Local Coordinator, High School USA- PT Contract

CIEE College Study Abroad; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to serve as Local Coordinators for international high school students. This role involves recruiting host families, matching students with families, and providing ongoing support throughout the exchange experience. With flexible hours and the ability to manage your own schedule, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a difference in their community while fostering intercultural awareness. Join a dedicated team that values diversity and is committed to bridging cultural gaps both domestically and internationally. If you have strong social skills and a desire to help others, this role might be for you.

Qualifications

• Strong social skills and ability to work with diverse individuals.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and select volunteer host families for international students.
• Match students with host families and maintain relationships with schools.
• Provide support to students and families throughout their exchange.

Skills

Creativity

Patience

Strong social skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Cultural understanding

Job description

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Local Coordinator, High School USA- PT Contract

US Temporary US Field Location, Remote, US

Requisition ID: 2014

Position: Local Coordinator, High School USA- PT Contract

Department: High School USA

Reports To: Regional Placement Manager

Location: All states

Are you passionate about bringing the world closer together, increasing intercultural awareness, and finding safe and welcoming homes for international exchange students in your community? Work with CIEE as a Local Coordinator!

About the Role

Local Coordinators help coordinate school and volunteer host family placements for international high school students in local communities. Local Coordinators work with regional staff to coordinate, supervise, and support students and families throughout the duration of their exchange program.

What you’ll do:

1. Recruit and select volunteer host families in your area
2. Match students from around the world with host families
3. Build and maintain relationships with local schools
4. Recruit local students for high school summer abroad opportunities through CIEE programming
5. Provide support/guidance to students and host families throughout the experience
6. Serve as a liaison between students, families, schools, and the CIEE support staff

What you’ll bring:

1. Creativity, patience, persistence, strong social skills, and the ability to work with all people
2. Ability to problem-solve, network, communicate effectively, and act objectively, within CIEE and Department of State guidelines
3. An understanding of cultural differences is helpful, as well as a desire to work with international youth
4. A desire to share the larger world and bridge cultural understanding domestically and internationally

Training and Support:

CIEE provides comprehensive training for Local Coordinators to prepare them for all aspects of the position including, but not limited to placements, outreach, school relationships, and intercultural training. Regional Managers work directly with Local Coordinators to guide them through initial training modules and provide additional support and training throughout the year.

Hours/ Compensation:

This position is not salaried. Local Coordinators are independent contractors and earn financial compensation in the form of placement fees and bonuses. Compensation is based on each placement and earlier placements earn increased incentives. As a Local Coordinator, you manage your own schedule and have flexible hours. Many of our current Local Coordinators have full-time jobs, are stay-at-home moms and dads, or are retired.

Diversity Matters:

CIEE believes that diversity matters and that professionals with diverse backgrounds provide diverse approaches and ideas to solving problems and finding ways to advance our mission to bring the world together. Candidates from underrepresented groups with diverse backgrounds and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.

Due to federal regulations, a background check will be conducted as a condition of being an independent contractor.

Must be 25 years of age to apply!