Become a Youth Program Leader
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.