Education Intern – Washington, D.C.

Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education within the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C., is recruiting an intern to support the Education Department in promoting and managing its programs. Overseen by the Education Attaché, the department is composed of five program managers, each responsible for a specific area: bilingual education, French as a world language, language assistant programs, higher education, and future French teachers. 

Reporting to the Education Attaché, the Educational Intern will contribute to the following missions:  

• Educational Cooperation: support the department with the organization of its first French for All Summer Institute; contribute to the creation of a French Language Advocacy initiative; improvements and management of a new WordPress website for Teachers of and/or in French.  
• Bilingual Education: participating in the organization of a 4-day training seminar for teachers of bilingual programs; coordination of the network and production of communication tools (newsletters, social networks); management of the French Dual Language Fund with the bilingual education program manager (administrative tasks, fund disbursement and payment tracking).  
• Higher Education and Future Teachers: support Higher Education and Future Teachers programs (selection of applications, administrative management, and communication campaign).  
• French as a World Language: support FWLP programs (administrative tasks, fund disbursement and payment tracking). 

I. Eligibility

This position is open to students currently enrolled full-time at an American university. Please note that we are unable to accept candidates who have already graduated, high school students, or those who require a visa to work in the United States. Please note that we cannot offer financial compensation. 

II. Qualifications

• Undergraduate students must be in their senior year to be eligible; all graduate students are welcome to apply; 
• Academic background in French Studies, Educational Affairs, Political Science, Communication, or Project Management ; 
• Excellent writing skills in English; proficiency in French (B2 level or higher on the CEFR scale) is a strong asset; 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); familiarity with Canva and WordPress is a plus. 
• Demonstrated interest in educational affairs, French culture, and/or project management. 

III. Availability

The intern must be available to work on-site at the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C. (4101 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, D.C. 20007). 
Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week (please indicate your available working days and preferred hours between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM). 
Duration: 3 to 5 months (flexible and negotiable). 
Start date: June 2, 2025. 

IV. To Apply

Please send a cover letter (in English or French) and résumé (in English or French) to: yoel.kidane@villa-albertine.org. Please mention in your email/cover letter your availability (internship length, working days, and hours). Deadline for application: May 23, 2025 11:59 pm (EST).