Pre Tour / On Tour Support Coordinator - Part Time, Seasonal

Company: EF Education First
Location: Portland
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Pre Tour / On Tour Support Coordinator---- Part Time, Seasonal EF Go Ahead Tours Start Date: March 13, 2023 or May 1, 2023 Remote Opportunity Hourly Pay: $20/hour THE OPPORTUNITY:EF Go Ahead Tours is looking for a Pre Tour / On Tour Support Coordinator to join the dynamic Customer Experience team. This team might not wear capes, but they sure are heroes, making sure every customer receives stellar support, no matter what gets thrown their way. The Pre Tour / On Tour Support Coordinator will handle incoming communication for customers who require a little extra expertise and support. Do you thrive under pressure? Do you see a challenging customer situation as an opportunity to save the day? Can you provide empathetic service while solving complicated problems? If so, this role might be for you.THE ROLE:

• Assist customers with issues or questions that arise, including flight requests or challenges, cancellations, medical incidents, tour quality concerns, travel preparation, and more
• Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure case continuity: you'll work with Tour Directors, Flights, Operations, Safety and Incident Response
• Partner with colleagues on-call in other shifts to create a seamless handoff for the customer
• Approach every case believing that nothing is impossible - this work requires creative problem-solving, grace under pressure and a commitment to a beautiful customer experience
• Maintain consistency in process and procedure to ensure a smooth customer transition between shiftsTHE REQUIREMENTS:
  • 1+ year in a customer-facing role
  • Strong attention to detail
  • You're a strong communicator who understands the importance of clear, concise, and factual written and verbal communication and you can easily adapt your style to your audience.
  • You keep an even keel and maintain a clear head when working under pressure.
  • Superb organizational skills
  • Conflict-resolution skills and the ability to prioritize multiple cases of urgency at a time
  • You want to be part of a team that motivates and inspires you
  • You are analytical with adept problem-solving skills
  • You always demonstrate professionalism and a positive attitudeWHAT YOU'LL DO:
    • Interface with travelers through phone and email communication to support them through flight requests or challenges, cancellations, medical incidents, tour quality concerns, travel preparation, and more
    • Collaborate with in-house emergency response, travel, and operation teams
    • Be informed on both global travel regulations and associated internal policies to optimize tour preparation and incident response protocol in collaboration with the Operations team in Zurich.
    • Work a combination of hours in one of the following shifts:
      • Friday-Monday
      • Sunday-Wednesday
      • Thursday-SundaySKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
        • You're a strong communicator who understands the importance of clear, concise, and factual written and verbal communication and you can easily adapt your style to your audience.
        • You keep an even keel and maintain a clear head when working under pressure.
        • You are solutions oriented and are known for positivity
        • You strive to get the job done right the first time with keen attention to detail
        • You don't take things at face value and are always asking the right questions in anticipation of what could come next.
        • You recognize great customer service and you strive to provide it each day
        • You want to be part of a team that motivates and inspires you
        • You are analytical with adept problem-solving skills
        • You always demonstrate professionalism and a positive attitudeOur On Tour Support Coordinator role is designed to give you exposure to the customer experience directly through the perspective of our customer, while teaching you about our amazing product: travel! Our goal is to instill lasting skills that you can carry with you throughout your career. This program is a great way tobuild your career with a global leader in the industry. Individuals who exceed goals and find success throughout their seasonal role will be considered for a full-time role at EF.HOURLY PAY:$20/hourABOUT EF EDUCATION FIRSTAt EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs-focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics-turn dreams into international opportunities.When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about-we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. 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.Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, S--o Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Z--rich, and more. Learn more at https://ef.com

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