Activity Coordinator - Welcome Camp
EF High School Exchange Year
Thornwood, NY

EF High School Exchange Year (HSEY) is seeking positive, energetic, and responsible individuals interested in working with international exchange students at its camp, held on the EF Academy campus in Thornwood, NY.

EF Welcome Camp is a summer orientation program that blends the feel of summer camp with a simulated American high school experience to help international students grow more comfortable, confident, and prepared as they begin their exchange journey.

In a welcoming environment, students engage in enriching programming, practice skills from communication to English language skills, and form strong bonds and memories with other exchange students that will last a lifetime.

The ideal candidate:

Strong organization skill and attention to detail

Time management

Effective communication and listening skills

Comfortable liaising with multiple stakeholders, ensuring that the needs of the program are met and that relationships are maintained

Comfortable working collaboratively in small team settings

Is adaptable and a creative problem solver

Is enthusiastic and has positive energy

If 21+, has driver's license and would be comfortable driving a minivan

Welcome Camp is broken up into four (4) sessions and includes both Senior Staff and all-staff training periods as detailed below.

Senior Staff arrivals: July 12

Senior Staff training: July 13-16

All-Staff training: July 17-22

Week 1: July 23 - July 28

Week 2: July 30 - August 4

Week 3: August 6 - August 11

Week 4: August 13 - August 18

Staff departures: August 19

This position is a part of our Senior Staff; candidates must be available for the full duration of our summer season. The Senior Staff collectively is responsible for the smooth operation of a fast-paced and ever-changing summer program.

Responsibilities:

Activity Coordinators are responsible for managing the extracurricular programming that takes place at Welcome Camp, from small-scale activities like arts and crafts or soccer, to large-scale student events like lip sync battles and themed competitions, which all add to the quality of the student experience at Welcome Camp. Activity Coordinators must be logistic-oriented, resourceful, and adaptable as they are responsible for coordinating and adjusting all details to ensure programs are consistently being executed smoothly and successfully. This includes confirming campus space reservations, organizing supplies, set-up/clean-up of activities, and communicating relevant information to all necessary parties.

Additional responsibilities Activity Coordinators have, as members of the Camp team, include assisting with student bed checks, making signage, assisting with miscellaneous needs on student travel days, and supporting the Campus Operations Coordinator with bus loading/unloading for any off-site trips. While Activity Coordinators communicate the needs of activities to all staff and Summer Mentors, they do not manage or oversee any specific staff.

Requirements:

All staff are required to complete two online training modules to familiarize themselves with the EF High School Exchange Year program and attend a training prior to students’ arrival.

Compensation:

The Activity Coordinators are estimated to work aroun d 60 hours per week at $17/hour, with any overtime hours being paid at time and a half. All summer roles are provided room and board for the duration of the program.

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