Seasonal Assistant Head Coordinator and 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 discussion.

GPI US is seeking an Assistant Head Coordinator who is interested in creating a positive experience for Japanese high school students learning in the Seattle area. Interest in global education and experience working in the travel industry or event planning is a plus.

Duties Include:

• Functioning as assistant to the Head Coordinator and assisting in any necessary manner to ensure successful execution of program, including subbing in for the Head Coordinator if necessary
• Acting as an empowering mentor and role model to Japanese students throughout duration of program
• Operating effectively in conjunction with the Head Coordinator as a co-leader in a team environment
• Assisting the Head Coordinator with all program logistics, including but not limited to: confirming all transportation, meal, accommodation, and activity reservations, communicating with external service providers and on-site contracted staff, and filling in as discussion leader or other positions if necessary
• Delegating responsibilities to on-site contracted staff in cooperation with the Head Coordinator
• Managing coordinators, discussion leaders, and other on-site contracted staff to ensure they are fulfilling their hired role, and establishing/maintaining open communication so everyone knows where to be/when to be there throughout the program
• Maintaining responsive and open communication with GPI Staff throughout the program
• Taking initiative in leading discussions to help students improve communication skills, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, cultural and global awareness
• Being confident and working in conjunction with the Head Coordinator to make , handle emergencies, and act as liaison between Japanese teachers/escorts and GPI US staff
• Providing constructive feedback to students and Discussion Leaders to support growth in communication, leadership, and critical thinking.
• Being flexible and able to work 12+ hour days during all consecutive program days

Requirements:

• Applicants should have an interest in education, international cultures, global issues, travel, and Japan.
• Applicants should have knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture.
• Ability to speak English and Japanese is a plus.
• Applicants must be familiar with the Seattle area and feel confident navigating the public transportation system while leading students.
• 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 main contact for all aspects of program.

Compensation: $30/hr

(Shadow/Training period: $24/hr)

Program Dates:

• Program SEAQ1.27-1: February 1 – 5, 2027(Approximately 8:30am – 4:30pm daily)
• Program SEAQ1.27-2: February 3 – 10, 2027(Approximately 8:30am – 4:30pm daily)
• Program SEAQ1.27-3 : March 8 – 14, 2027(Approximately 8:30am – 4:30pm daily)
• Program SEAQ1.27-5: March 23 – 29, 2027 (Approximately 8:30am – 4:30pm daily)

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.

For more information about GPI US, please visit our website at GPIUS.NET

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person