Center Manager Summer 2027

EF (Education First); Malta Township (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

EF Education First Ltd. in Malta is seeking a Center Manager for Summer 2027 to oversee the Junior Summer School operations and lead an international team across multiple departments.

You will coordinate student arrivals and departures, accommodation, transport and academics, ensuring safety, high service standards and an unforgettable experience for students and staff. Natural leadership and strong organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced operations environment.
• People-oriented with ability to motivate and support others.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and multi-department management.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional student and staff experiences.
• Proactive, solution-focused and capable of decisive action.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Summer School across all departments.
• Lead, manage and support a multi-disciplinary team.
• Oversee Accommodation, Transportation and Academics for high standards.
• Collaborate with the Senior Operations Team to coordinate the programme.
• Ensure student safety and welfare with proper procedures.
• Share emergency duties on a rota and respond to urgent situations.
• Handle disciplinary matters and resolve operational challenges.
• Own decisions and proactively identify improvements for the Summer School.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Problem solving

Adaptability

English fluency

Job description

Center Manager - Summer 2027

Join a global company with international exposure as a Center Manager for Summer 2027! In this role, you'll take overall responsibility for the smooth running of our Junior Summer School in Malta, overseeing multiple departments and leading an international team. From student arrivals and departures to accommodation, transportation and academics, you'll ensure every aspect of the operation runs efficiently while creating a safe, welcoming and unforgettable experience for our students and staff. If you're a natural leader, highly organized and thrive on bringing people together to achieve great results, this role is perfect for you!

What You'll Do:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Summer School, ensuring all departments work together effectively and operations run smoothly from student arrivals to departures.
• Lead, manage and support a team, ensuring everyone is working towards shared goals.
• Oversee key departments, including Accommodation, Transportation and Academics, ensuring high operational standards across the board.
• Collaborate with the senior Operations Team, communicating operational updates and ensuring the smooth coordination of the summer programme.
• Take responsibility for student safety and welfare, ensuring appropriate procedures are followed at all times.
• Share emergency phone duties with the management team on a rota basis and respond to urgent situations when required.
• Handle student disciplinary matters and resolve operational challenges as they arise.
• Take ownership of decisions, identify areas for improvement and proactively find solutions to ensure the overall success of the Summer School.

Who You Are:

• A natural leader with previous experience managing teams, ideally within a fast-paced operational environment.
• People-oriented, with the ability to motivate, support and bring out the best in others.
• Highly organized and structured, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple departments and priorities.
• Dedicated to delivering the highest level of customer service and creating exceptional experiences for students and staff.
• Proactive and solution-oriented. You're confident taking ownership, using your initiative and making decisions when needed.
• Approachable and friendly, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Fluent in English and legally eligible to work in Malta (Maltese/EU passport or valid work permit).

Details:

• Duration: Contracts starting in May and running until August. Start date can be discussed.
• Schedule: Full-time, 6-day work weeks.
• Safeguarding: All roles are subject to police conduct checks and character reference checks.
• Training: In-house training and support will be provided before and throughout the summer.

In line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970) and Legal Notice 173 of 2026, the initial pay range for this role is €1500 to €1900 gross per month.

If you have a "go above and beyond" mindset, love leading people and thrive on making things happen, this is your opportunity to take on a rewarding leadership role within an international organization! Join our Summer 2027 team and help create an unforgettable summer experience for students and staff from around the world.