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 SEAQ4.26-1: December 4, 2026 (Approximately 1:30pm – 6:30pm)
- Program SEAQ4.26-2: December 20 – 26, 2026(Approximately 8:30am – 4:30pm daily, excluding Dec 25th)
- 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 fill out our application form by visiting the URL below. Please contact Allison Medoff at [email protected] with any questions.
https://airtable.com/app9ZfhZZLfKXjq7v/pagK02pRktKA0ZOvE/form
For more information about GPI US, please visit our website at www.gpius.net.
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
