Local Representative

Forte International; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn travel incentives

Bonuses for placements

Job summary

Forte International is seeking a Local Representative in San Antonio, Texas, to work with foreign exchange students in the community. You will recruit volunteer host families, liaise with local high schools, providing essential support to the exchange students. The role offers flexibility and competitive compensation, with bonuses for successful placements.

Ideal candidates possess an affinity for teens, international interests, excellent communication skills, and detail orientation, with desirable affiliations with local organizations.

Qualifications

• Affiliations with local schools, media, volunteer organizations are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Recruit volunteer host families.
• Serve as the liaison with local high schools.
• Provide support for exchange students.

Skills

Affinity for teens

International interest

Marketing abilities

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

Public diplomacy is at the core of the J‑1 Visa exchange program. Our students learn about American culture, customs and ideals while living with American host families and attending high school. Host families in return learn about the customs, culture and ideals of the students they host. FIEA partners with overseas agents that carefully screen and select students with the appropriate age, background, English language skills and attitude for participating in the international exchange program. American host families are screened through a criminal background check, home inspection and host family interview.

Job Description

Work with foreign exchange students in your community. As a Local Representative, you will recruit volunteer host families, serve as the liaison with local high schools, and provide support for the exchange students. All of our Representatives receive excellent training and support from their Area Directors and the Home Office. We work with over 20 different countries; every student speaks English, is fully medically insured, and brings their own money for personal expenses.

Work on a flexible basis from home, earn travel incentives and other bonuses. Each complete placement is paid a highly competitive fee to the Local Representative, with monthly supplemental income for supervision throughout the school year.

Qualifications

Affinity for teens, international interest, marketing abilities, excellent communication skills, and detail‑oriented. Affiliations with local schools, media, volunteer organizations, etc. are highly desirable.