Project Coordinator for Community Based Tourism support in South East Asia (preferably Northern Thailand)

We want to show that tourism, done in a “right way”, means focusing on impact and meaningful experiences that offer communities new possibilities of self-realization and additional income to the existing income. Tourism will make a positive impact in the supported communities. To achieve this, we support developing tourism besides the existing income streams and point out, that the traditional ways of making money should be appreciated and continued. Sustainable tourism should always be seen as an add-on and should never replace the traditional ways of making money for the community.

As our Community Based Tourism Coordinator for South East Asia, you will face an inspiring challenge to create relationships with local communities in the region, preferably starting in the Chiang Mai Region of Northern Thailand. You support them to develop their tourism project and bring it to the next level, to enhance its positive impact on the well-being of residents.

Your focus will be working closely with the local organizations, whereas you will receive assistance and report to our core V Social team.

NOTES

• Please keep in mind that this offer is related to a project-based service contract. We estimate 20–30 working days stretched over a period of 6–12 months.
• This search is conducted by the V Social Foundation, whereas the career page of Ventura TRAVEL is used for communication purposes. 

Your main responsibilities will be

• Mentor the community to improve tourism quality and impact.
• Enhance technical skills: guiding, storytelling, and group management.
• Advise on governance to ensure long-term local participation.
• Help refine commercialization strategies to attract clients and stabilize income.
• Build a trusting partnership with the Community-Based Tourism (CBT) organization.
• Conduct a follow-up monitoring of the support provided to maximize its effectiveness.
• Provide consistent reporting, ensuring transparency and accountability to the NGO coordination.

The basics you bring along

• Clear communication skills
• Passion to make the world a better place
• Pro-active and independent
• Experience mentoring community based tourism organizations
• Great monitoring and reporting skills
• Ability to focus on priorities and to say “no” to things
• Done is better than perfect approach
• Positive, empathetic attitude
• Fluent verbal Thai
• Fluent verbal and written English

You can impress us even more with

• Cooperation Management Capacity

What we promise you

• Freedom to be creative in achieving results.
• International & friendly working environment.
• Opportunity to constantly learn and grow.
• Support to increase international visibility for Community Based Tourism projects in South East Asia.
  

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It is our commitment that every qualified person will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion.