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Activities Manager

EF Language Travel

Virginia Beach, Washington D.C. (Howard County Area), New England (North Shore), Vancouver BC, Canada, Santa Cruz, CA, Monterey, CA)

EF Language Travel is the world’s leading educational travel provider; offering students the opportunity to spend 2 – 4 weeks abroad, improving their language skills and participating in a full activity program.

EF is a global company which offers a range of great employment opportunities for young professionals; from summer jobs to potential future careers. We are looking for individuals who are interested in working in a fast-paced, international environment, developing their leadership and communication skills and being part of a dynamic and passionate team. If you have a strong entrepreneurial spirit, can work using your own initiative and are committed to quality performance, then we want to hear from you.

About the role

You will assume overall responsibility for the smooth running of the calendar of activities; including staff management, ensuring student well-being and communication and being the point of contact for all vendors.

Tasks will include, but not be limited to:

• Ensure that all calendars are created and all activities and daily events are planned and carried out accordingly (morning and afternoon).
• Plan, manage, and supervise the organization of the Global Village Lounge and Club.
• Confirming all transport arrangements.
• Planning and coordinating arrivals and departures.
• Responsible for all EF branding on site (setup and breakdown daily if needed).
• Plan and execute welcome/arrival party and farewell party to provide “wow” moments.
• Work with Centre Manager to prepare student orientation and graduation.
• Ensure that all students and staff are aware of the optional activities schedule.
• Work closely with the transportation suppliers to ensure the smooth running of excursions and activities.
• Ensure the smooth running of the program by working as a team with the Centre Manager
• Receive direction, resources and support from the Centre Manager and Operations Manager, and work closely with Boston supporting staff.
• Welfare and discipline.
• Dealing with problems and emergency situations should they arise.

Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Responsible for the management of all Activity Leaders.
• Preform daily meeting with Activity Leaders to ensure a seamless experience.
• Coordinate daily meeting with Course Leaders to ensure their support and understanding for the daily calendar.
• Execute orientation for all Activity Leaders
• Execute orientation for all Course Leaders within 24 hours of arrival.
• Observe Activity Leaders during first week of program and supply feedback.
• Official EF photographer for Global Village.
• Create end of program slide show.
• Responsible for all GV supplies (games, athletic gear, music, ect.)

An EF Activities Manager is:

• A natural leader who is able to inspire and motivate others
• Fun, enthusiastic and outgoing
• Organized and efficient
• Confident about speaking in front of large groups
• Capable of using their own initiative
• Dedicated to any task put before them
• Flexible and open-minded
• Comfortable with multi-tasking

Requirements:

• Must be computer and AV savvy; comfortable with excel, outlook, setting up projectors, IPAD skills a plus
• Must have experience with staff management
• Academic/camp background and experience working with teenage students a plus
• Event planning experience a plus
• Must attend 1 day training in May/June

EF Language Travel is dedicated to encouraging global awareness through cultural exchange and language learning. EF Language Travel allows international students ages 12 to 18 to explore another language and culture during homestay and residential programs in the US lasting two to four weeks.

EF Language Travel is a division of EF. EF stands for “Education First”. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people transform their lives by breaking down the barriers of language, culture and geography.  Today we’re the world’s largest private education company- offering every imaginable way to learn a language, travel abroad, experience another culture, or earn an academic degree.  For more information, visit http://www.ef.com/careers.

 EF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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