Activity Leader-Summer

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EF Education First / Hult

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Town of Mount Pleasant, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Deliver safe and engaging on-campus activities and off-campus excursions for international students. Ensure student safety, monitor attendance, and maintain the EF behavior code.

Qualifications

You are passionate about travel and languages, with a dynamic, outgoing, and energetic personality. You should be able to lead students in safe and fun activities, monitor attendance, and assist with arrivals and departures. The ability to handle problems and emergency situations professionally is also key.

Must Have Skills for ATS

English

Job Description

Role: Activity Leader- Summer 2026 Location: Thornwood, NY Compensation: $18- $21 / hour – Based on experience  *All applicants must be age 21 or older    

Who we are: 

EF is the world’s leading educational travel provider with over 55 years of experience. With our Language Travel Schools, we offer young learners the opportunity to spend 2 – 4 weeks in North America, improving their English language skills in a robust program while participating in a full-activity program of sports, discos, parties, excursions, and lots more!  

Who You Are 

  • Are you passionate about travel and languages? 
  • Do you believe that students studying abroad have the opportunity of a lifetime? 
  • Are you dynamic, outgoing, and energetic? 

If so, this role could be the one for you.  

The Role: 

As an Activity Leader, you will be working with our summer team to deliver an exceptional experience to our students. You will help deliver safe and fun activities that will give the students a sense of the local culture while having a great time with their new international friends. You will interact with staff and students from across the world. Every day is different; you may go from leading students on a city tour to running an epic-themed mystery dinner, while dressed as your favorite film character!  

Your key tasks will consist of, but not be limited to:  

  • Set up, participation, and clean up for on-campus activities 
  • Leading students on off-campus excursions  
  • Monitoring daily student attendance 
  • Assisting with student arrivals and departures 
  • Attending all leader meetings 
  • Ensuring the EF behavior code is followed by students at all times and informing management immediately if there are any issues or problems. 
  • Handle problems and emergency situations should they arise in a professional manner. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Enthusiastic, organized, and a natural leader. 
  • Takes initiative, going above and beyond the assigned task. 
  • Ability to keep students engaged, in a safe and meaningful environment. 
  • Highly responsible, approachable, and friendly. 
  • Have the ability to create a positive learning environment. 
  • Have the right to live and work in the United States. 
  • Complete fluency in English. 

Why you’ll love working here: Perks, Benefits, and more! 
This is the most fun, high caliber place you’ll ever work. Ask any employee why they love EF (whether they’ve been here 10 minutes or 10 years) and they’ll probably tell you the same thing: it’s the people. When you work at EF, you join a purpose-driven, international and energetic community that thrives on continuous learning, fearless innovation and mutual support.   
  

About EF Language Abroad 

At EF Language Abroad, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we've helped millions of students discover new places, embrace diverse cultures, and gain fresh perspectives. We're dedicated to our mission of opening the world through education, harnessing the power of language learning to deepen the connection between people across the globe. 

We offer immersive short-term and long-term language courses and programs across different languages in the countries where they’re spoken. Through blending classroom-based lessons with interactive exercises and real-world practice, our courses bring you to the heart of the language. Together, our global staff help students from around the world develop the language skills they need to achieve their dreams. 

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and and/or reference checks, as applicable.  

About EF Education First   

Some companies are in the Business of Technology. 

Others are in the Business of Finance….Sports…Or Soft Drinks. 

At EF, we're in a different kind of Business. 

One that's a little less tangible, and a lot more important. 

Because our Business, what we make, makes everything else possible. 

We're in the Business of Understanding. 

Between people.  Between cultures. 

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EF Education First / Hult

Founded in 1965 in Sweden, EF (Education First) is a global association of education companies that share a common mission of opening the world through education. Some companies are in the business of banking. Others are in the business of shoes. Or sports. Or soft drinks. At EF, we're in a different kind of business. One that's a little less tangible, and a lot more important. Because our business, what we make, makes everything else possible. We're in the business of understanding. Between people. Between cultures. For over half a century we’ve been the leader in international educational programs and experiences designed to foster such understanding. Through language, cultural exchange, academic studies, and educational travel, we create the kinds of immersive experiences that challenge biases, open minds, and pave the way for a more understanding world. You’ll find our offices and schools located in some of the world’s greatest cities, and filled with smart, driven people (over 50,000 of us) who push each other to be better every day. But it’s what we do together - building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world - that makes all the difference. Forbes 2025/2024 World’s Best Employers | Time100 Most Influential Companies 2026 | Fast Company 2025 Next Big Things In Tech | 2024 App Store Award winner in Cultural Impact A notice on recruitment scams We are aware that recruitment scams are increasingly common worldwide and affect job seekers across many organizations. These may appear on various messaging platforms, e.g., text messaging, WhatsApp, etc. To support your safety, we recommend that you do not respond to such unsolicited offers of employment. If you believe you are the victim of any fraudulent activity, we advise you to contact your appropriate authorities. Only submit your application to jobs through our official job board, jobs.ef.com. We never ask our applicants to pay a fee for any service whatsoever.
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