[Hiring] Host Family Recruitment Manager @EF Education First / Hult

Role Description

We are looking for a Host Family Recruitment Manager to expand our host family program. Our volunteer host families are an integral part of our program, as they provide a welcoming home for our international students. As a Host Family Recruitment Manager, you will report to the Regional Director and work collaboratively with the local team to develop recruitment and marketing strategies.

This role offers an opportunity to build relationships within local communities, manage your own schedule, and gain visibility within a global organization. Our ideal candidate is excited about engaging in the local community of Ocala and developing new, creative marketing and outreach strategies to recruit more amazing host families to join us. This is a fully remote position based in Florida, serving the Ocala area.

• Recruitment & outreach: Meet monthly host-family recruitment goals through daily outreach by phone, email, and social media. Develop and implement recruitment initiatives, including social media campaigns, referral programs, and community events.
• Community engagement: Represent EF at local fairs, events, and promotional activities to increase awareness and attract prospective host families.
• Host-family support: Serve as the primary contact for host-family inquiries, providing responsive, high-quality customer service and ensuring hosts receive the information and documentation they need.
• Home visits & assessment: Visit prospective host families to assess suitability and prepare detailed home-visit reports.
• Records & reporting: Maintain accurate records of recruitment activity, host-home metrics, and related statistics.
• Teamwork & student experience: Collaborate with internal teams to support a smooth homestay experience for students and host families.
• Events & on-call support: Help organize and host host-family appreciation events, and share emergency on-call duties with colleagues as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and communities.
• Able to work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team; resourceful, self-motivated, and proactive in identifying and solving problems.
• Brings an enthusiastic, solutions-focused attitude, even in challenging situations, as well as a creative perspective with a genuine interest in local marketing and outreach.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment, with availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Requirements

• Holds a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and is able to pass a background check.

Benefits

• Discounts on EF programs for Staff, and Staff Friends and Family for all EF Programs.
• Free use of EF Hello: a premium Language Learning App.
• Tuition Reimbursement for continued Education.
• Referral Bonus for all referred staff hires (equivalent for 500 USD).
• Discounts with our global hotel and travel partners.
• And much more!