Freelance Transfer Tour Director MUNICH
Are you a morning person? Are you flexible and enjoy meeting new people? Do you enjoy working with people? Are you service minded? Do you want to represent the world's largest international education company? If you answered yes to any of the above questions you have come to the right place
Who We Are
Education First (EF) is the world's largest international education company, offering global travel and study abroad, language-learning, cultural exchange, and academic programs. EF Educational Tours is one of EF's products providing educational group travel to students all over the world.
The role
A Transfer Tour Director (TTD)'s role is to pick up the group and accompany them from the airport to their main Tour Director and vice versa. A TTD is needed when groups are arriving on different flights and the main Tour Director cannot pick up all their groups at the same time.
The types of transfers you will lead will include terminal to terminal transfers, airport to city transfers by coach or public transportation.
You may also be required to accompany departure transfers from the hotel to the airport at the end of the tour.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Being part of a pool of freelance TTDs covering transfers throughout the week and weekends
Available for shifts of between 3 to 8 hours
Meeting groups of students and accompanying adults at the airport
Be the face of EF and represent the company at all times
Transferring groups via coach and/or public transport
Connecting with the group's Tour Director before and during the transfer
Communicating with the group at the airport by welcoming them and giving out important safety & practical information.
Communicating with suppliers and EF Operations before and during the transfer where applicable
Ensuring the safety of the group and their belongings
Purchasing local transportation tickets and handling payments where applicable
Requirements:
Fluent written & spoken English
You must be based in Berlin
Available in March, April and June/July
Willingness to work some early mornings from 5am onwards
Organizational skills & good attention to detail
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
Flexible to adapt to ever changing situations
Remain calm under pressure
Good to have:
Experience leading groups or as a group leader
Familiarity with your nearest airport
Knowledge of North American culture
Still not sure if the position is for you? Here's a quick introduction to EF Educational tours and our clients you will be meeting
Next steps
Following a successful initial application, you will be asked to complete a short video application, which will be followed by an online interview.
We look forward to hearing from you
About EF
When you partner with EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 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. EF is committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.
EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS and character reference check