What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Leader position at EF Language Abroad?
Job Description
Location: Tarrytown, New York
Position Type: Part-Time, Seasonal (May 27 – August 31, 2025, with flexible start and end dates)
About The Role
Are you an energetic and outgoing individual who loves meeting people from around the world? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy leading engaging activities? If so, join our team as a Summer Activity Leader at EF International Language Campuses in Tarrytown, NY!
As an Activity Leader, you’ll play a key role in creating memorable experiences for our international students by leading a variety of fun and engaging activities. Whether it’s taking students on a Broadway show adventure, guiding a city tour of NYC, organizing a karaoke night, or running sports games, each day will bring something new. You’ll also assist with administrative tasks, reception desk coverage, and student engagement, ensuring a welcoming and lively campus environment.
Key Responsibilities
This is the most fun, high caliber place you’ll ever work. Ask any employee why they love EF (whether they’ve been here 10 minutes or 10 years) and they’ll probably tell you the same thing: it’s the people. When you work at EF, you join a purpose-driven, international and energetic community that thrives on continuous learning, fearless innovation and mutual support.
In Addition, You Can Expect
At EF Language Abroad, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we've helped millions of students discover new places, embrace diverse cultures, and gain fresh perspectives. We're dedicated to our mission of opening the world through education, harnessing the power of language learning to deepen the connection between people across the globe.
We offer immersive short-term and long-term language courses and programs across different languages in the countries where they’re spoken. Through blending classroom-based lessons with interactive exercises and real-world practice, our courses bring you to the heart of the language. Together, our global staff help students from around the world develop the language skills they need to achieve their dreams.
EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and and/or reference checks, as applicable.
Location: Tarrytown, New York
Position Type: Part-Time, Seasonal (May 27 – August 31, 2025, with flexible start and end dates)
About The Role
Are you an energetic and outgoing individual who loves meeting people from around the world? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy leading engaging activities? If so, join our team as a Summer Activity Leader at EF International Language Campuses in Tarrytown, NY!
As an Activity Leader, you’ll play a key role in creating memorable experiences for our international students by leading a variety of fun and engaging activities. Whether it’s taking students on a Broadway show adventure, guiding a city tour of NYC, organizing a karaoke night, or running sports games, each day will bring something new. You’ll also assist with administrative tasks, reception desk coverage, and student engagement, ensuring a welcoming and lively campus environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise on- and off-campus activities as part of our monthly event calendar.
- Engage and interact with international students, fostering a friendly and inclusive environment.
- Provide exceptional customer service, assisting students in getting involved in activities.
- Act as an enthusiastic guide to New York City and Westchester County.
- Help with administrative tasks and reception duties as needed.
- Adapt to different situations with a flexible and positive attitude in a fast-paced setting.
- Personable & Friendly – You enjoy connecting with people from different cultures.
- Energetic & Outgoing – You bring enthusiasm and excitement to every event.
- Adaptable & Resourceful – You can handle last-minute changes and problem-solve creatively.
- Team-Oriented & Independent – You work well with others but can also take initiative.
- Professional & Dependable – You represent the EF brand with confidence and reliability.
- Positive & Resilient – You maintain an upbeat attitude even in high-energy situations.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage with students of varying English proficiency levels.
- Customer service experience and critical thinking skills are highly valued.
- Must hold a valid U.S. passport or work permit (EF does not provide sponsorship).
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Flexible availability (20-40 hours per week).
- Must pass a criminal background check.
This is the most fun, high caliber place you’ll ever work. Ask any employee why they love EF (whether they’ve been here 10 minutes or 10 years) and they’ll probably tell you the same thing: it’s the people. When you work at EF, you join a purpose-driven, international and energetic community that thrives on continuous learning, fearless innovation and mutual support.
In Addition, You Can Expect
- Work in a truly international environment
- Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition.
- The potential for future career opportunities with EF.
- Compensation: $16.50 per hour.
At EF Language Abroad, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we've helped millions of students discover new places, embrace diverse cultures, and gain fresh perspectives. We're dedicated to our mission of opening the world through education, harnessing the power of language learning to deepen the connection between people across the globe.
We offer immersive short-term and long-term language courses and programs across different languages in the countries where they’re spoken. Through blending classroom-based lessons with interactive exercises and real-world practice, our courses bring you to the heart of the language. Together, our global staff help students from around the world develop the language skills they need to achieve their dreams.
EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and and/or reference checks, as applicable.
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