Summer Residential Advisor

At EF Language Abroad, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we've helped millions of students discover new places, embrace diverse cultures, and gain fresh perspectives.

We offer immersive short-term and long-term language courses and programs across different languages in the countries where they’re spoken. Through blending classroom-based lessons with interactive exercises and real-world practic e, our courses bring you to the heart of the language. Together, our global staff help students from around the world develop the language skills they need to achieve their dreams.

Are you ready for a dynamic role in a truly international environment? 

As a Summer Residence Advisor at EF Honolulu, you will ensure the well-being and satisfaction of our international students, working under the Housing Manager. We seek a highly motivated, responsible, dynamic, and community-minded individual to take on the exciting challenge of working with a highly diverse student population and high energy staff. The position provides great flexibility and requires you to wear many hats including leader, event coordinator, role model, and counselor. This is a job where we truly ask you to bring your personality to the position. Previous experience as a RA is always a plus but not required!

While on duty, you will perform general administrative tasks, plan and organize weekly activities, conduct weekly room checks, and attend weekly staff meetings. Additional shifts may be requested to meet the demands of the school operations. We are looking for RAs that are not only friendly and personable while working at the reception desk but can also build meaningful connections with our residents and vendors alike. This is a part-time, temporary position, and most of the shifts occur during afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Since this is a seasonal job, you are required to be available for the entire month of July and August.

• This is an on-site, live-in position with accommodation provided as part of the compensation package.
  
  

• Welcoming students: Manage check-ins/outs during weekend shifts and help resolve any issues that may occur during night shifts.
• Weekly room checks: Inspect and maintain quality standards for rooms and facilities used by students.
• Emergency support: Be on call to handle all issues as they arise, with safeguarding and student welfare as the top priority.
• Events and Activities: Collaborate with the Housing Team and the Activities Manager to organize and lead student activities on campus and around the city.
• Teamwork: Work with fellow RAs and Housing Team to create a “Home Away from Home” feeling.
• Provide positive role modeling for residents in areas of communication, decision-making, and problem solving.
• Foster a positive and inclusive community atmosphere.
• Follow and represent EF’s dedication to excellent customer service.
  
  

• Full fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Full working rights in the United States
• Motivated and responsible with strong leadership skills.
• Flexible and adaptable, ready to take on various roles as needed.
• Passionate about building community and fostering a supportive environment.
• Excited to work in a fast-paced, international setting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to think and react quickly to daily surprises, handles challenges with positivity
• Positive, can-do attitude, sense of humor, and empathy for others.
• Strong willingness and desire to organize daily and weekly activities for residents
• Experience living, working, or studying abroad and all additional languages are a plus!
  
  

• Free housing in Hawaii (You must live at the EF residence during time of employment - shared room with another RA)
• Hourly wage of $20 per hour
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to activities and events around the city
  
  

• 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
• Exciting opportunities for domestic and international career advancement within 2-3 years
• And much more…
  
  

At EF Language Abroad we are dedicated to our mission of opening the world through education, harnessing the power of language learning to deepen the connection between people across the globe.

Ready to make a difference while having fun? Apply now!

Founded in 1965, 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.

Some companies are in the business of technology.

Others are in the business of finance, sports, or soft drinks.

At EF, we’re in a different kind of business.

One that’s a little less tangible, and a lot more important. We’re in the business of understanding.  

For 60 years we’ve been the leader in international educational programs and culturally rich travel experiences with the power to change how people think, feel and act. The programs we deliver open the world to students and travelers in ways that challenge biases, overcome barriers, and pave the way for a more understanding world.  

You’ll find us working across more than 50 countries, with offices in some of the world’s greatest cities - each one filled with smart, driven people who push each other to be better every day.  And yes, we have technology, we have finance, we even have sports with our own professional cycling team.  But it’s what we do with it - building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world that makes all the difference.

About Us

Some companies are in the business of banking. Others are in the business of shoes. Or sports. Or soft drinks. At EF, we're in a different kind of business. One that's a little less tangible, and a lot more important. Because our business, what we make, makes everything else possible. We're in the business of understanding. Between people. Between cultures.

For over half a century we’ve been the leader in international educational programs and experiences designed to foster such understanding. Through language, cultural exchange, academic studies, and educational travel, we create the kinds of immersive experiences that challenge biases, open minds, and pave the way for a more understanding world.

You’ll find our offices and schools located in some of the world’s greatest cities, and filled with smart, driven people (over 50,000 of us) who push each other to be better every day. But it’s what we do together - building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world - that makes all the difference.

Founded in 1965 in Sweden, EF (Education First) is a global association of education companies that share a common mission of opening the world through education. EF has been recognized on Forbes 2025 and 2024 World’s Best Employers and 2024 Top Companies for Women lists, Fast Company’s 2025 Next Big Things In Tech, and was a 2024 App Store Award winner in Cultural Impact.