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EF · 4 weeks ago

Airport Operations Coordinator

Thornwood, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$17/hr - $17/hr

EF High School Exchange Year is seeking positive, energetic, and responsible individuals to work with international high school exchange students at its Welcome Camp program held on the EF Academy campus in Thornwood, NY. The Airport Operations Coordinator is primarily responsible for the smooth execution of fast-paced and ever-changing international arrivals and departures for 2,000+ exchange students and visiting staff.

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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

Airport processes experienceMicrosoft Suite proficiencyOrganizational skillsProblem solvingPatienceTeam playerCommunication skillsFlexibilityCreativitySense of humor

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

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Founded in 1965 in Sweden, EF (Education First) is a global association of education companies that shares a common mission of opening the world through education, offering language, academic, cultural exchange and education travel programs.

Founded in 1965