High School International Exchange Area Representative

Pan Atlantic Foundation; Atwater (CA); Remote; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Remote work available

Job summary

The Pan Atlantic Foundation seeks an International Area Representative for its High School Exchange Program. This flexible, part-time 1099 role works with host families and schools to connect international students with welcoming hosts, while providing ongoing support for successful exchanges.

You will recruit families, coordinate applications and orientations, conduct in-home interviews, and document progress.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build trust with families, schools, and students.
• Comfortable conducting in-home visits and interviews.
• Self-motivated with time management and independence.
• Reliable transportation for local travel to schools and homes.
• Basic computer literacy for online documentation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit prospective host families in the area.
• Build relationships with local schools to raise awareness.
• Promote exchange programs through community outreach.
• Guide host families through online applications.
• Conduct in-home interviews and verify references.
• Facilitate host family orientations and set expectations.
• Perform monthly check-ins with families and students.
• Document interactions and progress in the online system.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Reliability

Driving/travel readiness

Tech literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Online documentation tools

Zoom/Meet/Teams

Job description

International Area Representative - High School Exchange Program

Are you passionate about cultural exchange and building meaningful connections within your community? We are seeking a motivated International Area Representative to join our team, with flexible scheduling and remote work available. In this rewarding, entry-level role, you will help connect international students with welcoming host families, promote cross-cultural understanding, and provide ongoing support to ensure successful exchange experiences from start to finish. If you enjoy working with people, building relationships, and making a difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you!

This is a flexible part-time 1099 role designed to work around your exisiting responsibilities.

Job Summary

The International Area Representative is responsible for recruiting host families, guiding them through the application and orientation process, and providing ongoing support throughout the student's stay. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, community engagement, and a genuine interest in international education and cultural exchange programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit prospective host families within the assigned area to support international student exchange programs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local schools to raise awareness of student exchange opportunities
• Promote public awareness of exchange programs through community outreach and engagement activities
• Guide prospective host families through the online application process on the organization's website
• Conduct in-home interviews with potential host families and verify references to ensure suitability
• Facilitate host family orientations prior to student arrival to set expectations and provide program guidance
• Perform monthly check-ins with host families and students via phone calls or in-person visits
• Document all interactions, check-ins, and progress reports accurately in the online system

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build trust and rapport with families, schools, and students from diverse backgrounds
• Comfortable conducting in-home visits and interviews
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Reliable transportation for local travel to schools and host family homes
• Basic computer literacy for completing online documentation and applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in education, community outreach, or customer service is a plus but not required
• Familiarity with international education or cultural exchange programs
• Experience working with schools or educational institutions
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities helpful but not necessary

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with online application systems and digital documentation tools
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace applications
• Comfort using smartphones or tablets for check-ins and reporting
• Familiarity with Zoom or Microsoft teams or Google meet tools for remote coordination helpful

Compensation

This position offers performance-based compensation of $1,000 per successful placement for an academic year student and $800 per successful placement for a one-semester student. Total annual earnings will vary based on the number of placements achieved, with potential compensation ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 per year depending on performance and area growth opportunities.