Resident Naturalist (Contract) at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Connecting with nature is your life. You love the flora and fauna. Under the responsibility of the Cluster and Experience,  and Activities Manager you contribute to their perfect reliability and integration. You are not only interested in the present, but also in the future and you are actively involved in new projects.

What is in it for you:

Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 
What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Cluster and Experince Activities Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

• Greet Guests upon arrival with a warm and sincere welcome 
• Take guests on nature walks
• Give quality lectures on Maasai Cultural talks and wildlife talks
• Assist guests and answer inquiries regarding hotel facilities in an informative and helpful way
• Take guests on bird walks
• Take guests on game drives
• Answer guests queries on flora and Fauna
• Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• Ability to work all shifts including weekends and holidays
• Previous experince in driver/guiding and wildlife lectures in a Luxury setting an asset
• Proficiency in English required, bilingual is an asset
• Excellent written/verbal communication.
• Strong guest service orientation, utilizing empathy and creative thinking
• Ability to work under pressure
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Frequent walking and standing during shift
• You not only bring your abilities, but also your character
• Flexibility, team spirit and reliability are a matter of course for you