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
As an Operations Coordinator, you'll play a key role in creating educational and immersive travel experiences for students. Working with suppliers and partners across Europe and other destinations, you'll help transform travel programs into memorable real-world learning opportunities.
The Operations Coordinator is responsible for booking and supporting our tours while working closely with suppliers and the Director of Operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reserving and booking services, coordinating tour logistics, managing supplier relationships, monitoring costs and quality, providing operational support to Tour Directors, and reviewing and processing supplier payments.
Responsibilities
- Manage supplier bookings
- Proactively research new suppliers for current and new destinations
- Communicate with sales representatives and product specialist on a regular basis to review itinerary progress /ask questions
- Follow-up with suppliers (post-tour if there are issues after receiving client or Tour Leader’s
evaluation). - Process invoices/Money Request and follow-up with suppliers on any inaccurate invoicing or
credits based on group experience. - Provide all invoices and receipts to the accounting department.
- Assist the Operations team with on road issues
- Participate to Destination workshops to develop and maintain relationships with existing and
potential suppliers.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in English: Demonstrated advanced proficiency in both written and spoken English.
- Industry Experience: Extensive experience in the relevant industry, with a proven track record of success.
- Multitasking Skills: Exceptional ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and efficient completion.
- Collaborative Team Player: Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively in diverse team environments.
- Microsoft Office Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with the ability to create complex documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Work Perks:
- Fun & driven environment.
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance.
- +10% of gross salary as food stamps.
- 1 paid volunteer day & 25 PTO* days to start – accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days.
- Statutory Holidays by Mexican Federal Labor Law.
- Tuition reimbursement up to five thousand, two hundred fifty dollars annually or one thousand dollars towards professional certification annually.
- Flexible work schedule providing on-site and hybrid opportunities.
- Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council.
- Fitness opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid statutory parental leave.
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
- Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English
- Extensive industry experience in travel/educational travel operations
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously (multitasking)
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Legal authorization to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship provided)
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.
