WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C. and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways.
Job Description:
The Internship Placement Coordinator is responsible for sourcing internship placements for program participants in Europe as well as providing support on-site to both the student and the host employer. Our Experiential Programs team believes in the lifechanging capacity of studying and interning abroad and embraces that statement with total enthusiasm.
Responsibilities:
- Prospect and form new relationships with host employers
- Manage relationships with third party placement providers
- Deepen relations with existing partnerships and employers and work with the on-site programs team to ensure high-quality experiences
- Conduct student advising sessions prior to placement referral
- Update and utilize online student management software
- Organize and participate in pre-departure orientations
- Assist students with integration into the local culture and provide information and advice about opportunities for cultural enrichment
- Troubleshoot and solve problems with students, employers or otherwise
- Touch base with participants on a regular basis
- Other projects related to other divisions as needed
Qualifications:
- Applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in Spain at the time of the offer of employment.
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum 1-year sales, marketing, relationship development, or job recruitment experience
- Prior experience living, working, studying abroad, or international travel highly desirable
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Positive, helpful, and friendly attitude
- Flexible and able to adapt to a seasonal work schedule
- Extremely organized, detailed and systems-oriented
- Independent and highly self-motivated
- A willingness to take on new tasks outside of the given job description
- Ability to prioritize competing tasks / time management
WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, J-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Select seasonal roles may consider students on J-1 or F-1 visas.
Skills Required
- Lawful authorization to accept employment in Spain at the time of offer
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least one year of experience in sales, marketing, relationship development, or job recruitment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Positive, helpful, and friendly attitude
- Flexibility to work a seasonal schedule
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and systems-oriented
- Independent and self-motivated
- Ability to take on tasks outside the stated job description
- Ability to prioritize competing tasks and manage time effectively
- Prior experience living, working, or studying abroad, or international travel experience
What We Do
WorldStrides provides educational travel and experiences to more than 530,000 students a year. Founded in 1967 by a middle school social studies teacher from Chicago, the company has since grown to become a leader in experiential learning for students of all ages throughout their lifetime learning journey. In addition to domestic and international travel and study abroad programs, WorldStrides offerings include performing arts, sports, language immersion, career exploration, and service-learning. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways. Our global team is 1,500+ strong, united by a passion for what we do. We work with students, parents, and teachers, and behind the scenes too, to deliver experiences that transform lives. Let's get out there - together! Community Guidelines We are happy to address questions you may have, but in order to foster a vibrant and useful online community, we’ve outlined a few guidelines to be followed when posting on the WorldStrides and affiliated brands' social channels . Any comments that are in violation of the guidelines will be removed, and repeat offenders may be blocked. Comments will be removed if they contain: • Profane, inappropriate, threatening or offensive language; • Violations of copyright or intellectual property rights; • Purposefully untrue or misleading statements; • Comments that are meant to derail or hijack constructive conversations; • Personal information of community members or WorldStrides employees; • Posts that link to potentially harmful sites.
