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Internship Placement Coordinator

On-site in Madrid·Added 9 days ago

WorldStrides

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Overview

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
WorldStrides doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak fluent Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Bachelor's degree required” — per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in Spain at the time of the offer of employment.
Fluency in English and Spanish
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 1-year sales, marketing, relationship development, or job recruitment experience
Prior experience living, working, studying abroad, or international travel highly desirable
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Positive, helpful, and friendly attitude
Flexible and able to adapt to a seasonal work schedule
Extremely organized, detailed and systems-oriented
Independent and highly self-motivated
A willingness to take on new tasks outside of the given job description
Ability to prioritize competing tasks / time management

The role

The Internship Placement Coordinator is responsible for sourcing internship placements for program participants in Europe as well as providing support on-site to both the student and the host employer. Our Experiential Programs team believes in the lifechanging capacity of studying and interning abroad and embraces that statement with total enthusiasm.

What you'll do

Prospect and form new relationships with host employers
Manage relationships with third party placement providers
Deepen relations with existing partnerships and employers and work with the on-site programs team to ensure high-quality experiences
Conduct student advising sessions prior to placement referral
Update and utilize online student management software
Organize and participate in pre-departure orientations
Assist students with integration into the local culture and provide information and advice about opportunities for cultural enrichment
Troubleshoot and solve problems with students, employers or otherwise
Touch base with participants on a regular basis
Other projects related to other divisions as needed

About WorldStrides

WorldStrides is an educational travel company offering immersive tours, study abroad, internship, and career-exploration programs for K-12 students, university students, and corporate groups. It describes itself as the largest educational travel company in its home market, serving over 400,000 students a year, with more than 10 million students having traveled with it since 1964 and over 100 partnerships with international universities to deliver study abroad programs. The company was founded in 1964 by Phil Wendel, a social studies teacher, and operates as Lakeland Tours, LLC dba WorldStrides.

The company describes itself as having built a global team, with current openings spanning the United States, Mexico, the Netherlands, Greece, and Madrid. Note that several customer-facing roles in its current openings (such as Customer Service Representative, Outbound Sales Representative, and Health & Safety Coordinator) are based in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico rather than Spain. Its stated culture emphasizes inclusion ('Everyone is Welcome'), integrity, respect, transparency, and comprehensive training for team members.

Industry: Educational travel
Founded: 1964
Website: worldstrides.com

Good to know if you are moving

The company describes itself as having built 'a global team passionate about inspiring students through travel and learning,' with current openings in the United States, Mexico, the Netherlands, Greece, and Madrid.
Its stated culture emphasizes inclusion: 'Everyone is Welcome' and acting 'as one team with integrity, respect, transparency, and inclusion.'
The company highlights 'Comprehensive Training,' stating its team members are lifelong learners and it is dedicated to supporting their journeys.
Several customer-facing roles in its current openings list — including Customer Service Representative, Outbound Sales Representative, and Health & Safety Coordinator — are based in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, not Spain.

In their own words

About the company & team

WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C. and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually 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.

Additional information

WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.

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 to race, 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.

WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, J-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Select seasonal roles may consider students on J-1 or F-1 visas.

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