A career with EF combines the support and opportunity of a large international organisation 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.EF Malaga is looking for an energetic and caring homestay coordinator. The successful candidate will join our Housing Department under the supervision of our Housing & Admin Manager. This is a full-time permanent positionKey tasks will consist of, but not be limited to:Provide students with quality accommodation service throughout their stay.Meet and welcome new students on arrival.Assess student’s satisfaction during their stay.Handle any issue related to student’s welfare.Work directly with students and host families to problem solve, manage crisis and help students acclimate to a new environment.Communicate issues with international sales offices (concerning logistics and students’ discipline).Enforce school rules and policies at the residences and host families, manage and follow-up on student discipline issues.Organization of students’ airport transfersShare emergency on call duties with other permanent school staff.RequirementsPriority consideration will be given to candidates with experience in hospitality or education industry. Bachelor’s degreeSpanish (minimum C1). Fluency in English required. A third language is a strong plus2-3 years of operational experienceSales oriented and targeted driven person who knows how to work under pressureExcellent communication and organizational skillsDiplomacy, patience, flexibility and strong conflict resolution skillsStellar attention to detailAbility to meet long and short-term goals, ability to prioritizePositive attitude, sense of humor, and empathy for othersSound judgment and problem-solving skillsComfort with a fast-paced, unpredictable environmentStrong willingness and desire to take charge during emergenciesInternational experience preferredMinimum age: 25yrs oldWhat does EF offer:For all permanent staff, we offer:Global Career OpportunitiesTuition fee reimbursement for higher educationEnglish Live trainingGlobal Management TrainingDiscounts on EF programsStrength Finder trainingGlobal trainings
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.
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/or reference checks, as applicable.