EF High School Exchange Year ยท 2 weeks ago
Airport Operations Coordinator
Thornwood, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$17/hr - $17/hrEF High School Exchange Year is seeking positive, energetic, and responsible individuals to work with international high school exchange students at its Welcome Camp program. The Airport Operations Coordinator will manage the smooth execution of international arrivals and departures for exchange students, overseeing logistics and communication with staff at airports.
EducationPersonal Development
Responsibilities
Management of the students' arrivals and departures at airports twice each week, including tracking flights, overseeing necessary flight re-bookings, communicating with on-the-ground staff at resolve any issues that arise at the airport
Managing staff assignments for airport shifts
Coordinating bus transportation between major New York airports and campus
Qualification
Required
Is comfortable organizing and communicating intricate operational logistics to other staff
Is highly organized and has experience working with a large-scale student program
Understands airport processes/has experience going through US customs
Specifically has experience traveling through primary New York airports (JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark)
Proficient skill level in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel
Can stay focused through tasks in a busy office environment
Enjoys problem solving, is solutions-oriented and remains calm in fluid situations
Able to work in a professional manner with many stakeholders, such as airport staff, while putting the needs of the program first
Able to incorporate feedback to improve systems
Is enthusiastic, patient, creative, flexible and has a great sense of humor
Is an exceptional team-player and enjoys working with dynamic colleagues
Is equipped to work late hours (past midnight) 2 times per week or more
Must have a valid driver's license and be comfortable driving a minivan and 15-person van
Benefits
Room and board for the duration of the program
Company
EF High School Exchange Year
EF High School Exchange Year connects students with host families for high school exchange programs, promoting cultural exchange.
Founded in 1979
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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