Host Family Recruitment Manager

EF Education First / Hult; Florida; Remote; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus (USD 500)

EF Hello language app

Partner discounts

Job summary

EF Language Abroad in Ocala, Florida is seeking a Host Family Recruitment Manager to expand our host family program. You will report to the Regional Director and work with the local team to develop recruitment and outreach strategies, while supporting host families and international students.

This fully remote role is based in Florida and serves the Ocala area. The ideal candidate will engage local communities, create outreach initiatives across social media and events, and manage relationships

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends as needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & outreach through phone, email, and social media.
• Represent EF at local fairs and events to raise awareness.
• Serve as primary contact for host-family inquiries and support.
• Conduct home visits to assess suitability and prepare reports.
• Maintain records of recruitment activity and metrics.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth homestay experiences.
• Organize host-family appreciation events and on-call support.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Initiative

Adaptability

Driver's license

Job description

Host Family Recruitment Manager

Ocala, Remote

Salary Range: $40,000-$45,000 (based on experience)

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. EF Language Travel is our all-inclusive program for young learners aged 7–16, combining language courses, supervised group travel, and cultural experiences at destinations around the world.

A career with EF Language Travel offers the best of both worlds: the support and opportunity of a global organization combined with the energy and entrepreneurial spirit of a local team. We seek creative, collaborative, and driven individuals who are passionate about education, cultural exchange, and travel.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Host Family Recruitment Manager to expand our host family program. Our volunteer host families are an integral part of our program, as they provide a welcoming home for our international students. As a Host Family Recruitment Manager, you will report to the Regional Director and work collaboratively with the local team to develop recruitment and marketing strategies.

This role offers an opportunity to build relationships within local communities, manage your own schedule, and gain visibility within a global organization. Our ideal candidate is excited about engaging in the local community of Ocala and developing new, creative marketing and outreach strategies to recruit more amazing host families to join us. This is a fully remote position based in Florida, serving the Ocala area.

Responsibilities will include:

• Recruitment & outreach: Meet monthly host-family recruitment goals through daily outreach by phone, email, and social media. Develop and implement recruitment initiatives, including social media campaigns, referral programs, and community events.
• Community engagement: Represent EF at local fairs, events, and promotional activities to increase awareness and attract prospective host families.
• Host-family support: Serve as the primary contact for host-family inquiries, providing responsive, high-quality customer service and ensuring hosts receive the information and documentation they need.
• Home visits & assessment: Visit prospective host families to assess suitability and prepare detailed home-visit reports.
• Records & reporting: Maintain accurate records of recruitment activity, host-home metrics, and related statistics.
• Teamwork & student experience: Collaborate with internal teams to support a smooth homestay experience for students and host families.
• Events & on-call support: Help organize and host host-family appreciation events, and share emergency on-call duties with colleagues as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Communication & relationship-building: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and communities.
• Collaboration & initiative: Able to work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team; resourceful, self-motivated, and proactive in identifying and solving problems.
• Positive, creative approach: Brings an enthusiastic, solutions-focused attitude, even in challenging situations, as well as a creative perspective with a genuine interest in local marketing and outreach.
• Adaptability & availability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment, with availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Additional requirements: Holds a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and is able to pass a background check.

What EF Offers:

We are a global, mission‑driven company. Our goal? Open the world through education and cultural exchange. We are an International team with an international audience, and have opportunities to work across regions. Our staff benefits include:

• 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
• Referral Bonus for all referred staff hires (equivalent for 500 USD)
• Discounts with our global hotel and travel partners
• 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.