Terra Seasonal Staff Application

Essential Staff Eligibility Criteria 

Before officially submitting the online application, please read through our Essential Eligibility Criteria below: 


As a Program Leader with Global Leadership Adventures (GLA), you will be crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of students during their international programs. This role demands a high level of adaptability, stamina, and commitment. To ensure a good fit for the position, candidates must meet the following criteria:


Physical and Mental Stamina

  • Ability to walk long distances (e.g., up to 2 miles / 3.2 km or more pending the program assignment) continuously and lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs or 18 kg.

  • Work long hours, including late nights and early mornings, and function on limited sleep when necessary.

  • Adapt to living conditions that may include shared rooms, basic accommodations, and limited amenities.


Health and Safety:

  • Must have current First Aid and CPR certification by the time the contract starts.

  • Any mental or physical health challenges must be fully approved by a prescribing doctor to ensure full participation.

  • Ability to manage personal well-being without access to personal therapists or support systems during the program.


Adaptability and Flexibility:

  • Ability to quickly adjust to changing schedules, environments, and program needs.

  • Demonstrate patience and maturity in dynamic and challenging situations.

  • No special accommodations are needed to perform the role effectively, which requires being “on” 24/7.


Technical and Communication Skills

  • Proficiency in English both written and oral; additional language skills are a plus 

  • Competence in using technology for communication, planning, and reporting.

  • Adherence to safety standards and dress codes set by GLA and local partners.


Attention to Detail:

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

  • Maintain situational awareness and prioritize group needs over personal preferences.


Experience and Commitment

  • A deep commitment to working with and educating diverse youth.

  • Experience in student engagement, facilitation, and problem-solving. 

  • An understanding and commitment to collaborating in cross-cultural settings.


Candidates should be prepared for a commitment of 5-10 weeks and must demonstrate genuine passion and readiness for the role. Concerns about meeting these criteria should be addressed with the GLA hiring team before applying. Please email our Hiring Coordinator at brayan@terraeducation.com.



On a GLA program experience, bright students connect with accomplished Directors and Mentors. This is because our staff are not chaperones –they’re experts who work alongside our local partners. By design, each GLA program is co-managed by both a Local and International Director. The collaboration is key: each Local Director has intimate knowledge of the host community or host region and culture and each International Director has in-depth professional experience working with youth. All of our staff hold university degrees – many with graduate degrees – or have extensive experience working with youth within experiential education. International Director and Mentor positions are available in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the United States.  

We appreciate your interest in working with us and will be in touch soon. Our interview process begins in January and runs as needed through May. We will contact all candidates via email. 

Personal Information

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Equal Employment Opportunity
Though you are not required to answer them, we do encourage applicants to answer the Equal Employment Opportunity questions below. This information will be submitted as part of our application, however is not used to determine eligibility. Our intention is to utilize this data to effectively work to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion at Terra. To ensure that our students are proportionately represented, we need the data to know where we stand. Numbers are powerful and your answers to this question will help us improve as an organization. 






Permanent Address
Do not enter a temporary or seasonal address.  This is used for background checks.

If you are a U.S Citizen living abroad, please use a permanent U.S mailing address if available





Cover Letter, Resume & References

Your cover letter should highlight your experience in facilitating experiential education programs, youth development and leadership, and experience in the country or region where you are interested in working. Important! Please upload your resume and cover letter in PDF format.


Please upload documents in PDF format.

Please upload document in PDF format.


Please list 2 professional references.  State their name, job title, email address, phone number.


State their name, job title, phone number and relationship to you.

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Position Details

Select the position you believe you are best fit for. You will be considered for both positions through the interview process.


If other, please explain. If you were referred by a GLA staff person, please list their name.


If you do not have a "must return home by" date, please type in Sep. 1.


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Relevant Experience





If you answered "no" to any of the first three questions, you do not meet the minimum requirements for this position. Please take a minute to seriously consider the demanding nature of these positions and the skills required. Why should your application be considered?




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Thank you for your interest! You should receive a confirmation e-mail. Please email staffsupport@experiencegla.com with any questions.   

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