Host Family Recruitment Manager

Education First; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

EF Education First is hiring a Host Family Recruitment Manager in Florida to grow the host family program. You will lead outreach, engage local communities, and develop marketing strategies to recruit new host families for international students.

The role offers flexible scheduling, collaboration with a global organization, and opportunities to build local relationships while contributing to a world-wide educational mission.

Qualifications

• Positive, energetic attitude in challenging situations.
• Strong relationship-building skills with diverse communities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, proactive problem-solver.
• Creative thinker with a passion for marketing and outreach.
• Enjoys fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Meet monthly goals through outreach to recruit new host homes (phone, email, social media).
• Serve as main contact for host inquiries with excellent customer support.
• Develop and execute host home recruitment strategies including social media, referrals, and community events.
• Represent EF at local fairs, events, and promotional activities to recruit hosts.
• Visit prospective host homes to assess suitability and complete home visit reports.
• Ensure hosts receive necessary information and documentation.
• Maintain records of host recruitment metrics and statistics.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless homestay experience.

Job description

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.