World Learning works internationally to strengthen the capacity of communities, institutions, and individuals to build a more peaceful and just world. It does so through programs i
Launch Assistant - IHP Climate
Location
Florida
Posted
80 days ago
Salary
$1.5K - $3K
Seniority
Entry Level
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Launch Assistant - IHP Climate
World Learning
Title: Launch Assistant - IHP Climate (Fall 2026) Location: Miami, FL, USA 1,500-3,000 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 Job Description: 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. 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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Title: Executive Administrative Assistant & Office Manager Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States Job Description: Aura is on a mission to create a safer internet. In a world where our lives are increasingly online, Aura's category-defining suite of intelligent digital safety products help millions of customers protect themselves against digital threats, and that number is growing rapidly. This is an exciting phase at Aura, and our team of over 400 people worldwide is guided by a leadership slate that's successfully grown startups into multi-billion dollar organizations. Come build with us! We are seeking a highly sophisticated, proactive, and organized Executive Administrative Assistant & Office Manager to provide high-level support to our senior leadership team while overseeing the day-to-day operations of our office. 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