Description of the mission

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.

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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 French language and 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 :

Skills required:

Fluency in both French and English
Very good communication skills
Attention to detail
Excellent customer service skills
Familiarity with French and American culture
Experience with youth, preferably in a cross-cultural setting
Team-player
Bac +3 minimum

Qualifications :

Bac +3 minimum

Other :

Additional information:

Start date: April-June 2026, based on candidate fit and organizational needs.
End date: end of July or early August 2026
Must have French work authorization

Conditions :

Work 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

CIEE / CISP

To help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world.

💡 SSE organization

This structure is based on a principle of solidarity and social utility: its management is democratic and participative, and its profit-making potential is limited. It may be an association, cooperative, foundation, mutual or ESUS company.

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Nonprofit organization
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CIEE / CISP did not yet communicate its impact measurement.

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CIEE / CISP

To help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world.

💡 SSE organization

Website
Nonprofit organization
< 15 persons
Education

CIEE / CISP did not yet communicate its impact measurement.

This structure did not communicate to us the labels or certifications that it was able to obtain.

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