Launch Assistant- IHP Food Systems

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.

Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and information of three references by December 1, 2024, 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 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.

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

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 - van driving or organizing group transportation, tidying up
       educational spaces, setting up classrooms, supply runs, etc.
       
2. Administrative and Logistical Support
   
   • Coordinate with Launch Coordinator on vender relationships, logistics, and meals for all
     segments of the US launch.
   • Provide program pertinent information to Program Team for travel and logistics
     management.
3. 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.
     
4. 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.
• Has a DEI Mindset: Fosters diverse, equitable and inclusive practices and challenges practices
  which may be exclusionary.
• Experience working with remote teams desired.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the location where this position is offered: United States

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