Field Director

Semester At Sea / ISE

. Prepare and implement approximately 115–200 in-country Field Programs per voyage .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeFort Collins • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $10,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing travel logistics and operations, with a strong focus on participant safety and communication. Proven ability to lead teams, coordinate complex programs, and provide exceptional customer service in a dynamic environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Travel Logistics ManagementEvent PlanningSupervisory ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Group Travel LogisticsEvent OperationsBudget ManagementRisk ManagementParticipant Communication

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsDecision-MakingCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceDatabase Tools

Industry Keywords

Field ProgramsCo-Curricular SettingInternational TravelFaculty-Led ProgramsStudent Assistance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and implement approximately 115–200 in-country Field Programs per voyage
Supervise the shipboard Field Office team, including the Field Programs Coordinator and 3–5 student assistants
Participate in Voyage Leadership Team training, calls, and retreat
Facilitate remote team-building for the shipboard Field Office team
Finalize faculty/staff orientation presentations
Oversee Field Program logistics, reservation management, partner communication, and participant communication
Manage participant health and safety and coordinate emergency response as needed
Support the Faculty-Led Programs Coordinator
Coordinate pre-departure meetings and program dispatch schedules
Facilitate pre-port presentations and finalize in-port safety resources
Manage registrations, budgets, revenue generation, financial accounts, refunds, and miscellaneous charges
Recruit and train faculty and staff serving as Trip Liaisons
Provide customer service to the shipboard community
Communicate with the home office Field team, submit post-port reports, and provide risk-management feedback
Share 24/7 in-port on-call responsibilities with the Field Office coordinators

Requirements

What you’ll need

Available for a full semester assignment
Successfully pass a background check
Valid U.S. work authorization
Have or be able to obtain a valid passport, required visas, and required vaccinations
Passports valid for 6 months post voyage
8+ years’ professional experience within the past 10 years in travel, operations, logistics management, or working with undergraduate students in a co-curricular setting
Bachelor’s degree; degrees focused on tourism, business, or higher education preferred but not required
Professional experience managing group travel logistics and/or event planning/operations
Supervisory or people-management experience
Ability to independently make decisions, delegate, and collaborate with the shipboard Field Office team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Google Workspace
Ability to quickly adapt to and learn new technology and database tools
Experience and comfort with problem-solving complex situations while adhering to policies with minimal supervision
High comfort navigating international travel, preferably in a professional capacity
Acute attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to balance multiple priorities
Commitment to being an active and visible member of the Semester at Sea shipboard community

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel assistance to help defray the cost of travel to and from the ship
Opportunity to sail with an adult companion and dependent children/teenagers for an additional fee, subject to availability and regulations
Opportunity to apply to be a Trip Liaison and receive ISE in-country field programs for free or at a reduced price
One free overnight Field Program up to $2,500 or commensurate Day Programs up to $2,500
Passage, room, and board on the vessel during the Term of the Agreement
Medical Emergency and Evacuation insurance coverage