Language & Thinking Kyiv — Summer 2026

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Two open positions for our three-week summer program for 40 Ukrainian public-school students, held at the Kyiv School of Economics, July 27 – August 15, 2026.

Summer 2026 Hiring Update: Thank you for your interest in joining the Language & Thinking Kyiv! Hiring for our Summer 2026 program is now closed, and we are no longer accepting applications. The position descriptions below remain available for informational purposes so that prospective applicants can learn more about our team roles and responsibilities. We encourage you to check back for future hiring opportunities.

Residential Life Student Coordinator
$2,800 stipend On-site · Kyiv Jul 23 – Aug 15 Transport, housing & meals covered

Details below are a summary — download the full job description in English or Ukrainian for complete information.

About the role

A key administrative partner to the program director — overseeing participant accommodations, logistics, budgeting, and parent communication while serving as a mentor and community builder for students in the dormitory.

Requirements
  • Fluency in Ukrainian
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experience in student housing management or team coordination
Responsibilities
  • Daily team coordination meetings; operational planning and issue resolution
  • Ensure safe, comfortable dormitory conditions and monitor behavioral guidelines
  • Clear, timely communication with students and families
  • Weekly social-emotional learning sessions for each student group
  • Coordinate housing schedules and duty rosters with the director
  • Plan and assist with events and activities; work evenings and weekends as rostered
Cover letter should address
  • Experience working with youth in residential settings
  • An example of managing a group’s safety or behavior
  • What community building in a shared living environment means to you
  • Your approach to communication in high-stakes situations
Apply via email →
Subject line: Residential Life Student Coordinator for the Language and Thinking Kyiv Program – [Your Name]
Attach: resume + cover letter
Communications & Media Relations Coordinator
$2,000 stipend Remote + On-site · Kyiv May 25 – Aug 21 Transport, housing & meals covered

Details below are a summary — download the full job description in English or Ukrainian for complete information.

About the role

Lead all public communications and storytelling for L&T Kyiv — managing social media, creating photo and video content on-site, and coordinating press outreach to convey the program’s academic and community impact to external audiences.

Role phases
Remote · May 25 – Jul 19 (4–5 hrs/week)
Media channel setup, communications strategy, initiating press contacts and partnerships.
On-site · Jul 23 – Aug 15 (full-time, Kyiv)
Daily social media, photography/videography, media outreach, real-time event coverage.
Remote · Aug 17 – 21 (part-time)
Finalizing content, press follow-up, completing program documentation.
Qualifications
  • Fluency in Ukrainian; bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experience in social media, digital storytelling, journalism, or media production
  • Proven photography and/or videography skills including editing — portfolio required
  • Strong writing skills; media relations experience is an advantage
Responsibilities
  • Daily content across all program channels (photos, videos, Stories, captions)
  • Cover workshops at KSE and student life at the UAL residency
  • Facilitate press contacts, prepare materials, organize interviews
  • Maintain an organized media archive; protect student privacy in all materials
Apply via email →
Subject line: Communications and Media Relations Coordinator for the L&T Kyiv Program – [Your Name]
Attach: resume, portfolio, and cover letter