Contracting Assistant

Requisition ID: 3069

Department: Contracting

Work Type: Remote

Application Close Date: 30th of July, 2025

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever. More than 35 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of trips in over 100 countries.

The world needs more Intrepid people:

At Intrepid, we believe travel is a force for good and as the Contracting Assistant, you’ll help uphold the integrity of our contracting processes for a business committed to creating positive change.

In this role, you’ll provide managerial and administrative support to the Contracting team, particularly with day-to-day operations, to ensure the successful and profitable running of all Intrepid Overland groups and business partners across Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. You will assist the Assistant Contracting Manager (ACM) with administrative tasks related to supply chain management, including maintaining the supplier list, managing the loading system, and resolving invoicing issues. Additionally, you’ll support the ACM in monitoring and implementing all Intrepid safety standards and risk assessments within Overland operations. You will also serve as a key point of contact for Intrepid staff and business partners based in Rio.

This is a Full-Time Permanent Position that will operate on a remote basis out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Some of the experience you’ll bring with you may include:

Strong local tourism knowledge of Brazil, Argentina, and/or Chile, supported by travel experience in the region and a passion for travel.

Travel industry work experience in a destination management company or tour operator desirable.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) in both English and desirable in Spanish

Experience in administrative tasks using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Reliable with outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.

Creative in sourcing good contacts and suppliers within the region

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Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:

Flexible work options, such as work-from-home options and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trip's
A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.

At Intrepid ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is an important part of our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit your application, please email careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the accommodations you need, we will then be in touch to support your application.

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