Internship Program Coordinator

Location: Athens, Greece
Employment: Part-time or Full-time, seasonal
Duration: May–July
Salary: Full time €920 gross/month

About the Role

Cerca Abroad, the international education division of Cerca Trova Ltd, delivers internship and educational programs for international students in Greece and other destinations.

We are looking for an Internship Program Coordinator to support the practical delivery of our programs in Athens during the busy period from May to July.

This is a hands-on, student-facing role. You will be one of the local points of contact for international interns, helping them settle into Athens, supporting their placements and accommodation, accompanying them to host organisations and activities, and resolving practical issues as they arise.

The role would suit someone who is highly organised, practical, approachable and comfortable working with international students and groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcoming international interns and providing arrival support and orientation.
• Supporting students with accommodation, transport and other practical program matters.
• Accompanying interns to host organisations, scheduled visits, activities and appointments when required.
• Acting as a local point of contact for students and responding promptly to questions and problems.
• Liaising with host organisations and supervisors to support the smooth delivery of internships.
• Coordinating with landlords, accommodation providers and maintenance personnel regarding housing issues.
• Supporting the organisation of group activities, visits and excursions.
• Monitoring arrivals, departures, schedules and other practical aspects of program delivery.
• Reporting incidents, complaints, accommodation issues and other matters to the appropriate member of the Cerca Abroad team.
• Supporting students remotely or in person when unexpected situations arise.
• Participating in a shift-based schedule, which may include evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and occasional on-call availability during peak periods.

Requirements

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and practical when dealing with unexpected situations.
• Comfortable working with international students and multicultural groups.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for assigned tasks.
• Availability to work in Athens during at least part of the May–July period.

Desirable Experience

Experience in one or more of the following would be an advantage:

• Student services or international education.
• Tourism or hospitality.
• Event or group coordination.
• Internship or placement coordination.
• Customer service.
• Accommodation or property management.
• Working with international students or groups.

Knowledge of Greek is considered an asset.

What We Offer

• Seasonal employment from May to July.
• Part-time or full-time working arrangements depending on availability and program requirements.
• Competitive remuneration based on working hours and experience.
• A varied, practical role in an international environment.
• Direct experience working with international students, host organisations and educational programs.
• Potential opportunities for future work with Cerca Abroad depending on program needs and performance.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, a brief statement of interest and their availability during the May–July period.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.