Project Coordinator

Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to local labor market conditions, educational background, work experience, and relevant certifications

Job Type: Part-Time position, for 6 months (20 hours a week)

Location:

Operating from the IB (International Baccalaureate®) Washington DC (Preferred Location, New York City)

The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 5500 schools across 159 countries. A career at IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader of education services and contribute to our 50-year mission of creating a better and more peaceful world. Apply now to join our global organization where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for participating NYC schools
• Help schools understand the Festival of Hope concept, expectations, and opportunities for student participation
• Gather information from schools about their planned contributions and connect to 2nd day event
• Build positive, trusting relationships with school leaders, teachers, and youth representatives
• Implement regional conferences/events branding and design, specific to regional conference locations and in alignment with the IB Global brand identity, established by the Global Marketing and Communications team
• Support high profile communications liaising with local Advisory Groups or other key internal and external key stakeholders in reference to the global conferences in assigned region
• Bring in IB and non-IB youth from other schools and communities
• Event Support
• Assist with logistics for city-wide events, including production, venue, run-of-show and IB integration
• Coordinate youth presenters, storytellers, and student groups as needed
• Coordinate with sponsors and partners
• Support NYC communications and planning aligned to FoH comms Youth Voice & Experience
• Ensure that planning reflects FoH’s values of youth agency, inclusion, and belonging
• Engage youth ambassadors, student councils, and youth advisory groups where appropriate
• Help elevate youth-led ideas into the festival program and narrative
• Communications & Documentation
• Support communication materials for schools, partners, and families (emails, info sheets, timelines)
• Track stories, photos, and videos emerging from schools for celebration and documentation
• Maintain organized files, lists, and project documentation

• Strong project management or coordination experience (education, youth programs, community development, or events)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders with clarity and diplomacy.
• A deep belief in youth voice, creativity, and community impact
• Comfort working independently and in partnership with a global team
• Ability to work in NYC and liaise with schools in person when needed
• Excellent written and oral communication / networking skills
• Conference / event marketing execution

The IB is an equal opportunity employer. It provides employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, ethnicity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic status, or status in any group protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This job is offered on local terms and conditions and is at will.