Are you energized by travel, mentorship, and meaningful experiences with young adults?

Do you thrive in dynamic, cross-cultural settings and enjoy supporting students during transformative life moments?

Are you calm under pressure, flexible in your approach, and passionate about fostering inclusive communities?

EF Gap Year is hiring multiple Student Life Coordinators (SLCs) for several Fall 2025 semester programs. This role is based out of our Cambridge (Boston) headquarters but offers the opportunity to live and work abroad throughout Asia, Australia, and/or Europe while supporting young adults through life-changing international experiences.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Preparing for and welcoming students on arrival alongside local staff and partners
• Assisting with orientation, wrap-up programming, and group activities
• Supporting students' personal growth through EF Gap Year’s G2PA Educational Philosophy: Growth mindset, Global perspectives, Personal development, and Action
• Responding to behavioral and medical emergencies in coordination with EF’s Safety & Incident Response Team
• Fostering inclusive, respectful, and supportive group dynamics
• Accompanying students on tours and activities, supporting logistics and engagement
• Guiding students to clinics, hospitals, or urgent care when needed
• Addressing violations of EF Gap Year’s Code of Conduct in partnership with HQ staff
• Creating content such as photos, student stories, and media for EF Gap Year
• Performing other duties as assigned

Program Dates & Locations:

Gap Year Fall Semester (Europe, Australia and Thailand):

• Session 1: September 10 - December 2, 2025 (2 positions)
• Session 2: September 17 - December 9, 2025 (2 positions)

Pathfinder Fall Semester (Europe):

• Session 1: September 5 - November 14, 2025 (2 positions)
• Session 2: September 15 - November 24, 2025 (1 position)

Please apply only if you are available for the full program dates. In your cover letter, please indicate which program session(s) you are available for.

This role is open to U.S.-based candidates except those residing in Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, New York, or California.

Who You Are:

• Experienced in leading, mentoring, or supporting high school, gap year, or college students
• Skilled in cross-cultural communication, logistics, and group dynamics
• Calm, decisive, and action-oriented under pressure
• Proactive, empathetic, and solutions-focused
• Able to live and work abroad with students for the entire program duration
• Collaborative and capable of working with international teams across time zones

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Prior experience studying, working, or living abroad (in-country experience preferred)
• Valid passport and legal ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• CPR certification (provided if not already certified)
• Fluency in English
• Availability to work full-time (~40 hours/week) with nontraditional hours
• Comfortable with flexibility and varied schedules based on program and student needs
• Must attend virtual training prior to departure

Compensation & Benefits:

• Bi-weekly pay of $1,750
• Round-trip international flights and ground transportation
• Accommodation throughout the program
• All included meals and reimbursement for excluded meals (with daily maximum)
• International mobile phone plan
• Travel insurance

About EF Gap Year

At EF Gap Year we open the world to students in ways that help them gain a better understanding of other cultures and themselves. This is not an alternative to college. It’s about preparing young people to make the most of college - and in many ways, the rest of their lives. Our innovative experiential learning model helps students discover their goals, while equipping them with the confidence and skills to take on whatever comes next. When our travelers come back, their transformation is extraordinary and inspiring. Moments like these are why we come to work each day. Well, that, and the amazing location and incredible people we get to work with. If introducing young people to the wonders of the world - while expanding the horizons of your own career, sounds good to you then do what these students do: take a big step forward. Join us.

About EF

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.

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 us working across 55 countries, with offices in some of the world’s greatest cities, filled with smart, driven people who push each other to be better every day. And yes, we have technology, we have finance, we even have sports with our own professional cycling team. But it’s what we do with it - Building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world...that makes all the difference.

At EF Education First, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, EF has helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves.