Activities Coordinator
Do you love meeting people from all around the world? Are you friendly, enthusiastic and fun? Do you enjoy working with young people and putting the WOW into cultural and entertaining events? If so, you might be the perfect fit as our Activities Coordinator for EF International Language Campuses in Olympia, WA.
What will you be doing?
Working with the school management team to deliver an exceptional experience to our students. You would be responsible for the activity program of the student experience and be integral in shaping the overall customer experience. Support a team of international and local leaders / RAs to plan and deliver the activities offered. You will help in planning & delivering safe and fun activities that will give the students a sense of the local culture while having fun with their new international friends. Responsibilities may also include:
· Plan, organize, promote and oversee a variety of activities, social events, daytrips and excursions included on the activity program.
· Manage finances to ensure activities remain within budget; manage activity stock and supplies.
· Manage all activity program logistics, including bus transportation, staff scheduling and troubleshooting.
· Manage relationships with local suppliers and partners
· Be available to work flexible hours during the week, including late nights for some events and assist with emergency situations should they arrive.
In this role you will oversee students traveling from all over the world! In this position you will always offer superb customer service. The perfect candidate will be extremely organized with the ability to think outside the box and have a passion for culture!
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
· Energy, proactivity and enthusiasm
· Ability to wear many hats
· Knowledge of Olympia and local attractions
· Excellent customer service skills
· Superb organizational skills
· Sense of urgency
· Ability to handle high-pressure situations
· Excellent time management
· Experience with an international student population is a plus
To be successful in this role you must be a team player that can lead from the front, be outgoing and have great attention to detail. You should be passionate about customer service and providing quality. We need you to be legally able to work in the United States or have a work permit.