Tour Operations Manager
Tour Operations Manager Onsite | Austin, TX About Our Client Our client is an Austin travel company known for designing highly thoughtful, expert‑led experiences around the world. With decades of credibility in the industry, they combine operational rigor with a genuine care for their travelers, partners, and team. Behind the scenes, a small, collaborative group takes pride in doing meaningful work well and supporting one another day‑to‑day. What You’ll Do You’ll be the person who brings tours to life behind the scenes, making sure every detail is in place so guides and travelers can have exceptional experiences. • Manage end‑to‑end operations for domestic and international tours • Coordinate hotels, transportation, excursions, permits, and flights • Partner closely with guides, internal teams, and vendors • Handle tour costing, logistics, and operational payments • Support tours in progress and help troubleshoot as needed What We’re Looking For • Experience in tour operations, travel, hospitality, or logistics‑heavy roles (international exposure a plus) • Strong organizational skills and confidence managing many moving parts at once • Comfort working across systems, spreadsheets, and detailed documentation • Experience coordinating vendors, payments, contracts, and operational finances • Familiarity with airfare booking and flight monitoring (GDS/Sabre a plus, not required) • Clear, professional communicator who collaborates well with guides, vendors, clients, and internal teams • Calm, proactive problem‑solver who adapts well when plans change • Genuine interest in purpose‑driven work and thoughtfully designed travel experiences • Early‑ to mid‑career, tech‑savvy, Austin‑based, and comfortable working onsite 5 days/week Why This Role This is a high‑impact, onsite role based in Austin, TX. You’ll join a close‑knit team that truly enjoys working together, take real ownership of meaningful work, and contribute to experiences that help people engage more deeply with the world around them.