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Global Explorers Marketing & Outreach Coordinator
Global Explorers is a nonprofit organization that offers educational immersive travel experiences for middle, high school and college students and educators. With an emphasis on science, service, culture and leadership, our students learn about and explore North America, Latin America and Africa. We primarily organize small group-based programs for middle schools, high schools and other educational institutions across the United States, but also offer individual enrollment programs in different destinations every year.
Global Explorers is currently seeking an ambitious, innovative and qualified individual to fill the role of Marketing & Outreach Coordinator. The primary role of this person will be to find new teachers and educators who are interested in organizing group-based student travel programs at their school or organization for our 2011 travel season and beyond.
The Marketing & Outreach Coordinator is responsible for managing all other aspects of our nonprofit marketing operations with supervision and assistance from our Executive Director and current Outreach Coordinator, who is transitioning into another role at Global Explorers. These activities include, but are not limited to: Customer Relationship Management, Online Marketing, SEO, Direct Mail and Promotions, Conference Exhibiting and Workshop Presentations, Development of Promotional Materials, Event Planning, Cold-Calling, Social Media, Public Relations/Publicity and more.
The ideal candidate has:
* A passion for educating students about responsible citizenship through travel and personal experience with the value of life-changing travel.
* Undergraduate/graduate degree and experience with sales and nonprofit marketing systems, ideally in the world of education at the middle and high school levels.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including confident public speaking abilities and experience.
* A history of innovative success identifying synergies and building relationships.
* A proven ability to develop an idea, make it work and exceed expectations.
* Excellent organizational skills balanced with a visionary perspective.
* Experience with managing multiple aspects of an overall marketing plan and strategy.
* A detail-oriented approach with a balance of big picture thinking and outstanding -management of administrative and logistical details.
* A basic understanding of educational travel and some functional knowledge of various international destinations.
* A fun and positive attitude that fits into a unique but professional organizational culture.
* Experience with grassroots brand-building and marketing, with an ability to identify, analyze and effectively communicate with specific niche audiences.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and competence with the Adobe Suite and Quark (or similar software).
* An eagerness to learn, to grow, to manage chaos and to instill a passion for meaningful travel in others.
* Preference may be given to candidates with experience in youth travel marketing.
TO APPLY
Submit a resume and cover letter to Jordy Oleson at or send to:
Global Explorers
420 S. Howes Suite B300
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Position Details
* The ideal candidate will be able to start immediately (opening posted on July 21, 2010).
* Candidate must be able to work out of our Fort Collins, CO office beginning August/September of 2010.
* Applications will be reviewed as they are received with the position expected to be filled by the end of August.
* Funding for this position is only guaranteed for 1-year, with anticipation that successful marketing implementation may secure funding for subsequent years.
* International travel for 10-12 days will be required some time during late December 2010 / early January 2011.
* Salary is commensurate with experience.
The Global Explorers Internship Program
(All internships are currently filled)
Global Explorers offers two highly competitive internship programs:
-A summer internship from June-August of 20 hours per week. Posted online every January.
-A 9-month internship from mid-August through the end of May requiring 15 hours per week. Posted online every January.
We treat our interns as full staff members, giving you real responsibilities and providing concrete professional skills. A few highlights of any Global Explorers internship include:
* Travel internationally!
* Help build the capacities of a young and growing nonprofit organization
* Learn about incorporating science, culture, leadership and service into international travel
* Participate with an enthusiastic and inspiring staff and organizational culture
* Learn about nonprofit management
* Explore sustainable travel best practices
Intern Position Requirements (Ideal candidates would have the following characteristics):
First and foremost, we want travel to inspire you. In addition we look for: A self-motivated initiator who can work well on his/her own; Detail-oriented; Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; Experience with marketing, development and/or fundraising; Experience working in a leadership/teaching role with middle and high school students; Academic experience in natural sciences, business, social science; International travel experience; Public speaking and outreach experience.
To apply for any of our internships, you must read the posted January descriptions and apply to the position that most interests you.
