Internship, Community Based-learning and Volunteering Assistant

**Internship, Community Based-Learning and Volunteering Assistant**

**Who we are**

IES Global is a not-for-profit study abroad and internship provider dedicated to transforming the lives of nearly 10,000 students annually through unparalleled study abroad experiences. From our headquarters in Chicago, we offer 400+ programs in 85 locations worldwide, partnering with 500 colleges and universities to create authentic educational experiences that exceed expectations.

IES Global comprises a collective of brands including IES Abroad, IES Internships, Customized & Faculty-Led Programs, and the Study Abroad Foundation (SAF). We champion meaningful academic and cultural education, integrate diverse perspectives, prioritize student health and safety, and strive to better the world through our Global Good Commitment. For nearly 75 years, we have been a trusted leader in global education, committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We actively recruit underrepresented students and provide millions in scholarships each year, celebrating a diverse student body that reflects the vibrant cultures we engage with. Our commitment extends to our diverse team, fostering an inclusive, welcoming workplace where talents from various backgrounds collaborate and grow.

**Summary of position**

This position will closely work with the Head of Internship Department and Internship specialists. Post-holder will help to manage all internship, community Based-Learning and volunteer requests from students enrolled in our academic semesters. The post-holder will work on pre-departure summer process and work with students prior to their placements.

**Status**: Full-time position

**Schedule**:36 hours per week

**Reports to**:Head of Internship, Community Based-Learning and Volunteering

**Start date**:December 2025-July 2026

**Location**:Barcelona

**Gross salary**: 27.300€

**Job responsibilities & duties**
- Manage mock interviews and follow-up with students regarding feedback
- Help the internship team to handle the volunteering and community based-learning process for all our Spring students (potential number of 150-200 students).
- Perform inventory record keeping, data entry, filing, typing, and handling potential enquiries on internship process.
- Provide administrative and office support for the Internship team and give support in all processes relating to the summer program, such as: maintaining databases, compiling data, planning projects, organizing student’s forms, and other projects as assigned
- Actively join the Internship team in all steps of the pre-arrival process.
- Once students are on-site, schedule confirmation visits to organizations and accompany students to their workplaces.
- Share an hour tracking document with students and companies.
- Follow-up with companies and students (hours, tasks, responsibilities, supervision).
- **Team Duties**_
- Participate in arrival and orientation activities as designed by the Center Director and the Senior Director of Student Affairs, including helping the team at the airport and Resident Halls arrivals, doing presentations for the students, and accompanying students during the study journey.
- Participate in Academic team activities, such as accompanying students on field studies, as assigned by the Dean of Faculty and Head of HR. These require familiarization with general safety protocols.
- Participate in fieldtrips and excursions, which may extend over a weekend, as determined by the Center Director. This requires training by the Senior Director of Student Affairs regarding general safety protocols.

**Experience & Qualifications/Skills**
- Competent written and spoken knowledge of English, Spanish and Catalan.
- Excellent communication skills
- Desired social media and Marketing knowledge and valuable working experience in marketing field
- Experience living abroad, preferably in the US, and valuable experience working within the context of international internship or career development programming.
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office o Valuable ability to forge network of contacts who offer ‘Service’ opportunities and commitment to cultivating social responsibility, cultural awareness, and an ethic of civic engagement.

**Education Licenses and/or Certifications**: College Graduate in any discipline

**What we offer**:

- Varied and engaging work as part of a highly collaborative international team
- Secure workplace and experienced team members who are open to new ideas and processes
- Strong national and international support network
- Short day on Fridays
- 38 labor day of vacation per year according to the Catalan agreement for non-regulated education.

**Background checks**A background check may be conducted, based on responsibilities, as a condition of employment.

Tipo de puesto: Jornada completa, Contrato temporal

Beneficios:

- Flexibilidad horaria

Ubicación del trabajo: Empleo presencial