Boston Program Onsite Assistant Head Coordinator

GPI US Assistant Head Coordinator

The mission of GPI US is to empower today’s youth to thrive in a global world through educational study abroad programs. Our top-quality programs challenge, inspire, and educate our students to be better prepared for globalization. Many of our programs deal with global issues, leadership, cross-cultural understanding, problem-solving, and communicative English. We aim to maximize our students’ experiences through thought-provoking seminars, engaging classes, excursions, conversations with peers, and practical discussions.

GPI US is seeking part-time Assistant Head Coordinators who are interested in creating a positive experience for Japanese high school students learning in various cities in the United States. Assistant Head Coordinators play a key leadership role in ensuring a safe, well-organized, and meaningful program experience for students while working closely with GPI US staff and on-site partners.

Final role scope (Assistant Head Coordinator) will be determined based on program size, location, and staffing needs .

Duties Include:

• Serve in a leadership role onsite to ensure the successful execution of all aspects of the program
• Act as a positive mentor and role model to Japanese high school students throughout the program
• Support and oversee program logistics, including transportation, meals, accommodations, activities, and excursions
• Communicate with and coordinate guest speakers, instructors, facilitators, discussion leaders, and contracted staff
• Supervise and support on-site staff to ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly understood
• Lead and/or support discussion sessions and reflections focused on communication skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and global awareness
• Maintain open and responsive communication with GPI US staff throughout the program
• Assist with decision-making, emergency response, and communication between Japanese teachers/escorts and GPI US staff
• Provide constructive feedback to students and staff to support learning and development
• Demonstrate flexibility and a team-oriented mindset by stepping into various roles as needed
• Be available to work 10–12+ hour days during all consecutive program-specific days

Requirements:

• An interest in education, international cultures, global issues, travel, and Japan.
• Applicants should have basic knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture.
• Ability to speak English and Japanese is a plus.
• Applicants must be familiar with the program area and feel confident navigating the public transportation system while leading students (if applicable)
• Applicants must be confident and responsible for managing university students, guest speakers, facilitators, discussion leaders, and 40+ Japanese high school students and their Japanese teachers while acting as the main contact for all aspects of the program.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in education, study abroad, youth programs, travel coordination, or event planning preferred

*We are hiring for additional part-time positions on our website

Compensation: $24-$30/ hour.

The dates and times listed below are subject to change. Please note that you will need to be available to work all corresponding dates within the program range.

Boston Program Dates:

• Program BOSQ4.26-3 December 16 - 24, 2026 (Approx. 8-12 hrs each day)
• Program BOSQ1.27-3 March 9 - 17, 2027 (Approx. 8-12 hrs each day)
• Program BOSQ1.27-4 March 12, 15, 16, 17, 2027 (Approx. 8 hrs each day)
• Program BOSQ1.27-5 March 21 - 25, 2027 (Approx. 8-12 hrs each day)
• Program BOSQ1.27-6 March 20 - 27 , 2027 (Approx. 8-12 hrs each day)
• Program BOSQ1.27-7 March 24 - 29, 2027 (Approx. 8 hrs each day)
• Program BOSQ1.27-8 March 24 - 30, 2027 (Approx. 12 hrs each day)
• Program BOSQ1.27-9 March 25 - 31, 2027 (Approx. 8 hrs each day)
• Program BOSQ1.27-10 March 15-16, 2027 (Approx. 8-12 hrs each day)

*We are hiring for additional part-time positions on our website:

To Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume through our application by visiting our website. Please contact Allison Medoff at allison@gpius.net with any questions.

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person