Student Activities & Events Coordinator (Summer)

York

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, EF Education First invites you to join us in our mission of opening the world through education as a Student Activities & Events Coordinator. This is your opportunity to make a positive impact while building your professional expertise!

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 organization, 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 & Responsibilities

EF is searching for Student Activities & Events Coordinators to join us in summer 2025 at our Language Campus in York. This would be the perfect job to boost your CV by gaining leadership and events experience, while working within an international environment.

You will be working with the summer management team to deliver an exceptional activities and events program to our international students, and will be integral in shaping the customer experience.

You would be supporting a team of international Activity Leaders to plan and deliver the activities and events offered to our student body. There will be everything from small activities, for a single group of 34 students, to large events of over 1000. You will help in planning & delivering safe and fun activities that will give the students a sense of the local culture while having fun with their new friends.

A truly memorable experience for staff and students alike, you will interact with people from all corners of the world. Every day is different - you may go from working on the administration of the activity and events schedule, to culturally enriching city tours, to running epic themed murder mysteries while dressed as your favourite film character!

This is a live in position where accommodation and full board is provided at no extra cost. Roles run from June/July – August 2025.

Requirements

• Must be a team player that can lead from the front, be outgoing and have great attention to detail
• You should be passionate about customer service and providing quality
• Ability to work under pressure and in a high paced environment
• Legally able to work in the UK, have a UK/Irish passport or a work permit
• Fluent in English
• In terms of mindset, we all have a ‘going above and beyond, never settling for the status quo' mentality. If you think the same way and want to be the person who makes a difference for our students and staff, then don’t hesitate and apply!

Why you will love working with EF York

• Continuous professional development
• Work 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
• Extensive pre summer training provided
• Summer camp canteen
• Free accommodation available if necessary
• Based in one of England’s most beautiful and historic cities
• Life insurance
• Access to EF Hello language learning

EF Education First – Our History and Values

Career Progression at EF

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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.