Program & Outreach Coordinator

About Traveling With a Purpose (TAP)

Traveling With a Purpose (TAP) is a nonprofit organization that leads meaningful, community-based service trips. Our mission is to serve alongside trusted local partners in ways that are ethical, relationship-focused, and rooted in mutual respect.

We believe that service is not about “fixing” — it is about showing up, listening deeply, and partnering with communities to support goals they have already set for themselves. Our participants come from diverse backgrounds and are united by a shared desire to give their time and heart to something bigger than themselves.

Since our founding, TAP has led trips primarily to Jamaica, where we’ve built long-standing relationships with local children’s homes and community organizations. We are currently working to expand our reach and impact by identifying new locations that align with our mission and values.

TAP trips are open to adults and youth aged 12 and up, and each team member undergoes seven weeks of training before traveling to ensure we are prepared to serve with humility, cultural sensitivity, and care.

As a small but dedicated team, our current board members have recognized the need for additional support to help us grow. While we’ve focused our efforts on Jamaica over the years, we are now seeking to expand and explore new service locations. We’re hiring for this role to help us move forward with that goal. We are looking to identify new sites that align with our values and connect with volunteers who are ready to serve with purpose.

Position Overview 

Traveling with a Purpose is looking to hire a Program and Outreach Coordinator as soon as possible. This is a part-time role (approximately 10 hours per week) that will support Traveling With a Purpose as we grow and strengthen our impact. This position bridges strategy and action by helping us identify new service locations, while also supporting volunteer recruitment and team development.

You will work closely with the board members, volunteers, and partners to build sustainable systems, foster meaningful relationships, and ensure a high-quality experience for everyone involved.

This role will focus on two key areas:

1. Researching and vetting a new trip location that aligns with TAP’s mission and values
2. Leading volunteer recruitment and helping interested individuals take the next step toward joining a TAP trip

We are looking for someone who takes initiative, works well with others, and is excited to help grow a small nonprofit that is driven by purpose, connection, and heart. This is a great opportunity for someone who cares deeply about ethical service and wants to play a key role in helping TAP move forward. 

Trip Location Development

• Research and recommend new countries or communities where TAP could lead service tripsReach out to trusted local organizations to explore possible partnerships
• Make sure any potential trip location is a good fit — safe, ethical, and aligned with TAP’s values
• Keep open communication between TAP’s leadership and potential host sites

Volunteer Outreach

• Create and carry out strategies to help recruit new volunteers
• Help build interest through outreach, social media, and community connections
• Represent TAP at events, online, and in communication with interested volunteers
• Support the volunteer onboarding process and answer questions as needed

Organizational Support and Communication

• Help the board and leadership build better systems for planning and communication
• Gather feedback from volunteers, staff, and partners to help improve programs
• Support planning sessions, track progress on goals, and adjust plans as needed

Program Growth and Innovation

• Work with the TAP team to strengthen our trip model and volunteer training
• Help us make sure that everything we do reflects our values — listening, humility, community leadership, and sustainability
• Support updates to volunteer training (such as cultural awareness and community partnership)

Admin and Operations

• Keep track of project plans, contacts, and documents
• Support volunteer onboarding, especially as new systems are introduced
• Assist with administrative tasks like organizing files, tracking details, and preparing materials
• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks at once.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A respectful approach to building relationships, especially in cross-cultural settings, is essential.
• Adaptability, resilience, and a collaborative mindset in times of change. Good at problem-solving and willing to adapt as things evolve
• Familiarity with remote work tools such as video calls, shared documents, and messaging platforms is helpful.
• Experience with volunteer-based or travel/service organizations.
• Experience with cross-cultural communication and sensitivity to global issues.
• Passion for ethical service, community partnerships, and global engagement
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience in nonprofit work, volunteer coordination, or cross-cultural service preferred
• Self-starter who can work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable with remote work, flexible scheduling, and virtual collaboration

Email resume to president@travelingwithapurpose.org