Summer Activities & Events Coordinator, Oxford

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom (On-site)

• Job Schedule Full time
• Organization EF Language Abroad
• Job Type Seasonal
• Seniority level Entry-Level
• Job category Operations

EF (Education First) Oxford International Language Campus is seeking energetic, outgoing and organized individuals to join our Activities & Events Team as Activities & Events Coordinator for summer 2026.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, planning and delivering a diverse range of activities, events and excursions that create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere for our international students outside of class.

• Fixed-term contract between June 22nd – August 14th 2026

If you want to develop your operational and administrative skills, all while having huge amounts of fun this summer, we encourage you to apply!

• Lead daily and evening activities, setting a positive example for Activity Leaders by demonstrating meaningful student engagement and maintaining a strong focus on student welfare and wellbeing.
• Respond to student and team feedback, adapting activities and approaches to reflect evolving interests and needs.
• Promote activities and excursions through effective use of social media and other communication tools to ensure all students are informed and encouraged to participate.
• Collaborate with the Activities & Events Manager to support the smooth and efficient delivery of all activity programs.
• Plan and deliver interactive games, events and sessions that foster participation, fun and community among students.
• Ensure all information and schedules for activities and events are accurate, current, and clearly communicated.
• Assist in observation of activities to ensure they are up to a consistent high standard.
• Handle issues and respond to emergencies in a calm, professional manner, following appropriate procedures to ensure student safety.
• Demonstrate a strong attention to health and safety, along with safeguarding and prioritizing our students’ wellbeing.
• Liaise with local, national & international service providers to negotiate rates and uphold strong relationships for our events and activities.
• Participate in the Emergency Phone rotation.

• Highly motivated, energetic and positive with a sociable and outgoing personality.
• Confident in leading and managing groups of students.
• Highly organized and thorough, able to use initiative and work unsupervised.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with ease and remain calm under pressure.
• Appreciation for cultural differences and sensitivity to the needs of international students.
• Flexible approach to work and hours of work undertaken is essential.
• Trained First Aider (preferable but not essential).
• All offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references.
• Right to work in the UK on commencement of employment.

• Work in a truly international environment.
• Boost your CV this summer with a world-renowned organisation.
• Pre-summer online and in person trainings.
• Ambition is nurtured and post-summer job opportunities are available.
• Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition.

EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, parental status, experience, and everything else that makes you unique.