VIKING MISSISSIPPI

The Destination Specialist is a contractor, with guest privileges (Single Cabin)

Our Destination Specialists play an integral role in the enrichment program through educational presentations, commentary, prepared and casual talks and group settings.
Candidates must be outgoing, friendly, sociable, guest service oriented and, be extremely knowledgeable of the history, geography, ecology, and ports that we visit, plus other points of interest within the cruise itinerary. Excellent and polished presentation skills are required.

Region-specific Minimum Requirements Include: (Mississippi)

Extensive knowledge of the Upper or Lower Mississippi (Ohio, Tennessee & Cumberland Rivers.

Topics include:

**The Civil War & Historic Battles **The Louisiana Purchase **Agriculture & Industry **River Navigation **Music & Culture of the region **Culinary Traditions **Native American Cultures **Mark Twain & Literature **Floods & River Management **Architecture & Historic Homes **The Civil War/ The Revolutionary War **Historic Homes **Southern Literature **Civil Rights Movement **Southern Culinary, Gardens & Horticulture. (Plus more)

Requirements:

All presentations are (45-60 mins each). 1-2 talks per day (depending on itinerary)
All presentations should be supported by PowerPoint visuals.
Present Viking branded talks, plus your own materials
Knowledge of local and happening per dates in port
Fun Facts to share – docking; shopping; walking areas; parks and “unknown” guest experience happenings.
Participate in excursions daily – guest interaction
Dine with guests
Assist Cruise Director/Guest Services with embarkation check in (as needed)
Be an ambassador of our brand – be available for social; chats and interactions with guests

- Travel to & from ship included (flights); plus renumeration ($250p/day)

Viking Cruises

The Viking Story

More than 20 years ago, Viking® set the standard for what river cruising should be, and today we are the leader that all others follow. In 2015, we took the same small ship, destination-focused experience to the seas and reinvented ocean cruising. Over the years Viking has won numerous ocean and river cruise line awards from Condé Nast Traveler, Cruise Critic, Travel + Leisure, Travel Weekly and more.

Viking is a strong and dynamic company—with a growing fleet of more than 80 river ships and seven ocean vessels cruising over 100 itineraries around the world. In 2022, our guests will experience all the comfort and elegance of our award-winning fleet with two expedition ships built specifically to explore the world's most remote destinations. We will also expand our operations to the U.S. with the addition of a new Mississippi River ship.

Join the Viking Family

If you have always dreamed of combining your love of travel with the ability to grow your career, consider a position at Viking. We are the world’s leading small ship cruise line, and there is tremendous potential to advance your career with us. As part of our crew, when your ship is docked at the many destinations we visit, you can explore ashore and refresh during your free time.

Additionally, with Viking’s award-winning service and thoughtfully curated onboard experiences, our guests are typically very satisfied. This, combined with Viking’s gratuity guidelines, means that you can expect to be well rewarded as an employee on board a Viking ship.