Work with Us
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL OPEN POSITIONS:
Please e-mail the following documents to director@francedc.org :
- Resume in English
- Letter of motivation in English
- Writing sample in French
- List of five professional references
Please note the following:
- Do NOT call. Only the candidates whose application will have been retained for an interview will be contacted.
Positions are NOT OPEN to sponsoring: Applicants should already have a working visa/employment authorization card, or the green card (permanent resident status), or be a US citizen or bi-national.
Non-teaching Positions
Current Open Positions:
General Criteria (in addition to position-specific skills)
- [NO POSITION IS OPEN TO SPONSORIZATION] Candidate must be either an American citizen, or a resident (Green Card) or already has a visa authorizing them to work in the US.
- Covid19 vaccination+booster is mandatory; masking is optional.
Teaching Opportunities
- Part-time Hourly French Teacher Adult classes
- Part-Time Hourly French Teacher for children ages 1-16
REQUIREMENTS
For Adult classes:
- Master FLE or DAEFLE.
- Hours:
- Monday-Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00pm IN PERSON and
- Saturdays, 9:00am-1:00pm ONLINE
For an instructor position in the Children’s Programs, additional requirements apply:
- Early Childhood Education diploma, DAEFLE option Children or experience teaching French in an elementary school in a francophone country.
- Hours: Saturdays from 9:00am-5:00pm IN PERSON
For all non-native speakers of French language wanting to teach French, additional requirements apply:
- DALF C1 (minimum) or DALF C2 (preferred) as proof of fluency level for a non-native speaker of French.
For all candidates, additional requirements apply: VACCINATIONS/BOOSTERS MANDATORY
VOLUNTEER
NEW VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
To apply, download and fill out a Volunteer Profile and email it to culture@francedc.org.
Please, also read our Volunteering at AFDC - Policies 2022/2023.
The dedicated team of volunteers at the Alliance Française de Washington helps ensure the efficiency and quality of the many programs and services offered by the organization.
Volunteers at the Alliance work in the library/médiathèque, at cultural events, and in the administrative offices. Projects always vary, but volunteers may be asked to carry out such tasks as: shelving books, setting up and breaking down events, serving food and beverages, directing visitors in the library and guests at events, updating databases, prepping development documents, assisting with fundraising events, and more.
Why Volunteer at the Alliance?
Volunteering with the Alliance is an opportunity to engage yourself in DC’s Francophone community with others who share the same interests and passions as you. Volunteers not only provide valuable to support to the Alliance staff, but also serve as ambassadors for the Alliance to the general public.
Additional Benefits of Volunteering
- One (1) free French group course after 32 hours of volunteering or One (1) free Workshop after 16 hours. Limitations apply.
- One (1) free individual membership after first year of volunteering.
- Special invitations to AFDC events.
- Volunteer recognition party.