Summer Activities

Activities & Events Coordinator (Summer)

EF Oxford Brookes

Full Time/Fixed Term

 

Do you want to expand your experience working within an international environment?  Do you enjoy working with young people and putting the WOW factor into culturally enriching and entertaining events? If so, challenge yourself this summer as an Activities & Events Coordinator at EF Education First

 

Careers at EF | Open the world with us

 

EF Education First's mission is opening the world through education. 

A career with EF combines the support and opportunity of a large international organisation, with the spirit and energy of a small business. We look for thinkers and doers – creative, collaborative, and motivated people who are excited by education, communication, and travel.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries. In the UK and Ireland, our core presence is felt at our international language campuses and summer schools, where we welcome students from around the world to participate in language learning and cultural exchange. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and encourage you to open the world through education.

Your Role and Responsibilities

EF is searching for an Activities & Events Coordinators for 2024 at our summer camp in Oxford. This would be the perfect job to boost your CV by gaining management experience while working in an international environment and for a well-known global organisation You will be working with the summer management team to deliver an exceptional experience to our students. You would have responsibility for the activities program of the student experience in one of our camps and be integral in shaping the customer experience.

You would be supporting a team of international leaders to plan and deliver the activities and events offered. There will be everything from small activities for a single group of 34 students to large events of over 1000. 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. 

A truly memorable experience, you will interact with staff and students from across the world daily.  Every day is different, you may go from working on the activity plan and administration to running epic themed murder mysteries while dressed as your favourite film character

This role is available for 8-12 weeks during June, July & August.

Requirements

- 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

- Ability to work under pressure and in a high paced environment

- Fluent in English

- In terms of mindset, we all have a 'going above and beyond, never settling for the status quo' mentality. If you think the same way and want to be the person who makes a difference for our students and staff, then don't hesitate and apply

- All offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references

- Right to work in the UK upon commencement of your contract

- This is a live-in position where accommodation and full board is provided at no extra cost, there are some residential requirements attached to this

Why you will love working with EF Oxford Brookes Summer School

- Continuous professional development

- Work in a truly international environment

- Regular social events

- Ambition is nurtured and fast-tracked career enhancement opportunities are provided

- Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition

- Global career opportunities

- External trainings on safeguarding and mental health first aid

What do our staff say?

"I love being exposed to different cultures and I get to practice other languages."

"There is never a boring day."

"I like all the staff and we work as a team. I also like the diversity we have within the school – both students and staff."

"It's a pleasure to come to work so I can see my amazing colleagues and students from around the world."

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18.  Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required.  Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.