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Travel. Work outside. Serve others. Have fun!

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Travel. Work outside. Serve others. Have Fun!

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Now Hiring for the 2023 Season!

Join us for the 2023 season! Applications are now open for Trip Leader and Trip Prep Specialist positions. Check out the pages below for more information about field-based roles and our hiring process.

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The Backroads Field Staff Hiring & Training Team

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Curious what it means to be a Backroads Trip Leader? Take a look at this video to meet a few of our amazing field staff!

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Trip Leaders

Do you enjoy serving others? Are you passionate about the outdoors? Are you a hard worker with a positive attitude? Are you a natural leader who inspires confidence? Are you an engaging conversationalist? We’re seeking these qualities—and more—in our applicants for Trip Leaders.

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Trip Prep Specialists

The Trip Prep Specialist position requires someone with a systematic and methodic approach, impeccable self-sufficiency, great attention to inventory detail, strong organization skills, the ability to maintain all of Backroads' bikes and related equipment and the desire to create a great working environment.

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A Letter From Tom

Read a letter from Backroads Founder & President Tom Hale to all applicants:

"Dear Applicant,
Over forty years ago, I was inspired to start Backroads by the belief that traveling actively was the most rewarding way to experience the world. Researching and leading those first trips was an education and a challenge. But most of all, it was fun. And it's still fun... "

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From our founder

I can't imagine a better way to travel the world than under your own power and in the company of like-minded adventurers. Backroads provides superb hotels and meals, amazing Trip Leaders and unforgettable local encounters. Whether you’re sticking with the group or breaking off on your own, all of our planning and support are ultimately aimed at one simple thing: giving you the flexibility you need to discover the world on your own terms.

Tom Hale, Founder & President

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