Employment at Global Works

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Location: Houston International Airport, Houston, TX (IAH)

Overview

Global Works operates staff-chaperoned group flights from major U.S. hub airports to our international program destinations. Students arrive at the departure airport from a wide range of domestic and international origins and are consolidated into a single Global Works group flight.

The Airport Operations Lead (Travel Days) serves as the on-site point person responsible for overseeing this process at the airport. This includes tracking inbound flights, greeting students and parents, facilitating the pickup of Unaccompanied Minors (UM) at the gate, and uniting all arriving students into a cohesive group in preparation for departure.

This role is critical to ensuring a safe, organized, and confident start to the program. The Airport Operations Lead sets expectations, manages logistics in real time, and ensures that every student is accounted for and prepared before being handed off to the Global Works Trip Leader for international travel.

Key Responsibilities

Communication and Coordination

• Maintain continuous communication with the Home Office throughout the travel day, providing timely updates and escalating issues as needed.
• Coordinate closely with the GW Trip Leader traveling with the group to ensure smooth handoffs and shared situational awareness.
• Arrive early and dress appropriately in GW‑branded apparel.
• Meet and manage students (and potentially parents/ guardians) arriving on connecting flights; support with collecting baggage, and checking-in at airline check‑in counters.
• Facilitate the meeting, verification, and pickup of Unaccompanied Minors (UMs) in accordance with airline and GW procedures.
• Set clear expectations for group behavior and communication from the moment students arrive.

Student Arrival & Supervision

• Take full charge in the event of flight delays, cancellations, re‑routing, or other disruptions involving the group flight.
• Make calm, student‑first decisions in high‑stress situations while keeping the Home Office informed.
• Manage time, movement, and group flow to minimize risk and confusion in busy airport settings.

Missed Flights & Contingencies

• Assume responsibility for any student(s) who miss the group flight.
• Stay with the student(s), including overnight hotel supervision, if required.
• Coordinate with the Home Office to rebook travel and personally see the student(s) off on the next available flight. Note: Additional compensation offered for overnight responsibilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to manage groups of teens in public, high‑pressure environments.
• Excellent communication skills – proactive, clear, timely, and professional.
• Proven ability to stay calm, decisive, and organized during disruptions or emergencies.
• High attention to detail when handling documents, medication, and/or money.
• Willingness and ability to work long or irregular hours, and respond flexibly to changing circumstances.
• Ability to work effectively with peers from diverse backgrounds, be flexible, and have a sense of humor.
• This role requires reliability, flexibility, and the ability to make real-time decisions independently.

Schedule & Location

• Airport: Houston International Airport (IAH)
• 2026 Dates:
  • June 22*
  • June 23*
  • June 27*
  • July 1^
  • July 8*
  • July 9^
  • July 11^
  • July 13*^
  • July 16*
  • July 22^
  • July 29^
  • July 30^

• Hours: Vary by travel day; generally 5-6 hours per day
  • Departure Days: approximately 2:00 – 7:00 PM (denoted with an *)
  • Arrival Days: approximately 12:30- 5:30 PM (dented with an ^)

Compensation 

• Pay rate: $30/ hour
• Additional compensation of $150 for overnight supervision responsibilities
• Airport parking stipend: $25/ day

How To Apply: 

• Submit a brief statement of interest and a resume highlighting relevant experience in youth programs, travel operations, and/ or high-responsibility logistics roles.
• Applicants must confirm availability for all listed travel dates and comfort working in fast-paced airport environments.
• Selected candidates will be contacted for an informational interview (via Zoom) 
• Please send resume and statement of interest  to [email protected]. The “statement” can be in writing or via a Video.

We are currently accepting applications for 2026 Teen Summer Trip and School Group Travel Trip Leaders! Most of our openings are on our Costa Rica, France, and Spain programs in June and July 2026.

Job Description

Teen Summer Trip Leaders travel with and facilitate programming for high school or middle school student groups for our 1 to 4 week summer programs. Responsible for knowing, reinforcing, and supporting the Global Works Risk Management Protocols and Guidelines, trip leaders are proactive in providing participants with a fulfilling, fun, and educational experience. They work to ensure everyone’s safety and welfare, including their own while facilitating the learning experience and encouraging personal growth.

General Trip Leader Roles & Responsibilities

• Be proactive in providing participants with a fulfilling, fun, and educational experience.
• Ensure everyone’s safety and welfare, including your own. Be responsible for knowing, reinforcing, and supporting the Global Works Risk Management Protocols and Guidelines.
• Facilitate the learning experience and encourage personal growth for both the students and yourself.
• Attend staff training, orientation meetings, and debrief sessions.

Trip Leader Qualifications & Experience

• Professional experience leading or facilitating groups of students, ages 12-18.
• Direct experience traveling, living, and working in the countries/ destinations for which you apply.
• Fluency in Spanish/ French or Spanish/ French proficiency in Language Immersion Programs as staff will be required to instruct students or navigate with the group in the country’s official language.
• Current Adult CPR & Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification or complete the course prior to program. Stipends to reimburse for course expenses are available upon request. (If you do not yet have this certification, please do not let that preclude you from applying!)
• Strongly recommended but not required during the hiring process: further medical training (Wilderness First Responder, EMT), Mental Health First Aid, and water/ life-guarding certification (WSI).
• Effective communication and organization skills.
• Strong mentor skills and the ability to positively affect another human being’s life.
• Ability to work effectively with peers from diverse backgrounds, be flexible, and have a sense of humor.
• Have a wonder for travel and how it can lead to self-discovery, perspective, and a passion for life.
• Volunteer experience with a non-profit or community- based organization or educational group.

Compensation

Trip Leaders earn $100-$130/ day plus compensation for additional responsibilities. Trip Leader may be contracted to fulfill additional responsibilities as Team Lead or Group Flight Chaperone for added compensation. Round trip flight (if not living in the program destination) is covered; all living and travel expenses covered during program dates.

To Apply

1. Complete the on-line Staff Application.
2. Email current resume and/or LinkedIn profile to [email protected].
3. Interviews: Applicants who best fit our needs are contacted for a Zoom interview and we make hiring decisions on a rolling basis.
4. References/ Background check: After an interview, we will check references as listed on your Staff Application and perform a background check.