Host Family Recruitment Manager

UNKNOWN; Jacksonville (FL); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EF Language Travel is seeking a dynamic Host Family Recruitment Manager for our Florida team. You will manage and expand the host family program, coordinating outreach, communications, and hosting events to recruit new host homes.

Ideal candidates combine strong relationship-building with marketing creativity, and are able to work evenings and weekends while maintaining high standards of customer support and program quality.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging local communities to recruit volunteers or host families.
• Strong communication skills to persuade and inform diverse audiences.
• Ability to design and implement outreach and outreach campaigns.

Responsabilités

• Meet monthly goals through outreach via phone, email, and social media to recruit host families.
• Serve as main contact for host inquiries and provide excellent support.
• Develop and execute host family recruitment strategies and events.
• Represent EF at local fairs and community events to expand awareness.
• Visit prospective host homes and complete detailed visit reports.
• Ensure hosts receive necessary information and documentation.
• Maintain records of recruitment metrics and statistics.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless homestay experience.
• Share emergency on-call duties with other staff as needed.
• Organize and host appreciation events.

Connaissances

Relationship-building

Verbal and written communication

Independent and collaborative work

Marketing and outreach creativity

Evenings and weekends flexibility

Driver's license

Background check readiness

Description du poste

A career with EF Language Travel (part of the EF Language Abroad division) 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 dynamic and motivated Host Family Recruitment Manager to join our team in Florida and play a crucial role in managing and expanding our host family program. Our volunteer host families are an integral part of our program, providing a welcoming home for our international students. As a Host Family Placement Manager, you will report to the Regional Director and work collaboratively with the local team to develop and implement recruitment and marketing strategies.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to build relationships within the local communities, manage your own schedule, and gain visibility within a global organization. The ideal candidate is excited to use strong communication and persuasive skills to engage the local community and develop creative marketing and outreach strategies to recruit host families.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Meet monthly goals through daily outreach via for example: phone, email, and social media to recruit new host homes.
• Serve as the main point of contact for host inquiries, providing excellent customer support.
• Develop and execute host home recruitment strategies, including social media campaigns, referral programs, and community events.
• Represent EF at local fairs, events, and promotional activities to expand awareness and recruit new hosts.
• Visit prospective host homes to assess suitability and complete detailed home visit reports.
• Ensure host homes receive all necessary information and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of host home recruitment metrics and statistics.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless homestay experience for both students and hosts (Peak summer)
• Share emergency on-call duties with other staff as needed.

Organize and host appreciation events.

What We Look For

• A positive, energetic, and enthusiastic attitude, even in challenging situations.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage with diverse individuals and communities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and proactive problem-solver.
• Creative thinker with a passion for marketing and outreach.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Available to work evenings and weekends (as needed).
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check.