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Explore our Headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany
Only a brief 30-minute journey from Frankfurt Main, we are proud of our position within one of Germany’s safest cities, celebrated for its beautiful buildings, recreational opportunities, and extensive public transportation network.e
Open Positions
Be a part of our team that turns travel dreams into reality.
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Grafenwöhr: Trip Leader (m/f/d)
Explore Europe is looking for a Trip Leader for trips in 2025 and beyond!
Your responsibilities will include:
- Greet and check-in all passengers upon arrival for departure
- Support the group throughout the trip ensuring all passengers are accounted for during designated times (bus breaks, city tours, etc.)
- Provide helpful information relevant to cities including transportation, tourist attractions, excursions, etc.
- Demonstrate a professional appearance of Explore Europe to corporate entities such as hotels, bus companies, city tour companies, and other partners
- Handle on-the-spot issues with American passengers in a professional manner
- Communicate between all parties including bus drivers, hotel, local guides, etc.
- Send trip debrief reports and feedback in a timely manner
- Update our trip leader manual
- If interested and for extra bonus: support us with blog articles and/or photos for our social media marketing
- For Senior Trip Leaders: Onboard and train Jr. Trip Leaders during trips
- Other tasks as required
Qualities appropriate for this position:
- Enjoy traveling by bus
- Enthusiastic personality
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work independently
- Experience in group travel in and to major tourist cities in Europe
- English language proficiency
- Other European languages would be helpful
- Ability to research destinations (e.g. opening hours for restaurants, shops, pharmacy, highlights, attractions, public transport etc.)
- A valid driver’s license and owning a vehicle
- PCS/ETS/DEROS date should be in 2026/2027
Compensation: The full compensation and benefits package will be provided during the interview and training stage.
A few of the benefits are:
- Travel and hotel accommodations are provided for the trips you lead
- Daily allowance (based on travel experience)
- Extra bonus for additional tasks (writing blog articles, etc.)
- Trip leaders are accommodated in single rooms (mainly 4-star hotels)
- Discounted travel
- The opportunity to explore Europe at no cost to you!
To apply, please send your cover letter and CV to apply@explore-europe.de
Office Wiesbaden: Internship In International Tourism Management (m/f/d)
Starting date: April 1, 2025
Your responsibilities will include:
- Source the most suitable partners around Europe including hotels, restaurants, local guides, experiences and transportation for group trips
- Build very strong relationships with prospective and current suppliers
- Identify new business partners
- Settle accounts
- Gather feedback from travelers and trip leaders on performance
- Quality control of services to meet standards and KPIs
- Prepare and assist with weekly sales, eCommerce, performance reports
- Other duties as required and assigned
Qualities appropriate for this position:
- Enrolled student (preferably in tourism, economics, business, or trade)
- Ability to commit 35 hours per week
- Travel experience and passionate about travel
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- German, Italian & Spanish are favorable, but not required
- Ability to understand and work with other cultures
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Creative problem solving mind-set
- Self-driven and flexible
- Ability to make decisions autonomously
- Highly sociable and energetic
Compensation:
- Financial compensation and a monthly public transportation card
- 35-hour workweek, tailored to prioritize work-life balance
- Gain profound understanding into the operations of a group tour company
- University credit where applicable
- The opportunity to travel and explore Europe at no cost to you
- Should you impress us with the quality of your work, there’s an opportunity to transition into a full-time employee role
To apply, please send your cover letter and CV to apply@explore-europe.de
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions that potential Team Members often ask.
How do I apply for a role?
Once you find a role you’re interested in, and you meet each of the qualifications, please send your cover letter and CV to apply@explore-europe.de
How will you get in touch with me?
If you are a good match for the job you’ve applied for, you will be contacted via email or phone. Please make sure the email address and mobile number you provide are accurate and the ones you access regularly.
Are interviews virtual?
Yes, the majority of interviews are conducted virtually.
Do you offer flexible working?
Our approach to flexible working varies depending on the job role. Overall, our focus is on what and how things get done in the most efficient way, rather than where and when. For us, flexible working means using different working options to maximize performance and create a more productive and efficient workplace.
Do you offer paid internships?
Yes. All our internships are paid even though it’s not required by German local laws and regulations.
