Deputy Operations Manager, Yellowstone

Deputy Operations Manager, Greater Yellowstone and CO

Intrepid Travel |

Intrepid Travel | Posted Feb 28, 2026

Full-time

Seattle

Advanced (5-10 yrs)

At Wildland Trekking our mission is to be a global leader in adventure travel by providing exceptional hiking adventures, in a responsible sustainable way, which promotes the conservation of both natural and human communities.

The Deputy Operations Manager (DOM) plays a leadership role in ensuring the successful and profitable delivery of Intrepid and Wildland Trekking Co. trips, in alignment with company policies, standards, and operational best practices. This position serves as a key liaison between field staff in the Greater Yellowstone and Colorado branches and the broader Operations teams, ensuring seamless communication and execution.

The DOM is responsible for the overall performance and quality of all trips within their branches, including overseeing and operating the branch warehouse location and managing business administrative functions related to branch operations. Travel between the two branches is required, with associated costs covered by the company.

In addition, the DOM supports contracting, reservations, sales, and other branch-related operational functions. From time to time, they may also be required to take on additional responsibilities outside the scope of these core duties, as business needs evolve.

This is a Full-Time Contracted Position that will operate onsite out of our office in Bozeman, Montana or Denver, Colorado. The salary range for this position is USD $57,000–$59,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package and additional company perks.

• Extensive knowledge of the field area
• Travel industry work experience, preferably as a tour leader or guide.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) in English.
• Proficiency with Google Drive apps, Microsoft Office/Excel and previous experience with a CRM system;
  Salesforce preferred.
• Strong supervisory, facilitation, and organizational skills.

• Office duties required, ability to lift up to 20 pounds and work at a computer station up to 40 hours per week.
• Meet company and DOT driving requirements and maintain a valid Driver’s License;
  Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Maintain a current Wilderness First Responder, CPR & Epi Certification.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and be available for random drug screens (CA only)

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.

• Flexible work arrangements, work-from-home 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 trips
• 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.

Job code

EX-

Job type

Full-time

Location

Seattle

Advanced (5-10 yrs)

About the company

Intrepid Travel