Licensed Expedition Staff

WHO WE ARE Lindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 20 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the “Exhilaration of Discovery”. SUMMARY This position supports the expedition and Field Staff team as a United States Coast Guard (USCG) licensed captain, drivinginflatable small boats (with outboard engines) and supporting expedition operations. The driver is responsible for navigating safely in cold waters, sometimes surrounded by ice, and also in warm waters, sometimes around swimmers. This position is also responsible for providing assistance to the operation and guest expereince off ship and on board.    The position should expect to work 6-8 weeks at a time with varying hours each day, based on the itinerary. The position is responsible for supporting a safe environment for our guests and staff, and general care of Field Staff equipment and spaces. It is essential that this person have excellent social skills as they will be expected to dine with guests and work in a multinational environment, and live in close quarters.