French Conversation & Culture Facilitator

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

AMUSE collective agreement

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a student facilitator in the Rayonnement du français program. The role supports social, cultural and experiential activities to practice French for the McGill community, with campus events and outings in Montreal and beyond.

We seek enrolled undergrad or graduate students with strong French, who are personable, punctual and creative. Workload is 5–10 hours per week, on campus, from Nov 1, 2026 to Apr 30, 2027, with potential additional hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled at McGill as an undergraduate or graduate student in good standing.
• Have a strong command of French to lead conversations and activities.
• Be personable, punctual and conscientious.
• Show creativity, enthusiasm and kindness.
• Foster exchange and encourage participation from quieter participants.
• Interact with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
• Be flexible, independent and resourceful.

Responsibilities

• Lead social activities in French and help build a welcoming, lively community around the French language.
• Facilitate conversation circles and group activities that encourage exchange and French practice.
• Welcome participants and create a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable taking part.
• Encourage conversation and adapt facilitation to participants' profiles, interests and levels of French.
• Lead or co‑lead cultural activities, events and outings in Montreal.
• Suggest ideas and help prepare activities, both as part of a team and independently.
• Take part, as needed, in welcome, orientation and promotional activities related to Rayonnement du français initiatives.
• Help promote activities and, as needed, create content for Rayonnement du français communication channels and social media.
• Help with setup and logistics for activities and events.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

French conversation facilitation

Interpersonal communication

Punctuality

Creativity

Flexibility

Intercultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

McGill University invites applications for a student facilitator in the Rayonnement du français program. The role supports social, cultural and experiential activities to practice French for the McGill community, with campus events and outings in Montreal and beyond.

We seek enrolled undergrad or graduate students with strong French, who are personable, punctual and creative. Workload is 5–10 hours per week, on campus, from Nov 1, 2026 to Apr 30, 2027, with potential additional hours as needed.