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Smartaupairs Internship - Au Pair Support in Maidstone

We are looking for a new team member ready to rise to the challenge to contribute and be part of our future.

What are you going to do:

We are looking for a new team member ready to rise to the challenge to contribute and be part of our future.

You will assist us with:

  • General office administration
  • Managing, recording and re-formatting of incoming au pair applications
  • Interviewing au pairs
  • Communication with families (clients), au pairs and suppliers by telephone and e-mail
  • Maintaining company website & social media communications
  • Supporting marketing campaigns
  • Planning and executing events

In short, the intern will have real responsibilities to ensure the role is meaningful and the opportunity to learn about the overall operations of the business great!

We can also tailor certain tasks depending on the interest – e.g. if events planning is of interest we can include more of this in the tasks, similarly if marketing is an area of interest – we can allocate more social media work for the student.

The position currently open is from August 2017 onwards.

What we offer:

  • Young and passionate team
  • Independent work
  • Take on responsibilities
  • Get an insight in many different working areas


What we ask:

  • Hochschulabschluss
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills, excellent telephone manner and writing skills
  • Native or fluent English, oral and written
  • A team player that is goal orientated and will work with other team members effectively to achieve deadlines
  • Flexible in applying your skills to various projects and tasks as required
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to apply own initiative and work to deadlines
  • Self-motivated, full of initiative and passion to succeed
  • Understanding of general business and marketing principles
  • Good knowledge of MS Office (Word & Excel) – knowledge of social media desirable

A second European language is an advantage, so is experience of travel/cultural exchange/living abroad.

We have had students from all walks of studies – however business, international studies and human resources are particularly relevant due to the nature of the business.

Language 1: English
Language 2 (if necessary): Second European Language

We are looking for:

A motivated student who has excellent command of English, and strong sense of drive and motivation. Knowledge of the au pair industry is highly beneficial!

Apply

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Extra information

Smartaupairs is an International Cultural Exchange Agency specialising in Au Pair placements. We provide families with affordable & flexible childcare and give young people the opportunity to live abroad with a host family and take part in an 'earn & learn' program. An au pair helps with childcare and light housework in exchange for full board and pocket money. Our UK office facilitates placements with host families in Britain and is looking to develop the 'Au Pair in Australia' program. We have a small, international and dynamic team in our offices in Britain and Sydney. Our passion and innovative approach continues to drive growth of the program.

Tuuli (Director) & Kyle (Director)
Chloe (Manager)
Robyn (Admin)
Arlene & Gladys (Assistants)
This would be 6 team members in total.

Location: Maidstone, Kent England (UK)

Compensation is offered depending on the applicant placement duration, language skills and general application. Very short term internships are usually unpaid (up to 2/3 months) – internships of over 3-5 months yield a compensation of £400/month, for internships which are for 6 months or longer, a £600 monthly contribution is made.

Status
Closed
Education Level
College, University
Location
Maidstone
Type of Contract
Internships
Profession type
Advertising / Marketing / PR , Human Resources, Customer Service
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
Yes
Languages
English

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