Aug 4

Job: Admin/Marketing Support for International Tour Operator (Seattle)

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During the past 24 years MIR has built a reputation as a leader in pioneering travel to destinations considered obscure, exotic, remote, difficult and even controversial.  We are dedicated to delivering exceptional travel experiences in challenging-to-operate destinations such as Russia, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Mongolia and East Europe.  We are currently seeking a self-motivated, extremely organized, enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to join us in an admin/marketing support capacity.

Position Overview
We are looking for someone with solid office skills who thrives in a busy atmosphere and can stay organized despite frequent interruptions.  You will provide support to a dynamic, international/multi-lingual staff of travel planners and the Director of Marketing by performing a variety of administrative functions, including (but not limited to): fulfillment of daily catalog requests, coordination of office supplies/machines, managing promotional material inventory, maintaining key databases, assisting with various marketing/research projects as well as liaise with outside vendors for tech support and periodically with consulates/embassies.

Qualifications
•  Exceptional attention to detail.
•  Cheerful, confident self-starter who enjoys working independently.
•  Ability to learn quickly and respond to changing situations in a flexible manner.
•  Organized!
•  Ability to prioritize, follow directions and multi-task in a deadline driven environment
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills allowing for diplomatic, professional interaction with a wide variety of people.
•  Computer proficiency with Mac OS X, Microsoft Office and Filemaker Pro database.
•  Office machine proficiency:  telephones, fax/scanner/copy machines, postage meter.
•  College degree.
•  Familiarity with or first-hand travel experience in any of MIR’s destinations strongly desired; or strong interest in the travel industry.

To Apply
If you enjoy a challenging and never-a-dull-moment environment; a workplace with character, and are qualified, please forward the following items to jobs@mircorp.com :

1. Letter of interest – creatively describe why you want to work in adventure travel and be sure to detail any relevant travel experience in our destinations.
2. Resume with previous salary history
3. References