Job Title: Director of Cultural Affairs
Department: Programming
Reports To: President
Designation: Full-Time (Salary: $120,000 annually)

The French Institute Alliance Française embarks on a search for a visionary Director of Cultural Affairs to conceive, develop and implement audacious multi-disciplinary cultural programming (performing arts; talks visual arts) showcasing the best of French-speaking artists from all over the world, in Manhattan and in Montclair.

Organization
FIAF’s history begins in 1898, when the Alliance Française established a chapter here in New York City. In 1911, the Museum of French Art, French Institute was founded by francophile New Yorker MacDougal Hawkes, and in 1925 opened its space in a beautiful Beaux-Arts building at 22 East 60th Street, where FIAF still resides. In 1971, the two institutions joined together to create the French Institute Alliance Française.

As a product of their union, FIAF is infused with the spirit of the original French Institute. Designed to be a museum, library, intellectual and social club for New York’s francophone community, the French Institute is a place where all are welcome—a place of community, culture, support, and festivity.

FIAF is also part of the Alliance Française community created in Paris in 1883, and shares its values of freedom, education, and intellectual innovation. It is committed to carrying out its founders’ humanist mission of teaching the French language, organizing cultural events and activities, bringing together friends of the French-speaking world, and promoting French and francophone cultures. Alliance Française is apolitical and non-sectarian, and we believe that inclusion and openness are core values to our institution.

For nearly 120 years, FIAF has been the destination for starting, continuing, and perfecting French
language skills in a supportive, immersive, and culturally rich setting. Browse and register for classes here or learn more about our preschool here.

Through an unparalleled range of cultural events including live performances, film screenings, panel
discussions, wine tastings, and gallery exhibitions, FIAF invites New Yorkers of all ages and backgrounds to engage with the best of French and francophone cultures.

FIAF offers unique access to French language and culture at our center in Montclair, New Jersey.

FIAF is home to one of the largest private French library in the US.

FIAF’s Cultural Programming
Following the arrival of a new President, Tatyana Franck, FIAF’s executive team worked on a new
strategic plan, to refine the mission of the organization, ensuring that everyone of the organization
understands the purpose of the organization, and how the envisioned future will be achieved. FIAF’s
cultural programming is in line with the following values:

• Artistic Ambition: we present a broad range of outstanding artistic work that is bold, authentic, provocative, engaging, entertaining and inspiring. We support artists working at the highest levels of their own experience and craft.
• Focus on francophone artists: we welcome artists coming from the entire French-speaking world, making sure that all areas of the world are represented.
• A balance between historical and contemporary works: we thrive to obtain a balance between historical works and contemporary creations, established and emerging artists.
• Centering our community: we are an organization based in New York and in New Jersey, anchored in the cultural vibrancy and rich diversity of the cities, committing to serve and expand our communities of American audiences.
• Respect, Compassion, Social conscience: we lead with respect and compassion. We welcome artists and audiences from all horizons and strive to present works that broaden horizons. We strive to create opportunities, cultivate relationships and dismantle barriers using an anti-racist frame to include marginalized and underrepresented communities, both on stage and in our community.
• Sustainability: FIAF strives to develop new sustainability practices for performing arts. We’re part of a global community of cultural organizations developing new practices to mitigate our own impact on climate change.

Housed in a beautiful and historic Beaux-Arts building on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, FIAF offers versatile, state-of-the-art event and reception spaces that can accommodate a wide variety of special occasions. We present over 100 events / year in complimentary spaces: Florence Gould Hall Theater (361 seats); Tinker Auditorium (seated capacity 110; standing 300) and Le Skyroom (seated capacity 120; standing 200). In addition to these spaces, we present events outdoors (Madison Avenue for Bastille Day) and work in partnership with other organizations. FIAF doesn’t have a space for cultural events in Montclair and develops partnerships to present cultural programming there. Over Covid, FIAF installed a state-of-the-art livestream system and now offers hybrid events, accessible both in person and online.

FIAF offers a diversity of performances: theatre, classical or contemporary music, circus, dance, visual arts, etc. and panel discussions on topics ranging from fashion to culinary arts or architecture.

Outside of regular programs, FIAF presents every year its flagship performing arts festival Crossing The Line as well as kids programs Tilt Kids Days.

In addition to general audience programming, FIAF develops a Young Audience Program specifically
designed for schools of the tri-state area.

FIAF Programming Team
FIAF’s Film Curator conceives and implements all cinema and cinema-related programs (such as the
Animation First festival), while the Director of Cultural Affairs will be in charge of all other cultural programming. FIAF’s Director of Cultural Affairs and Film Curator work closely together to guarantee a cohesive programming, making sure that all programs align at all levels (themes, values, schedules). They share a Production Manager and report both directly to the President.

Position Summary: Reporting directly to and in close collaboration to the President, the Director of Cultural Affairs is responsible for the direction and artistic priorities of FIAF and for upholding the organization’s values within the realities of financial, human, technological and other resources.

Working closely with FIAF’s Film curator, the artistic director will champion a cohesive artistic vision and encourage all members of the FIAF community to engage with cultural programming.

The Director of Cultural Affairs will enthusiastically participate in the cultivation and stewardship of donors by actively collaboration with the President and the Vice President of Development to ensure the organization’s long-term vitality. While advancing the global reputation of the organization, the Director of Cultural Affairs will be excited about becoming a part of the fabric of New York. They will be a visible and engaging presence in the cultural community and throughout the organization, committed to building authentic relationships.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conceives, develops, implements, and evaluates vibrant, audacious and inclusive cultural programs while leveraging the unique facts of each FIAF venue and the breadth of the entire organization.
• In collaboration with the President, curates’ visual arts exhibitions for FIAF’s gallery space and throughout the entire building.
• Develops annual program budget and strategically analyzes the profit/loss potential of individual programs to ensure achievement of annual revenue targets within a mission-driven program.
• Acts as a spokesperson for the FIAF’s artistic purpose via speaking engagements, public and social appearances, and, as requested, at fundraising events and solicitations.
• Actively engages in the cultural sector by attending performances and visiting exhibitions; foster authentic relationships with other organizations.
• Develops and cultivates positive, creative and artistic relationships with local and international artists.
• Reports to the Executive Committee Members / Board of Directors to give an update on artistic activity.
• Works with the Development department to raise funds to support FIAF programs.
• Collaborates closely with FIAF’s other departments: with FIAF’s language center on a daily basis to guarantee sound planning for the sustainability of the organization; and with the rentals department to ensure the venues are shared in the best interest of the organization.
• Collaborate with the artistic and production teams, set and maintain high artistic and production standards, and ensure a positive and safe workspace for all artists and technicians.
• Lead the programming team with respect and compassion.
• Handle some production tasks directly for complex events.
• Embrace other artistic vision and implementation responsibilities as needed

Experience and qualifications:

The successful candidate must be a highly creative, analytical, and visionary leader/manager with an intuitive business sense, who will have the following experience and characteristics:

• Leadership experience and seasoned management skills for a minimum of ten (10) years with a track record in supervising people, operations and budgets for an institution known for excellence in the arts.
• Fluent in French and English with an in-depth knowledge of the francophone artistic scene as well as the New York cultural landscape.
• Proven track record of dynamic and well-balanced programming that attracts and engages diverse audiences and is financially viable; proven success in implementing a long-range vision.
• Experience working with and negotiating performers’ contracts, including a solid understanding of emerging and traditional artists.
• Hands-on approach to the production of events.
• Personal experience working broadly with literary artists, and academics and other speakers, both within and beyond the realm of performing arts.
• A successful track record of effective staff management – motivating and encouraging a diverse group of talented and creative individuals.
• Possess exceptional external and internal relationship-building skills, along with a strong customer- and community-focused mentality; familiarity and experience with cultivating individual donors would be a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills coupled with problem-solving experience; the ability to make thoughtful, clear, knowledgeable presentations and serve as a compelling representative of FIAF, internally and externally, to a wide range of stakeholders.

Personal attributes and key competencies

• Outstanding interpersonal skills: able to build and maintain effective working relationships, with the energy and dynamism to inspire others.
• An intelligent and articulate self-starter and finisher who is creative, energetic and entrepreneurial, yet collaborative and team oriented.
• A strategist who is adept at planning, prioritizing, organizing and following through.
• Leadership and diplomacy: the ability to inspire and influence others, build trust and supports creative risks and leverage networks that advance the organization’s mission.
• Professional and personal accountability; capacity to strategize and prioritize teams and tasks necessary to meet or exceed agreed upon expectations and assume accountability for decisions and actions.
• Continuous learning: the creativity to take initiative, regularly adopts new concepts or technologies, keep abreast of new information through listening, learning, reading.
• Teamwork and decision making: the dexterity to build team decisions towards consensus, respect individual perspectives, appreciate the contributions of team members, define individual goals to allow each employee to grow. To have an intellectual rigor with contacts and networks.

Candidates with US work authorization will be highly preferred.

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: Director of Cultural Affairs).

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: $40,000 – $52,000 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 culture, 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 cultural programs ranging from cinema and performing arts to visual arts and social event programs.

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: Language Center Manager
Department: Language Center Montclair
Reports to: Language Center Director
Designation: Full-Time, exempt (Salary: $60,000 annually)

The FIAF Language Center is the largest language school dedicated to teaching the French language in the tri-state area. With more than 8,000 registrations annually, we offer French in two convenient locations: Manhattan’s Upper East Side and Montclair, NJ.

Position Overview:
The Language Center Manager will be on the frontlines of customer service for the FIAF Language Center. S/he will be knowledgeable in all Language Center activities (group classes, private lessons, corporate lessons, exams,) and be able to confidently reply to any customer or potential client. S/he will look for patterns in these interactions to help improve communication with students as well as the Language Center’s own operations. This is a fulltime position and the hours for this position are the following out of our Montclair location:

Monday through Friday 9:30-6:30pm (no work from home)
These hours are subject to change at the discretion of the Director.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the director to coordinate and supervise daily operations
• Be specifically in charge of private classes (inform prospective students, coordinate schedules between teachers and students)
• Greet and welcome clients and students, answer all questions they may have.
• Answer questions by phone and email promptly.
• Register students in person or by phone.
• Keep students informed of any changes, such as class cancellations or room changes.
• Perform administrative tasks such as preparing class rosters, certificates of completion for students, etc.
• Maintain a neat and welcoming reception area
• Place orders for office and school material
• Contact vendors
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies
• Represent FIAF Montclair when needed
• Assist teachers in the classroom when necessary
• Fulfill duties as assigned by the Director

Other qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Native English-speaker or equivalent proficiency, ability to communicate clearly in French.
• 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: Qualified applicants should send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, 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: Development Coordinator
Department: External Affairs
Reports to: Vice President of Development
Designation: Non-Exempt Full-Time (Salary: $47,000 – $55,000 annually)

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.

French Institute Alliance Française is a 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 culture, 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 Overview:
FIAF is looking for a Development Coordinator to be an integral part of our dynamic and energetic External Affairs team.

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Development, s/he will support the annual fund and project-based fundraising activity of the department. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the arts and show a genuine interest in deploying their fundraising skills in a vibrant non-profit cultural and educational organization.

Principal responsibilities

• Crafting grant proposals and reports; maintaining grant proposal and report calendar
• Producing sponsorship proposals and impact reports
• Carrying out institutional and individual prospect research
• Expanding the individual corporate membership base by working creatively with partners
• Ensuring proper donor recognition on communication materials and at events
• Managing gift processing and accurate donor acknowledgement of all gifts in collaboration with other team members; entering contact, donation and prospect data into Raiser’s Edge database
• Maintaining positive, collaborative relationships with institutional and individual supporters
• At least two years of professional experience in nonprofit fundraising, ideally with responsibilities in both individual giving and grant writing

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent writing, editing, research, and proofreading skills, with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and 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 New York City philanthropic network, best practices and trends preferred
• Knowledge of French strongly preferred
• Positive attitude, team player, sense of humor
• 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).

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

To Apply: Qualified applicants should send their cover letter and resume as one attachment (in English) 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.

Volunteer Class Assistant for Summer Youth Programs
The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), New York’s premier destination for French language and culture, seeks volunteer assistants for its summer camp programs for Toddlers (ages 3 & 4), Kids (ages 5 to 10) and Teens (ages 11 to 14).

Program duration: From June 20th to August 11th, 2023, 9:00am-4:30pm (2 weeks minimum)

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• An intermediate to advanced level of spoken French, sufficient to understand and
  speak with children, teachers, and parents without relying on English
• Be 16 years old or more (high school, college, graduate student) when camps start
• Interest and experience working with kids (babysitting, camp counselor, nanny, au
  pair, etc.)
• 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).

Daily activities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Prepare the classroom with the teacher before class and help tidy up the classroom
• Welcome parents and kids to class
• Play with children during the free play period
• Assist the teacher with the organization of classroom activities
• Provide individual help to children
• Accompany children on field trips
• Help the teacher maintain a proper learning atmosphere

On your first day, you will be asked to come a little early for training. You will have a one-hour lunch break every day.

How will you profit from the experience?

• Experience in education and classroom management
• Improve of your French language and culture skills
• Volunteer at a premier organization for Francophone culture in New York
• Develop strong relationships with the toddlers, kids and teens, as well as with the teachers
• Engage in a community of like-minded Francophiles

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter in French to Chloé Lagrange at clagrange@fiaf.org.

You can also consult our Summer Camps page for more info on the program: https://fiaf.org/summer/