Lindblad Expeditions
Field Staff Shipboard (Contract Positions)
Historian
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optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Historian at Lindblad Expeditions. Skills: Spain history, France history, Guest engagement. Create and present engaging presentations. Present in-the-field interpretation”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Make sound decisions
Contract periods minimum 3-5 weeks, Varying hours each day, Physically demanding settings, Diverse weather conditions, Varying temperatures, Hike over uneven terrain, Distances of three miles or more, Deep water activities, Full mobility of all limbs, Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, Drive inflatable boats for hours, Hike over uneven terrain for miles, Kayak up to 3 miles
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
CPR & First Aid Certified, Bachelor’s degree or four years of work experience, Full mobility of all limbs, Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, Ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, Ability to effectively communicate professionally
Nice to Have
Higher level of CPR & First Aid training, Familiarity with inflatable boats, USCG license to drive inflatable boats
What You'll Do.
Create and present engaging presentations
Present in-the-field interpretation
Work in a multi-national environment
Lead or assist with operations
Offer interpretation to guests
Participate in evening recaps
Prepare PowerPoint presentations
Mitigate guest concerns
Accompany guests ashore
Monitor excursion quality
Eat meals with guests
Participate in on board duties
Clean Field Staff gear
Deliver communications to guests
Create on board educational materials
Assist with photo collection
Capture and submit photos
Assist with luggage movement
Support at hospitality suite
Participate in physically demanding settings
Operate inflatable boats
Hike over uneven terrain
Manage snorkel activities
Lead kayak excursions
Assist with inflatable boat operations
Participate in safety training
Participate in safety meetings
Participate in safety drills
Participate in shore-based education
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with field staff; Work in multi-national environment; Live in close quarters
Communication Scope
Communicate complex history concepts; Communicate professionally
Full Job Description
## Description 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 history for particular regions around the world. Additionally, the Historian will work with the rest of the field staff in the delivery of the itinerary on a daily basis. The Historian should expect contract periods a minimum of 3-5 weeks at a time with varying hours each day, based on the itinerary. The historian is responsible for creating and presenting engaging presentations, recaps, and in-the-field interpretation. It is essential that this person have excellent social skills as they will be expected to dine with guests and work in a multi-national environment, while living in close quarters. The Historian must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additional duties may be added or assigned at any time. ------------------------------------------- The Caribbean or Europe focused Historian supports the expedition as the expert and specialist in history for our voyages. For this role, we are looking for candidates with expertise specifically in Caribbean or Europe and can only consider applicants who meet the following requirements. Please do not apply if you a do not have Caribbean or Europe expertise and experience in the Expedition Cruising industry. ## SPECIFIC EXPERTISE- ELIGIBILITY FOR CONTRACT Focus on Spain & France history knowledge and experience communicating to a variety of audiences. Co
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