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1919 Gallows Road Suite 700 Vienna VA 22182; Washington D.C

Company Introduction

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

At WorldStrides, the experience is everything. By joining our team you help provide moments that delight and open up the world of learning. Our team is truly passionate about making each experience a once in a lifetime opportunity for each traveler that is easy to manage from A to Z. Each journey is different, which is why we offer a broad range of experiential learning programs for groups and individuals of all ages throughout their lifelong learning journey.

Our business is season-specific. We hire only people who are available March through June or some significant portion of that time. Our programs are fast-paced and require several miles of walking each day in all types of weather while talking and managing groups of up to 55 people. We are an accredited travel school and the majority of our travelers are 8 th -graders. Our Course Leaders must be able to engage students in interactive learning. As a school, we require an FBI background check and TB test as a condition of employment. Our Course Leaders can be placed all over the United States to include New York, Boston, Chicago, California, Washington D.C., Florida, and more.

Responsibilities

• Educationally and Performance focused trips
• Ideal for people who love to teach, but do not want to be constrained by a classroom
• Support offered through WorldStrides On-Call with 24-hour emergency number for assistance
• Coordination and security assistance provided at each hotel
• Innovative professional development, training methods and materials
• Detailed and customized itinerary provided for each group
• Company has over 50 years of experience in planning programs that work
• Competitive compensation packages with a discretionary bonus award system

Qualifications

• College and/or advanced degree preferred
• Possession of current Tour Guide License in cities where a license is required
• Background in Education, Travel, Performance, U.S. History, Social Studies or Science
• Historical and logistical knowledge of assigned region
• Prefer applicants live within the region where they will work
• Availability/flexibility of schedule during spring and summer
• Ability to adapt to unexpected changes to provide the best experience possible
• Attendance at annual education seminars and participation in ride-along orientation trips
• Highly skilled at multi-tasking and problem solving in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills; specifically, engaging groups and relaying information in a clear and interesting manner
• Experience with and passion for working with students
• Fun, energetic, and customer service-oriented
• Physically capable of walking several miles a day; ability to move quickly and remain on feet most of the day

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.

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