Move Language Ahead

About Move Language Ahead

MLA (Move Language Ahead) is an industry leader in providing safe, educational, and cultural vacations to students from around the world. Each year thousands of students travel with MLA as part of our short-term English as a second language (ESL) programs. Along with our proprietary ESL curriculum, we also provide our students with great excursions featuring some of the most popular historical and tourist destinations across the country. POSITION OVERVIEW Responsible for content creation and management Reports to Activity Manager Employment from end of June – beginning of August in Toronto The MLA Social Media Coordinator is a full-time, seasonal position (mid-June through mid-August) with MLA Move Language Ahead. The Social Media Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the MLA Activity Manager, Campus Administrator, and Center Director. Coordinators are hired to reside on campus and monitor the safety and well-being of international high school students attending a cultural immersion program. They will be expected to provide excellent customer service to the group leaders who are considered the most important client. The Social Media Manager will administer the company's social media marketing and advertising. The Social Media Coordinator will be asked to attend entertainment for the students ranging from afternoon sports activities to nightly dance parties and other various activities. Social Media Coordinators must also be prepared to accompany students on local and regional excursions and provide information about the attractions they are exploring while creating fresh new content for the MLA website, Instagram and Facebook pages The Social Media Manager is a highly motivated, creative individual with experience and a passion for connecting with current and future student participants. That passion comes through as they engage with customers on a daily basis, with the ultimate goal of turning fans into customers, and turning customers into advocates. LOCATION Humber College 205 Humber College Blvd Etobicoke, ON EMPLOYMENT PERIOD June 18, 2020 - August 7, 2020* Contract end dates may vary to meet the needs of the program SCHEDULE Social Media Coordinators are required to work a flexible schedule to meet the demands of the program to include a variety of day, night, and weekend shifts. Coordinators are required to reside on campus in MLA-provided housing for the duration of the program. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE Candidates must have a High School degree or equivalent. Successful candidates will have enthusiasm; excellent organizational skills; the ability to be creative; good interpersonal skills; and the ability to work in a high-pressure environment. Candidates must represent MLA Move Language Ahead's values and model those values to subordinates and colleagues. Additional skills required include: Creativity and documented immersion in social media, especially Instagram Ability to multi-task Superior time management Communication in verbal, written, and video format Attention to detail Self-motivated Ability to be pleasant, polite, and cooperative with fellow employees, vendors, and guests Additional preferred qualifications: Degree or pursuing a degree in Marketing or Communications Experience with photo and video editing software Prior work experience with supervising youth and/or being a camp counselor Valid US Passport First Aid certification Background in a specialized field of theater, music, art, and/or sports The completion of a satisfactory background check is required. The completion of a child abuse clearance may be required. KEY POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES Pre-Program Attend all required, paid training/induction meetings prior to the start of a session Review itineraries and become knowledgeable about attractions Complete any required training sessions/courses as directed Program Set-up Assist with the preparation of the site to include the creation of bulletin boards, signage, itineraries, welcome packets, and activity programs Create content that counts down until participants arrive Participate in the set-up of student rooms by distributing linen, arranging furniture, and preparing keys Arrival Day Enthusiastically greet group leaders and students at the airport and escort them back to campus Participate in the orientation program for each group Accurately check-in students including the distribution of keys, welcome packets, and materials, as well as the collection of any required forms and/or security deposits Assist group leaders and students by escorting the guests to their rooms and reporting any problems with the cleanliness or condition of the rooms Lead campus tours and activities to familiarize the guests with the campus Develop ideas for integrating arrivals/greetings into content for website and social media On-Campus Activities Lead the students in on-campus activities to include sports, swimming, disco nights, karaoke, talent shows, scavenger hunts, and games Assist in the set-up and/or breakdown of the room(s) for each event Regularly participate in Dining Hall Duty to welcome and assist guest during meal times Participate in the staff talent show act(s) and encourage others to participate in all activities by leading by example Off-Campus Excursions Work with the group leaders to ensure their student needs and requests are met whenever possible Be knowledgeable regarding the itineraries and attractions the students will explore Maintain an accurate count of the guests on your bus to ensure safety at all times Provide guided tours once the group arrives at the destination to familiarize and educate guests Be familiar with the safety procedures regarding off-campus excursions including reporting missing guests, caring for sick guest, traffic delays, etc. Content Management: Administrate the creating on publishing of relevant, original, high-quality content (for all channels and ads) Identify and improve organizational development aspects that would improve content (ie: employee training and collaboration, student involvement) Publish new, original content (including Instagram posts, Instagram stories, and short videos) on the schedule created by the MLA head office Liaise with Social Media Coordinators at other MLA centers and with the MLA head office to ensure that content is varied between centers Actively promote MLA socials to students while they are on campus and encourage students to view/interact with content Administrative Duties Support our group leaders with their needs and questions Staff the center office as directed Answer phones and make calls to confirm bookings, reservations, etc. Assist the center administration in making photocopies, running errands, preparing activities, etc. Departure Day Assist in the collection of residence hall keys and materials required by the campus Conduct room inspections, as directed, and report any damage to the Center Manager immediately Assist in the loading of luggage onto the buses Escort the guests to the airport and assist with check-in for their designated flight(s) Develop ideas for integrating departures into content for website and social media COMPENSATION Compensation for first year Social Media Coordinators is $10.00 per hour, payable bi-weekly. Returning staff will receive an hourly wage commensurate with the experience. All Social Media Coordinators will also receive complimentary room and partial board as part of their compensation package. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes If yes, how many pounds? 25 lbs. Do the essential functions of this job require standing? Yes Do the essential functions of this job require walking up stairs? Yes Do the essential functions of this job require stretching? No Do the essential functions of this job require bending? No AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT MLA Move Language Ahead is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap/disability, Vietnam-era/disabled veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other non-job related criteria.

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