Program Assistant

Job Description As a Program Assistant, you will support and engage with American university students living and studying in Copenhagen. This involves planning and leading “Hygge Night,” for example, day trips to local sites of interest, and other social and cultural activities at our Study Center or in the city. Along with our center staff, you will assist in planning and attend day or overnight trips, support the rest of the team during orientation days, and help with student housing preparations.

A Program Assistant should be a reliable, active, flexible, organized, and outgoing person who enjoys team activities (engagement in sports or other outdoor activities are a plus!). You should be familiar with Danish culture and know also know your way around they city of Copenhagen. Program Assistants generally work up to 15 hours per week. It’s a plus if you are interested in a longer job commitment. CIEE Copenhagen CIEE opened its doors in Copenhagen in the fall of 2018, and since then we have welcomed students from all over the US.

Our students mostly live in student dorms and shared apartments. The CIEE Study Center, where classes, student activities, and administration takes place, is located in the heart of Copenhagen on Købmagergade, overlooking Kultorvet. CIEE is committed to recruiting and retaining the best people in the international education sector, particularly those who are passionate about cultural exchange, are self-starters with high levels of energy and autonomy, and are dedicated to exceeding expectations in every challenge. CIEE strongly supports diversity, equity and inclusion and therefore encourages all interested applicants regardless of ethnicity, religious affiliation, gender or age to apply.

Primary Responsibilities as a Student Assistant Assist students with adjusting to life in Copenhagen and exploring the cityHelp American students appreciate and navigate Danish culturePlan and accompany students on activities (e. g.

sports, cultural, and academic activities) in Copenhagen and around DenmarkPlan and accompany students on day trips and overnight tripsSupport staff during onsite orientationAssist with housing inventory and preparations during move-in and move-outAssist with study center closing time/general maintenanceContribute to the CIEE Copenhagen social media profileMaintain Health, Safety & Security training, provided by CIEEOther tasks as they ariseRequirements Excellent interpersonal communication skillsFluency in Danish and English, verbal and writtenAbility to connect with young people (19-22 years old)Extensive knowledge of CopenhagenFamiliarity and interest in U. S.

culture (study abroad experience is a plus!)Clean background check (ren straffeattest)To Apply Interested candidates must email a cover letter and CV (PDF) to copenhagen@ciee. org. Deadline: 6 August 2025, but we will be interviewing strong candidates on an ongoing basis, and will continue until the positions are filled. So don’t hesitate to get your application in. The positions will start in August/September depending on availability and need. We will contact those candidates we would like to meet with to further discuss the position. Questions about the positions can be directed to Student Life Coordinator, Pola Koba:

akoba@ciee. org