Steve & Kate's Field Trip Planner

Steve & Kate's Field Trip Planner

Step into a role as Steve & Kate's Field Trip Planner where you will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and evaluating field trip programs that are safe, engaging, and cost-effective. The position handles logistics, vendor relationships, and budgeting to ensure smooth execution across multiple regions. It involves researching and curating unique activity packages, maintaining inventory, and supporting field teams with scheduling and emergency response. Combine operational expertise with creativity and effective planning to deliver high-quality experiences for our field trip programs. This position is remote.

Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company, trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality child care and early education, back-up care, and workplace education. We partner with some of the world's best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Forecasts spending on activities, food and transportation, and reports actuals monthly, tracking costs as needed by budget.
• Handles the logistics and inventory needed to run field trip programs.
• Evaluates activity locations for safety and security, building packages that take into account travel time, variety, and exclusivity.
• Communicates with transportation companies to ensure transportation is secured for each trip.
• Establish local and national partnerships with field trip venues and transportation companies, securing group discounts where possible and evaluating locations for success and innovation regularly.
• Visit field trips to observe operations, provide support, give feedback, and implement change; may need to travel and possibly lead field trips in the event of an emergency.
• Contribute to regular financial reporting and analysis to support decision-making and fiscal responsibility.
• Maintain financial accountability, including monitoring expenses, processing invoices, and ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Ensure compliance with State licensing regulations and American Camp Association (ACA) standards, maintaining up-to-date knowledge and implementation of all relevant policies and procedures.
• Track program funds by anticipating expenses, preparing a field trip program budget, tracking expenses, and following procurement procedures to purchase necessary program goods and services.
• Partner closely with the procurement team to ensure all procurement policies and procedures are followed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or related field preferred - Required

3 years in event / logistics planning - Required

Minimum 3 additional years of experience that would be considered in lieu of the applicable degree :

Work can be done remotely, but employees will be expected to travel as needed to meet with and observe programs throughout the year.

Bring your leadership skills and passion for early childhood education to Bright Horizons, where you'll foster an enriching environment for children, families, and staff. Discover how far your career can take you in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today to explore the possibilities!

Salary / Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures

The annual starting salary for this position is between $72,000- $82,000. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements :

Deadline to apply : this posting is anticipated to remain open until 10 / 31 / 25

Life at Bright Horizons : Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Equal Opportunity

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.