Launch Assistant - IHP Climate; Fall

Position: Launch Assistant - IHP Climate (Fall 2026)
Reports to:

Program Director

Salary Range: $1,500-$3,000

Anticipated

Start Date:

August 2026

Term of Employment: 2-4 weeks

Apply by: open until filled

Base of Designation/Remote Eligible:
Miami, Florida

Conditional on Enrollment? Yes

School for International Training seeks a Launch Assistant to support the preparation and implementation of the IHP Climate Change program by serving as a field-based assistant to the Launch Coordinator for its approximately 10-day long program launch. Please visit IHP Climate Change to learn more about the program.

IHP Climate Change launches in Miami and is focused on preparing college students for a semester-long study abroad program analyzing global climate change issues. The Launch Assistant is a recurring temporary position requiring excellent interpersonal skills, a high level of organization, flexibility, compassion, and the ability to develop positive working relationships with college-aged students.

The Launch Assistant is responsible for:

* Administrative and logistical support to the Launch Coordinator and Program Director, including assistance with reservations/bookings, purchasing supplies, student support, organizing educational materials, outreach to community partners, and coordinating group transportation.

Key Responsibilities

* Assisting in program preparation and implementation.

* Assist in the preparation and dissemination of program materials to students and staff.

* When required, attend, and fully engage in the delivery of workshops, lectures, and site visits, including:

* logistical support
-organizing group transportation, tidying up educational spaces, setting up classrooms, supply runs, etc.

* Administrative and Logistical Support

* Coordinate with Launch Coordinator on vender relationships, logistics, and meals for all segments of the US launch.

* Provide pertinent program information to Program Team for travel and logistics management.

* Assisting in day-to-day Program Management

* Work collaboratively on a Program Team including Program Director, Program Manager, Visiting Faculty, and Launch Coordinator to help ensure delivery of a high-quality educational program for students.

* Support college-age students in their educational endeavors during the launch.

* Help ensure the IHP team and students are informed about daily plans, understand the schedule, and are prepared and on time for activities, lectures, etc.

* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree with two years of related work experience.

* Understanding of experiential education and youth empowerment pedagogies.

* Experience with international programs, event management, or youth programming.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.

* Computer proficient and comfortable with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), cloud-based document management, and online project management tools.

* Team-oriented and collaborative work style with ability to independently handle tasks and deadlines.

* Fosters diverse, equitable and inclusive practices and challenges practices which may be exclusionary.

* Experience working with remote teams desired.

Term:

The position will begin in July or August of 2026. Compensation based on term of employment and commensurate with experience and academic qualifications.

To apply:

Apply via the online application system by uploading your letter of interest, as well as a CV (including the contact information of three academic references).

Deadline:

Review of applications will begin immediately, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Benefits

World Learning provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, FSA/HRA, Life/AD&D, Short Term/Long Term Disability, EAP, Parking and Transit, 403 (b) retirement plan for full-time and eligibile part-time employees.

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For more than 90 years, World Learning Inc. is a thriving global organization made up of The Experiment in International Living, the nation's most experienced provider of international education through exchanges for high school students;
School for International Training, offering accredited undergraduate study abroad programs through SIT Study Abroad and internationally focused master's degrees through SIT Graduate Institute; and World Learning, a global development and exchange nonprofit organization.

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