Activity Manager

For the past 50 years, EF Education First has been the world’s leader in international education. We offer students from Europe and Asia (aged 13-17) the opportunity to spend two to four weeks in the United States to improve their language skills, live with a local host family or in a residence, and learn about American culture through fun and immersive English classes and activities.

Challenge yourself this summer! Do you want to expand your experience working in an international environment? Enjoy working with young people and putting the WOW into cultural and entertaining events?

If so, this role could be the one for you.

What will you be doing?

Working with the summer management team to deliver an exceptional experience to our students. You would have responsibility for the activity program of the student experience in one of our schools and be integral in shaping the customer experience. Support a team of international and local leaders to plan and deliver the activities offered. You will help in planning & delivering safe and fun activities that will give the students a sense of the local culture while having fun with their new international friends. Every day is different, you may go from working on the activity plan and administration to running epic themed Murder Mysteries while dressed as your favorite film character! Responsibilities may also include:

• Plan, organize and oversee a variety of activities, social events, daytrips and multi-day excursions included on the activity program.
• Manage, coach, motivate and provide performance evaluations to your team of Activity Leaders and International Course Leaders
• Deliver daily team meetings; create and distribute daily “game plans” to your team.
• Manage finances to ensure activities remain within budget; manage activity stock and supplies.
• Manage all activity program logistics, including bus transportation, staff scheduling and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate all logistics for student arrivals and departures.
• Manage relationships with local suppliers and partners
• Be available to work 6 days a week, and late nights for some events and assist with emergency situations should they arrive.

What will you take away?

After a summer of working as an Activity Manager, you will leave having created truly amazing memories for your students and managed a team of international staff. You will expand your creative skills by enhancing activities, utilizing resources provided by EF, and by working with staff from around the world. Your communication skills will be maximized to ensure a smooth experience for everyone.

Tasked with being the main responsible for your activities staff; you will grow your leadership skills by assisting them guide their groups from the unfamiliar to the unforgettable.

What is required?

To be successful in this role you must be a team player that can lead from the front, be outgoing and have great attention to detail. You should be passionate about customer service and providing quality. We need you to be legally able to work in the United States or have a work permit.

In terms of mindset, we all have a ‘going above and beyond, never settling for the status quo' mentality. If you think the same way and want to be the person who makes a difference for our students and staff, then don’t hesitate and apply!

Our Activity Manager role has a duration of 6-12 weeks from June to August and will include a training weekend.

About EF Education First

We’re 52, 000 small. We’re teachers and students, creatives and analysts, visionaries and doers. We are 120 nationalities—and counting. Together, we open the world through education, breaking down barriers of language, culture and geography all over the world. Over the past 50 years, our mission has grown to include a diverse range of programs that give millions of students of all ages the freedom and confidence to explore the world through language, travel and academic opportunities. Follow us on LinkedIn or check out http://careers.ef.com to learn more about our amazing team, products, and customers.