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Fora is the modern travel agency, redefining what it means to be a travel advisor in today’s world. We’re a next-generation platform that provides a comprehensive, business-in-a-box solution—combining cutting-edge technology, personalized training, a vibrant community, and exclusive industry partnerships—all designed to empower anyone with a passion for travel to turn that passion into a thriving business. Whether you're a travel enthusiast or an experienced professional, Fora equips you with everything needed to launch and scale a successful travel advisory business, making it the ultimate way to align work with your lifestyle.
At the heart of Fora is our mission: to enable 100,000 entrepreneurs to transform their love for travel into a fulfilling full-time or part-time career, offering unparalleled flexibility, autonomy, and support. We believe that everyone, from seasoned travel professionals to first-time entrepreneurs, can build a career that’s both profitable and aligned with their passions.
Our platform combines innovative technology with the human touch, offering:
- Best-in-class training programs to help agents develop expert knowledge, no matter their starting point.
- A powerful suite of tools for booking, client management, and marketing, ensuring agents can focus on delivering exceptional travel experiences.
- Access to an engaged community of fellow advisors, fostering collaboration, support, and shared learning.
- Exclusive partnerships with top travel brands, providing access to competitive rates, perks, and experiences that elevate advisors’ offerings.
Since our founding in 2021 by experienced travel entrepreneurs Henley Vazquez, Jake Peters, and Evan Frank, Fora has experienced rapid growth, expanding to a team of 100+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City. We are proud to be backed by an incredible group of investors, including Forerunner Ventures, Insight Partners, and Heartcore Capital, whose support underscores our commitment to building a platform that not only revolutionizes the travel industry but also creates meaningful opportunities for individuals everywhere.
Fora is a mission-driven company that believes in the power of entrepreneurship, community, and passion. As we continue to grow, we are looking for more talented and like-minded individuals to join our team - people who are excited about transforming the travel space and helping us scale our vision globally.
About The Role
We’re looking for a strategic and resourceful International Operations Associate to join our high-growth, high-impact team at Fora. As Fora expands into new markets, this role will play a pivotal part in driving our global operational strategy, ensuring market readiness, and driving the success of our travel advisors worldwide. Reporting to the International Operations Director, this role is an excellent opportunity for someone who excels at solving complex challenges, and is eager to contribute to a fast-growing startup.
This role is based in New York City with 4 days a week (M-Th) at our office in FiDi/Tribeca.
Key Responsibilities
Financial & Business Operations (50%)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish financial processes, including payments, invoices, and compliance workflows.
- Conduct in-depth research on local regulations and operational requirements to ensure compliance and readiness for new market entries.
- Partner with the product team to identify and implement platform localization needs, aligning with regional needs and business goals.
- Assist in setting up new work streams and operational infrastructure as required to support global scalability.
- Support CRM and sales workflows using tools like Hubspot, Intercom, and web platforms.
SOP & Training Development (30%)
- Create and update Help Center articles, FAQs, and training materials tailored to the unique needs of local markets.
- Develop, maintain, and organize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to document key internal processes.
- Analyze regional KPIs and data trends to identify areas for operational improvement.
- Conduct research to identify regional gaps in Fora’s global training programs and propose tailored solutions.
Advisor Support (20%)
- Own and manage the inbound support queue, ensuring timely and high-quality responses to advisors.
- Build reporting frameworks to capture regional advisor insights, interests, and areas of opportunity.
- Host office hours and live support events to address advisor issues and provide proactive guidance.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of professional experience, including internships or part-time roles, ideally in a high-growth startup or in project management/operations.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Fluency in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to document processes and distill complex information into actionable insights.
- Ability to analyze data, identify key themes, and generate actionable insights.
- A passion for supporting customers (advisors), understanding their needs, and driving their success.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment, with the ability to pivot and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Strongly Preferred:
- Exposure to finance and/or legal operations is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with CRM systems (Hubspot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, or equivalent)
- Familiarity with support tools (Intercom, Zendesk, Drift, or equivalent)
- Experience in customer support or a related field, preferably in a tech.
Compensation
Salary: $60-70K + equity. Other benefits include:
- Unlimited vacation
- Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- ClassPass Memberships
- 401k plan
- Commuter Benefits
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Stock Options
This role is based in our beautiful New York City office (Tribeca/Fidi) with lots of natural light and great views.
We’re forging our own path
Fora has always been about driving change within the industry. We’re not interested in maintaining the status quo.
We’re stronger together
Community is our cornerstone and collective power is our strength. We believe we can all go further when we operate together, using our combined leverage to unlock better opportunities and outcomes for our advisors, partners, and travelers.
We believe in technology
We believe technology is an answer to some of the most fundamental challenges the travel industry faces. We believe advancements in AI, bold investments in our platforms, and a world-class data infrastructure will transform the work of our advisors and our partners, while creating better travel experiences for travelers.
We’re here to serve
We operate in service of our community and believe that when they’re empowered to focus on what they do best, we all win. It’s why we relentlessly advocate for our advisors and prioritize their best interest every step of the way.
We mean business
Fora is equal parts fun, meaningful work and serious travel business. We’re unlocking opportunities for thousands of travel entrepreneurs, delivering a stream of high-quality guests at scale for our partners, and providing a superior travel experience for our travelers. It’s a better equation for the future of our industry.
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You must have authorization to work in the United States. Fora is unable to assist applicants with obtaining work authorization.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Fora is committed to an equitable hiring process and an inclusive work environment. BIPOC and traditionally underrepresented candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will not discriminate and will take action to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
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