Administrative Assistant

Natural Habitat Adventures (Nat Hab), a nature-focused global adventure travel company based in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join the Front Desk team. This position is designed to offer exceptional service at first point of contact. This team is responsible for setting the first impression for current and future Nat Hab guests and is an important part of their journey. The Nat Hab Front Desk team strives to set a welcoming tone for our guests by being prompt, courteous, and professional. The team provides support to the entire company by managing and processing inbound phone calls, emails, and other inquiries.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. This position is open to local hires as the role requires working in-office. The successful candidate must align well with our company’s culture and values, possess exceptional organizational and communication skills, and enjoy working in a collaborative and mission-driven environment. Join our passionate team of adventure travel professionals and make a tangible impact on our mission to connect people with nature and inspire conservation through travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant must be able to perform the following duties:

• Efficiently answer and transfer inbound phone calls to colleagues
• Manage inbound email inquiries and distribute messages to the appropriate recipient
• Help maintain Nat Hab’s database and enter key guest information as needed.
• Assist with administrative duties, such as return to sender mailings and business reply cards
• Be a team player and work well in a team setting. You will be part of a small team of Front Desk employees working together to provide exceptional service to our guests, colleagues, and operators
• Other duties as assigned
  

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Able to prioritize and efficiently manage multiple tasks
• Guest service experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and enthusiasm
• Able to adapt to changing and flexible responsibilities in a high-paced and fast-changing environment
• Able to work individually and as part of a team
• Must be comfortable and self-sufficient working as a team of one on Saturdays
• Interpersonal skills that enable working cooperatively with all types of people, including colleagues, guests and operators
• Proficient/strong in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook. Database experience is a plus

• Guest service experience to high-net-worth guests and within the travel industry is a plus

COMPENSATION

$41,600-$47,840, plus an annual bonus. This position includes paid overtime. Compensation commensurate with experience. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, generous paid time off, and paid holidays. Additional perks include annual opportunities for paid travel on Nat Hab’s worldwide nature adventures, complimentary stays at the company’s leased house in the Colorado mountains, and access to The Nest, our local property, just ten minutes from the office. We also offer significant discounts on travel experiences with partner companies, and “pro deal” discounts on outdoor clothing/gear. The Louisville, Colorado office near Boulder is surrounded by paved paths and natural trails with panoramic views of the foothills and Rocky Mountains. The office campus features an on-site fitness facility and café serving daily breakfast and lunch, including a full-service espresso bar with locally roasted coffee.

All benefits are subject to change.

LOCATION AND TRAVEL
This position is based in Louisville, Colorado and requires attendance in the office at least three days per week.  

*This travel policy may be amended or updated at any time, at the company’s discretion. 

WORKING HOURS
Natural Habitat Adventures’ standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mountain Time. We are also open on Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with select members of our guest-facing teams working on a rotating schedule. Additional hours may occasionally be required to meet business needs or individual goals.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
STATEMENT
 

Natural Habitat Adventures encourages and supports diversity in adventure travel, and we invite employees from all walks of life to journey with us. Even if you don’t have experience in the travel sector, we invite you to show us how you can help Nat Hab become an even stronger company. 

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
 

This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an incumbent in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills or abilities required of persons so classified or assigned.