Pay, Benefits, and Opportunities

New leaders receive $110 per program day, plus full room and board. Return leaders receive $115 per program day, plus full room and board. Note: Leaders are on World Learning payroll, and income is taxable; no staff can be independent contractors.
Leaders work a summer contract which ranges from 3 to 9 weeks depending on program assignments. Staff receive approximately 24 hours off every 7 days, plus occasional mornings and afternoons free. See the Frequently Asked Questions section for more information on staff time off.
Leaders receive immersive Staff Training in late June. Room and board during this intensive professional development training is provided, but it is not paid time.
Program itineraries are planned in advance, allowing leaders to focus their energy and skills on fostering student growth, leading workshops, managing group dynamics, and facilitating experiential learning and reflection.
Workers compensation is provided; there is no medical insurance available with these positions.
Leaders gain new colleagues and friends as they become part of World Learning’s network of educators, development professionals, and alumni that spans 85+ years and 60+ countries.
After leaders have worked one program summer, they are eligible to be hired for the youth programs which occur during the rest of the year.