Who we are
We are an environmental consulting firm: our mission is to restore the balance between humans and nature, and we do this through the use of science, innovation and good governance. We support public and private entities to improve the environmental, social and economic impacts of policies, projects and investments on the ground. As a spin-off of the University of Padua, we work locally and internationally bringing scientific innovation into everyone’s lives.
At Etifor we like teamwork, we work hard and we never stop being curious. Being part of the team means sharing our values and the path we have taken to be a discrimination-free work environment (find out more with our Manifesto). For us, the only thing that really matters is how green your heart is: we welcome and value (bio)diversity in all its forms!
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for…
- someone with passion and interest in sustainability issues in the tourism sector
- someone who believes that tourism should be at the service of the territory and not the other way around
- someone rigorous, resourceful and with good interpersonal skills
- someone curious and predisposed to continuous improvement
- someone willing to bring the computer into the field
- someone passionate about digital tools and who sees Excel as a friend
- someone who shares our company’s passion for nature, ethics and sustainability values
The new Junior Officer will support the Tourism Unit; in particular, they will work on the services accompanying destinations and operators in the implementation of sustainable management systems.
Responsibilities
As a Junior Officer specialised in sustainable tourism management you will support your colleagues during field activities and assist them in the following activities:
- Support for the GSTC certification for sustainable tourism
You will collaborate on projects supporting tourism operators and destinations by analysing impacts and proposing innovative solutions to meet new global challenges. You will also participate in the development of an Italian network of organisations adhering to the GSTC principles. - Destination management
In Etifor, we consider tourism as an economic system capable of improving the quality of life of the local population. We work on destination development plans by introducing sustainability in their programming. - Territorial animation and participatory activities
Realisation of management and development plans for tourist destinations by using participatory methodologies, in order to stimulate or strengthen the local tourist industry.
Qualifications, experience and skills required
Education
We will positively assess university studies with a focus on tourism or environmental engineering.
While the educational background says a lot about a person, we know that it is not everything. If you think you have the right spirit, knowledge and skills for this role, send us your application!
Experience
We value your experience in the field and your passion for tourism. If you have one or more years of work behind you in business support for tourist destinations, it will certainly be useful for us to know.
Required skills
Send your application only if…
- you are familiar with the basics of the tourism market and territorial marketing;
- you are familiar with the concept of sustainability;
- you are able to understand and speak English “without the help of google translator, deepl.com or your very best international friend, of course”;
- looking at our TEAM page made you want to get to know us;
- you spend at least 30 minutes, before sending us your CV, to understand what we do and why we do it
It would be even better if…
- you are familiar with tourism regulations;
- you own a car;
- you have experience in third-party certification;
- you are familiar with GSTC and its network;
- you have experience in the hospitality industry.
What do we offer?
Etifor’s team will help you grow within the company in an international and friendly work environment. In particular:
- you will work for a dynamic, young and innovative company, with a balanced gender ratio and an average age of 33;
- you will be part of a team working locally and internationally to reconnect people and nature by addressing issues related to climate change and biodiversity loss;
- you will work in an environment closely linked to research and academia, offering you numerous opportunities for training and education (Etifor is a spin-off of the University of Padua);
- you will have a smart working contract, allowing a good balance between home and office, and a flexible schedule with a result-oriented SMART working approach;
- depending on your contract and years of employment, you will benefit from the Etifor Employee Welfare Plan, which includes vouchers for transport, travel, sports, wellness and culture, as well as daily meal vouchers of the value of €8 per working day.
Contract details
Start: June 2023
Location: Padova (Italy) – Piazza A. De Gasperi n. 41, with possibility of flexible smartworking
Length: 1 year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of renewal for an indefinite period; 3 years apprenticeship contract for candidates under 30
Starting gross salary range: depending on experience and contract type
Type of contract: Full time contract
How to apply?
The person must submit the required documents via the online form published on the website by 16/04/2023.
In the online form, in the “Application Type” field, please select “Junior Tourism Officer” and attach the following materials saved in a single .pdf file:
- Cover letter of maximum 1 page (mandatory), stating the motivations and strengths of your application, different needs than the start date of the collaboration
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (mandatory)
- Other useful material demonstrating your experience (optional): references, links, video presentation, portfolio of the projects/group work you are most passionate about
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a group interview on 26 April, in presence at our office in Padua.
For any other information, please write to us at jobs@etifor.com