Summer Activities & Events Coordinator

Are you looking to progress in your career, whilst gaining experience in a culturally diverse environment, working with students from across the globe? Are you ready to take ownership of a summer camp’s activities and events programme, and develop your management skills? If so, challenge yourself this summer with EF Education First!

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.

Your Role as the Activities & Events Coordinator

EF York is searching for an energetic and organised individual to join our team as Activities & Events Coordinator this summer. This is the perfect opportunity to develop your managerial skills whilst gaining experience within an international company. We have openings for onsite live in roles at our EF summer camp in York. This role is available for 8-10 weeks during June, July & August.

With EF, you’ll be part of a fast‑paced and dynamic international working environment. With over 50 years of experience, we bring together teenagers from across the globe, turning the unfamiliar into the unforgettable, by giving them the summer experience of a lifetime.

After a summer as an Activities & Events Coordinator, you will have taken your management skills to the next level. Your communication skills will have been maximised by working with different cultures and backgrounds to ensure a smooth and seamless delivery of every activity. You will have used your initiative and creativity to enhance the student experience every step of the way, building upon the resources provided by EF to deliver a world‑class product. You will have refined your natural leadership skills and have demonstrated the confidence to manage teams of individuals from all over the world.

Your responsibilities as an Activities & Events Coordinator:

• Working with the summer management team to deliver an exceptional experience to our students, you will have a supporting responsibility for the activity programme in your school.
• You will be directly involved in shaping our students' experiences.
• Planning and delivering everything from interactive games for small groups to large wow events of over 600 students.
• You will be supporting a team of local and international leaders in ensuring all activities give the students a sense of the local culture, whilst being safe and unforgettable fun at the same time.
• On a daily basis, you will be part of a diverse team and community; liaising with our local suppliers as well as motivating and shaping your team of leaders to create the summer of a lifetime for every student.
• No two days will be the same; you will go from completing schedules and administrative tasks to jumping on stage at the disco to fire up the crowd!

Requirements:

• Strong leadership skills with some management/team leading experience required.
• Commitment to the highest level of customer service.
• Sociable and fun disposition with the ability to motivate and energise others.
• Financial and business acumen.
• English fluency and excellent communication skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Ability to work and thrive under pressure.

Why you'll love working with EF in York:

• Experience working in a diverse and vibrant area.
• Work in a truly international environment.
• 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.
• Summer camp canteen.
• Subsidised accommodation available.

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 CV 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.