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WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded over 50 years agoand has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than 550,000 students annually from more than 5,000 K12 schools and universities 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.

**Position Summary**:
The Jr. Operations Coordinator will be working closely with our internal team members as well as suppliers & vendors. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assisting team members with itinerary updates and reservation tracking, destination & vendor research, reserving and booking services, and checking and processing supplier payments. A problem-solving mindset with a “can-do” attitude required.

**Responsibilities**:

- Maintaining regular contact with our suppliers.
- Quality control of services.
- Reviewing tour itineraries within the region, checking for feasibility and logistics.
- Allocating services with suppliers addressing any service-oriented issues.
- Reviewing, approving, and processing invoices.
- Managing booking requirements: keeping track of assigned group space and special requirements, tracking, and notifying any changes.
- Allocating services with suppliers assuring best balance of price and quality, in a timely manner.
- Record and track important program deadlines and milestones.

At WorldStrides, the experience is everything. By joining our team you help provide moments that delight and open up the world of learning. Our team is truly passionate about making each experience a once in a lifetime opportunity for each traveler that is easy to manage from A to Z. Each journey is different, which is why we offer a broad range of experiential learning programs for groups and individuals of all ages throughout their lifelong learning journey.

Members of our team are able to take advantage of our generous paid-time off (PTO) policy, comprehensive insurance plans (medical, dental, vision and more), flexible spending accounts, paid parental and care giver leave, a casual work environment and a flexible work policy with several options to meet both your professional and personal needs. In addition, we offer travel perks on our products. We also take COVID protocols very seriously and are committed to the health and safety of our team members, participants, vendors and partners which is why we've put extensive measures in place around mandatory vaccinations, PPE and other safety guidelines that follows both the CDC and World Health Organizations guidance.

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 torace, 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

**Requirements**:

- A bachelor's degree preferred.
- Proficiency in English with a second language preferable.
- Good knowledge of world geography and culture.
- Work experience in a field related to tourism and/or experience abroad preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with all levels of employees.
- Proficient computer skills and the ability to learn new software products a must.
- Strong negotiation and budget management skills.
- Ability to multi-task projects and responsibilities and strong prioritization skills.
- Ability to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment across multiple product lines