Careers

Careers

Become a RusticPathwalien

Join Our Team. Change The World

Rustic Pathways is the innovator in global student travel.

Through the power of our people, depth of our country relationships and a unique approach to business through our business operating system, Rustic Pathways empowers student travelers to positively impact lives and communities around the world.

Our exceptional staff members are the backbone of our organization. Their incredibly diverse backgrounds provide us with a profound understanding of the destinations we visit and offer our students one-of-a-kind experiences. The faces you see in this catalog (and many others!) ensure that you have fun, empowering, and safe experiences with us.

Rustic Pathways spans the globe! Most of our staff members are based outside the United States. While the cultural traditions of our staff vary from country to country, the shared values that define Rustic Pathways and make them exceptional extend across all borders. We build leadership teams that pair international and local staff, resulting in diverse groups that blend an understanding of students and their needs with deep local knowledge.

Our Program Leaders have backgrounds in teaching, experiential education, service learning, psychology, wilderness training, international development, and other outdoor and educational fields. Each year, we hold in-country training sessions for both new and returning staff to ensure we maintain our standards in safety, student learning, community service, and the overall Rustic Pathways student experience. Program Leaders are incredible role models for students and, most importantly, they’re all dedicated to creating the best possible programs for students.

Your Pursuit Is Our Mission

If you’re looking to develop your career, build leadership skills, or see the world, do it with us at Rustic Pathways. If you have an eye toward leadership, and want to help people succeed, build your career here. If you’re ready to work smarter and embrace high expectations, you’ll thrive in our fun, empathetic, intensity-driven, competitive environment.

Along the way, you’ll gain access and exposure to the brightest minds on the Rustic Pathways leadership team.

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For me, working for Rustic Pathways has not only fulfilled my personal career goals, but it has also allowed me to fulfill personal goals—teaching the next generation of students the importance of protecting our shared humanity. The experiences I create for students have the power to rectify stereotypes and bring people of different backgrounds together. At Rustic Pathways, I don't only help youth travel but I also help to shape the future!

Quote by: Chaima Ait El Mekki Morocco Country Director

Rustic Pathways is an incredible company. The programs are created to develop and encourage the new generation to get outside experience life and become a strong, confident, outgoing person.

Quote by: Declan Pearl Australia Program Leader