Transportation Coordinator / Driver
About The Position
EF High School Exchange Year is seeking positive, energetic, and responsible individuals to work with international high school exchange students at its Welcome Camp programs held on the EF Academy campus in Thornwood, NY. EF Welcome Camp provides participants 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: Is comfortable liaising with facilities staff, ensuring that the needs of the program are met and that relationships are maintained Has an exceptional ability to assess interpersonal dynamics between staff for the purpose of building cohesive teams Has experience driving both mini vans and 15-passenger vans Is comfortable with driving long distances and time-frames Is highly organized and has experience working with a large-scale student program Enjoys problem solving, is solutions-oriented and remains calm in fluid situations Proficient in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel Is able to work with many stakeholders, while putting the needs of the program first Has a high degree of emotional intelligence Has experience working with and managing a predominantly intern-level staff Is enthusiastic, patient, creative, flexible and has a great sense of humor Is an exceptional team-player and enjoys working with dynamic colleagues The Transportation Coordinator 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.
Requirements
- Is comfortable liaising with facilities staff, ensuring that the needs of the program are met and that relationships are maintained
- Has an exceptional ability to assess interpersonal dynamics between staff for the purpose of building cohesive teams
- Has experience driving both mini vans and 15-passenger vans
- Is comfortable with driving long distances and time-frames
- Is highly organized and has experience working with a large-scale student program
- Enjoys problem solving, is solutions-oriented and remains calm in fluid situations
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel
- Is able to work with many stakeholders, while putting the needs of the program first
- Has a high degree of emotional intelligence
- Has experience working with and managing a predominantly intern-level staff
- Is enthusiastic, patient, creative, flexible and has a great sense of humor
- Is an exceptional team-player and enjoys working with dynamic colleagues
- Must have valid driver's license and be comfortable driving a minivan and 15-person van
- All Senior Staff candidates must be available for the full duration of our summer season
Responsibilities
- overseeing all transportation needs, including ensuring transport for staff during student arrivals/departures and days off
- coordinating team building and staff bonding activities
- being available to drive students if needed
- assisting with the setup of programming
- assisting with aspects of campus operations
- ensuring that all staff feel supported in their roles
Benefits
- All summer staff are provided room and board for the duration of the program.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
