Do you love talking to people and have a passion for travel and being active outdoors? Do you have a deep-rooted desire to help others and prepare them for a positive active travel experience of their own? Do you have great attention to detail and you’re comfortable working in a fast-paced environment? If you answered yes to these three questions, we may have an opportunity for you!
What You’ll Do:
We’re looking for a highly motivated Operations Coordinator to join our European Operations Team based in Pernes-les-Fontaines, France. This role is essential in helping us manage and move the logistics behind our world-class travel experiences. You'll be an integral part of a team that delivers over 600 vehicles, thousands of bikes, and hundreds of trailers to more than 20 countries across Europe, supporting our trips throughout the spring, summer, and fall seasons.
You’ll be based at Pernes les Fontaines (Vaucluse) hub, which includes several buildings throughout Pernes. You’ll collaborate with a dynamic crew including mechanics, vehicle fleet coordinators, and seasonal workers, while also liaising regularly with internal teams like Trip Development, Scheduling, and Finance.
Specific tasks include:
Who You Are:
The ideal candidate for this role is driven to produce high-quality results, is proud of their work, and truly cares about improving their work environment. You can work independently without much direct supervision and have the foresight to see upcoming needs and plan accordingly. You enjoy the camaraderie of an energetic team, understand Backroads’ mission to be the best travel company, and are motivated to do your best work every day.
We are looking for an individual that can work independently, has the ability to create & implement new solutions/systems, has strong communication skills, is reliable and responsible, and is willing to learn and grow both professionally and personally.
What You will Need:
Founded in 1979, Backroads is the world’s leading guest-focused travel company, offering luxury Biking, Hiking & Walking, and Multi-Adventure Trips for active people of all ages and experience levels. But we’re more than a travel company —we’re pioneers in crafting extraordinary experiences that bring people closer to the world and each other. We blend innovation, precision, and an unrelenting drive for excellence, drawing strength from our roots as a long-standing, family-run, global company. We are dynamic, resilient and invest deeply in our people and our guests. We set the benchmark in active travel and raise it every year.
Backroads is built on sustainable growth, a transparent culture and a high-caliber team. We empower employees to deliver exceptional experiences and share our story with pride. You’ll work alongside dedicated, competent and active colleagues in an environment that values collaboration, balance and continual improvement. We move fast, act with integrity and strive for high-quality results.
At Backroads we’re passionate about connecting our guests with so many of the most beautiful places in the world. We use our four plus decades of expertise to create exceptional biking, hiking and multi-adventure trips in over 50 countries for people wanting a deeper and richer travel experience. We travel on land as well as by small luxury ships on active river and ocean cruises. Our trips are for all ages – including dedicated itineraries just for families. We are known for our unwavering attention to quality. We have a dynamic work environment and a strong company culture. Give us a call or visit our website for more information on the world of Backroads! 800-462-2848
