Global Summer Program Leader

Job Summary:

Rustic Pathways seeks qualified individuals in various global summer leadership positions during the summer. We are currently accepting applications for motivated, qualified individuals interested in working with us in The Fiji Islands, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Thailand, Australia,Tanzania,Ghana,Morocco,India, China, Peru, New Orleans, Laos, Burma,Vietnam. Who is Rustic Pathways:

Rustic Pathways offers the world's finest international high school service, adventure and foreign language programs. Our destinations stretch from the white-sand beaches of Fiji to the rainforest canopies of Costa Rica, the high Himalaya to the Great Barrier Reef, and many points in between. Rustic Pathways is a pioneer in providing superior quality travel and service programs in some of the world's most welcoming countries for students and families. Rustic Pathways demands professionalism and integrity across all of its operations, insists on quality in all aspects of its programs, and places the safety of its students above all other considerations. We enrich the lives of our students and our staff, benefit the parts of the world we serve, and build cultural bridges that lead to greater global understanding and cooperation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Program Leaders lead & supervise students through daily activities, guiding their growth and development and serving as positive role models.
• Participate in staff training. Become familiar with and implement company policies, procedures, and philosophy
• Help maintain a safe, healthy environment for the students by enforcing program rules,discipline by using preventative health care and risk management techniques
• Ensure the timely, successful, and cost-effective completion of programs.
• Provide financial management oversight and budget analysis
• Prepare required reports.
• Maintain the integrity of the overall program operation, as well as Rustic Pathways’ mission and goals.
• Participate in all activities with the students. Encourage and facilitate student participation in all activities
• Assist the coordination and execution of the program, including its travel, academic, social, and recreational elements.
• Serve as a liaison to the local partner school(s) if applicable.
• Conduct student observations and interviews, gather student work, and analyze student progress.
• Maintain accurate and detailed financial records Required Qualifications & Skills
• Must be at least 22 years old (by June 1, 2012)
• Must be avalible for staff training in the beginning of June
• Bachelor’s degree in business, development, social sciences, human rights, or other relevant field, or experience (preferred)
• Proven team management and communication skills.
• A working knowledge of personal computers and experience with Microsoft Office are required.
• Leadership experience
• Proven organizational abilities
• Previous Experience working with youth
• Previous international travel
• High degree of administrative talent, strong communication skills, and a flexible and creative spirit.
• An ability to maintain a positive outlook and to encourage a spirit of cooperation is vital. This person must be a leader and a motivator.
  

Language Skills:

• Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills (Fluency in English is required.)
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is required to working in Costa Rica,Peru,Panama Compensation/Benefits
• Compensation is based on experience.
• Flights, food and lodging are covered while running programs overseas.
• Travel Insurance is provided while you are running programs overseas.

Competition for these positions is keen, and we advise you to apply early as we will fill these positions as qualified applicants arise.  If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Dept - employment@rusticpathways.com.