Summer Activities Coordinator

EF Education First Gruppe; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and multicultural community as an Activities Coordinator at an international language campus. This exciting role involves designing and delivering engaging activities for students, fostering cultural enrichment and connection. With a focus on quality and professionalism, you will work alongside dedicated staff to create memorable experiences. Enjoy the opportunity to gain valuable international business exposure while contributing to a dynamic environment. This full-time summer position offers a chance for permanent opportunities post-summer, making it an ideal start for those passionate about education and events.

Benefits

Exposure to international business

Career enhancement opportunities

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and organized individual with a keen interest in events.
• Natural leader capable of using initiative in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities and events for international students.
• Provide excellent customer service and problem-solving support.
• Monitor and assist Activity Leaders during activities.

Skills

Event Coordination

Customer Service

Leadership

Problem Solving

Fluency in English

Job description

Are you looking to gain valuable work experience within international business? Do you enjoy working with young people and putting the WOW factor into culturally enriching and entertaining events? If so, join EF Education First as an Activities Coordinator and be part of our mission to open the world through education.

EF Education First’s mission is opening the world through education.

A career with EF combines the support and opportunity of a large international organisation, with the spirit and energy of a small business. We look for thinkers and doers – creative, collaborative, and motivated people who are excited by education, communication, and travel.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries. In the UK and Ireland, our core presence is felt at our international language campuses and summer schools, where we welcome students from around the world to participate in language learning and cultural exchange. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and encourage you to open the world through education.

Your Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organized Activities Coordinator to join us at our Cambridge International Language Campus for the summer of 2025. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and delivering a diverse range of activities that create a vibrant, engaging atmosphere for international students outside of class.

Your efforts will help foster a dynamic and enjoyable environment where students can connect and experience cultural enrichment. Reporting to the Activities Manager, you will be expected to uphold the highest standards of quality and professionalism, setting an example for the EF Cambridge staff and ensuring an exceptional experience for all students.

This is a full time, 6 days a week, fixed term role running throughout July and August, with permanent job opportunities post summer.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Activities Manager and Activity Leaders to ensure the smooth operation of all activities and events
• Promoting activities and excursions daily
• Providing excellent customer service at the Activities Desk every day, problem solving and answering student questions with a happy demeanour
• Monitor and provide feedback to Activity Leaders and assist them during activities where necessary
• Ensuring the EF areas are set up for each activity and all supplies are ready
• Running and facilitating activities where help is needed
• Ensuring that all posters and advertisements for activities are consistently updated
• Monitoring and maintaining the Lounge/Club equipment and stock levels
• Assisting in welfare and discipline where necessary
• Dealing with problems and emergency situations should they arise

Requirements

• Enthusiastic, organised and a natural leader
• A keen interest in events and activities
• Capable of using your own initiative
• Have the right to live and work in the country of employment
• Complete fluency in English
• Attend training prior to your contract commencing
• All offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS checkand two references
• Right to work in the UK at commencement of employment

Why you will love working with EF

• Exposure to international business
• Work in a truly international environment
• Ambition is nurtured and fast-tracked career enhancement opportunities are provided
• Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, parental status, experience, and everything else that makes you unique. #LI-PB1

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