Launch Assistant- IHP Food Systems

at  World Learning

Reports to: Program Director
Anticipated Start Date: December 2024
Term of Employment: 2-4 weeks
Base of Designation/Remote Eligible: on-site in Atlanta/Athens, GA
The position will begin in January 2025. Compensation is based on the term of employment and commensurate with experience and academic qualifications.

JOB SUMMARY:

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

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 anddeadlines.
• Has a DEI Mindset: Fosters diverse, equitable and inclusive practices and challenges practiceswhich may be exclusionary.
• Experience working with remote teams desired.

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 sitevisits, including:
• logistical support - van driving or organizing group transportation, tidying upeducational spaces, setting up classrooms, supply runs, etc.
• Administrative and Logistical Support
• Coordinate with Launch Coordinator on vender relationships, logistics, and meals for allsegments of the US launch.
• Provide program pertinent information to Program Team for travel and logisticsmanagement.
• 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-qualityeducational 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 theschedule, and are prepared and on time for activities, lectures, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.