Thank you for your interest in Backroads!
We are thrilled that you are considering joining us.
Transparency is one of our core company values, so we would like to openly share our hiring strategy as it is known to us today. Due to the ever-changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and its affect on travel, this might change.
In a typical year we assess our returning leader ranks at the end of the year and use that information to predict the number of new staff needed. This year we expect it will take longer to gain clarity as our hiring need will depend on travel restrictions, availability of a vaccine, local regulations and sales trends. We are committed to keeping you updated through this page and our monthly candidate communication.
What you need to know:
- We expect to bring new folks on board in 2021!
- We have already run more than 100 trips in the US since the COVID-19 pandemic started.
Hiring timeline:
- October 31, 2020: Our application will open! Visit this page that day to be the first one to apply. UPDATE: We are in the final stages of redesigning our application; it will be ready to launch on November 9, 2020. Thank you for your patience. If you would like a reminder, join our mailing list here.
- December 2020: Launch of our monthly candidate communication. In these emails we introduce you to Backroads, share our current needs and offer updates on candidates' application review.
- January 2021: Our Hiring Team will begin to process applications!
We are looking forward to hearing from and learning about you,
The Backroads Hiring & Training Team
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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? Do you enjoy cycling and hiking? Are you a natural leader who inspires confidence? Are you a sophisticated conversationalist? We’re seeking these qualities—and more—in our applicants for Trip Leaders.
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.
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... "