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At Quark Expeditions, our Expedition Team Members are at the heart of the guest experience. Reporting to the Expedition Leader, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, seamless, and unforgettable polar expeditions, both operationally and experientially. This is a hands-on, dynamic role suited to individuals who thrive in remote environments, enjoy working as part of a closeknit team, and are passionate about sharing the wonders of the polar regions. Depending on your background, experience, and certifications, you may support zodiac and shore operations, wildlife interpretation, educational programming, and a wide range of expedition and vessel activities.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver safe, professional zodiac and shore excursion operations, including small vessel handling, group management, and risk assessment
Operate Zodiac Mark V boats during expedition activities
Engage with guests onboard in a warm, professional manner—sharing meals, time in the lounge, and moments on deck or on the bridge
Provide engaging interpretation on polar ecology, wildlife, geology, glaciology, and history
Scout for and interpret wildlife from ship, zodiacs, and shore
Contribute to our onboard education program through recaps, informal talks, workshops, or bar talks, aligned with your expertise
Contribute to our citizen science initiatives and our science support programs
Support expedition operations including logistics, equipment, inventories, guest movements, and daily programming
Uphold safety standards, assist with emergency procedures, and support drills
Assist with biosecurity protocols, documentation, and wildlife logs
Support adventure activities (e.g., kayaking) as required
Arctic only: carry and maintain firearms and support polar bear safety protocols
Requirements:
Physically fit, agile, and comfortable working in remote, cold environments
Previous experience as an outdoor guide, naturalist, or expedition professional
Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence
Excellent group management and situational awareness
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of polar regions, flora, fauna, and ecology
Wildlife identification skills
Small vessel operation and navigation experience
A collaborative, adaptable mindset with strong problem-solving skills
STCW‑95 Basic Safety Certification (all modules)
Ship Security Awareness Certificate
Seaman’s Book and valid Seaman’s Medical
IAATO / AECO Online Field Staff Assessment
Small Vessel Operator Certification (e.g., RYA Powerboat Level 2, SVOP, Boatmaster, or equivalent)
Valid passport and required visas/work permissions
Basic first aid and CPR
For paddle guides and mountain guides: Advanced Wilderness First Aid and activity specific guiding qualifications
Firearms handling experience (Arctic roles only)
Nice to have:
Ornithology
Marine Biology
Glaciology and Geography
Polar or regional history
Sea Kayaking and/or Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Mountain Guiding
Photography instruction and visual storytelling
Helicopter Operations
Mandarin language translation
Other related specialties
What we offer:
Work in some of the most extraordinary environments on Earth
Be part of a world‑class expedition team
Share knowledge and passion through meaningful, responsible travel
Join a company with a long history of polar innovation and firsts