Field Director

Semester At Sea / ISE

. Facilitate a phone call with final candidates for the Coordinator of Field Programs position .

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 field programs, including logistics, budget management, and participant communication, while ensuring health and safety compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, facilitate training, and adapt to complex travel scenarios in an international context.

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Field Program ManagementLogistics ManagementSupervisory ExperienceBudget ManagementCustomer Service

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningGroup Travel LogisticsRisk ManagementDecision MakingProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborationAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGoogle Workspace

Industry Keywords

Travel OperationsCo-Curricular ProgramsEmergency ResponseParticipant CommunicationInternational Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate a phone call with final candidates for the Coordinator of Field Programs position
Participate in training and update calls with ISE personnel and the Voyage Leadership Team
Attend and participate in the Voyage Leadership Team Retreat in Fort Collins, CO
Plan and facilitate remote team-building with the shipboard field office team
Finalize presentations for faculty/staff orientation on the ship
Oversee implementation of all Field Programs, including logistics, reservation management, local partner communication, and participant communication
Manage in-country health and safety of participants and coordinate emergency response as needed
Directly supervise the Field Programs Coordinator and 3–5 student workers
Support the Faculty-Led Programs Coordinator as needed
Coordinate program pre-departure meetings and oversee the program dispatch schedule
Facilitate pre-port presentations and finalize in-port safety resources with the Voyage Leadership Team
Manage registrations in collaboration with the Field Programs Coordinator
Recruit and train faculty and staff to serve as Trip Liaisons
Manage Field Program budgets and revenue generation through program promotion
Facilitate financial account management and issue refunds and miscellaneous charges
Provide customer service to the shipboard community
Maintain communication with the home office Field team
Submit reports after each port stay and provide feedback on risk management, policies, and processes
Share an equal number of 24/7 on-call days while the ship is in port

Requirements

What you’ll need

Be available for a full semester assignment
Must successfully pass a background check
Have valid U.S. work authorization
Have or be able to obtain a valid passport and required visas, as well as required vaccinations
Passports must be valid for 6 months post voyage
It is recommended that U.S. passport holders have no fewer than 15 blank passport pages
8+ years’ (within the past 10 years) professional experience in a field related to travel, operations, logistics management, or working with undergraduate students in a co-curricular setting
Bachelor’s degree (degrees with a focus on tourism, business, or higher education are 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 on day-to-day work with the shipboard Field Office team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Google Workspace
Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt and learn new technology and database tools
Experience and comfort with problem-solving to address complex situations while adhering to important policies with minimal supervision
High level of comfort navigating international travel
Acute attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities
Must be committed 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 request to sail with an adult companion and dependent children/teenagers for an additional fee
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 5 day programs totaling up to $2,500), subject to availability and logistical feasibility
Passage, room, and board on the vessel during the Term of the Agreement
Medical Emergency and Evacuation insurance coverage