible for creating and presenting engaging presentations and recaps, lead guests on off-ship activities, provide in-the-field interpretation, and assist with general care of Field Staff equipment and spaces. It is essential that this person have excellent social skills as they will be expected to dine with guests and work in a multinational environment and live in close quarters.   

  -------------------------------------------   The Northwest Coast focused Cultural Specialist supports the expedition as the expert and specialist in culture and natural history for our voyages. For this role, we are looking for candidates with expertise specifically of the Northwest Coast, and can only consider applicants who meet the following requirements noted in Specific Expertise- Eligibility for Contract.

SPECIFIC EXPERTISE- ELIGIBILITY FOR CONTRACT

• Focus on experience in the field of the Northwest Coast, with a strong preference for someone who is from the Northwest Coast.
• Northwest Coast subject matter expertise in natural history and culture are preferred.
• Ability to communicate the cultural story of the Northwest Coast to guests in large and small audience groups.
• Creatively engages with guests and shares knowledge in ways that are personable, comfortable, and that inspire continued learning opportunities and discussion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• The position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additional duties may be added at any time.  

• Consistently represent Lindblad Expeditions with integrity and professionalism.  

• Lead or assist with operations such as hiking, inflatable boat tours, kayak, stand up paddleboard, snorkel, cross country ski, and snowshoe operations, as well as coach tours, cultural/culinary/historical tours or other planned activities in the voyage itinerary.