Employment at Global Works

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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.