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Job Qualifications

At least 21 years old within the calendar year
Experience working with teens
Experience living, traveling or working in one or more of our destinations
Able to attend a staff training weekend in early June 2024 in the United States (Pocono Mountains northern Pennsylvania) or attend virtually if you are unable to travel.
All staff are required to be fully vaccinated.

Job Benefits

Travel compensation
Role model to teens
Meals paid for

Company Description

re you passionate about inspiring youth? Do you believe experiential education is crucial to growth and development? TFT staff have the unique opportunity to work with teens in incredible countries all around the globe. Our staff have in-depth knowledge of the destinations we visit and are proven role models and leaders. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! Scroll down to learn more and view all available summer travel jobs, as well as part-time and full-time career opportunities.

Job Description

We prefer applicants who have spent time in and have acquired intimate knowledge of the locations where we travel. Experience working with 12- to 19-year-olds is a must. Applicants must possess proven leadership skills. We seek out flexible individuals who work well on a team, have great stamina, and are physically fit. A clear head in unusual circumstances and an ability to change roles quickly is important.

Staff must expect to have little private time and to share rooms with other staff. Time off is limited and is managed by the Trip Director on a case by case basis.

Counselor responsibilities include, but are not limited to: executing the program itinerary, ensuring the safety of the group, encouraging social cohesion and setting a positive tone at all times, on-site teaching, making sure that the participants are having the time of their lives, and a wide variety of errands, tasks, and odd jobs.