Activity Coordinator-Summer

Activity Coordinator – Summer

Apply to join EF as an Activity Coordinator – Summer.

Location:

Thornwood, NY

Compensation range: $22- $25 per hour, based on experience. Eligible for overtime for hours over 40 per week with manager approval.

Age 21 or older. Must be legally able to work in the U.S. or have a work permit.

EF is the world’s leading educational travel provider with over 55 years of experience. With our Language Travel Schools, we offer young learners the opportunity to spend 2 – 4 weeks in North America, improving their English language skills in a robust program while participating in a full-activity program of sports, discos, parties, excursions, and lots more!

As an Activity Coordinator, you will be working with the summer activities team to deliver an exceptional experience to our students. You will be responsible for either the on-campus activity programming in our school or the logistics of the weekly off-campus excursions.

You will help plan and deliver safe and fun activities that will give the students a sense of the local culture while having fun with their new international friends. You will interact with staff and students from across the world. Every day is different; you may go from working on the activity plan and administration to running epic themed Mystery dinners, while dressed as your favorite film character!

Your key tasks will consist of, but not be limited to:

• Assisting on all aspects of the activities program for the school, including theme weeks, and large-scale events.
• Promoting activities and excursions, while monitoring and creating content for our social media platforms.
• Coordinating all activity logistics, confirmations, and materials needed with the support of the Activity Manager.
• Acting as team lead, ensuring all leaders are clear on the weekly activity plan.
• Responding to problems and emergency situations should they arise.
• Being available to work nights and weekends at events.

• Enthusiastic, organized, and a natural leader.
• Strong communicator.
• Able to work independently and lead a team with little oversight from a manager.
• Decisive – able to act fast and make informed decisions in the moment.
• Passionate about customer service and quality.
• Must be legally able to work in the U.S. (United States) or have a work permit.

This is the most fun, high caliber place you’ll ever work. Ask any employee why they love EF (whether they’ve been here 10 minutes or 10 years) and they’ll probably tell you the same thing: it’s the people. When you work at EF, you join a purpose-driven, international and energetic community that thrives on continuous learning, fearless innovation and mutual support.

EF Language Abroad believes that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we've helped millions of students discover new places, embrace diverse cultures, and gain fresh perspectives. We're dedicated to our mission of opening the world through education, harnessing the power of language learning to deepen the connection between people across the globe.

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and and/or reference checks, as applicable.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Administrative

Industries:
Education, Language Schools, and Travel Arrangements