Summer Front Desk Security NIGHT SHIFT

Move Language Ahead; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid formal training

Company phone

Free First Aid and CPR Certifications

Job summary

MLA Move Language Ahead is seeking a Night Guardian for a full-time seasonal role in Mahwah, NJ, supervising students during overnight quiet hours and reporting to the Welfare Manager. The position runs July through mid-August, six nights per week from 10 p.m.

to 7 a.m., with responsibilities including safety, policy enforcement, and incident logging. The role includes paid training, a company phone, and required certifications (First Aid, CPR/AED).

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal English communication.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Represent MLA Move Language Ahead's values and model those values to others.
• Background check and child abuse clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Attend required paid training and induction meetings.
• Review campus policies and emergency procedures.
• Conduct rounds of residence halls to enforce curfew and quiet hours.
• Collaborate with campus Public Safety on security matters.
• Perform room inspections and report damages.
• Assist center office and maintain daily incident logs.
• Handle phones and maintain accurate records.
• Assist in departure procedures and key collection.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Self-motivation

Team player

Education

High School diploma

Tools

First Aid certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Night Guardian

The MLA Night Guardian is a full-time, seasonal position (July through mid-August) with Move Language Ahead, which is the trade name for Go Languages Worldwideltd. in the UK and Study World Corporation in the US. As the Night Guardian, you would work under the direct supervision of the MLA Welfare Manager. You would be an essential part of our MLA team, hired tomonitorthe safety and well-being of international high school students attending a cultural immersion program six nights per week from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. and enforcing the MLAdesignatedquiet hours and curfew.

Company

For 50 years, MLA World has been bridging cultures together through education and world travel. We are a company dedicated to encouraging the growth of global citizens through English language learning abroad and safe, culturally immersive youth programming. With travel and education at the forefront of our mission, MLA’s work culture is always exciting and full of change. We are an international team who loves sharing culture, stories of travel, and a passion for working with youth and enlarging their perspectives of the world.

Company Mission statement

MLA Move Language Ahead is an industry leader committed to providing premier international study abroad programs that ensure the highest levels of safety, education, and cultural immersion.

Position Overview

• Responsible for student safety and wellbeing during MLA quiet hours


• Reports to Welfare Manager


• Employment from end of June – beginning of August


• 6 working days per week


• 1 day off per week

Benefits

• Paid formal training


• Company phone


• Free First Aid and CPR Certifications ifrequired

Locations

MLA New York at Ramapo College of NJ

Ramapo College

505 Ramapo Valley Road

Mahwah, NJ 07430

Schedule

• Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ:20th of June - 14th of August

The Night Guardian is required to work six nights per week from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. to meet the demands of the program.

RequiredKnowledge, Skills, AndExperience

• Candidates must have a High School degree or equivalent. Successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a high-pressure environment. Candidates mustrepresentMLA Move LanguageAhead'svalues and model those values to subordinates and colleagues. Requiredadditionalskills include:


• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary


• Self-motivation


• Ability to be pleasant, polite, and cooperative with fellow employees, vendors, and guests


• Additionalpreferred qualifications:


• First Aid certification


• CPR/AED certification


• The completion of a satisfactory background check isrequired. The completion of a child abuse clearance may berequired.

KeyPositionAccountabilities

Pre-Program

• Attendallrequired,paid training/induction meetings prior to the start of a session.


• Review campus policies and become knowledgeable with emergency procedures.


• Complete any required training sessions/courses as directed.

Residence Hall Supervision

• Conduct regular rounds of the residence hall(s) to ensure guests are respecting curfew and quiet hours.


• Patrol andmonitorhallways, stairwells, outside facilities, and other public and unsupervised placesonthe campus to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff and the security of the facility.


• Challenge unauthorized visitors and escort them to exits; report if necessary.


• Liaise with campus Public Safety on matters of campus security and emergency management.


• Conduct room inspections, as directed, to ensure rooms are keptclean,and emergency exits clear of obstructions.


• Report maintenance issues to the Center Manager for reporting to the campus liaison(s).

Office Duties

• Assiststaffatthecenteroffice as directed.


• Complete daily incident log.


• Answer phones and makeaccuraterecords of conversations and/or messages.


• Assistthe center administration in making photocopies, running errands, preparing activities, etc.

Departure Day

• Assistin the collection of residence hall keys and materials required by the campus.


• Conduct room inspections, as directed, and report any damage to the Center Directorimmediately.

Compensation

The Night Guardian position will receive a wagecommensuratewith the successful candidate’s education and experience. Wages are $20 per hour.

PhysicalDemands

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes
If yes, how many pounds? 25 lbs.
Do the essential functions of this job require standing? Yes
Do the essential functions of this job require walkingup stairs? Yes
Do the essential functions of this job require stretching? No
Do the essential functions of this job require bending? No

MLA Reputation& CodeofConduct

• To actively support MLA in its mission to provide quality learning


• To provide courses that will challenge the students (realize their potential) and work together to reach their academic targets and support them


• Tocomply withmanagement requests to follow the guidelines of external organizations such as British Council ina timelyandaccuratemanner


• To be dressed in a presentable professional way and always start on time and if this is not possible to inform your manager as early as possible


• Develop a good rapport with the students and Group Leaders and avoid absences as much as possible


• There is a specific list of what code of conduct we expect from all staff members in our Staff Handbook

UK EQUALITY ACT 2010

MLA is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, marital status, being pregnant or on maternity leave, race (including ethnic or national origin, nationality and color), disability, sexual orientation or expression, religion, beliefs, or any other non-job related criteria.

US AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

MLA Move Language Ahead is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap/disability, Vietnam-era/disabled veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other non-job related criteria.