Location and Dates:
St. John’s University (Queens Campus) - Housing available if desired
Job Description
You will oversee international students during on-campus activities, as well as lead and supervise students during off-campus excursions. We are looking for both residential staff who will live on-campus, as well as staff who can reliably commute.
Your key tasks will consist of, but not be limited to:
Student Supervision:
- Act in loco parentis to ensure and maintain student discipline, welfare, safety, and security at all times.
- Ensure that students adhere to the YES USA Student Code of Conduct.
- Inform management immediately of any issues
Off-Campus Excursions
- Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and professional development workshops when arranged.
- Prepare for off-site excursions (study and memorize cultural and historical information, check and study directions to excursion sites, etc.).
- Provide information and share stories with students/chaperones about cultural and historical places visited in a fun and engaging way.
- Actively supervise, interact with, and entertain students and chaperones to ensure their satisfaction.
- Follow the itinerary but be ready to think on your feet and successfully manage emerging situations.
- Provide receipts from excursion vendors or cafes/restaurants after each excursion, if applicable.
- Assist at any time, whether on duty or not, with emergencies.
- Manage any problems or incidents and report them to the management team.
On-Campus Activities
- Lead on-campus activities, such as music night, volleyball, etc.
- Assist in coordinating on-campus food activity deliveries, including tasks such as picking up food, setting up a dining area, facilitating food distribution, and cleaning up the dining area.
Session Opening and Closing Responsibilities
- Contribute to the preparation for student arrival by participating in tasks such as room inspections, assembling welcome packets, facilitating new student orientation, and conducting campus tours, among other responsibilities.
- Meet and greet students at the airport and accompany them to the campus via private shuttle or taxi.
- Provide support during new student check-ins.
- Assist with end-of-course ceremonies.
- Assist with room inspections during student check-outs and coordinate their airport transfers for a seamless departure experience.
Residential/Administrative/Miscellaneous:
- Ensure punctuality for all excursions and scheduled activities
- Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and professional development workshops when applicable.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled in a university program (actively attending) or have completed a Bachelor’s degree.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Qualities
An ideal candidate possesses the following qualities:
- Establishes strong rapport with teenagers through effective communication
- Displays a fun and outgoing personality to foster an engaging environment
- Exhibits genuine interest in other cultures and willingly shares personal experiences
- Demonstrates a sense of responsibility and authority when dealing with students
- Possesses a proactive approach to researching and learning about the city’s attractions to share with students
- Ability to guide students around the city independently.
- A good sense of direction and a strong knowledge of the city, including the public transportation system.
- Adapts well to change, showing flexibility in various situations
- Commits to working extended hours, including weekends and holidays, to ensure program success.
Application Procedure
Prior to offering a job to selected candidates, YES USA will:
- Complete a reference check (names and contact details of three references are required).
- Run a background check.
Upon signing a job offer, successful candidates will be required to:
- Submit a copy of their diploma(s) or transcripts along with other new hire paperwork.
Available Employee Benefits
- Two days off per week.
- On-campus housing in a shared dorm (residential staff).
Hours
- Excursions on non-study days could begin as early as 10:30am and end at 10:30pm.
- Excursions on study days could begin as early as 1:30pm and end at 10:30pm.
- All activity counselors lead 10 days of excursions and work 99 hours in 2 weeks
Compensation
- Residential Salary - $1,100 - $1,297 for two weeks
- Commuter Salary - $1,683 for two weeks