Summer Internship: Leeds International Summer School (LISS) 2026 - LISS Assistant

Would you like to be part of a team delivering high quality support and activities for summer school students from all over the world?  

Leeds International Summer School (LISS) is a four-week programme that provides a taste of British University life and culture to international students from a wide variety of educational and cultural backgrounds. The programme includes academic study, module-related field trips, day trips to places of historical and cultural interest and regular social activities. 

As one of nine LISS Assistants, this challenging role will involve orienting students to their new environment, helping them to settle in. Supported by three LISS Team Leaders, you will be a friendly and responsible presence throughout LISS to ensure LISS students feel welcome, offering help and guidance where appropriate. As a team of 12, you will also provide a point of contact outside of class time, participate in module-related field trips and cultural excursions, facilitate social activities (three to four per week), and act as an ambassador for the University of Leeds.

Why be a LISS Assistant? Watch this video to hear from former LISS Assistants talking about their experience.

As a LISS Assistant your duties will include:  

Before the Summer School:

• Attend preparatory meetings and the compulsory four-day training
• Work as a team to check flats/rooms to ensure everything is in place ready on arrival day (Saturday 4th July), and liaise with residence staff if/when necessary
• Familiarise yourself with the Montague Burton Residence fire safety and security procedures.

Start of the Summer School:

• Welcome LISS students on arrival. This may involve carrying luggage and other equipment, distributing welcome packs and presenting information effectively and entertainingly to groups of students
• Show LISS students around their accommodation, helping them to settle in and informing them of the fire safety and security procedures in place
• Escort LISS students around campus for organised tours of the library and The Edge, and show them to their teaching rooms on day one of the programme
• Lead LISS students on walking tours of set routes around the city and campus.

During the Summer School:

• Promote a friendly and supportive atmosphere within the accommodation, while on trips and during social events to help LISS students feel comfortable to participate in, and mix with their peers
• Participate in module-related field trips during the week, and cultural excursions on Fridays and at weekends when scheduled to do so
• As a team organise, promote and deliver three to four social activities per week for LISS students
• Provide out of hours contact for LISS students on specified nights during the programme to resolve minor queries and refer more serious incidents to LISS Team Leaders, and University of Leeds staff if necessary
• Maintain regular contact with the LISS Team Leaders, keeping them informed of any problems/issues and attending necessary meetings 
• Contribute to LISS publicity via photos and/or social media updates.

These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the post.

• Current University of Leeds student, or 2026 graduate
• Enthusiastic about making a positive impact, and building relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds to understand their needs and provide or signpost appropriate support
• An active, supportive and reliable team member committed to delivering the best possible experience to LISS students
• Excellent communications skills, with the ability to listen to, understand, and engage with a wide range of different people, such as LISS students, LISS Team Leaders, University of Leeds staff and external organisations (e.g. staff at venues hosting field trips)
• A confident, friendly and professional approach to your work, with experience of providing excellent customer service, and/or an exceptional student experience (this can include paid, voluntary or other experience)