About you
You want a new way of working, an opportunity where your career and adventure can meet. Where you escape the 9-to-5 and have full flexibility to travel. You have a background in hospitality or tourism, and are energised by working with people from all over the globe. If this sounds like you, read more below as we want to hear from you!
About GVI
GVI is an international multi-award-winning social enterprise. We offer conservation and community development programs in 13 countries, all aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and led by our teams and experts from the communities we operate in.
Working at GVI is fast-paced and fun. We value passion, authenticity and innovation, and we treat our stakeholders with compassion and respect. We know that welcoming a broad range of people with unique identities makes us powerful and we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
About the role
The goal of the Groups Coordinator is to provide incredible experiences to the leaders of tomorrow. You’ll do this by working with our global teams to facilitate school group expeditions as they work on sustainable development projects in one of the following breathtaking locations: Spain, Costa Rica, Thailand, Greece, Nepal or Cambodia.
School groups run for 1-2 weeks at a time, with 1-2 week breaks in between, and so you will have the freedom to see the world in your downtime. With us, work and play are the job.
Role and responsibilities:
- Responsible for supporting the Groups Program Manager in delivering exceptional groups programs in-country
- Supporting the onboarding and training of field staff
- Ensuring all health and safety policies are adhered to
- Leading group activities throughout the duration of a groups stay in-country
- Liaising with local partners
- Facilitating reflection sessions for students throughout the expedition
- Delivering presentations and training relevant to the program
- Collating feedback from participants and teachers
- Ensuring all equipment is maintained throughout each expedition
- Additional social media responsibilities where relevant
- Potential to support core GVI programs when not on an expedition
- Additional responsibilities in absence of Groups Program Manager
Professional skills and experience:
- Prior experience running/ managing participants on group or individual service or adventure programs
- Qualifications in one of the following: Emergency first response, Mountaineer, Wilderness Safety or equivalent
- Local knowledge beneficial
Package
- Contribution to flight
- Remuneration per weekly group
- Accommodation while working on group
- Food while working on group
- Visa costs (if applicable)
- Emergency medical and travel insurance for duration of contract
To apply:
Please send via the apply now button your CV along with a cover letter stating why you feel you would be best suited to this position at GVI.
