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Always dreamed of joining a company that makes a positive impact in people's lives? Road Scholar/Elderhostel is the premier provider of international and domestic educational/travel programs for the mature travel market. We have programs in 90 countries and all 50 states, with adventures ranging from shipboard programs through the Amazon, studying the history of the Hopi Indians in Arizona, to exploring Africa's wild frontier on an educational safari. Learn more about us at www.elderhostel.org and www.roadscholar.org.

Road Scholar/Elderhostel is seeking bright, detail and growth oriented professionals for Operations Associates to work from our downtown Boston headquarters. In this entry-level position, Associates will work closely with program managers, our marketing and participant services departments, and the network of independent travel and educational organizations with which Elderhostel develops and operates its programs. Associates coordinate and maintain program and user information within our system applications, assist users with questions regarding our applications and websites, and oversee the coordination of mailings to program participants.

Specific responsibilities in this multi-faceted, high-volume department include:

• Assist with the collection and coordination of product information for Road Scholar/Elderhostel programs, including proofing, editing and approval decisions. This detailed program information is the primary resource for our participants and our advisors who field over 400,000 calls annually.
• Assist field office staff and program managers with Road Scholar/Elderhostel intranet and computer applications questions and problems.
• Coordinate program material mailings to participants prior to program departure
• Provide assistance in procedure, policy and systems inquiries
• Maintain accurate field office and international coordinator contact information
• Assist with participant registration activity as necessary during high volume times, providing a high level of customer service as defined by: a positive attitude, an efficient and adaptable approach, a polite, caring and professional telephone manner
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager or the Director of Program Operations

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; equivalent work experience in a professional setting considered
• Strong proof-reading and writing skills
• Attention to detail, accuracy and deadlines
• Superior organizational skills; ability to retain, organize and access large amounts of information
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Extensive PC experience a must; comfort and proficiency using Word, Excel, Adobe and database applications
• Polished verbal, written and interpersonal skills; ability to work as part of a team
• High-energy; highly productive; reliable; quality driven


Road Scholar/Elderhostel offers superlative benefits including a totally smoke-free environment, tuition reimbursement, and solid growth potential for hard-working, ambitious, success-oriented employees.

Qualified local applicants - Please email cover letter (required) and resume to humanresources@elderhostel.org.

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