Position Overview
The CIEE Program Assistant is primarily responsible for ensuring the success of the daily functioning of the High School Summer Abroad (HSSA) programs and is also accountable for serving as a first point-of-contact for students and program leaders for CIEE HSSA Paris.
CIEE is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world.
Missions include:
Program Preparation:
– Complete all trainings and attend HSSA meetings
– Reserve and prepare cultural activities and excursions
– Review student applications
– Participate in the recruitment of host families
– Prepare orientation materials for students and program leaders
– Organize arrival and departure logistics
Responsibilities during program:
– Be a key point of contact for students and help them troubleshoot issues
– Assist with student arrivals and orientation
– Lead the Into the Community activities in collaboration with Program Leaders
– Accompany cultural activities and excursions (day trip, overnight)
– Accompany students to doctor’s visits when necessary
Skills :
– Fluency in both French and English
– Very good communication skills
– Attention to detail
– Effective problem solver
– Excellent customer service skills
– Familiarity with French and American culture
– Experience with youth, preferably in a cross-cultural setting
– Team-player
Qualifications :
– Bac +3 minimum
Other :
– CDD
– Start date: early February 2025
– End date: end of July 2025
– Must have French work authorization
Conditions :
– Participate in the rotating emergency phone duty
– Travel with groups, during the day and on weekends
– Flexible working hours depending on unexpected situations
Required Documents :
– Send a CV in French and a cover letter in English, or vice versa to Berit Nelson, Program Director CIEE, bnelson@ciee.org
