EF International Language Campuses in Honolulu is looking for a talented and exceptional individual to join its team of Resident Advisors! We seek a motivated, responsible, dynamic, and community-building individual to take on the exciting challenge of working in an international environment. Previous experience as a Resident Advisor is always a plus, but it is not required!

About the School:

EF Honolulu is one of many international language schools that accepts students from all over the world to live in an amazing city and learn English. Located in Waikiki, this residence holds about 75 students in addition to our students who stay with host families.

About the Position:

As an RA at EF you have the opportunity to work one-on-one with a highly diverse student population and a high-energy staff. The position provides great flexibility and requires you to wear many hats including administrator, leader, event coordinator, role model and counselor. This is a job where we truly ask you to bring your personality to the position.

This is a part-time, temporary position and most of the shifts occur during afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Since this is a seasonal job, you are required to be available the whole month of July and August.

While on duty, you will be performing general administrative tasks, planning and organizing weekly activities, conducting weekly room checks, and attendingweekly staff meetings. Additional shifts may be requested to meet the demands of the school operations. We are looking for RAs who are not only friendly and personable while working at the reception desk but can also build meaningful connections with our residents and vendors alike.

Summer Resident Advisor Duties:

• Provide positive role modeling for residents in areas of communication, decision-making, and problem-solving.
• Responsible for assigned residents, including performing weekly room checks and general oversight.
• Collaborate with the Housing Team and the Activity Manager to organize student activities on campus and around the city.
• Foster a positive and inclusive community atmosphere.
• Work with fellow RA’s and Housing Team to create a Home Away from Home feeling.
• Follow and represent EF’s dedication to excellent customer service.
• Oversee student’s check-ins and check-outs during weekendshifts andhelp resolve any issues that may occur during night shifts.
• Communicate in an effective manner with co-workers regarding daily residence life activities.

Ideal Candidate:

• Motivated and responsible with strong leadership skills.
• Flexible and adaptable, ready to take on various roles as needed.
• Passionate about building community and fostering a supportive environment.
• Excited to work in a fast-paced, international setting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to think and react quickly to daily surprises.
• Positive attitude, sense of humor, and empathy for others.
• Strong willingness and desire to organize daily and weekly activities for residents

Benefits of the Position:

• FREE housing in Hawaii and a fun, international summer experience.
  • (As an RA, you must live at the EF residence during time of employment, accommodation is provided - shared room with another RA).
• Hourly wage of $20 per hour
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to activities and events around the city

About EF Education First

At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs-focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics-turn dreams into international opportunities.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about-we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.

Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more at https://www.ef.com.

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.