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# National Lecturers in Sri lanka for Karmaventura (German or French speaking) at Ventura TRAVEL

- **Company:** Ventura TRAVEL
- **Location:** Sri Lanka
- **Posted:** 2025-10-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-28
- **Apply:** https://www.venturatravel.org/jobs/7308130?gh_jid=7308130

## Job description

Join us at Ventura TRAVEL – a group of specialized travel brands based in Berlin, Germany that unleash the adventurer in every person! Karmaventura offers authentic, innovative, and sustainable travel experiences in the Indian Subcontinent. We create tours that immerse our customers in the beauty of the country through unique and unforgettable adventures, highlighting local artistry and authentic cultural experiences.

As a Tour Conductor for Karmaventura, you will help our travelers fulfill their dream of discovering Sri Lanka, creating unforgettable experiences by bridging linguistic and cultural gaps while fostering an appreciation for the region.

Important: Starting date is for the Season 2026.

## Your main responsibilities will be

As a guide, you’ll lead small groups (2 –12 travelers) on 2-3 week tour through Sri Lanka.

Your main duties are:

- Lead and Inspire: Be the leader of your group, offering clear information about each destination, sharing your enthusiasm for Sri Lanka's fascinating culture, and creating joyful, memorable experiences for travelers.
- Plan and Prepare: Be well-organized, know your daily itinerary, and ensure everything runs smoothly. Always be ready with a Plan B to adapt to unexpected situations.
- Participate in training sessions and pre-tour briefings to stay fully prepared.
- Support and Communicate: Assist travelers with their questions and provide excellent customer service, even in challenging situations.
- Ensure Safety and Quality: Prioritize traveler safety and ensure our partners meet our quality, safety, and sustainability standards.
- Handle Emergencies: Respond to challenges effectively, staying calm under stress and following established procedures.

The basics you bring along

We're looking for someone with:

- Passion & Knowledge: A love for India's culture, people, and history, combined with a deep understanding of its traditions, daily life, and current events.
- Language Skills: Advanced German (C1) or French (C1) for client communication and good local language skills to support tour operations.
- Experience: You’re currently living in Sri Lanka or have lived here for at least one year, ensuring a deep, personal connection to the country.
- You have all the necessary permissions to work as a TC and/or guide (first Aid Certification, CPR and Heimlich maneuver)
- Personal Qualities: Organized, reliable, motivated, and solution-oriented under pressure.
- Team Skills: Cooperative and communicative, with a positive and professional demeanor.

You can impress us even more with

- Have strong English communication skills.
- Strong knowledge about Sri Lanka.
- Have additional local language skills in the regions we travel.
- Are open, cheerful, and naturally charismatic.
- Treat clients like friends, going above and beyond to create a meaningful experience.
- Value sustainable, local, and authentic travel.
- Have prior experience in tourism or as a guide.

## What we offer

We value our team and strive to help you grow and succeed. Here's what you can expect:

- Training and Development: A comprehensive program to help you lead tours effectively, including a one-week shadowing program with an experienced guide.
- Competitive Compensation: A salary with a performance-based bonus system.
- Extra Earnings: Opportunities to take on occasional tasks, such as handling unforeseen situations.
- Career Growth: Opportunities to advance into roles in the company.
- A Global Team: Work in a friendly, international environment with colleagues around the world.

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Confidentiality & Diversity

Applications at Ventura TRAVEL are treated with strict confidentiality. We use a professional HR-Software that only grants access to your applications to HR, the Recruiting Manager, and the interviewers.

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.https://vhelp.venturatravel.org/en/Managers/Recruiting&Onboarding/Stage1JobCreation#write-job-post

## About Ventura TRAVEL

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Ventura TRAVEL creates and supports specialized travel brands that offer authentic, sustainable travel experiences while operating as a global remote-first network.
- **Entity Type**: Private (pre-IPO; offers virtual company shares with a goal of a future public listing)
- **Headquarters**: Berlin, Germany
- **Founded**: Not publicly disclosed; offsite tradition dates back to 2012, indicating operations since at least that year
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Travel & Tourism – Travel Service Developer (launching and supporting branded tour operators)
- **Target customers**: B2C (travelers seeking authentic, specialized, and sustainable trips); B2B (intrapreneurs who create their own travel brands under Ventura’s umbrella)
- **Mission**: “We create & support specialized travel brands that change the world for the better” – designing experiences that create positive impact for communities and places [venturatravel.org](https://www.venturatravel.org/mission)

## Products & Services
- **Specialized Travel Brands**: Ventura supports a portfolio of independently branded tour operators focused on niche destinations (e.g., Patagonia, Bolivia, Peru, South Africa). Each brand is led by passionate intrapreneurs. Core support includes IT, marketing, finance, and operational infrastructure. [venturatravel.org](https://www.venturatravel.org/mission)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding not disclosed (bootstrapped or privately funded); company mentions a goal of going public via IPO
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Rated 4.5/5 on kununu and 4.6/5 on Glassdoor
  - Recognized as one of Germany’s **Top 20 Employers 2025** by kununu and ZEIT [venturatravel.org](https://www.venturatravel.org/jobs)
  - Strong employee satisfaction and international team with members across multiple continents
  - Established remote culture with annual offsites since 2012

## Competitive Advantages
- **Intrapreneurship model**: Empowers travel experts to create their own brands while Ventura provides professional infrastructure – a rare setup in the travel industry
- **Sustainability as a core pillar**: 100% CO₂ compensation, VSocial Foundation, and a strong focus on responsible tourism
- **Virtual share program**: All vMembers receive virtual shares quarterly, convertible to real shares upon IPO – aligning long-term incentives across the team
- **Culture-driven retention**: High Glassdoor/kununu ratings, transparent salary system, and emphasis on trust, autonomy, and no bureaucracy

## Strategic Focus
- **IPO readiness**: Building toward a public listing, with virtual share program designed for that transition
- **Scaling specialized brands**: Continue launching and supporting new travel brands in untapped niche markets
- **Technology & AI leadership**: Encouraging use of modern tools and AI to automate tasks and improve efficiency [venturatravel.org](https://www.venturatravel.org/company-culture)
- **Remote-first expansion**: Hiring talent globally without location constraints, while maintaining strong connection through offsites and monthly Fun/Fair/Focus Days

## Why Work Here
- **Remote & flexible**: Work from anywhere; no fixed location requirements; flexible hours and autonomous decision-making [venturatravel.org](https://www.venturatravel.org/jobs)
- **Fair, transparent compensation**: Salaries set with HR involvement, annual reviews tied to results and collaboration, significant raises for top performers
- **Purpose-driven work**: Contribute to responsible tourism and positive impact on communities and the environment [venturatravel.org](https://www.venturatravel.org/work-with-us)
- **Virtual company shares**: Participate in long-term value creation and potential IPO upside
- **Award-winning culture**: Recognized as Top Employer 2025; high employee ratings on Glassdoor (4.6) and kununu (4.5)
- **Learning & growth**: Trainings, workshops, mentoring, and a culture that rewards ownership and constant learning
- **Global team**: Colleagues from diverse backgrounds; English as main language; annual company offsites (since 2012) to build connections

## Sources
1. [Ventura Travel – Work With Us](https://www.venturatravel.org/work-with-us)
2. [Ventura Travel – Jobs & Careers](https://www.venturatravel.org/jobs)
3. [Ventura Travel – Mission & Purpose](https://www.venturatravel.org/mission)
4. [Ventura Travel – Company Culture](https://www.venturatravel.org/company-culture)
5. [Ventura Travel Careers – Job Posting](https://careers.venturatravel.org/jobs/6192599)

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