Job Title: Digital Marketing Manager
Department: Marketing & Communications
Reports to: Deputy VP of Marketing & Technology
Designation: Full-Time (Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 annually)

Position Overview:
The Digital Marketing Manager plays a key role in FIAF’s Marketing team, coordinating with other team members to support the promotion and expansion of FIAF’s various activities. This position, reporting to the Deputy VP of Marketing & Technology, has email marketing, digital advertising, and web support as the core of its job responsibilities.

Email Marketing Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and execute email marketing campaigns in support of FIAF-wide communications, events, and language center offerings
• Plan and manage a calendar of email communications, under the direction of the Deputy VP and VP
• Research, develop, and implement email strategies (including A/B testing) that will optimize engagement and guide users to desired actions
• Develop dynamic email lists based on interests and past actions for targeted communications and remarketing purposes
• Analyze and report on email campaign performance to help inform new strategies and campaigns, providing regular updates during the marketing team meeting around learnings

Digital Advertising Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Deputy VP, manage always-on lead-generating digital ad campaigns
• Manage calendar of ad campaigns, liaising with FIAF’s digital advertising agency to coordinate campaign information and updates
• Pull reports to determine effectiveness of campaigns, and strategize with Deputy VP and agency partners to provide data-based recommendations
• Draft copy and work with FIAF Design Team to create compelling visual assets (images, videos, GIFs) for digital ads
• Oversee outreach to leads brought in by digital ads, via email, text message, and phone call
• Collaborate periodically with Deputy VP and VP to review and update outreach messages to leads

Website

• In collaboration with the Deputy VP, create and update webpages on FIAF’s website for new announcements, events, and classes
• Proactively offer suggestions for improvement to website
• Regularly review the communications calendar to ensure that you are prepared for upcoming additions to the website
• Communicate clearly with marketing team and internal stakeholders on what is needed and by when in order to have the website pages updated in a timely manner
• Collaborate with Deputy VP and VP to enhance SEO of the FIAF website to drive further traffic
• Use SEO learnings to inform webpage decision-making, including copy and image choices

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors in a Communications, Marketing or related field preferred
• At least two years of progressively responsible experience in a digital and/or email marketing position, ideally in a higher education, cultural, or nonprofit organization
• Experience managing a communications or email calendar and coordinating communication requests from multiple stakeholders
• Experience working and building within a CRM and marketing automation system
• Experience coordinating with internal stakeholders and partners on marketing requirements, delivery of assets, and production timelines
• Experience with the creation and maintenance of target email lists, and collaborating with database administrators on dynamic list development, segmentation, cleansing, maintenance, and the processing of subscribes/unsubscribes
• Excellent copywriting, editing and proofreading skills
• Subject matter expert on email best practices for content, design, subject lines, list segmentation strategy, scheduling and deliverability
• Experience with analyzing data: reporting and summarizing performance metrics to campaign collaborators and to leadership, and making data-based decisions
• Ability to foster collegial, creative cooperation via effective communication, particularly in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, bilingual environment
• High level of integrity, quality and entrepreneurial spirit
• Aptitude for thriving in a fast-paced, multifaceted office environment
• Innovative and creative thinker
• Must have primary or bilingual fluency in written and spoken English
• Passion for French language and francophone culture a strong plus
• Must have fluency with MS Office and Google suite
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) or World Health Organization (WHO) authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a qualified disability or sincerely held religious belief or other legal basis).

Benefits Include: Health insurance (medical, dental and vision insurance), Life and disability insurance, generous vacation policy, 403B retirement plan, FSA, Commuter benefits, FIAF family membership (includes free film screenings and invitations to a variety of cultural and arts-focused events)

To Apply: Qualified applicants should send their cover letter, and resume to careers@fiaf.org (Subject: Marketing & Social Media Coordinator).

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large number of applicants we receive, we will only be able to contact those that we would like to meet for interviews. No phone calls please.

FIAF is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, citizenship status protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Title: Private & Corporate Instruction Programs Coordinator
Department: Language Center
Reports To: Deputy Vice President of the Language Center
Designation: Full-Time (Salary: $45,000 – $55,000 annually)

The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) is the home of francophone cultures and French language: a beacon from New York to the world. Since 1898, FIAF has been dedicated to creating and offering New Yorkers innovative and unique programs in education and the arts, all exploring the evolving diversity and richness of French cultures.

The FIAF Language Center is the largest language school dedicated to teaching the French language in the tri-state area. With more than 6,000 registrations annually, we offer French in two convenient locations: Manhattan’s Upper East Side and Montclair, NJ.

Position Summary: The Private and Corporate Instruction Programs Coordinator, a full-time position, is responsible for the conception, development, organization, and promotion of online, onsite, and offsite individual and corporate instruction teaching programs for the Language Center of the French Institute Alliance Française, the largest French language school in the United States.

Main Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate is committed to the highest level of customer service and strives to foster excellent public relations. He/She is under the direct supervision of the Deputy Vice President of the Language Center and works with the other FIAF departments to ensure a coordinated and unified service.

• The coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the private and corporate instruction of the FIAF Language Center: scheduling of classes and instructors, follow-up at the administrative and pedagogical levels, budgeting and billing, statistics, technology enhancements, reports, submission of proposals to corporate clients, and development of customized programs.
• The Coordinator is responsible for the development of the corporate client base: canvassing of clients, establishment of sales objectives, statistics, and creation of marketing campaigns and materials. The coordinator must collaborate with FIAF’s Development Team in this respect.
• The Coordinator is responsible for the development of new products and services in response to evolving private and corporate instruction needs and ensures long-term planning of private and corporate instruction services.

Additional Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Customer service (40%)

• Answers questions by phone and email
• Receives and greets onsite clients.
• Studies need analysis and elaboration of appropriate solutions.
• Registers students by phone and online
• Processes course transfers
• Prepares invoices and billing (classes and books)

Office Administration (40%)

• Schedules teachers and classes; coordination of schedules
• Approval of teachers’ bi-weekly payrolls to accounting
• Maintains database of all corporate and private clients and billings
• Coordinates with teachers and other Language Center staff
• Deals with daily changes and updates, cancellations, and rescheduling.
• Maintains attendance and student performance records.
• Prepares statistical reports to further private and corporate instruction development.

Management and development (20%)

• Plans strategies to increase enrollment through research and development.
• Develops corporate customer recruitment objectives (research, presents programs to corporate HR representatives, etc.)
• Creates marketing materials in print and for the web.
• Develops new products and services to expand private and corporate offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Commercial background and experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Computer literacy a must
• Organized, detail-oriented, and multitasking skills.
• Valid US permit/visa
• Good level of French required.

Benefits
The ideal candidate will be able to participate in FIAF’s health, dental and vision coverage on the first day of employment, he/she will also be able to participate in our commuter benefit program and flexible spending account. As an employee of FIAF, you will receive a FIAF membership that will allow you to select museums and access our theatre. You will also be able to participate in our 403B Retire plan (there’s a waiting period).

To Apply: Qualified applicants should send their cover letter and resume (in French or English) to careers@fiaf.org (Subject: Private & Corporate Instruction Programs Coordinator).

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large number of applicants we receive, we will only be able to contact those that we would like to meet for interviews. No phone calls please.

FIAF is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, citizenship status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Title: Preschool Teacher
Department: Language Center Preschool
Reports to: Preschool Director
Designation: Non-Exempt Full-Time (Salary: $52,000 – $60,000 annually)

Position Overview:
The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), is looking for a full-time Preschool Teacher for its Preschool, an immersion French program designed for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2.5 to 4.5). The teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities designed to teach French, while promoting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth in toddler and preschool-aged children.

Start Date: August 22, 2023

ABOUT FIAF
The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) is the leading French language and cultural center in the U.S. Since 1898, FIAF has been dedicated to creating and offering New Yorkers innovative and unique programs in education and the arts, all exploring the evolving diversity and richness of French cultures.

The FIAF Language Center is the largest language school dedicated to teaching the French language in the tri-state area and welcomes more than 7,000 registrations annually.

Responsibilities:

• Foster enthusiasm for active participation in the learning process
• Understand the developmental milestones of young children
• Promote learning in the areas of social-emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development
• Plan and implement an age-appropriate, challenging curriculum for children. Develop lesson plans that are meaningful and age appropriate
• Provide a wide variety of learning opportunities, including individual, both for small and large group activities, both indoors and outdoors
• Listen and respond to parents’ and caregivers’ concerns in a responsible, constructive, and resourceful manner
• Attend weekly lesson-planning meetings
• Establish and maintain appropriate standards of student behavior utilizing a variety of behavior management strategies and techniques
• Actively seek opportunities for professional development in early childhood education
• Ensure the physical safety of children through anticipation and removal of hazards, visual observation of children active or at rest, and by appropriately responding to potential injuries
• Work in a team, share information, and build positive working relationships
• Actively support the school’s philosophy and community and enforce its policies
• Integrate meaningful and appropriate use of technology within the curriculum

Qualifications

• Be a native speakers (or have an equivalent level) of French
• Be fluent in English
• Have a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education
• Have at least two years of experience in a preschool setting of which at least one year in a French immersion program
• All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S for any employer
• Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. Candidates will also submit the title of a French book suitable for 3-year-old preschool-aged children including a progression and one sequence preparation to: Pascale Fabre at pfabre@fiaf.org and to careers@fiaf.org

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large number of applicants we receive, we will only be able to contact those that we would like to meet for interviews. No phone calls please.

FIAF is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, citizenship status protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Title: Junior Accountant
Department: Finance & Administration
Reports to: CFO
Designation: Non-Exempt full-time

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Junior Accountant. As a Junior Accountant, you will provide essential support to the accounting department and play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial records and maintaining the overall financial health of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of financial records, including general ledger entries, accounts payable and receivable, expense reports, and bank reconciliations.
• Help in the preparation of financial statements, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Collaborate with the senior accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of journal entries and financial reports.
• Conduct periodic internal audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established procedures.
• Assist with the management of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoice processing, payment verification, and collections.
• Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting process by gathering and analyzing financial data.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of tax returns and other statutory filings.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and industry best practices to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Salary Range: The salary range for this entry-level position is between $45,000 – $55,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.

If you are a dedicated and ambitious individual looking to kickstart your career in accounting, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant certifications or transcripts with your application.

Note: The salary range provided is approximate and can vary depending on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and the specific location of the job.

FIAF is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, citizenship status protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Title: Database & Patron Services Coordinator
Department: External Affairs
Reports to: Vice President of Development
Designation: Full-Time (Salary: $50,000 – $65,000 annually)

Position Overview:
FIAF is looking for a Database & Patron Services Coordinator to be an integral part of our dynamic and energetic External Affairs team.
Under the supervision of the Vice President of Development, the coordinator will oversee FIAF’s database management; assist in maintaining, implementing and expanding FIAF’s membership program; and support the fundraising activity of the department. The ideal candidate will be tech-savvy and show a genuine interest in gaining experience in database management, membership, development and fundraising in a vibrant non-profit cultural organization.

Responsibilities:

Database Management (Raiser’s Edge)

• Maintain, improve database and reporting systems.
• Implement list segmentation and provide other data analyses needed.
• Process membership payments and manage member records.
• Generate membership cards for all member types and prepare materials for digital or physical mailings. Work with volunteers in preparing mailings.
• Process all donations and manage donor database records.
• Update contact information and perform data cleanup as needed.
• Regularly benchmark membership and database policies of similar organizations.

Member and Patron Services

• Maintain detailed knowledge of FIAF’s programs and respond to general membership inquiries via email, phone, mail, and in-person.
• Draft correspondence for membership, including renewal and thank you letters.
• Draft acknowledgement letters for donors.
• Provide dedicated services for upper-level members as needed.
• Manage membership materials inventory.
• Research donor and member prospects.
• Contribute to developing new membership strategies and identify new marketing opportunities.

Departmental Support

• Provide additional administrative support as needed.
• Assist in producing and executing member and development events as needed.
• Participate in brainstorming and creating new membership and development events.
• This role will require occasional evening work.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years demonstrated in membership, development or database management in cultural institution or nonprofits strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with Raiser’s Edge or other database strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills (written and verbal).
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, and provide excellent customer service.
• Excellent time management and computer skills, including Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects, and interact with staff at all levels; be detail-oriented.
• Creative, analytical, energetic team player and self-starter with a good sense of humor and a strong desire to succeed.
• Willing to work overtime periodically as needed, in office and at events, including evenings, weekends, and some National holidays.
• Knowledge of French a plus.

Education: Bachelors degree required.

To Apply: Qualified applicants should send their cover letter, and resume to careers@fiaf.org (Subject: Database & Patron Services Coordinator).

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large number of applicants we receive, we will only be able to contact those that we would like to meet for interviews. No phone calls please.

FIAF is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, citizenship status protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Title: Special Events Intern
Reports to: Special Events Manager
Date: from August 2023 to February 2024 or August 2023 to August 2024

Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Special Events Manager, the intern will assist the Special Events team to coordinate both the content and the logistics of FIAF’s special events within the framework of the Development Department’s mission, which is to raise funds for FIAF and to cultivate our patrons. This position plays an important role in coordinating our special events and assisting our development efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the special events team on the following events: Bastille Day celebration, Trophée des Arts Gala, Members Holiday Party, and others as assigned
• Brainstorm and support with creating presentations and communication materials for events and special projects
• Research, liaise and secure auctions donations
• Manage relationships with both auction donors and winners pre and post event
• Manage prospects list of potential partners and solicitation outreach
• Create an effective project management system to successfully oversee the end-to-end events process from planning to delivery
• Support on-site event execution and coordination including handling the logistics, managing lists, and working with external vendors
• Remain flexible to support the special events team, including weekends and evenings if needed. Must be able to support in the planning and execution through different work areas

Education and Work Experience Required:
A high school diploma or equivalent; currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies.
Experience in events organization preferred

Skills:

• Strong organizational skills; the ability to multitask and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; including PPT, Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Precise eye for detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Enthusiastic and comfortable communicating with donors
• Ability to take initiative and use creative problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of French preferred
• Availability to attend a number of evening events at FIAF
• Positive attitude, team player, sense of humor

To Apply: Qualified applicants should send their cover letter, and resume to careers@fiaf.org (Subject: Special Events Intern).

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large number of applicants we receive, we will only be able to contact those that we would like to meet for interviews. No phone calls please.

FIAF is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, citizenship status protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Title: Marketing & Social Media Coordinator
Department: Marketing & Communications
Reports to: Director of Communications
Designation: Full-Time (Salary: $50,000 – $60,000 annually)

Position Overview:
The Marketing & Social Media Coordinator plays a key role in FIAF’s Marketing team, coordinating with other team members to support the promotion and expansion of FIAF’s various activities. This position, reporting into the Director of Communications, has social media and press relations as its core focus, as described below.

Social Media Responsibilities

• Manage social media channels
• Collaborate with the team members to organize social calendar topics and draft copy
• Create original video and Reels content for social media channels
• Attend events and language center programs to take pictures and videos for social media channels
• Research and develop strategies for each platform, including doing competitive research
• Research, explore, and develop expanding on to new social platforms, such as Letterboxd, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok
• Analyze and report on social media performance to help inform new strategies and campaigns, providing regular updates during the marketing team meeting around learnings

Press

• Collaborate with Director of Communications to create promotional outreach strategy for cultural events
• Create templates for press releases and media alerts for Director to complete and send
• Welcome journalists and photographers at cultural events, splitting duties with Director & VP
• Book photographers and videographers for events

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors in a Communications, Marketing or related field preferred
• Minimum 2 years of proven successful experience in marketing and/or social media
• Experience at an educational, cultural, or art institution strongly preferred
• Innovative and creative thinker
• Ability to be efficient and effective in a fast-paced environment
• Must have primary or bilingual fluency in written and spoken English
• Advanced French language skills are strongly preferred
• Must have fluency with MS Office and Google suite
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Premiere preferred
• Must be a good team player and communicator, particularly in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, bilingual environment
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) or World Health Organization (WHO) authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a qualified disability or sincerely held religious belief or other legal basis).

Benefits Include: Health insurance (medical, dental and vision insurance), Life and disability insurance, generous vacation policy, 403B retirement plan, FSA, Commuter benefits, FIAF family membership (includes free film screenings and invitations to a variety of cultural and arts-focused events)

To Apply: Qualified applicants should send their cover letter, and resume to careers@fiaf.org (Subject: Marketing & Social Media Coordinator).

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large number of applicants we receive, we will only be able to contact those that we would like to meet for interviews. No phone calls please.

FIAF is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, citizenship status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Title: Manager of Institutional Giving
Department: External Affairs
Reports to: Vice President of Development
Designation: Non-Exempt Full-Time (Salary: $75,000 – 85,000 annually)

About FIAF:
FIAF is a multi-disciplinary educational and cultural organization located in midtown Manhattan. Its mission is to promote and enhance the knowledge and appreciation of French and francophone cultures, to increase the knowledge of the French language, and to encourage interaction among French, francophone and American people through education and cultural programs. FIAF has an extensive Language Center offering hundreds of French classes, a French Library, and cutting-edge cultural programs ranging from cinema and performing arts to visual arts, including two major annual festivals, and school outreach programs.

Position summary:
FIAF is seeking an experienced Manager of Institutional Giving to be an integral part of our dynamic External Affairs team. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Manager of Institutional Giving is responsible for FIAF’s foundation, government and corporate fundraising. They will target both general operating support and restricted support for key educational initiatives and cultural programs across artistic disciplines. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the arts and education with a genuine interest in deploying their fundraising skills in a vibrant non-profit organization.

Principal responsibilities:

• Identifying foundation funding opportunities, crafting grant proposals and reports, tracking grant calendars and deadlines, managing relationships with key foundation contacts.
• Writing corporate sponsorships proposals and reports, tracking deliverables and renewals, expanding the individual corporate membership base by working creatively with partners, managing relationships with key corporate contacts.
• Managing government funding opportunities, including writing grant proposals and reports, tracking grant calendars and deadlines, managing relationships with grant makers.
• Ensuring proper donor recognition on communication materials and at events.
• Maintaining positive, collaborative relationships with institutional supporters and their representatives.
• Perform other development responsibilities and attend FIAF events as needed and assigned.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of New York City philanthropic network, best practices and resources, with a focus on the arts and educational sectors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with key stakeholders.
• Excellent writing, editing, research, proofreading and budgeting skills, with exceptional attention to detail. Proven track record of successful fundraising proposals.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, meet multiple deadlines, and manage projects.
• Discretion in handling confidential information, ability to exercise good judgment and initiative.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge database or another constituent database preferred.
• Knowledge of French preferred.
• Positive attitude, team player, sense of humor.

Education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree desirable.
• At least four years of professional experience in grant writing or institutional nonprofit fundraising, preferably in a arts or education-related field.

To Apply: Qualified applicants should send their cover letter and resume as one attachment to careers@fiaf.org.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large number of applicants we receive, we will only be able to contact those that we would like to meet for interviews. No phone calls please.

FIAF is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, citizenship status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Title: Events Operations Manager
Department: External Affairs
Reports to: Vice President of Development
Designation: Non-Exempt Full-Time (Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 annually)

About FIAF:
French Institute Alliance Française is not-for-profit 501(c)(3), non-governmental organization incorporated in the state of New York. Its mission is to promote and enhance the knowledge and appreciation of French and francophone cultures, to increase the knowledge of the French language, and to encourage interaction among French, francophone and American people through programs in education and the arts.

Position summary:
The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) seeks an experienced candidate for the open position of Events Operations Manager. Under the direction of the Vice President of Development, this person will manage all aspects of multi-scale events from inception to completion.

Qualifications:
The individual must have the ability to manage the event plans and work closely with other departments to ensure that all operational requirements of the events are fulfilled. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented and resourceful and possess excellent problem-solving skills. Good human relations skills are a must, as is the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. Some French language skills are ideal, though not required.

The individual shall possess a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in a related field. A minimum of four years of proven successful experience in events management is preferred.

Principle activities include, but are not limited to:

General

• Oversee the planning, coordinating, and implementing of events across venues, including all FIAF events and rental events, to maximize service quality effectiveness and efficiency
• Responsible for managing relationships across multiple stakeholders at senior-most level
• Work with External Affairs Department and Events Management team to increase rental activities and revenue within the framework of FIAF’s mission
• Supervise a team of Sales & Operations Assistant and hourly Front of House staff.
• Event sales and management
• Plan internal FIAF events for all departments including Programming, Language Center, External Affairs, in collaboration with FIAF teams
• Field inquiries from external rental clients with the aim of converting into event sales.
• Plan and coordinate all external rental client events
• Maintain relationships with vendors necessary to plan and implement events, including contracting and payment of invoices.
• Responsible for catering sales including generating revenue, creating budgets, processing payment, negotiating costs, as well as creating menus and hiring caterers
• Collaborate within the External Affairs and Marketing Departments to develop promotional and commercial strategies to acquire new clients and generate new revenue streams

Staffing

• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training all Front of House staff
• Ensure the payroll is complete, accurate and on time for the department
• Schedule maintenance & security during non-business hours

Budgeting

• Create budgets for all events: Estimate/execute/advise/stay on target for all events
• Responsible for event expenses, producing financial reports & tracking, & processing event expenses & budgets
• Prepare event-specific expense budget projections for all department monitors and report periodically on the results of such efforts
• Purchase, manage, maintain inventory of all in-house supplies: beverages, cups, plates, and cutlery etc.
• Prepare monthly excel sheets for accounting to allocate supply costs appropriately
• Prepare monthly department expense reports
• Support annual rental budget and forecasts

Benefits include Life, health, dental and vision insurance, vacation and FIAF membership (includes free film screenings and invitations to a variety of cultural and arts-focused events), dynamic work environment.

To Apply: Qualified applicants should send their cover letter and resume as one attachment to careers@fiaf.org.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large number of applicants we receive, we will only be able to contact those that we would like to meet for interviews. No phone calls please.

FIAF is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, citizenship status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Le Centre de Langue du FIAF recrute des professeurs de FLE pour des cours en présentiel

Des professeurs de FLE pour ses programmes adultes
Des professeurs de FLE pour ses programmes enfants (1 à 17 ans)

• A Petits Pas (APP) : 1 à 4 ans
• Kids & Teens (K&T) : 5 à 17 ans

Pour ses 2 implantations :

• Manhattan (NY): 22 East 60th Street (entre Madison et Park Avenues)
• Montclair (NJ) : 17-19 Munn Street, 3rd Floor

Le ou la candidat(e) doit :

• Avoir une expérience de l’enseignement à des enfants et /ou des adolescents et/ou des adultes dans un même établissement pendant une durée minimale de 6 mois.
• Etre diplômé(e) en français langue étrangère (Master FLE, DAEFLE ou équivalent) ou en tant que maître des écoles.
• Etre dynamique, enthousiaste, consciencieux (se), créatif (ve), formé(e) aux nouvelles technologies, bon sens du relationnel avec les étudiants, les enfants et les parents, ouvert(e) au travail en équipe.
• Etre disponible en semaine et le samedi (emploi rémunéré à l’heure)
  • En journée de 9h30 à 17h30 pour les enfants.
  • Essentiellement en soirée de 17h45 à 21h pour les adultes (mais aussi en journée à partir de 9h30).
  • Le samedi de 9h30 à 16h30

  Dans tous les cas, les candidats doivent être :

  • De langue maternelle française.
  • Vaccinés contre la COVID-19 en conformité avec les exigences de l’Etat de New York, être vaccine ou se soumettre a un test hebdomadaire en conformité avec les exigences de l’Etat du New Jersey
  • En possession d’un permis de travail américain. Le FIAF ne sponsorise pas ses professeurs pour un visa que ce soit administrativement ou financièrement.
  • D’un niveau d’anglais égal ou supérieur à B1 (cf. CECR)

  Quel(s) programme(s) vous intéresse(nt) ?

  Votre candidature ne sera considérée comme complète et recevable qu’après réception de votre lettre de motivation (en français) ainsi que votre CV (incluant les coordonnées de deux recommandations).

  • Manhattan : Pour le programme à petits pas (APP) pour les enfants de 1 à 4 ans et/ou le programme Kids & Teens pour les enfants et adolescents de 5 à 17 ans, envoyez votre candidature a Edith Boncompain eboncompain@fiaf.org
    Pour le programme Adults, envoyez votre candidature a Guillaume Lefèvre glefevre@fiaf.org
  • Montclair: Merci d’adresser votre candidature a Marie-Catherine Glaser mcglaser@fiaf.org

  Si vous pensez que votre profil peut convenir pour plusieurs programmes, merci d’envoyer votre candidature dans un email unique en mettant la personne en charge du programme en copie. Merci de préciser les implantations qui vous intéressent.

  FIAF is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, citizenship status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

FIAF Montclair is looking for enthusiastic teachers of French as foreign language to teach French language and culture to young children, teens and adults. The teacher will plan, implement and assess lessons and will teach with patience and creativity. FIAF Montclair is a branch of the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) in Manhattan offering language-learning programs for adults, toddlers (ages 2-5), kids (5-11) and teens (11-18) from beginner to advanced levels, including French for native-speakers. Learn more at fiaf.org/newjersey.

Responsibilities

• Teach French classes in person Tuesday through Saturday. Teaching hours can be scheduled Tuesday through Friday between 7:30am and 3:30pm, between 9:45am and 5:45pm, or between 1:15pm and 9:15pm, and Saturday between 8:45am and 4:45pm. Teaching schedules can change from session to session.
• Design and follow a complete teaching plan about French language and culture
• Use a variety of activities and instructional methods relevant to the audience to stimulate the learning process and the students’ abilities
• Monitor students’ interactions in the classroom and nurture cooperation and sharing
• Assess students’ performance and progress to ensure they are mastering the skills on regular basis
• Organize learning material and resources
• Cooperate with administration staff
• Follow and comply with FIAF teaching standards
• Assist with new students’ placement test
• Assist in the development and organization of educational, cultural and social activities to help grow the FIAF members’ community in its Montclair, NJ location
• Participate in development and collaboration for events within and outside of FIAF to attract new students and members

Qualifications:

• Native French-speaker or equivalent proficiency, ability to communicate clearly in English
• Proven working experience as a teacher of French as a foreign language including an experience in teaching French to young learners
• Excellent knowledge of latest education theories and practices in the field of foreign language teaching
• Excellent knowledge of the French and Francophone cultures
• Creative and artistic teaching abilities
• Teaching and organization skills
• Patience and flexibility
• Strong communication skills
• Keep abreast with the latest trends and best practices
• Master’s degree in teaching French as a foreign language or relevant bachelor’s degree/certificate (Licence FLE, DAEFLE, or equivalent)
• Artistic skills a plus (performing or visual arts)
• Must be legally able to work in the US

Benefits
All employees receive earned sick leave. Teachers working at least 800 hours within a calendar year receive PTO. Teachers working 1000+ hours within a calendar year receive PTO and are eligible for health insurance.

To Apply: Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Marie-Catherine Glaser mglaser@fiaf.org.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large number of applicants we receive, we will only be able to contact those that we would like to meet for interviews.

FIAF is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, citizenship status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

FIAF Montclair is looking for enthusiastic teachers of French as foreign language to teach French language and culture to young children, teens and adults. The teacher will plan, implement and assess lessons and will teach with patience and creativity. FIAF Montclair is a branch of the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) in Manhattan offering language-learning programs for adults, toddlers (ages 1-4), kids (5-10) and teens (11-17) from beginner to advanced levels, including French for native-speakers.

Responsibilities

• • • • • • • Design and follow a complete teaching plan about French language and culture
            • Organize learning material and resources
            • Use a variety of activities and instructional methods relevant to the audience to stimulate the learning process and the students’ abilities
            • Assess students’ performance and progress to ensure they are mastering the skills on regular basis
            • Monitor students’ interactions in the classroom and nurture cooperation and sharing
            • Cooperate with administration staff
            • Follow and comply with FIAF teaching standards
            • Assist in the development and organization of educational, cultural and social activities to help grow the FIAF members’ community in its Montclair, NJ location
            • Participate in development and collaboration for events within and outside of FIAF to attract new students and members

Qualifications:

• • • • • • • • Native French-speaker or equivalent proficiency, ability to communicate clearly in English
              • Proven working experience as a teacher of French as a foreign language
              • Excellent knowledge of latest education theories and practices in the field of foreign language teaching
              • Excellent knowledge of the French and Francophone cultures
              • Creative and artistic teaching abilities
              • Teaching and organization skills
              • Patience and flexibility
              • Strong communication skills
              • Keep abreast with the latest trends and best practices
              • Master’s degree in teaching French as a foreign language or relevant bachelor’s degree/certificate (Licence FLE, DAEFLE, or equivalent)
              • Artistic skills a plus (performing or visual arts)
              • Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) or World Health Organization (WHO) authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a qualified disability or sincerely held religious belief or other legal basis).

Must be legally able to work in the US

This position requires the candidate to be available between 7:30am and 9pm on weekdays, from 9am to 4pm on Saturdays.

To Apply: Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Marie-Catherine Glaser mglaser@fiaf.org.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large number of applicants we receive, we will only be able to contact those that we would like to meet for interviews.

FIAF is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, citizenship status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Interested in an internship with FIAF’s Cultural Events Department, Development Department, Language Center, or Finance & Administration Department? Please send all internship requests (your resume and a cover letter) in English to careers@fiaf.org. Internships at FIAF have a minimum duration of 6-12 months. Candidates should apply for a specific department and indicate their availability. Interested candidates should apply well in advance.

Job Title: Programming Intern
Department: Programming
Reports to: Director of Cultural Affairs

About FIAF: Located in the heart of New York City, FIAF is the country’s leading French language and cultural center. FIAF’s mission is to create and offer innovative and unique programs in education and the arts that explore the evolving diversity and richness of French and Francophone cultures. We seek to generate new ideas and promote cross-cultural dialogue through partnerships and new platforms of expression.

Position Summary:
Under the supervision of FIAF’s Programming Manager and FIAF’s Director of Cultural Affairs, the intern will assist the Programming team to plan, produce and present FIAF’s various artistic programs. Members of the department are committed to a positive artist, audience, and co-worker experience and high-level production values. The Programming intern will work in close collaboration with every member of the team, gaining a unique insight into the innerworkings of running cultural events in an American non-profit organization.

Date: From August 2023 to August 2024

Salary & Benefits: $2275/month (before taxes). 8 vacation days to be taken throughout the year + the week between Christmas and New Year + American holidays (list on FIAF’s website).

Main responsibilities:

• Assist the Programming team in the presentation of the following events (but not limited to): Performing arts events, visual arts exhibitions, talks, Crossing the Line festival, Tilt Kids Days, Bastille Day.
• Assist FIAF’s Director of Cultural Affairs in developing cultural content: participate in discussion with artists and/or agents, research potential programs and speakers.
• Assist FIAF’s Programming Manager in the production and day-to day operations of FIAF’s cultural programs in-person and online (assist to the preparation of artist’s visas, book flights and accommodation for artists, prepare hospitality during performances, etc.)
• Assist FIAF’s Programming Manager in maintaining records of expenditures and receipts for budget maintenance and recording.
• Assist the Programming team with general office maintenance and administrative tasks (draft expense reports)
• Help during company-wide events such as the Trophée des Arts Gala

Education and Work Experience Required:
Graduate students, prior experience in performing arts management preferred

Skills:

• Strong organization skills; ability to multitask and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of French artistic scene
• Familiarity with New York artistic scene
• Precise eye for details; ability to maintain accurate records
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to take initiative
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent level of English – bilingual candidates strongly preferred
• Availability to attend several evening events online or in-person (at FIAF or at partnering venues)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, team player

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) or World Health Organization (WHO) authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a qualified disability or sincerely held religious belief or other legal basis).

To Apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter to Roger Rose, HR Director at careers@fiaf.org and Clémentine Guinchat, Programming Manager at cguinchat@fiaf.org

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large number of applicants we receive, we will only be able to contact those that we would like to meet for interviews. No phone calls please.

FIAF is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, citizenship status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

FIAF always needs des amis to bring our programs to life!

Volunteering is one of the easiest and most essential ways to support FIAF. Our dynamic, year-round activities offer a wide range of flexible opportunities that provide behind-the-scenes access to our signature events from our Bastille Day celebration and annual black-tie Gala, to high-profile cultural events, fundraising campaigns, and more.

It is a great opportunity to enjoy the best of French culture and meet fellow francophiles!

To learn about upcoming opportunities, please contact us at membership@fiaf.org.