Operations and Logistics Intern
Position Responsibilities:
The role will focus on scheduling and task logging with goal orientated directions, for the aim of supporting the growth of our History tour and special experiences.
The unique nature of the business and experiences we work on require adaptability to learn new skills, which will be provided and taught as a part of your role. The immersive nature of the tour lends not only itself to the dynamics of theatrical arts but due to the nature of the depth of history and research for each experience means that we cross many disciplines, History, Anthropology, Geography, Linguistics & Etymology, Biology, Sociology, politics, Law and more.
Role Responsibilities may include:
- Business Development to establish new clients and customers
- Maintaining day to day admin, and ensuring that progress remains on track to grow the company
- Historic Research
- Marketing
- Logistical planning of tours
This is a unique opportunity to work with one the most highly rated experiences in London and the only one of its kind in the entire country, beyond that however the director will be allocating time separate to your work to teach you skills in the trade in lesson formats, strategies, systems currently used by the industry as well as insider knowledge with over 15 years experience working in one of the most competitive and premium markets on the planet.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented:You must be meticulous in your work, ensuring accuracy in scheduling and task management. Co-creating organization systems.
- A "can-do" attitude and proactive:You approach hurdles with a positive mindset and proactively seeking solutions.
- Excellent communicator:You possess strong written and verbal communication skills and are persistent in conveying your ideas.
- Comfortable with "managing up":You can effectively communicate your needs and progress to your supervisor.
- Passionate about history, culture, and/or tourism:An interest in these areas will make your work more engaging and fulfilling.
Intellectual Stimulation:
- Gain valuable knowledge of history, anthropology, and human psychology.
- Work closely with one of the top-rated historical experiences in the UK.
Personal Growth:
- Receive training in valuable transferable skills such as organization, communication, adaptability, and project management.
- These skills are highly sought after in many professional fields.
Unique and Rewarding Work:
- Contribute to the success of a highly-regarded and unique historical experience.
- Have a tangible impact on the company's growth.
- Flexibility:Enjoy flexible work hours and the option to work from home part-time.
Company Culture:
- We have a fun and passionate team that loves bringing joy to our customers.
- We deliver history in an engaging and enjoyable way, with a focus on kindness.
- Networking Opportunities:
- Network with professionals in the tourism industry, historians, and government.
On-site Supervision and Support
Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance.
Academic Credit
Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.
Housing and Excursions
Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.
Visa Sponsorship
This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens
Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)
Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page