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Summer Front Desk Security NIGHT SHIFT

Move Language Ahead
Mahwah, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2026
Night Guardian

The MLA Night Guardian is a full-time, seasonal position (July through mid-August) with Move Language Ahead, which is the trade name for Go Languages Worldwide ltd. in the UK and Study World Corporation in the US. As the Night Guardian, you would work under the direct supervision of the MLA Welfare Manager. You would be an essential part of our MLA team, hired to monitor the safety and well-being of international high school students attending a cultural immersion program six nights per week from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. and enforcing the MLA designated quiet hours and curfew.

Company

For 50 years, MLA World has been bridging cultures together through education and world travel. We are a company dedicated to encouraging the growth of global citizens through English language learning abroad and safe, culturally immersive youth programming. With travel and education at the forefront of our mission, MLA's work culture is always exciting and full of change. We are an international team who loves sharing culture, stories of travel, and a passion for working with youth and enlarging their perspectives of the world.

Company Mission statement

MLA Move Language Ahead is an industry leader committed to providing premier international study abroad programs that ensure the highest levels of safety, education, and cultural immersion.

Position Overview


Responsible for student safety and wellbeing during MLA quiet hours


Reports to Welfare Manager


Employment from end of June – beginning of August


6 working days per week


1 day off per week

Benefits

  • Paid formal training
  • Company phone
  • Free First Aid and CPR Certifications if required
Locations

MLA New York at Ramapo College of NJ

Ramapo College

505 Ramapo Valley Road

Mahwah, NJ 07430

Schedule


Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ: 20th of June - 14th of August

The Night Guardian is required to work six nights per week from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. to meet the demands of the program.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Experience


Candidates must have a High School degree or equivalent. Successful candidates will have excellent 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. Required additional skills include:


Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary


Self-motivation


Ability to be pleasant, polite, and cooperative with fellow employees, vendors, and guests



Additional preferred qualifications:

First Aid certification


CPR/AED certification


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 campus policies and become knowledgeable with emergency procedures.


Complete any required training sessions/courses as directed.

Residence Hall Supervision


Conduct regular rounds of the residence hall(s) to ensure guests are respecting curfew and quiet hours.


Patrol and monitor hallways, stairwells, outside facilities, and other public and unsupervised places on the campus to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff and the security of the facility.


Challenge unauthorized visitors and escort them to exits; report if necessary.


Liaise with campus Public Safety on matters of campus security and emergency management.


Conduct room inspections, as directed, to ensure rooms are kept clean, and emergency exits clear of obstructions.


Report maintenance issues to the Center Manager for reporting to the campus liaison(s).

Office Duties


Assist staff at the center office as directed.


Complete daily incident log.


Answer phones and make accurate records of conversations and/or messages.


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 Director immediately.

Compensation

The Night Guardian position will receive a wage commensurate with the successful candidate's education and experience. Wages are $20 per hour.

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

MLA Reputation & Code of Conduct


To actively support MLA in its mission to provide quality learning


To provide courses that will challenge the students (realize their potential) and work together to reach their academic targets and support them


To comply with management requests to follow the guidelines of external organizations such as British Council in a timely and accurate manner


To be dressed in a presentable professional way and always start on time and if this is not possible to inform your manager as early as possible


Develop a good rapport with the students and Group Leaders and avoid absences as much as possible


There is a specific list of what code of conduct we expect from all staff members in our Staff Handbook

UK EQUALITY ACT 2010
MLA is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, marital status, being pregnant or on maternity leave, race (including ethnic or national origin, nationality and color), disability, sexual orientation or expression, religion, beliefs, or any other non-job related criteria.

US 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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