Global Education Field Staff, Philadelphia March 5th to 11th

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Synopsis
As a member of Envoys field staff, you will work directly with traveling students and teachers to explore Philadelphia. This program is framed in three segments of “Time Travel”, beginning with William Penn’s Charter of Privileges in 1701.We move forward

in time to the infamous Eastern State Penitentiary, giving students a glimpse inside a former prison and then examine the plague of mass incarceration today, the realities of private prisons, and the work of key organizations working to exonerate wrongly convicted people and advocate for more equitable criminal justice.

About Envoys
Envoys designs and implements international travel to develop youth into empathic global leaders. We work closely with schools and families to create innovative learning experiences around the world. For more information, please see www.envoys.com

Key Attributes

The selected candidate will perform effectively in each of these areas:

• Leading groups of students (aged 12-14) through urban contexts
• Facilitating discussions and engaging students in learning about their surroundings
• Managing risks and following procedures to maintain student health, safety, and security
• Problem-solving for travel changes and activity variations
• Coordinate travel logistics and services with local providers
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Belief in Envoys’ mission to develop empathic global leaders
• Enjoyment of traveling and working with people from different cultural backgrounds
• Ability to work effectively as a member of team to reach a common goal
• Outgoing, service-oriented personality and ability to handle logistical responsibilities
• Envoys expects that all field staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
  

Desired Qualifications

• Experience leading groups of students and teachers on travel programs
• Geographic, social and cultural knowledge of the program context
• Advanced medical training (WFA, WFR, EMT, etc.)
  

Training and Compensation

Selected candidates must complete online training (synchronous & asynchronous training will be mandatory) as assigned by Envoys. Candidates will be paid at a competitive daily rate for days spent in the field. Daily salary ranges between $125-$185/day commensurate with experience in addition to all travel related expenses. Staff are required to arrive in program location between 2 - 3 days in advance of programs to scout and prepare to receive groups.

Application Procedures
Fill out the application here.