Latin America & World Reality Tours Director-San Francisco, CA

Organization: Global Exchange 

Position Title:  Latin America & World Reality Tours Director

Location: San Francisco, CA

Hours & Compensation: Full time.  35,000 – 39,000

Application Deadline: February 10, 2014

Job Description:

Global Exchange, an international nonprofit human rights organization based in San Francisco, is seeking an experienced trip coordinator with a focus on Latin America and other areas of the world to join our Reality Tours team as soon as possible. This position reports to the Director of Reality Tours and is based in San Francisco, CA. The Latin America & World Reality Tours Director position is a full time position.

Within a strong framework of socially responsible travel, Global Exchange Reality Tours explore social, economic and environmental justice in over 40 global destinations. Since our founding in 1989 Reality Tours has utilized travel as an educational tool to build understanding across cultures and borders and to inspire individuals to take action and to promote peace.

Today Global Exchange Reality Tours organize trips to over 40 countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Participants learn about women’s struggles in Afghanistan, the impact of oil exploration on Ecuador’s indigenous communities, the struggle for peace and justice in Palestine and Israel and provide opportunities to travel as civic ambassadors to Iran and North Korea, breaking down the stereotypes and misinformation that can lead to hatred and war. Global Exchange also holds a Travel Service Provider license to Cuba.

We also offer Customized Reality Tours, which provide an alternative and increasingly popular form of educational travel, exclusively tailored to the particular interests of any group.

Job Requirements

• Experience with travel to Latin America;
• Proven positive track record in customer service and great “people skills”;
• Ability to multi-task under stress;
• Familiarity with Latin American and world politics and U.S. foreign policy toward the region;
• Computer literacy (Mac environment, Salesforce);
• Solid written and verbal communication skills;
• Highly motivated, creative and organized and detail-oriented;
• Ability to take initiate; work independently as well as able to work as part of a team;
• Flexibility; ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Demonstrated interest in human rights and social justice work;
• Willingness to travel;
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a must.

The primary function of the Latin America & World Reality Tours Director is to coordinate the pre trip, on the ground, follow up and on-going coordination of Open and Customized Reality Tours to Latin America and other global destinations.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Coordination, planning and implementing trips to Latin America & World;
• Administrative tasks: database entry, word processing, the development and dissemination of materials, respond to phone and email inquiries, maintain communication with participants as well as on the ground coordinators responsible for in country confirmation of logistics, process payments and facilitate the handling of out-of-country payments;
• Outreach for potential participants, as well as conduct follow-up with trip participants incorporating them into Global Exchange campaigns or other national/international campaigns;
• Participate in the creation of budget formulas, maintain financial records for all trip income and report on expenses to ensure that tours fill to capacity and meet financial goals;
• Update the website, maintain news updates and assist with designing promotional materials using video, photo and web based media.How to apply:
• This is a full time position starting as soon as possible. This position is salaried DOE (between 35-39K) and benefits are included. Closing date for this position is EOD February 10, 2013.To apply, send a resume, references and a cover letter to address the following points to RT Latin America & World Director Search Committee, Global Exchange, 2017 Mission Street, 2^nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94110.
  1. Describe your commitment to social change.
  2. Explain how your job related skills lend themselves to this position. And/or how your life experience and life values can help you fill this position successfully.

  No phone calls or other inquiries accepted.

  About Global Exchange

  Global Exchange is an international nonprofit human rights organization dedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental justice around the world. We envision a people centered globalization that values the rights of works and the health of the planet; that prioritizes international collaboration as central to ensuring peace; and that aims to create a local, green economy designed to embrace the diversity of our communities. Our programs include Reality Tours to both U.S. and international destination; a Fair Trade program (including retail stores); and a Public Education program producing events, such as the Green Festival, as well as articles and publications. Our campaigns are designed to influence U.S. policy, both corporate and governmental, around issues such as trade policy and immigration, child labor, democracy, peace, freedom from oil and the local green economy.

  Global Exchange is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. All interested candidates, regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation and physical ability, are encouraged to apply.