Do you want to work with international students and in a multi-cultural environment?
Do you enjoy planning and executing fun activities and excursions for visitors in Perth?
Are you looking for a customer-facing position with entrepreneurial aspects and responsibilities?
This position is ideal for people on a Working Holiday Visa as well as graduate students with passion and energy, who would like to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, showcasing the best Brisbane has to offer.
Role & Responsibilities As Activities Coordinator you are responsible for the full activity program for our language students from all over the world.
This involves weekend & evening work showing off the very best that Perth has to offer.
Whether that's our pristine beaches, great night life, or amazing wildlife, this role puts you at the front of the experience.
You'll plan & deliver safe and fun activities that will give the students a sense of the local culture while having fun with their new international friends.
The Activities Coordinator at EF Perth develops a varied social activities program appropriate to the ages, cultural needs, and interests of the EF students, including sport, culture, sightseeing and excursions.
This role is pivotal to the school, and a first point of contact to the students.
A truly memorable experience where every day will be different, and you will get the opportunity to interact with staff and students from across the world.
Duties include but are not limited to: Develop, plan, and deliver exciting events and activities Foster social interactions between students via clubs, meet-ups, and events Accompany students on school-organised social or sports events during the day, evening or weekends ensuring supervision is carried out with high-level of responsibility, safety, and enthusiasm Promote the school's social activities program in class and online Liaise with various suppliers of tours, events, and excursions, ensuring we offer quality and variety, whilst maintaining commissions and revenues.
Develop positive business relationships and offer the best possible rates for our students Collect payments from students and reconcile the till daily Ensure the highest standards of safety and quality are maintained at all levels, risk assessments of activities performed regularly, feedback and evaluation from students followed up continuously Provide welfare assistance to students as required Take part in the school on call rota emergency phone Requirements: A team player that can lead from the front, be outgoing and have great attention to detail Passionate about customer service and providing quality Enthusiastic, organized, and natural leader, capable of using their own initiative An excellent communicator, with an ability to build and maintain strong relationships with students, staff, and suppliers Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment Good knowledge in social media (Instagram, Facebook) Familiar (or willing to familiarize) with the Brisbane region and what the city has to offer in terms of sights and culture Excellent fluency in English 6 month position with the potential to extend in another destination or role.
Roster varies depending on activities you are running but some evening and weekend work is expected.
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.
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