Launch Assistant - IHP Cities in 21st Century

Compensation : $1,500-$3,000

Anticipated Start Date : January 2026

Term of Employment : 2-4 weeks

Base of Designation / Remote Eligible : New York, NY

Reports to : Program Director

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 Cities in the 21st Century program by serving as a field-based assistant to the Launch Coordinator for its approximately 10-12-day program launch. Please visit to learn more about the program.

IHP Cities 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

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

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

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.

Qualifications

Term :

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

To apply :

Please visit the World Learning employment website at and 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.

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.