Summer Activity Manager NJ

Summer Activity Manager

Join the MLA Move Language Ahead team as an Activity Manager and embark on an extraordinary summer adventure filled with joy, cultural exchange, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of international students.

We are seeking an enthusiastic leader to ensure the successful, safe, and fun delivery of our Summer School programs for Summer
2026. As the Activity Manager, you will be the main point of contact at an MLA Summer School and responsible for the staff of Activity Leaders. You will reside on campus and organize all the activities for our international students attending our cultural immersion program.

• Full-time summer employment from mid-June – mid-August
• Responsible for all aspects of the ESL summer camp programming, including off-campus excursions and on-campus entertainment
• Reports to Center Director and Operations Manager
• 6 working days per week
• 1 day off per week
• Free on-campus Room & Board

• Positive outlook
• Enthusiasm
• Creativity
• Dedicated leader
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to work long hours in a high‑pressure environment
• Passion for working with youth

For 50 years, MLA World has been bridging cultures together through education and world travel. We are a company dedicated to encouraging the growth of global citizens through English language learning abroad and safe, culturally immersive youth programming. With travel and education at the forefront of our mission, MLA’s work culture is always exciting and full of change. We are an international team who loves sharing culture, stories of travel, and a passion for working with youth and enlarging their perspectives of the world.

MLA Move Language Ahead is an industry leader committed to providing premier international study abroad programs that ensure the highest levels of safety, education, and cultural immersion.

MLA New York at Ramapo College of NJ

Ramapo College

505 Ramapo Valley Road

Mahwah, NJ 07430

June 19, 2026 – August 15, 2026
* * Contract dates may vary to meet the needs of the program

The Activity Manager is required to work on a flexible schedule to meet the demands of the program including a variety of day, night, and weekend shifts. As the Activity Manager, you would be required to reside on campus in MLA Move Language Ahead‑provided housing for the duration of the program. You will also participate in nightly on‑call responsibilities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff.

The successful candidate must have a high school degree or equivalent. Furthermore, you are a successful candidate if you have good interpersonal skills and can thrive in the high‑pressure environment of an exciting international summer school. You must represent MLA Move Language Ahead’s values and model those values to your team, university staff, attraction vendors and clients.

• Capacity to motivate a team and lead by example
• Ability to establish excellent relationships with our clients, especially the Group Leaders bringing students from abroad
• Ability to multi‑task
• Excellent communication (verbal and written)
• Attention to detail
• Self‑motivation
• Aptitude to effectively use Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to be pleasant, polite, and cooperative with fellow employees, vendors, and guests
• The completion of a satisfactory background check, including a child abuse clearance

• Associate or bachelor's degree
• Prior work experience as a manager
• Prior experience overseeing a strict operating budget
• First Aid certification
• Lifeguard certification

Pre-Program

• Attend all required, paid training/induction meetings prior to the start of a session
• Review itineraries and become knowledgeable with all aspects of the program
• Complete any required training sessions/courses as directed
• Become familiar with the MLA Easy Center Management software

Management of the Center

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional Center Office
• Oversee the efficient completion of all duties of Activity Leaders
• Ensure all day‑to‑day center…