Thanks for your interest in working for Unschool Adventures. As a small trip-leading company that runs only a few programs per year, we have few employment opportunities. When they do exist, they will be posted here.
No employment opportunities at this time.
General Hiring Criteria
International Trip Co-Leader
Trip co-leaders are fully responsible for the group and could run the trip on their own if needed.
Desired traits:
- Age 25+
- International solo travel experience
- Experience with destination country(ies) and language(s)
- Previous experience leading youth groups in overnight capacity as primary trip leader
- Familiarity with unschooling and self-directed learning
- Impeccable navigation, organization, and group facilitation skills
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Legal eligibility to work in the United States
- (For outdoor-oriented trips) Ability to carry heavy loads (50lb), navigate uneven outdoor terrain, bike 30 miles in a day, and hike 15 miles in a day.
- (For outdoor-oriented trips) Current Wilderness First Responder certification
Compensation:
- Salary based on specific trip
- International flights and all expenses covered
- Stipend for domestic flights to port of departure
What to Expect:
- Long, irregular hours.
- One full day off every two weeks + variable chunks of personal time off.
- Getting the chance to work with an incredible group of teenagers.
- Potential opportunity to remain in destination country after the program ends (for personal travels).
International Trip Assistant
Trip assistants are unpaid interns who are learning how to become international trip leaders. They perform some duties that trip leaders do in order to practice these skills, but they are not a replacement for trip leaders. They are monitored closely by trip leaders. This position is ultimately for the benefit of the assistant.
Desired traits:
- Age 21+
- International solo travel experience
- Experience with destination country(ies) and language(s)
- Previous experience leading youth groups in overnight capacity
- Familiarity with unschooling and self-directed learning
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- (For outdoor-oriented trips) Able to carry heavy loads (50lb), navigate uneven outdoor terrain, bike 30 miles in a day, and hike 15 miles in a day.
- (For outdoor-oriented trips) Current Wilderness First Aid certification
Compensation:
- No salary
- International flights and all expenses covered
- Stipend for domestic flights to port of departure
What to Expect:
- Long, irregular hours.
- One full day off every week + variable chunks of personal time off.
- Getting the chance to work with an incredible group of teenagers.
- Potential opportunity to remain in destination country after the program ends (for personal travels).