Launch Assistant IHP Climate (Fall 2026)

Reports to: Program Director

Salary Range: $1500-$3000

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

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors 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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC