International Program Leader - Vet Science Programs - Summer 2024

Broadreach leads international summer programs for teens with a focus on hands on education. .

Our most successful instructors are positive, flexible, team players who are able to create a fun, cohesive and supportive community. Broadreach instructors are energetic and empathetic role models. They excel in building meaningful relationships with young adults and demonstrate being a respectful traveler. Groups typically have 8-12 students and are led by two Broadreach instructors. Instructors live and travel with their group of students, so this is a 24/7 role, with limited personal space.

Our instructors will lead a for credit, college level course for high schools. Instructors will relay information through lectures, guided discussions, assist with collecting research data and provide context to students as they observe local outfitters. guide students as they observe local partners, volunteer at wildlife centers, and explore animal science career paths. As the academic lead for a program, you will be responsible for issuing and grading assignments including journal entries, research presentations, midterms and finals. We will provide course syllabus and program materials to our instructors prior to the summer.

Responsibilities Include: Managing health and safety of students, maintaining a positive attitude through challenging circumstances, leading games, participating in service-learning activities, developing students’ personal growth, facilitating inclusive group dynamics and demonstrating respectful travel, leading academic discussion and grading student assignments.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Education Requirements:Minimum master’s degree in animal science, or related field
• Preferred: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
• A passion for mentoring and inspiring students.
• Strong organizational skills to manage program budgets, student documents and confirm logistics with local outfitters.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching/summer camp experience is a plus.

This is a paid position. Airfare and food/accommodations are included. Our vet programs are 21 days for students.

Our office is based in Raleigh, NC. Our instructors will complete training in Raleigh from June 7th to June 13th and then will be placed in their program location.

Instructors will lead summer programs based in Costa Rica. Instructors will lead 1 or 2 sessions of programs. Programs take place June 15th to July 11th and July 11 to August 5th.