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Onsite Program Coordinator, Job Description, Thailand Experiences.

Bangkok

Contract Dates: September 7th - September 29th

Salary: 35,000 Baht for the program

Thailand Experiences supports life-changing experiences and growth for participants and partners through quality cross-cultural educational programs. We work directly with international partners to provide internships, customised group programs and study-abroad opportunities in Thailand. Programs are focused on education and cultural exchange.

Thailand Experiences staff value a work culture that provides autonomy, personal leadership, and communication, and is customer focused and flexible.

Competencies

• Able to work independently
• Proactive
• Critical thinking skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Superior communication skills
• Ability to work across cultures
• English language fluency

Successful candidates will be evaluated by these metrics

Successful OPCs for Thailand Experiences will ensure a safe and academically enriching program for students and faculty as measured by final evaluations.

Will ensure that the program runs as close to schedule and budget as possible in concert with Thailand Experiences Director.

Job Description & Offer

This position is a temporary contract position, functioning as part of the Faculty ­Led Programs team and reports to the Thailand Experiences, Country Director. The primary role of this position is to facilitate the in-­country implementation of the assigned customised program and provide safety/emergency support as needed. During the program, the On­-Site Program Coordinator is responsible for helping to manage the day ­to ­day logistics of the assigned customized program and providing in­-country support to both the leading faculty and students as well as local staff.

Using personal travel experience, language and cultural knowledge, the On­-Site Program Coordinator will help create a program environment that is safe and conducive to cultural engagement.

 This position is contracted for the duration of the program from September 7th - September 29th and will also involve some pre-program training and preparation. 

Duties

• The successful applicant will lead custom group programs, with Australian university students and professors, working at a centre for children with disabilities.
• Lead with the delivery of the program, including orientations, health and safety, organisation, logistics, information and cultural advice and translation
• Lead all program trips and excursions. Must be able to work with community members and students to provide a safe and fun environment
• Provide advice and support to students throughout the program. This may include support in emergencies, cultural advice or other information regarding Thailand.

Qualifications

• Excellent spoken English and Thai
• Superior communication skills.  Candidate must be comfortable openly discussing all issues (cultural and personal) that may affect the progress of programs. Must be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders, partners, and participants at all levels.
• Ability to solve problems & manage participants in a mature manner
• Flexibility - Must be very flexible and have a high tolerance for ambiguity
• Attentive, detail-oriented, and a sense of humour.

Preferred Experience:

• Work-related experience with Western students, in cross-cultural education, higher education and/or customer service.
• Good organization and group management skills.
• Experience coordinating volunteers, students, people, and/or events in Thailand.
• International travel/work/living experience.

Education

Applicants with Bachelor's degrees preferred, but not essential. Preference will be given to applicants who show an ability to think critically and communicate effectively.

BENEFITS

Salary 35,000 Baht

Travel, accommodation and a per diem for all meals.

How to Apply

 1.) Submit a CV/Resume and Cover Letter/Letter of Interest in Microsoft Word format to  the country director  

David@thaiexperiences.com

2.) Please make sure all your contact details are present in your application.