Marketing & Communications Specialist

At EF Education First, we believe the world is better when people try to understand one another. For over 60 years, EF Language Abroad has empowered students to study abroad, learn a new language, and immerse themselves in other cultures through dynamic educational experiences. Now, we’re looking for a driven, relationship-focused marketer to help us expand our impact across North America.

The Role:

We’re seeking a Marketing & Communications Specialist to join our North America Marketing Hub. This role blends marketing execution with a sales-savvy, conversion-oriented mindset. You’ll help bring EF Language Abroad to life through referral and ambassador programs, school outreach, strategic partnerships, and offline events—all while driving enrollments and growing the brand’s visibility.

This is a great fit for someone who thrives on relationship-building, grassroots marketing, and being a connector in their community.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales-Driven Marketing Implementation

• Support and execute returnee and referral marketing strategies to drive conversions
• Source and activate new offline opportunities, from events to student networks
• Assist in mail/distribution logistics for program guides, materials, and campaign collateral

School, Teacher & Partner Engagement

• Conduct outreach to schools, teachers, and educational counselors to generate leads
• Build and maintain partnerships with student associations, clubs, and relevant organizations
• Represent EF Language Abroad at fairs, events, and offline activations, occasionally requiring travel
• Manage and maintain relationships with existing and potential partner institutions

Ambassador & Community Marketing

• Oversee student ambassador program, including recruitment, activation, and engagement
• Create and implement strategies that encourage community participation and content sharing

Digital Support & Maintenance

• Manage and update online listings on third-party sites to ensure brand consistency and visibility
• Collaborate with the marketing hub on CRM, email journeys, and content sourcing needs

Who You Are:

• 2–4 years of experience in marketing, business development, or community engagement
• Familiarity with modern marketing best practices, both digital and offline
• Outgoing and proactive—loves connecting with people and building lasting relationships
• Sales-focused mindset with strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Able to travel occasionally for events, meetings, and school outreach
• Passionate about travel, education, and the life-changing impact of language learning

Why you’ll love working here: Perks, Benefits, and more!

This is the most fun, high caliber place you’ll ever work. Ask any employee why they love EF (whether they’ve been here 10 minutes or 10 years) and they’ll probably tell you the same thing: it’s the people. When you work at EF, you join a purpose-driven, international and energetic community that thrives on continuous learning, fearless innovation and mutual support.

In addition, you can expect:

• Commitment to professional growth: robust monthly calendar of trainings and workshops
• Four weeks paid vacation your first year, ten paid holidays, and two floating holidays
• Exciting business travel opportunities
• 25% company match on your 401(k) contributions
• Market-leading medical, dental and vision coverage, along with options for life and disability insurance, legal and pet insurance
• Dependent care, healthcare and commuter Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Access to fertility care and family-building support
• Wellness benefits including a yearly fitness reimbursement
• Frequent social and learning events, including access to our employee-run resource groups
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Tenure-based sabbatical eligibility
• EF Product Discounts (discounts on travel, international language schools, Au Pair program and more)
• Discounts at local venues and businesses
• Amazing offices designed to match the caliber of the people who work there-5 days on-site

About EF Language Abroad

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're 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.

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 practice, 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.

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and and/or reference checks, as applicable.

About EF Education First

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.

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 115 offices located in some of the world’s greatest cities, and 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.