Launch Assistant - IHP Human Rights

World Learning; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization is seeking a Launch Assistant for its IHP Human Rights program. This entry-level role requires excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to support the preparation and implementation of a 10-12 day program launch in New York City. The assistant will help manage logistics, student support, and educational materials, ensuring a high-quality experience for participants.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with two years of related work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience with international programs, event management, or youth programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Launch Coordinator.
• Assist in the preparation and dissemination of program materials.
• Support college-age students in their educational endeavors during the launch.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organization

Flexibility

Compassion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

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Reports to: Program Director

Anticipated Start Date: August 2025

Term of Employment: 2-4 weeks

Base of Designation/Remote Eligible: Remote during the preparation phase, and on-site in New York City during the launch.

Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and information of three references to ensure consideration. The posting will stay open until the position is filled.

Job Summary:

School for International Training seeks a Launch Assistant to support the preparation and implementation of the IHP Human Rights program by serving as a field-based assistant to the Launch Coordinator for its approximately 10-12-day program launch. Please visit IHP Human Rights to learn more about the program.

IHP Human Rights launches in New York City and is focused on preparing college students for a semester- long study abroad program analyzing global urban 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, 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 - van driving or 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.
      
      
    Preferred 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.
    • Experience working with remote teams desired.
      
      
    Applicants must be authorized to work in the location where this position is offered: United States
    
    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.
    
    The World Learning Inc. Family
    
    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.
    
    World Learning | worldlearning.org
    
    World Learning has worked to create a more sustainable, peaceful, and just world. World Learning's education, development, and exchange programs help people find their voices, connect with their communities, strengthen the institutions that form the backbone of a democratic society, and build relationships across cultures. With World Learning's support, these emerging leaders tackle critical global issues like poverty, conflict, and inequality.
    
    The Experiment in International Living | experiment.org
    
    The Experiment in International Living is the nation's most experienced provider of international education through exchanges for high school students. For more than 90 years, The Experiment has empowered young people to step off the beaten path, experience the world as a classroom, immerse themselves fully in another culture, and build the knowledge and skills needed to confront critical global issues.
    
    SIT | sit.edu
    
    School for International Training (SIT) was founded in the early 1960s as a training center for the first Peace Corps volunteers. For nearly 60 years, SIT has prepared students to be effective changemakers and global citizens through experiential education focused on the world's most critical global issues. SIT Study Abroad offers accredited summer and semester undergraduate programs in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as comparative programs on multiple continents. SIT Graduate Institute offers global and hybrid certificates, master's, and doctoral degrees.

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