Safety Program Coordinator: The School for Field Studies

Job Description: Safety Program Coordinator: The School for Field Studies

The School for Field Studies is a third party provider of education abroad experiences for undergraduate college students. We conduct education and research focusing on issues of sustainable development at our Centers and programs in Australia, Bhutan, Costa Rica, Kenya, Mexico, Tanzania and Turks & Caicos.

This position is for someone who is looking for a new career in international risk management. Role requires extensive travel and flexibility and a willingness to engage deeply in learning.

Duties to include:

• Oversight of all student medical and psychological screening
• Creation of an SFS Student Screening Manual
• Serving as primary liaison to all Student Affairs Managers
• Oversight of Center Safety Audit schedule
• Share in Safety Review Process
• Participate in 24/7 on call duties
• Updating of all Emergency Response Plan contact info
• Oversight of Incident Report system
• Oversight of Evacuation and Repatriation Insurance
• Serving in any of a variety of roles in an emergency
• Gradual involvement in development and delivery of Risk Management Education
• Researching risk management topics and developing curriculum

Requirements

• BA/BS in relevant field
• Significant international experience
• Risk management experience (humanitarian NGOs/Adventure education, etc)
• Technology competent

Preferred Attributes

• MA/MS in relevant field
• Spanish language
• Sea Kayaking instructor certification
• SCUBA experience
• Wilderness Emergency Medicine background

Compensation

• Baseline salary – mid to high 30’s

• Competitive benefits

To Apply

Send resume and cover letter to Bill Frederick – bfrederick@fieldstudies.org

Position to be filled by January 1