Homestay/Residence coordinator

EF Education First; Paris; Sur place; EUR 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Program discounts

Hello app access

Education reimbursement

Career advancement

Global opportunities

Résumé du poste

EF Education First in Paris is seeking a Homestay Coordinator to act as the liaison between EF and host families across the region. You will visit homes, verify standards, maintain up-to-date records, and welcome new arrivals at the residence.

The role requires strong English and French, a people-first attitude, willingness to travel, and Sunday availability for residence check-ins. A driving licence or confidence navigating regional transport is helpful.

Qualifications

• English and French fluency required.
• Comfortable with frequent travel across the region.
• Able to work Sundays as part of regular schedule.

Responsabilités

• Host family visits and yearly cycle planning across the region.
• Quality checks against EF standards and collaboration with host families.
• Keep host family information updated online for accurate placements.
• Conduct Sunday residence check-ins and welcome arriving students.
• Support student welfare and act as point of contact for issues between students and families.
• Collaborate with teams through clear, positive communication.

Connaissances

English fluency

French fluency

Travel willingness

Organised

Detail-oriented

People skills

Description du poste

Paris Campus

At EF Language Abroad, we believe 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 offer immersive short-term and long-term language courses and programs across different languages in the countries where they're spoken. Through blending classroom-based lessons with interactive exercises and real-world practice, our courses bring you to the heart of the language. Together, our global staff help students from around the world develop the language skills they need to achieve their dreams.

Are you ready for a dynamic role in a truly international environment?

As a Homestay Coordinator, you will be the link between EF and the host families who welcome our students into their homes. You'll spend much of your week on the road visiting families across the region, making sure every home meets our standards - and on Sundays, you'll be at the residence welcoming new arrivals.

*This role includes regular travel across the region and Sunday working for residence check-ins, with a compensating day off during the week.

Your Key Responsibilities will include:

• Host family visits: Complete yearly visits to every host family in your portfolio, managing your own schedule and route across the region
• Quality checks: Inspect homes against EF's quality, safety and comfort standards, and work with families on anything that needs improving
• Keeping records current: Update and maintain host family information online so that every placement is made on accurate, up-to-date details
• Sunday check-ins: Run residence check-ins, welcome arriving students, deliver arrival briefings and make sure everything is in order before they settle in
• Student welfare: Be the point of contact when issues arise between students and families, with safeguarding and student well-being always the first priority
• Teamwork: Build strong relationships with families, students and colleagues through clear and positive communication

What We're Looking For:

• Working fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Full fluency in French (reading, writing, speaking)
• All additional languages are a plus!
• Someone who genuinely loves working with people - approachable, friendly, and handles challenges with positivity
• Comfortable spending a large part of the week travelling between visits
• Organised and detail-oriented with a 'can-do' attitude
• Thrives in a multicultural team and adapts easily across cultures
• Availability to work Sundays as part of the regular schedule
• Driving licence and/or full confidence navigating regional public transport
• Experience living, working, or studying abroad is a plus!
• Full working rights in France

What EF offers:

• Discounts on EF programs for Staff, and Staff Friends and Family for all EF Programs
• Free use of EF Hello: a premium Language Learning App
• Tuition Reimbursement for continued Education
• Exciting opportunities for domestic and international career advancement within 2-3 years
• And much more...

At EF Language Abroad we are 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.