Program Assistant for IFSA Czech Republic

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Become a Cultural Representative of the Czech Republic for Study Abroad Students! 
 
Being a Program Assistant (PA) for IFSA Czech Republic is an opportunity to act as a Czech cultural and language reference point to North American students in Prague. PAs help students at IFSA find ways to feel more connected or engaged with Czech culture, language, or society, as well as supporting the administration of the program.  
 
Job Description  
 
Your job is to give students greater opportunities to learn about the culture of the Czech Republic and Prague than they would normally have on their own.  You will help the incoming students to feel welcome in their new environment and you will act as a local guide and assist with understanding the ins and outs of the new culture. You will lead small groups of students on excursions and also support the administration of the program in different ways.
 
Specific tasks 
 
You will assist with airport pickup and offer some first-hand advice on what to do when the student first arrives; support students with their Litacka (public transport card); give advice on using public transportation, or how to get a phone plan, and whatever else the new students may ask about. You are there to help them feel more settled in Prague and at IFSA.  
 
You will spend approximately 5 hours a week on average over the course of the semester engaging in different student activities. This may mean attending events, creating activities, engaging in WhatsApp conversations, or having conversations with the students and being a part of the life at the IFSA center. 
 
Activities you are expected to perform and attend: 
 
Airport pickup 
Orientation 
Weekly cultural and academic events 
Social events 
WhatsApp discussions  
 
Expected hours spent as a PA: 
25+ hours a month 
 
Rate:  
250 CZK an hour  
 
Start September 1
 
Requirements: 
 
Must be 18 years old 
English level intermediate or above 
Good communication skills in Czech 
Responsible, energetic and curious 
Knowledge of Czech history, culture, sports, art or other areas of interest 
Keen interest in people from different backgrounds and cultures