Company Introduction
WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C. and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways.
Job Description:
WorldStrides seeks a full-time High-Volume Recruiter to drive hiring for the teams that deliver our experiential travel and education programs. You will own the full recruiting cycle, from sourcing and screening through video verification and onboarding, and keep candidates engaged by phone, email, and text. You build the teams that bring our programs to life, and you give every candidate a strong experience along the way.
Responsibilities:
- Own full-cycle recruiting for high-volume roles: sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and hiring.
- Review applications and run high-volume phone screens to assess skills, experience, and alignment with WorldStrides values.
- Partner with hiring managers and program leaders to define staffing needs and hit hiring goals on deadline.
- Engage candidates by phone, email, and text to move them through hiring and onboarding, and answer their questions quickly.
- Coordinate offers, video verifications, and onboarding so new team members arrive ready for their programs.
- Maintain accurate candidate records in Greenhouse, ADP, and other HR systems.
- Track recruiting metrics and hiring progress to inform workforce planning.
- Collaborate with Recruiting, HR, and Program Operations to meet staffing goals.
- Protect the confidentiality of candidate records and sensitive information.
Qualifications:
- 1 to 3 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, or HR
- Experience managing multiple requisitions and high-volume hiring on tight timelines
- Hands-on experience with an applicant tracking system (ATS) and HRIS platform
- Strong interviewing, assessment, and relationship-building skills
- Clear, professional verbal and written communication
- Strong organization and attention to detail across competing priorities
- Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams
- A candidate-first mindset
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with Greenhouse and ADP
- Experience recruiting for seasonal, education, travel, hospitality, camp, or event-based programs
Work Perks
- Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, accident, critical illness, disability insurance, FSA/HSA options with employer HSA contributions, and a generous 401(k) match.
- Generous paid time off including 11 paid company holidays, 25 PTO days the first year (prorated), 1 paid volunteer day, 4 mental health days, and bereavement
- Professional development support, including up to $5,250 annually for tuition reimbursement and up to $1,000 for certifications annually
- Opportunities for paid and discounted travel
- Flexible work schedule providing on-site, remote, and hybrid office opportunities
- Encouraged participation in a wide variety of Employee Resource Groups
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources, including fitness centers at select locations
- Paid parental, caregiver, and disability leave
- Team Member Discount Program
- Engaging, collaborative, and fun work environment
The salary range listed for this position represents WorldStrides’ good-faith estimate of the base compensation for the role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills and qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. The range does not include other forms of compensation or benefits that may be offered as part of the total rewards package.
WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, J-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Select seasonal roles may consider students on J-1 or F-1 visas.