Friday, July 3, 2015

EF Internship - A chance to be overworked for NO money

EF’s exploitation efforts know no bounds. Have a look at duties and hours below. Don't you think someone taking on all these responsibilities should be paid by one of the largest revenue private school companies in the world???




Internship - EF International Language Centers



EF International Language Centre ...... offering ...... internship placements to the right applicants and usually has at least four interns of various backgrounds working in different departments of the school at any time. Interns are expected to take on real responsibilities, challenging workloads and are considered part of the team.
As this is an unsalaried position,......
Internship package:
Exact duties to be allocated on arrival and subject to change but to be administrative & student contact based in office/reception areas
Accommodation provided in campus student residence in shared room (sharing with staff)
Bathroom & toilet facilities shared with students
No cooking facilities but full meal package provided in campus cafeteria free of charge (lunch Monday – Friday only)
Local travel costs will be paid if required to live off campus Free access to WiFi Opportunity to undertake specific projects if desired
Preferred length of internship is six months
Complimentary arrival transfer from any London airport
Essential skills/requirements: Excellent English language skills Outgoing & confident personality with friendly manner and good sense of humour
Good communicator who enjoys meeting people Flexible, energetic & flourishes in busy & varied work environment
Organised & creative, attention to presentation & detail
Customer service focused Multicultural experience/awareness
Possible duties: Customer Support/Welfare Department General administrative & clerical duties, reception duties
Processing new enrolments & changes to students courses
Assisting with registration of new students on arrival
Answering student enquiries & other reception duties
Supporting Welfare Officer in following up on student welfare issues
Other general daily support to Customer Support Manager
Social Activities Department
Help to organise, promote and supervise weekday, evening and weekend social activities
Monitoring school social media platforms and generating positive social media content
Answering student enquiries and providing information about events & activities outside school
Other general daily support to activities officers Homestay
Accommodation Department Answering student and home stay provider enquiries
Assisting with homestay recruitment campaigns and activities Visit new/existing homes to check suitability Other general daily support to
Homestay Accommodation Manager Residence Accommodation Department
Help with student enquiries Liaise with Sales Offices regarding residence availability for new bookings
Assist with residence room allocations & administration Prepare residence newsletters
Support Residence Manager in liaising with suppliers such as cleaning, catering and laundry companies to ensure best service
Other general daily support to Residence Manager
Academic Department Assist with registration & induction of new students on arrival
Assist with organisation of departure tests & distribution of departure reports & certificates
Weekly attendance and welfare checks for students missing classes
Preparation of Teacher Induction Packs Distribution of class books to teaching staff
Preparation & distribution of weekly teacher documents such as class registers
Advising and assisting students with basic academic issues such as assigning new online classes, taking requests for class changes and so on.
Other general daily support to academic managers.
Residence responsibilities:
(Staff receiving residence accommodation must undertake additional residence responsibilities as well as their work in school)
Weekend reception hours – as advised by line manager
Assist with checking in & out arrivals and departures to the EF residence
Administration tasks relating to residence work such as preparing arrival information, keys etc Carrying out room checks Carrying out nightly curfew checks for under 18s on rotation
Assisting residence students with general enquiries over the weekend
Checking and reporting welfare issues relating to students in residence
Assist with devising, organisation and supervision of campus evening activities on rotation
This list of possible duties is not comprehensive and all interns may be asked to help with other school duties.
EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to a criminal records check and character referencing. To be eligible, you must have the right to work in the UK and your internship must form part of your university scheme or course of study.
Hours per week:
40

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