Careers at Classic Journeys

Classic Journeys has been named a World’s Best Tour Operator by Travel + Leisure and National Geographic Adventure magazines. We operate boutique small group walking tours, culinary tours and family vacations in 68 regions in 31 countries on 5 continents. We are looking to hire an Administrative Assistant to join our La Jolla office team.

Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities:
• Respond to incoming phone calls and direct callers to the appropriate persons in the office.
• Data entry of guest information in the company's computer system.
• Mail catalogs, itineraries and other collateral material to prospective guests.
• Receive and distribute incoming correspondence to appropriate colleagues, file it in appropriate areas, log it into our computer system and/or respond to items.
• Assist with general office duties including but not limited to filing, email screening and response, and organization.
• Prepare mailing lists for marketing letters, enewsletters, catalogs and other promotional materials.
• Assist in the development of catalogs, enewsletters, marketing letters and other promotional materials.
• Data mining and analysis to determine success/costs of advertisements and direct mail efforts.
• Assist with website updates and daily website maintenance.
• Track performance and prepare reports for enewsletter, marketing and online campaigns.

Requirements:
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Strong data entry/database skills
• Proficient at Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Outlook
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Self-starter with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team

If you are considering a career with us, you should be articulate, poised and have excellent telephone and computer skills including Word, Excel and Access. You should have the ability to communicate clearly and professionally using proper grammar on the telephone, and through e-mail and other written correspondence. You’ll need a high attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills. And you should enjoy working in a small office environment where open communication and team building are encouraged.

Candidates should have a 4 year college degree + work experience in an office setting.

Salary: $14.50/hour + excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, profit sharing plan.

Your first step for starting a career with us is to send us a resume and cover letter to careers@classicjourneys.com. Please do not call or visit the office directly. If we think you are a good fit, we’ll contact you right away to set up an interview.

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