EF High School Exchange Year is seeking positive, energetic, and responsible individuals to work with international high school exchange students at its Welcome Days program held on the EF Academy campus in Thornwood, NY. Welcome Days provides participants with a memorable New York City experience, valuable communication skills, and strong bonds with other exchange students before they embark on their high school exchange year.

The ideal candidate:

• Is comfortable liaising with facilities staff, ensuring that the needs of the program are met and that relationships are maintained
• Has an exceptional ability to assess interpersonal dynamics between staff for the purpose of building cohesive teams
• Has a high emotional intelligence
• Is highly organized and has experience working with a large-scale student program
• Enjoys problem solving, is solutions-oriented and remains calm in fluid situations
• Proficient to Advanced skill level in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel
• Is able to work with many stakeholders, while putting the needs of the program first
• Is solutions-oriented in managing a time-sensitive workload
• Has experience working with and managing a predominantly intern-level staff
• Is enthusiastic, patient, creative, flexible and has a great sense of humor
• Is an exceptional team-player and enjoys working with dynamic colleagues
• Is equipped to work late hours (past midnight) 1x per week or more
• Must have high school diploma, GED, or equivalent at time of applying

Main responsibilities of the Campus Operations Coordinator include communicating program needs with facilities staff and campus partners, managing rooming assignments and space bookings , handling the distribution of all keys, meal planning, assisting with oversight of student transportation on arrivals / departures and NYC trip day , ensuring that the campus is ready for each group of students, and helping all staff feel supported in their roles. Must have valid driver’s license and be comfortable driving a minivan and 15-person van.

EF Welcome Days is broken up into six (6) sessions and includes Senior Staff and all-staff trainings as detailed below.

• Senior Staff arrivals: July 6
• Senior Team training: July 7 - July 10
• All-Staff Training: July 11 - July 15
• Session 1: July 16 - July 19
• Session 2: July 23 - July 26
• Session 3: July 30 - August 2
• Session 4: August 6 - August 9
• Session 5: August 13 - August 16
• Session 6: August 20 - August 23
• Staff departures: August 24

The Campus Operations Coordinator position is a part of our Senior Staff, who are collectively responsible for the smooth operation of a fast-paced and ever-changing summer program. All Senior Staff candidates must be available for the full duration of our summer season.

The Campus Operations Coordinator is e stimated to work around 45- 60 hours per week at $18/hour, with any overtime hours being paid at time and a half. All summer staff are responsible for their transportation to and from the Welcome Days locatio n and are provided room and board for the duration of the program. All staff are required to complete two online training modules to familiarize themselves with the EF High School Exchange Year program and attend a training prior to students’ arrival.

About EF Education First

Some companies are in the Business of Technology.
Others are in the Business of Finance...Sports...Or Soft Drinks.
At EF, we’re in a different kind of business.
One that’s a little less tangible, and a lot more important.
We’re in the Business of Understanding.

For over 60 years we’ve been the leader in international educational programs and culturally rich travel experiences with the power to change how people think, feel and act. The programs we deliver open the world to students and travelers in ways that challenge biases, overcome barriers, and pave the way for a more understanding world. You’ll find us working across more than 50 countries, with offices in some of the world’s greatest cities - each one filled with smart, driven people who push each other to be better every day. And yes, we have technology, we have finance, we even have sports with our own professional cycling team. But it’s what we do with it - building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world...that makes all the difference.

At EF Education First, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, EF has helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves.