Field Operations Coordinator - Washington, DC

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.

Field Operations Coordinator is to assist Field Operations with coordinating tasks and crisis management for groups traveling in and out of the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The Field Operations Coordinator is responsible for maintaining supply inventory, scheduling appointments with On Site Coordinators and Course Leaders, responding to emails, and answering the phone. The Field Operations Coordinator fulfills group and WorldStrides Staff needs including, providing tickets for metro rides, vouchers at various local area food courts during mealtimes, and retrieving lost items from nearby attractions. There are a variety of shifts throughout the year, with a peak season between February and June 30th. Applicants must be willing to work weekends and evenings. Work shifts include Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM; and Saturday-Sunday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Shifts may vary to reflect the needs of the company and the volume of groups traveling at any given time.

Essential Functions:

• Efficiently and effectively answer phones and respond to emails in a customer focused manner

• Assist field operation staff with specific issues that arise with group while on travel

• Remain professional, positive, and friendly during challenging situations

• Accommodate special requests within reason and anticipate needs of the field operation staff

• Maintain open communication with the field staff and call center (WorldAssist)

• Follow up and close incident reports in writing with field staff and call center (WorldAssist)

• Manage supply inventory and perform data entry as required

• Perform other administrative support tasks, including updating and sorting files, drafting, and proofreading correspondence, and conducting research

• Retrieve and ship office mail and packages

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, 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.