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Travel Consultant (For College Student) (BBS883)

Hire Overseas

Fully Remote
Remote - South Africa
South Africa
US hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Hire Overseas explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. This role is suited for associate-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

We're looking for a
Student Travel and Member Engagement Specialist
to own high-volume outbound member texting for a travel membership company whose members are primarily college students. You will send outbound texts to a large volume of members on a recurring basis, personalizing each message just enough to feel human, fun, and relevant rather than copied and pasted. This role is about speed, accuracy, and quality at scale — not strategy, marketing, or primarily inbound support.
The audience is college-aged. They text casually, they know when something feels scripted, and they respond to people who feel like peers rather than customer service reps. The right person for this role is digitally native, plugged into social media and current culture, and can match the energy and communication style of a college student naturally. If you can text like a friend, bring genuine enthusiasm to the work, and stay sharp and detail-oriented while moving through a high volume of conversations, this role is a strong fit.
Why You'll Want to Join
You will be paid in
USD
(bi-monthly: every 15th and 30th)
Full-time, 100% remote role
Preferred overlap with EST hours
Paid Time Off
and
Holiday
observance per company policy
Clear path to expanded responsibilities including inbound support and broader member success work as trust is built
What You'll Work On
Send outbound texts to a large volume of members using approved messaging patterns and base templates
Personalize messages so they feel timely, human, and casual rather than copied and pasted
Review recent message history before sending so members do not receive repetitive styles or tones
Notice details such as recent or upcoming travel, or planning stage, and use them to choose the best message variation
Move through a high number of conversations quickly while staying accurate and detail-oriented
Read member conversations regularly to build familiarity and judgment over time
Follow messaging guidance while making smart small adjustments when needed
Escalate unusual, high-stakes, or unclear situations rather than guessing
Match the casual, upbeat tone that resonates with a college-aged audience without losing accuracy
What You Bring
Excellent written English with a strong feel for natural, casual US texting language — messages must sound like a real person texting a friend, not a scripted support rep
Genuinely plugged into current social media, pop culture, and the communication style that resonates with college students
Upbeat, fun, and approachable energy that comes through naturally in written communication
Ability to move through high volumes of conversations efficiently without becoming careless
Comfortable with repetitive communication work at pace without losing quality or tone
Strong memory for prior messages and context across conversations
Reliable, organized, and consistent, with good judgment on when to ask vs. act
Experience in group travel, student travel, campus programs, or similar youth-oriented travel contexts is a strong plus
Nice to Have
Prior experience in customer communication, outreach, texting-based support, or inbox management
Familiarity with travel, membership, or subscription-based businesses
Experience personalizing outreach at scale
Active presence on social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, or X
How to Apply
Please include:
Your updated resume
A short Loom video (1 to 2 minutes) introducing yourself in your natural, casual communication style, describing your experience with high-volume written communication, and showing us the energy and personality you would bring to texting with a college student audience
Only candidates who submit a Loom video will be moved to the next step.
Application Process Overview
Our comprehensive selection process ensures we find the right fit for both you and our clients:
Initial Application
- Submit your application and complete our prequalifying questions
Video Introduction
- Record an video introduction to showcase your communication skills and work experience
Role-Specific Assessment
- Complete a homework assignment tailored to the position (if applicable)
Recruitment Interview
- Initial screening with our talent team
Executive Interview
- Meet with senior leadership to discuss role alignment
Client Interview
- Final interview with the client team you'd be supporting
Background & Reference Check
- Professional reference verification
Job Offer - Successful candidates receive a formal offer to join the teamEach stage is designed to evaluate your fit for the role while giving you insights into our company culture and expectations. We'll keep you informed throughout the process and provide feedback at each step.
Each stage is designed to evaluate your fit for the role while giving you insights into our company culture and expectations. We'll keep you informed throughout the process and provide feedback at each step.

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Hire Overseas

Hire Overseas is a company in the Hire Overseas industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 53 open positions on Hirezar. View all Hire Overseas jobs →