International Student Area Representative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Conference attendance

Student database access

Online training sessions

Regional Director support

Emergency hotline

Outreach advertising opportunities

Job summary

Pan Atlantic Foundation is seeking an International Area Representative to proactively represent the organization in local communities. You will recruit and support host families, sustain relationships with schools, and promote student exchange through outreach.

The role includes guiding families to the online application, conducting interviews and reference checks, and hosting orientations before students arrive. You will stay connected with families monthly and document progress in the system.

Qualifications

• Must own a computer and have internet access.
• Must have genuine interest in working with teens and families.
• Mature and able to remain objective.
• Be professional in appearance and manner.
• Good counseling skills are helpful for this role.
• Be critically perceptive and objective with host families.
• Must be over age 25.
• Should be well-networked in the community.
• Passion for creating global understanding between cultures.

Responsibilities

• Represent Pan Atlantic Foundation in your community.
• Find Hosts, maintain school relationships, and raise awareness about student exchange.
• Lead Host Family to iwanttohost.org to complete the online application.
• Conduct an in-home interview and check references.
• Perform a Host Family Orientation before student arrival.
• Make monthly check-ins with Hosts and Student and document online.

Skills

Computer literacy

Internet access

Networking

Counseling skills

Maturity

Professionalism

Cultural 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