Make a Difference! Become a Local Coordinator for High School Exchange Students

Education Travel & Culture; City of Schenectady (NY); Remote; USD 17,264 - 20,679; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Annual performance-based incentive trips

Opportunity for management growth

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking a part-time Local Coordinator to recruit host families for high school exchange students. The role involves building community relationships, supporting students and families, and promoting cultural exchange. With flexible hours and the potential for bonuses, this position offers the chance to make a significant community impact while working from home. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and eager to engage with others in their community.

Qualifications

• Part-time availability; eager to make a positive impact.
• Experience in community engagement or similar roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, and screen qualified host families.
• Nurture relationships with partner organizations and community influencers.
• Engage with exchange students and their host families.

Skills

Self-motivated

Community networking

Ability to build relationships

Job description

Make a Difference! Become a Local Coordinator for High School Exchange Students

Education Travel & Culture (ETC) is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit organization that offers inbound and outbound cultural exchange programs. We provide high‑school students worldwide the opportunity to study in an American high school and live with a local family, as well as give American students the chance to study abroad.

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Qualities We Seek

• Self‑motivated, well‑networked within the community, and eager to make a positive impact.
• Part‑time availability with enthusiasm for sharing our mission and building relationships daily.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Identify, recruit, and screen qualified host families.
• Establish and nurture relationships with potential host families, school administrators, and community influencers.
• Engage in person with exchange students, host families, and local high schools, including monthly meetings, group student activities, and periodic orientations.
• Represent and promote ETC in the community through social media, email marketing, press releases, local media, and other avenues.

Benefits

• Independent contractor position, family‑friendly, flexible, 10–20 hours/month; much work can be done from home.
• Annual performance‑based incentive trips, including international travel.
• Potential for growth into a management position.
• Opportunity to learn about new cultures while working with high‑school exchange students and their host families.
• Mentor and support exchange students and volunteer families throughout the year, providing meaningful fulfillment.

Compensation

Up to $1,700 per full‑year student (including placement and oversight), with bonuses and travel incentives. As an independent contractor, earnings are based on successful host family recruitment and student support. The compensation can exceed the stated range as there is no hard limit.

Travel Requirement

• Must live within 75 miles of the listed city.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive for in‑person visits.

Hosting an Exchange Student

If the coordinator role is not a fit, consider hosting an exchange student. For more information, please email [e-mail].