Housing Assistant - CIEE Study Abroad Palma de Mallorca

NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Residence and Work Permit in Spain
• Native level of Spanish
• Advanced level of English

Department: Study Abroad
Reports To: Senior Program Coordinator
Location: Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Period of hiring: February-July 2026

Who we are:
is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. CIEE Palma has been offering educational programs since 2006.

Why work with us:

• You will change the world. CIEE builds bridges between different people, different countries, and different cultures. We help young people participate in high-quality international exchange and study abroad programs that bring the world together. We change lives, our alumni change the world. Be part of the change!
• You will be part of a fast-paced, international, diverse, and collaborative team of professionals. CIEE operates the largest nonprofit network of study-abroad locations, with facilities and staff in 26 countries. Additionally, we help international participants from over 130 countries come to the USA annually. Committed to excellence and solving whatever problem the world throws at them, CIEE professionals work on international teams and are dedicated to advancing our 75-year-old mission to make the world a more peaceful place.
• You will be part of a small team in Palma de Mallorca, which in 2025 will receive more than 200 students from US high schools and colleges.

What you will do:
We’re looking for a proactive, dynamic, and highly organized Housing Assistant to support our Housing team in creating a safe, welcoming, and well‑managed experience for our students. In this role, you’ll help coordinate marketing initiatives, make outreach calls, screen and onboard host families, gather and manage key information, maintain our housing database, and assist with a variety of administrative tasks.
If you enjoy working with people, juggling different responsibilities, and contributing to a mission‑driven environment, you’ll fit right in with our small, caring, and fun‑filled team.

What you’ll bring:

• University degree
• At least one year of experience in a similar sector
• Native level in Spanish and advanced level of English (written and oral)
• Enjoy working with people and have strong professional, intercultural, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent Organizational and time management skills
• Ability and willingness to remain flexible, shifting between projects based on the seasonality of the program, with a proactive attitude, and eager to provide support to different business areas
• Meticulous attention to detail in a very fast-paced environment
• Strong awareness of inclusion for diversity, equity, and accessibility
• Fast learner of new technology, systems, procedures, and policies
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook

Diversity Matters:
CIEE believes that diversity matters and those professionals with diverse backgrounds provide diverse approaches and ideas to solving problems and finding ways to advance our mission to bring the world together. Candidates from underrepresented groups with diverse backgrounds and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work and live in Spain prior to appointment. Salary to be discussed if application is taken forward to interview. Position to start on January 26 until July 31, 2026.

Applicants should submit by email a letter of application, CV and the names of two professional references no later than January 20. Application materials should be sent to: Clara Copano (ccopano @ ciee.org - without the spaces). Please include the word “Housing Assistant” in the subject line.