Meet the Team

From start to finish we will be with you every step of the way…

Our dedicated team is responsible for overseeing the logistics and smooth running of our Work & Travel USA Programs. Each member of our team has spent numerous seasons living, working and playing in Lake Tahoe so rest assured you are in knowledgeable hands.

SARAH ARKIN – Program Director

Sarah is responsible for leading and managing our Work and Travel USA Team. As a US citizen Sarah spent the majority of her childhood on the East Coast in Atlanta.

After University ended she decided to forego a “real world” job and set out to take a year off and do a ski season in Lake Tahoe. The winter turned into summer and then one year in Tahoe eventually became many more.

Sarah brings a wealth of local knowledge and expertise to our programs. She looks forward to meeting you this coming winter or summer and ensuring you have the time of your life in one the world’s most beautiful locations!  

Favourite USA Place:
San Francisco is probably my favourite city but Tahoe is truly my favourite place in the USA. I am pretty lucky to have had the chance to live and work here!

Favourite Tahoe Restaurant:
Orchid’s Thai….mmmmm!

Best Tahoe Memory: 
I have so many…any time spent skiing on the mountain or wakeboarding on the lake is sure to be a day not to forget!

Worst Tahoe Memory: 
Having to shovel 4 feet of snow from an overnight storm out of my driveway at 7am to get to work on New Year’s Day!

GRAEME EAST - Program Coordinator

Graeme is responsible for overseeing winter and summer job placement opportunities. He spends half his year in South Africa and the other half in the USA.

The travel bug bit early for Graeme. He spent a year in the UK working at school as a gap student and travelling through Europe with a backpack, tent and four other young friends. Graeme’s first taste of Tahoe was in between University and commencing a graduate internship with Deloitte in Johannesburg.

Graeme looks forward to meeting you on your arrival to Lake Tahoe and ensuring your season from start to finish exceeds your expectations!

Favourite USA Place:
Lake Tahoe followed closely by New York

Favourite Tahoe Restaurant:
Stone Street

Best Tahoe Memory:
Riding down the mountain at 330pm with nothing but an insane view of the lake and a setting sun

Worst Tahoe Memory:
Leaving each season...!

JACK MORTLOCK - Program Coordinator

Jack is responsible for the running of our welcome orientation programs. He is a citizen of both Australia and the United Kingdom.

Jack spent his high school years in Sydney and went on to complete a Bachelor of International Relations at the Australian National University. After finishing university Jack spent two years working and travelling in London, Japan, Colorado and Lake Tahoe.

Jack is a key member of our team and a fantastic role model. He looks forwards to welcoming you Lake Tahoe and helping you get the most out of your Work & Travel season! 

Favourite USA Place:
Kirkwood on a powder day!!!

Favourite Tahoe Restaurant:
Chevy’s Fresh Mex… they do a great birthday bash!

Best Tahoe Memory:
Killabrew Canyon ( Heavenly Mountain) first thing in the morning.

Worst Tahoe Memory:
Having to get out of bed first thing in the morning!