Work location: Lofoten (mandatory on-site presence from February to September each year)
Employment: Permanent full-time position
Start: 1 februar 2026
North Away is growing, and we’re looking for a colleague who wants to be part of our team and help shape the future of North Away. As Adventure & Operations Coordinator, you will be responsible for both the day-to-day operations and the practical execution and development of our trips and community activities. You will play a key role in creating strong guest experiences and contributing to the development of our company. The position combines administrative project management, innovation, coordination, customer interaction, and active tour leadership.
This is a permanent position where we expect you to live in Lofoten during our high season (February–September), and for the rest of the year we offer a high degree of flexibility.februar–september) og resten af året tilbyder vi stor fleksibilitet.
Your primary responsibilities
Administrative operations
- Responding to emails, customer contact, and guest communication
- Managing booking flow and travel administration
- Coordinating with local suppliers, partners, and collaborators
- Preparing participant lists, travel information, briefing sessions, and internal documents
Tour leadership & execution
- Joining as a tour leader on our group trips
- Ensuring logistics, flow, and guest safety throughout the trips
- Acting as host, guide, and support person for our guests
- Handling minor changes, weather challenges, and improvisation with calmness
Development & local projects
- Contributing to the development of our offerings in Lofoten (community, partnerships, experiences)
- Participating in the development of new travel formats and concepts
- Helping strengthen North Away’s local presence and network
- Assisting with social media, event planning, and communication if you have a flair for it
We imagine that you are…
- Structured and good at maintaining an overview
- Empathetic and genuinely enjoy working with people
- Calm and solution-oriented – especially when things change
- Comfortable in nature and open to learning new routes/areas (we will train you)
- Someone who thrives with both independence and teamwork
- Fluent in Danish or Norwegian + strong in English
- Have a driver’s license (category B)
- Have experience with service, coordination, hospitality, travel, or events (not required)
We offer a permanent position in the heart of Lofoten, where nature becomes part of your everyday life and workplace. You’ll have a job with responsibility, freedom, and great variety, and you’ll play an important role in a growing company where your ideas and commitment truly make a difference. The position requires that you are able to participate in light to moderate hikes and generally enjoy physical activity outdoors.
You’ll become part of a small team built on presence, trust, and openness, and you’ll have the opportunity to help develop Lofoten as an experience destination together with us. We’ll assist you in finding housing and settling into life in Lofoten.
Practical information
- Permanent full-time position
- Requirement: Physical presence in Lofoten from February – September each year.
- For the rest of the year, you can work from wherever suits you best — whether that’s in Lofoten with us or anywhere else in the world. We ourselves live in Lofoten year-round, and of course you’re always more than welcome to stay here permanently.
- Salary based on qualifications
Send your application and CV to info@north@away.com