Program Leader

Summary

The job is for a Program Leader at Rustic Pathways for the Spring - Summer 2025 season. The position requires at least 2 years of relevant experience in service-learning, tourism, outdoor leadership, youth mentorship, customer service, or experiential education. The role involves caring for students during travel, collaborating with local leaders and community partners, and ensuring safety and well-being of students.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in service-learning, tourism, outdoor leadership, youth mentorship, customer service, or experiential education
• At least 2 years of experience working with young adults and/or adolescents
• At least 6 months of experience living and/or working in an international, multicultural, or cross-cultural environment
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university OR equivalent work experience
• Must be legally eligible to be employed in the United States
• Must be 22 years of age or older before your start date
• Demonstrated maturity and leadership skills
• Professional working proficiency in English
• Basic CPR and First Aid certification from a licensed provider
• Fluency in Spanish is required for Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and Peru

Responsibilities

• Care and well-being of Rustic Pathways students
• Collaborate with local leaders, community partners, activity operators, and Rustic Pathways managers
• Serve as a liaison between the program experience and all stakeholders, providing trip updates and managing communication with parents and the global Rustic Pathways team
• Respond calmly to issues as they arise with a focus on customer service and safety
• Create positive and inclusive group dynamics
• Partner with local Program Leaders to ensure students understand the history, culture, and context of the places visited
• Model responsible travel by adhering to Rustic Pathways' sustainability protocols
• Facilitate discussions drawing from your own personal experience and Rustic Pathways' discussion guides

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional working proficiency in Arabic, Burmese, Fijian, French, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Karen, Khmer, Italian, Japanese, Lao, Mandarin Chinese, Mongolian, Nepali, Quechua, Shan, Swahili, Thai, or Vietnamese is a plus
• A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required for programs in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand

Benefits

Weekly rate between $400 to $1200 per week (weekly rate is determined by the number of years of Rustic Pathways program leader experience and by country operation)