International Program Consultant

Company Introduction

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.

About the role

Are you a go-getter with a passport in one hand and a phone in the other? Do you thrive on building connections, winning deals, and opening up the world for students and teachers? If you're ready to combine your passion for education, travel, and sales- this is your ticket. At WorldStrides, we're all about changing lives through travel.

As an International Program Consultant, you'll be at the forefront of our mission-partnering with schools to create unforgettable educational experiences abroad. You'll be both a matchmaker and a mastermind: matching teachers and students with the perfect international program, and driving growth like a sales rockstar.

This role is for the hunters, hustlers, and high-achievers -people who thrive on challenge, chase opportunity, and love seeing their hard work turn into real-world impact.

Responsibilities

• Chase new business and grow existing partnerships in your assigned territory-you're the face of WorldStrides to our schools and educators.
• Inspire educators at middle and high schools to launch or elevate their international travel programs.
• Build a healthy sales pipeline, nurture leads, and guide prospects through the sales cycle-from the first "hello" to the final "let's go!"
• Customize experiences to align with each school's goals, demonstrating how our programs open minds and doors.
• Craft compelling proposals that help decision-makers see the world (literally).
• Crush your sales goals and activity targets-you'll have clear metrics and full support to succeed.
• Collaborate and innovate with your team-share what's working, bring fresh ideas, and help shape the future of educational travel.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of outbound sales experience (bonus points if you love cold calling or turning a "maybe" into a "yes!")
• Energy, drive, and a self-starter mentality-you know how to find opportunities and run with them.
• Great communication and storytelling skills-you connect easily and leave an impression.
• Passion for travel, education, or youth development? That's our sweet spot.

Work Perks

• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, accident, critical illness, disability insurance, FSA/HSA options with employer HSA contributions, and a generous 401(k) match.
• Generous paid time off including 11 paid company holidays, 25 PTO days the first year (prorated), 1 paid volunteer day, 4 mental health days, and bereavement
• Professional development support, including up to $5,250 annually for tuition reimbursement and up to $1,000 for certifications annually
• Opportunities for paid and discounted travel
• Flexible work schedule providing on-site, remote, and hybrid office opportunities
• Encouraged participation in a wide variety of Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources, including fitness centers at select locations
• Paid parental, caregiver, and disability leave
• Team Member Discount Program
• Engaging, collaborative, and fun work environment

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount WorldStrides is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.

California Salary Range $50,000 - $55,000 USD

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.

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.