International Exchange Programme & Development Coordinator

Who are we?

The Lycée Français International Samuel Beckett is an AEFE-accredited school located in the heart of Dublin.

For several years, we have welcomed high school students from France and other French-speaking countries each September for a full year of academic and cultural immersion in Ireland.

Our programme, “A Year in Dublin”, is unique — it is a life-changing experience for those who take part.

Your role

You will be responsible for ensuring an outstanding experience for our international students — from the moment they apply to the programme through to their departure.

You will also manage and develop our network of Irish host families.

In addition, you will act as an ambassador for the programme, promoting it, attracting future applicants, and contributing more broadly to the school’s visibility (open days, communications, etc.).

This is a people-focused, organisational, and strategic role — no two days are the same.

Key responsibilities

Host families

• Recruit and select host families
• Manage administrative procedures
• Conduct home visits for all families
• Mediate and handle sensitive situations

Promotion & marketing

• Organise open days and events
• Manage social media and website content
• Develop networks of partners and referral sources
• Lead recruitment campaigns

Student wellbeing

• Monthly follow-up of 30 to 45 students per year
• Allocation and placement coordination
• Organise three outings per year (including induction day)
• Handle urgent situations

Administration

• Manage files, contracts, and databases
• Communicate with all stakeholders
• Oversee four mobility scholarships from the French Ministry of Education
• Reporting and annual monitoring

Your profile

Essential:

• Bilingual French / English
• Strong understanding of Irish culture
• Team-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills: you genuinely enjoy working with people and listening to them
• Autonomous, proactive, and responsive
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to make proposals

Desirable:

• Experience in programme coordination, education support, or development
• Interest in digital communication and social media
• Knowledge of the French and/or Irish education systems
• Enjoys challenges and intercultural environments

What we offer

• A role with strong human impact in a unique multicultural environment
• 80% position – supporting work/life balance
• High level of autonomy and flexibility (approx. 2/3 on-site, 1/3 remote: family visits, interviews, student support, etc.)
• A supportive team within a well-established school
• A stimulating working environment: Dublin, education, and human connections

Please note: due to the current housing situation and the urgency of the recruitment, applications from candidates already based in Dublin will be prioritised.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: €30,244.00-€40,008.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexitime

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dublin, County Dublin