Global Programs Manager - Seasonal, Remote Travel & Ops Lead

Global Leadership Adventures; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Travel benefits

Bonus opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Global Leadership Adventures is seeking two Seasonal Program Managers to lead end-to-end program design and execution for international programs. The role emphasizes coordinating logistics, vendor relationships, and field staff support with a strong focus on operational excellence from January 2027 to August 2027.

Roles offer remote flexibility and 24/7 on-call rotations during peak months; successful candidates will drive enrollment alignment, risk management, and partner communications while

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct experience managing international travel, U.S. outdoor adventure programs or camps, service-learning, or experiential youth programs.
• Based in or extensive experience and established networks in Europe or the Americas; strong knowledge of travel logistics.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English; additional languages preferred.
• Experience with Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, and CRM software (Salesforce preferred).
• Reliable personal tech setup (laptop with video, smartphone, stable internet).

Responsibilities

• Support seasonal field staff recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and flight booking oversight.
• Build field teams with balanced skills and certification requirements (WFR, WAFA, Lifeguard).
• Help design and deliver content for program staff training (Director Training May 2027) and virtual sessions.
• Manage budget and Operating Agreements for your portfolio or programs.
• Familiarize with itineraries and communicate changes through established channels.
• Provide enrollment updates and weekly communication with partners and vendors.
• Oversee pre-program checklists to ensure readiness for staff and students.
• Vet, book and confirm program logistics for U.S. outdoor adventure programs (accommodations, transportation, meals).
• Engage in risk management and on-call coordination during peak seasons.
• Support Admissions with destination expertise, visa needs, and travel requirements.

Skills

Program Operations

Logistics coordination

Problem-Solving

Cross-cultural competence

Remote teamwork

Growth mindset

Tools

Google Workspace

Zoom

Slack

Salesforce

Job description

Global Leadership Adventures is seeking two Seasonal Program Managers to lead end-to-end program design and execution for international programs. The role emphasizes coordinating logistics, vendor relationships, and field staff support with a strong focus on operational excellence from January 2027 to August 2027.

Roles offer remote flexibility and 24/7 on-call rotations during peak months; successful candidates will drive enrollment alignment, risk management, and partner communications while