Would you like to exercise your technical skills in English and volunteer to support a diverse non-profit organization?

The Paris-based adult education center WICE (Where Internationals Connect in English), is currently building a small team of internet technology-savvy volunteers including an overall Systems Coordinator to help with the following projects:

• Administration of content management systems, network access system
• LAN administration with external partner
• Administration of Google cloud tools, Google Workspace accounts and security
• Database administration and tools training
• Support for Operations and Programs teams

This English Guided Discussion Group is open to people who have a strong intermediate or advanced level of English. Our group leaders suggest interesting topics and readings prior to each group discussion. If you enjoy reading, speaking, presenting, and engaging in diverse topic-centered discussions, this group is for you. In addition to learning and developing through guided discussions with other participants, you will also have the opportunity to get personalized constructive feedback. The group speaks only in English for 90 minutes.

The requirements to become an English Group Facilitator are: native English speaker, interested in and skilled at selecting topics that will appeal to a diverse group of francophones, creating a congenial atmosphere in which everyone is comfortable participating in the conversation. With four facilitators, each person is responsible for one class per month, schedule to be worked out among the four. The discussions take place on Zoom, Thursdays from 14h - 15h30 CET.

The Living in France Department delivers a program of activities that enhance the experience of living in France for people both new to Paris and those who want to delve deeper into the City’s secrets.

Through the provision of a program of practical courses such as cooking and wine tasting, plus courses that range from hands-on workshops to behind the scenes tours on such topics as perfume making and fashion, participants can learn how to master the French art of “savoir vivre.” You will work with our team of very experienced providers who continue to strive to improve the living in France experience for our WICE members.

The Walks and Visits Department delivers guided visits of museums specializing in painting, sculpture, architecture, as well as French and international institutions. We offer to our members programs to know Paris better, such as walking tours of specific locations or themed walks through Paris: back streets of Paris, typical markets, hidden courtyards, passages and interesting buildings.

The Accounting Assistant works closely with the WICE Treasurer to import financial data into Quickbooks on a weekly basis (2 hours a week in the WICE Office). Training on internal systems will be provided. Previous experience with Quickbooks is required.

As part of the IT support group in WICE, this position works closely with the WICE Programs team, including the Program Manager and Department Coordinators and Office Manager.

Job Description:

• Create and update courses and events on Wild Apricot from information provided by program directors
• Create, update and schedule customize automated emails
• Set up event meetings in Zoom and monitor for conflicts
• Provide Zoom links to Department Coordinators
• Create and/or update the course loading event submission form each trimester
• Provide guidance to the program/event coordinators in preparing the events
• Work can be done remotely, however you must have a reliable internet connection and computer

Required Skills:

• Comfortable working with technology
• Strong writing & editing skills in English
• Ability to communicate well in a team environment
• Internet connection is required

An advantage to have:

• Experience in database management
• Project planning skills
• Knowledge of basic HTML

Time commitment:

• Typically 1 hour per day, 4 or 5 days per week for a total of 5 hours per week with up to 10 hours a week during weeks leading up to new trimesters.
• Flexible to work from home and the WICE office from time to time or when required (when the office reopens).

Start/End date of Position:

Immediate. Long term - minimum six months or longer, preferably one year or longer