International Area Representative

Pan Atlantic Foundation; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 800 - 1,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Database access

Online training

Regional support

Emergency hotline

Outreach opportunities

Job summary

Pan Atlantic Foundation seeks an International Area Representative to professionally represent the foundation in your community, recruit host families, and raise public awareness about student exchange.

You will oversee online applications at iwanttohost.org, conduct in-home interviews, check references, and lead orientation sessions, with monthly check-ins to document progress.

Qualifications

• Must own a computer and have internet access.
• Genuine interest in working with teens and families.
• Mature and objective in interactions.
• Professional in appearance and manner.
• Good counseling skills are helpful.
• Over 25 years old.
• Well-networked in their community.
• Sensitivity and passion for creating global understanding between cultures.

Responsibilities

• Represent Pan Atlantic Foundation professionally in your community.
• Find Hosts, maintain relationships with schools, and raise public awareness about student exchange.
• Lead Host Family to website iwanttohost.org to complete the online application.
• Complete an In-home Interview with the host family and Check References.
• Perform a Host Family Orientation before the student arrives.
• Monthly Check in – call or visit the Hosts and Student once a month and document online.

Skills

Must own a computer and have internet

Genuine interest in working with teens

Mature and objective

Professional appearance and manner

Good counseling skills

Well-networked in community

Over age 25

Cultural understanding and sensitivity

Job description

About the International Area Representative position

Duties

• Professionally represent Pan Atlantic Foundation in your community
• Find Hosts, maintain relationships with schools, and raise public awareness about student exchange
• Lead Host Family to website to complete the online application: iwanttohost.org
• Complete an In-home Interview with the host family and Check References
• Perform a Host Family Orientation before the student arrives
• Monthly Check in – call or visit the Hosts and Student once a month and document online

Compensation

• $1000 per placement for academic year student, $800 for one semester student
• Opportunity for Travel to our Annual Pan Atlantic Foundation Conference!! (all expenses paid!) (Match 4 students with families to Qualify!)
• Additional Incentives may be offered throughout the year as well

Personal Requirements

• Must own a computer and have internet access
• Must have a genuine interest in working with teens and families
• Must be mature and able to remain objective
• Must be professional in appearance and in manner
• Good counseling skills are very helpful in this job
• Must be critically perceptive and objective in working with potential host families
• Must be over the age of 25
• Should be well-networked in their community
• A sensitivity, understanding and passion for creating global understanding between cultures

What Pan Atlantic Foundation offers to Area Representatives

• Access to student database - All forms accessible for download
• Online training sessions
• Regional Director Support
• 24 Hour Emergency Hotline
• Outreach support; advertising opportunities