Activities Coordinator (Summer 2025)
Cambridge Adults
Full Time/Fixed Term
Are you looking to gain valuable work experience within international business? Do you enjoy working with young people and putting the WOW factor into culturally enriching and entertaining events? If so, join EF Education First as an Activities Coordinator and be part of our mission to open the world through education.
Careers at EF | Open the world with us
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.
When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries. In the UK and Ireland, our core presence is felt at our international language campuses and summer schools, where we welcome students from around the world to participate in language learning and cultural exchange. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and encourage you to open the world through education.
Your Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and organized Activities Coordinator to join us at our Cambridge International Language Campus for the summer of 2025. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and delivering a diverse range of activities and events that create a vibrant, engaging atmosphere for international students outside of class.
Your efforts will help foster a dynamic and enjoyable environment where students can connect and experience cultural enrichment. Reporting to the Activities Manager, you will be expected to uphold the highest standards of quality and professionalism, setting an example for the EF Cambridge staff and ensuring an exceptional experience for all students.
This is a full time, 6 days a week, fixed term role running throughout July and August, with permanent job opportunities post summer.
Responsibilities
To ensure that the Activities department runs smoothly and effectively in all areasTo organise and implement social, cultural and sporting activities programme appropriate to students’ needsTo produce weekly activities calendar and make this available to students. To promote school events and excursions and design advertising posters, leaflets, etc.To accompany activities & excursions as required, including regular evening & weekend workTo assist with management of EF Cambridge Instagram accountTo ensure the highest level of customer serviceTo take ownership of student evaluation scores for activities staff and excursions, and continually seek to improve themTo ensure all health and safety requirements for activities are met, overseeing risk assessments To ensure cost consciousness at all times when managing pricing and profit. To Liaise with local, national & international service providers to negotiate rates & deals for student excursionsTo help maintain ‘one team’, where the different departments liaise and interact effectively and efficientlyWhere an under 18 student needs medical assistance, the coordinator will be called upon to accompany the student to hospital, medical walk-in centre or any other medically related appointment/treatmentTo be responsible for and maintaining accurate recordsTo assist in assigning staff shiftsEmergency Phone duty on rota
Requirements
Highly motivated, energetic, positive A flexible approach to work & hours of work undertaken is essentialSociable, outgoing & confident personalityOrganized and thorough, creative and resourceful, flexible approach at all timesCustomer service minded and quality orientedEnjoys working under pressure & able to meet tight deadlines Excellent communication and people skillsConfident working with teens and young adultsFluency in EnglishAll offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two referencesRight to work in the UK at commencement of employment
Why you will love working with EF
Continuous professional developmentExposure to international businessWork in a truly international environment Regular social events 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 Pre summer trainingAccess to EF Hello language learning
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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 CVs 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.
EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, parental status, experience, and everything else that makes you unique.
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