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# Technology & Vendor Operations Specialist at WorldStrides

- **Company:** WorldStrides
- **Location:** Mexico
- **Posted:** 2026-11-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/world4822stri986des/jobs/5471359008

## Job description

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 is a leading educational travel organization, taking students on learning journeys around the world. As Technology & Vendor Operations Specialist, you'll join our Event Experiences team in Mérida and own the technology and vendor operations behind our WorldStrides and Envision K-12 event programs. You'll make sure every program has the right equipment, from the right vendor, at the right price, delivered on time and returned in full. That means building the annual technology deployment schedule, sourcing and comparing vendors, coordinating logistics with IT, venues and our warehouse, and tracking every dollar against budget. This is a hands-on operations role, working in English with U.S.-based teams and vendors, for someone who likes building order and being the first to see a problem coming.

## Responsibilities

- Build and maintain the annual technology deployment schedule across assigned event programs.
- Coordinate technology rentals end to end with external vendors: quantities, timelines, delivery locations, and return logistics.
- Partner with IT on device readiness, technical requirements, imaging timelines, and support needs.
- Coordinate equipment movement and on-site delivery with internal logistics teams, event venues, and Halo Warehouse.
- Track technology inventory, rental allocations, deployment status, and outstanding equipment returns; flag shortages, delays, and risks early, with a proposed solution.
- Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned technology and event-support vendors, holding them accountable to service and delivery expectations.
- Request and compare vendor quotes, and build and distribute Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluating responses on cost, service capability, program requirements, and risk.
- Maintain accurate vendor records, pricing, agreements, and documentation.
- Compile technology and vendor spending across K-12 Individual Programs and Group Performing Arts, and provide cost estimates and forecasts to Finance for budget planning.
- Coordinate vendor setup, invoices, and payment requests with Finance; monitor spending against budget and flag potential overages to leadership.
- Find cost savings, including rental-versus-purchase decisions and resale or consignment of outdated equipment.
- Act as the operational link between Product Delivery and IT on event technology needs, and share regular updates on deployment readiness, procurement status, vendor issues, and budget.
- Document procedures, vendor requirements, and timelines, and continuously improve how technology is sourced, allocated, and tracked.

## Qualifications

- 2–4 years of experience in operations, event logistics, vendor management, procurement, technology coordination, or a related field (preferred).
- Experience coordinating multiple vendors, projects, or operational timelines at the same time.
- Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to manage detailed schedules, documentation, and deadlines.
- Working knowledge of vendor sourcing, purchasing, invoice coordination, and basic financial tracking.
- Advanced Excel; experience with Smartsheet or a similar project management platform is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal English, used daily with U.S.-based teams and vendors. Spanish is a plus.
- Problem-solver who identifies risks early, escalates clearly, and recommends practical solutions.
- Able to work independently and manage relationships with U.S.-based stakeholders remotely.
- Experience with event technology, equipment rentals, or large-scale event operations is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations, Event Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Available during U.S. Eastern Time business hours, Monday to Friday, with flexibility during time-sensitive deployments and peak season.

Work Perks

- Fun & driven environment.
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance.
- +10% of gross salary as food stamps.
- 1 paid volunteer day & 25 PTO* days to start – accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days.
- Statutory Holidays by Mexican Federal Labor Law.
- Flexible work schedule providing on-site and hybrid opportunities.
- Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council.
- Fitness opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid statutory parental leave

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.

## About WorldStrides

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: WorldStrides is the largest educational travel company in the United States, providing immersive travel experiences for K-12 and university students to learn beyond the classroom.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by Eurazeo; earlier investors include Metalmark Capital)
- **Headquarters**: Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: 1964
- **Founders**: Phil Wendel (social studies teacher)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Educational travel, experiential learning, student tourism, study abroad.
- **Target customers**: B2B (schools, educators, administrators) and B2C (students and parents). Primarily serves K-12 and higher education institutions.
- **Mission statement**: “Igniting a passion for lifelong learning, enabling learners to see beyond the classroom and to discover the world — and themselves — in new ways” [worldstrides.com/en-us/about](https://worldstrides.com/en-us/about).

## Products & Services
- **K-12 Teacher-Led Programs**: Customizable educational tours for classes, led by teachers, designed to bring curriculum to life.
- **K-12 Individual Student Programs**: Immersive career exploration, study abroad, and travel opportunities for students without a school group.
- **Higher Education Programs**: Faculty-led study abroad, service learning, internships, and research trips with transferable academic credit.
- **Heritage Festivals**: Performance-based travel experiences for music, dance, and theater groups.
- **Oxbridge Academic Programs**: Summer study programs at Oxford, Cambridge, and other prestigious institutions.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $125.1M (2025 estimate) – [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/worldstrides).
- **Total Funding**: $20.0M across 2 rounds (historically raised from Metalmark Capital and others).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Eurazeo (parent company), Metalmark Capital, partner universities worldwide.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 1,364 employees (+19.7% YoY, +358 people) – [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/worldstrides).
  - Operations in 38 countries with on-the-ground support.
  - Over 10 million students served since 1964; 800,000+ students travel each year.
  - 48,589 LinkedIn followers (+61.4% YoY).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale & Experience**: 55+ years in educational travel, largest U.S. player with a vast global network.
- **Safety Infrastructure**: Extensive health & safety systems built over decades, critical for student travel.
- **Academic Rigor**: Programs tied to curriculum and transferable credit, trusted by educators.
- **Vertical Integration**: Owns the entire student journey from marketing to on-tour support.
- **Brand Trust**: Deep relationships with schools and administrators built over 55 years.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding Programs**: Continues to add individual student programs (career exploration, study abroad) and seasonal offerings (Oxbridge, Heritage Festivals).
- **Sustainability & Responsibility**: Committed to social, environmental, and ethical responsibility.
- **People First**: Investing in team member growth with tuition reimbursement, ERGs, and inclusive culture (from careers page).
- **Technology & Innovation**: Hiring in IT (Service Desk Analyst, Emergency Travel Coordinator) to modernize operations.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Purpose-driven, inclusive, and values-centered (“One Team, Elevated Standards,” “People and Communities First”). Employee resource groups (ERGs) foster community.
- **Work Environment**: Offices in Charlottesville, VA (HQ); Vienna, VA; Chicago, IL; Orlando, FL; Mérida, Mexico, and more. Hybrid/remote flexibility possible (not explicitly stated, but multiple office locations).
- **Perks & Benefits** (from [worldstrides.com/en-us/careers](https://worldstrides.com/en-us/careers)):
  - Generous PTO from day one.
  - Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, vision insurance with HSA.
  - 401k with employer match.
  - 8 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents (including adoptive).
  - 4 paid mental health days per year.
  - Tuition reimbursement and certificate assistance.
  - Team member & family travel discounts on WorldStrides programs.
  - Discounts on car rentals, hotels, cruises via IATA membership.
  - Seasonal opportunities and internships for university students.
- **Growth & Learning**: Robust online learning library, specialized training, tuition reimbursement; “lifelong learners” ethos.

## Sources
1. [worldstrides.com/en-us/about](https://worldstrides.com/en-us/about) – Company story, mission, values, leadership.
2. [worldstrides.com/en-us/careers](https://worldstrides.com/en-us/careers) – Benefits, culture, hiring priorities.
3. [worldstrides.com/en-us](https://worldstrides.com/en-us) – Homepage overview and program highlights.
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/world4822stri986des](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/world4822stri986des) – Current job openings and roles.
5. [linkedin.com/company/worldstrides](https://www.linkedin.com/company/worldstrides) – Company size, revenue, funding, employee growth.

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