Global Scholar Coordinator (Summer, 2026)

Join AMP Global Youth as a Program Coordinator for Global Scholar 2026 – a youth leadership accelerator which prepares youth to be visionary leaders and bold changemakers around urgent global challenges.

Global Scholar brings together high school-aged youth from across the U.S. and around the world for an immersive experience at the intersection of global education, youth development, and civic leadership. Through hands-on activities, site-based learning, and youth-led projects, participants don’t just learn about the world – they actively engage in shaping it.

As a Program Coordinator, you are not only managing logistics, you are holding the container for transformation. You will guide the flow of the experience, connect learning across moments, and help young people translate ideas into action. The Program Coordinator oversees the daily flow, learning experience, and community culture of Global Scholar. This includes managing logistics, facilitating sessions, supporting youth development, and ensuring the program reflects AMP’s mission.

You will work closely with the Program Director, interns, and youth fellows to deliver a program that is structured, dynamic, and deeply human. Successful candidates will have experience leading similar programs, trips, clubs or courses, and strong familiarity with the issues discussed during the program.

We anticipate hiring at least two candidates across multiple openings for this role.

Time Commitment:

• Program Dates: Late June – Mid July (June 27 – July 19, depending on session placement)
• Online Staff Training: 25 hours (evenings/weekends in June)
• Duration: 1–3 weeks on program
• Primary Working Location: Washington, DC and/or Atlanta, GA (including Montgomery, AL travel for ATL program) *Our sessions are on the ground in Washington, D.C. and/or Atlanta GA, and candidates must be able to independently travel to the area.

Responsibilities:

Program Coordination

• Coordinate the overall flow of the experience, including academic learning, logistics, and student safety.
• Facilitate student learning by connecting the dots between readings, speakers, workshops, and assignments through daily conversations, small-group breakouts, informal one-on-ones, and more.
• Facilitate and oversee experiential sessions (e.g., speaker panels, social events, student discussions, check-ins, site visits, and Capitol Hill Day), ensuring each experience is engaging, well-paced, and meaningful.
• Coordinate technology and materials across the program, ensuring all sessions are prepared, accessible, and start on time.
• Strengthen partnerships throughout the program by building strong rapport with speakers, guests, and institutional partners.

Student Well-Being and Safety

• Ensure participants are following all safety, behavioral, and community guidelines.
• Support students in a residential group environment, including proactive check-ins, navigating group dynamics, and creating engaging opportunities for connection and belonging.
• Serve as a consistent and supportive presence, helping to foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful community culture.

Program Logistics

• Coordinate on-the-ground logistics, including meals, transportation, and daily operations.
• Track and submit receipts and expense reports in a timely and organized manner.
• Act as a liaison between the host campus and the program, ensuring smooth coordination across all partners.

Who This Role is For:

• Experience working with student groups, trips, camps, conferences, or equivalent youth programs (e.g., camp counselor, RA, facilitator) is required.
• Engaging, energetic, and curious: Coordinators play a key role in shaping the tone of the program and should be able to cultivate an environment that is welcoming, dynamic, and inspiring.
• Strong comfort with event logistics, including coordinating speakers, managing schedules, handling expenses, and troubleshooting in real time.
• Familiarity with global issues, international affairs, or civic topics, with the ability to guide group discussions and support student learning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to connect with diverse groups of young people and stakeholders.
• Flexible, patient, and able to think quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and initiative.
• Willingness to serve as both a mentor and facilitator to highly motivated young leaders.

Hours, Pay, & Benefits:

This is a 1-3 week contract position, from late June through the middle of July. This includes 25 hours of training (i.e., 3 days) prior to the start of the program. Pay is approximately $1000/week, depending on experience and on weeks worked. When working with our residential programs the Coordinator will also receive meals and housing at the host university.

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter and resume to opportunities@aidemocracy.org. Priority Deadline: May 5, 2026. We encourage early applications, as candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Americans for Informed Democracy / AMP Global Youth is a national student organization that amplifies the story, voice and power of global youth. Find out more at www.ampglobalyouth.org and/or www.globalscholar.org