What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Leader position at EF High School Exchange Year?
EF High School Exchange Year is seeking positive, energetic, and responsible individuals to work with international high school exchange students at its Welcome Days program held on the EF Academy campus in Thornwood, NY. EF Welcome Days provides participating exchange students with a memorable New York City experience, valuable communication skills, and strong bonds with other exchange students before they embark on their high school exchange year.
The ideal candidate:
- Has experience working with and managing peers
- Has a strong ability to assess interpersonal dynamics between staff for the purpose of building cohesive teams
- Is comfortable providing feedback to students and staff
- Has a high emotional intelligence and empathy
- Able to lead small and large-scale group activities
- Has a “nothing is impossible” attitude and is willing to go the extra mile to deliver high quality programming
- Has exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions quickly
- Stamina to maintain high-energy and quality work over an extended time
- Is comfortable in an airport / assisting students with check-in processes
- Has a passion for cultural exchange, travel, and education
- Is familiar with the exchange student experience and community
- Previous experience working at Welcome Days
- If 21 , must be comfortable driving minivans, preference for comfort with 15-passenger vans too
- Must have high school diploma, GED, or equivalent at time of applying
Unit Leaders are responsible for managing the Group Leader team and overseeing the support of activities to ensure a successful program. This includes overseeing campus preparation, ensuring classroom/activity supplies are stocked, being the first contact for Group Leaders questions or concerns, and responsible for supporting Group Leaders and ensuring they feel empowered to manage their groups each week.
EF Welcome Days is broken up into six (6) sessions and includes Senior Staff and all-staff trainings as detailed below.
- Senior Staff arrivals: July 6
- Senior Team training: July 7 – July 10
- All-Staff Training: July 11 – July 15
- Session 1: July 16 – July 19
- Session 2: July 23 – July 26
- Session 3: July 30 – August 2
- Session 4: August 6 – August 9
- Session 5: August 13 – August 16
- Session 6: August 20 – August 23
- Staff departures: August 24
The Unit Leader position is a part of our Senior Staff, who are collectively responsible for the smooth operation of a fast-paced and ever-changing summer program. All Senior Staff candidates must be available for the full duration of our summer season.
Unit Leaders are estimated to work around 40-55 hours per week at $18/hour, with any overtime hours being paid at time and a half. Unit Leaders are responsible for their transportation to and from the Welcome Days location. All summer roles are provided room and board for the duration of the program. All staff are required to complete two online training modules to familiarize themselves with the EF High School Exchange Year program and attend a training prior to students’ arrival.
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We’re in the Business of Understanding.
For over 60 years we’ve been the leader in international educational programs and culturally rich travel experiences with the power to change how people think, feel and act. The programs we deliver open the world to students and travelers in ways that challenge biases, overcome barriers, and pave the way for a more understanding world. You’ll find us working across more than 50 countries, with offices in some of the world’s greatest cities - each one 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.
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