Travel Support Coordinator

  • Contract

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Travel Support Coordinator

EF High School Exchange Year

Cambridge, MA, USA

Synopsis
Do you have a passion for international travel and student exchange? Do you work well under pressure? Are you detail oriented, deadline driven as well as a great team player. If so, you might be an ideal Travel Support Coordinator for the High School Exchange Year Travel Support Team.


The Role
As a Travel Support Coordinator, you will support many aspects of travel for foreign exchange students from over 15 countries to and from their American host families. In this fast-paced and dynamic position you will have daily interaction with local office staff, foreign sales office staff, and volunteer field staff. The ideal candidate is flexible and dedicated to teamwork. Outstanding communication and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail and enthusiasm about student exchange are essential to this position. Experience in a customer service-oriented field is a plus. Prior international/travel experience preferred.

Note: this is a temporary position with potential to become full-time.

Qualifications

  • Ability to manage high volumes of phone calls and emails on a daily basis
  • Strong attention to detail & time management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and situations simultaneously
  • Passion for cultural exchange
  • Ability to manage a flexible work schedule
  • Knowledge of foreign language beneficial

Additional Information

EF High School Exchange Year is a not-for-profit organization that connects talented, enthusiastic teenagers from around the world with caring volunteer American host families across the country.  Our tradition of excellence, combined with our unparalleled support on the local and national levels, has made us the largest facilitator of high school year programs for exchange students coming into the United States.  Our students, host families, and volunteers come away with in-depth understanding of other cultures, lasting international friendships, and memories to last a lifetime.  For more information about EF Foundation please visit http://www.efexchangeyear.org/

EF is an equal opportunities employer. EF offers competitive salaries and a multicultural working environment. If you are motivated by the prospect of an international career with a dynamic and forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you.

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