Make A Difference! Become a Local Coordinator to Exchange Students

Education Travel & Culture; Loomis (CA); Hybrid; USD 1,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Annual performance-based incentive trips

Potential for growth into management

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking a Local Coordinator to support exchange students in California. This part-time role allows for flexible hours and offers the opportunity to earn up to $1,700 annually, alongside various bonuses. Key responsibilities include recruiting host families, engaging with students, and promoting the program in your community. Ideal candidates should be self-motivated and well-connected within their communities. This role is a fulfilling way to impact young lives positively while gaining cultural insights.

Qualifications

• Individuals eager to make a positive impact.
• Must establish and nurture relationships.
• Ability to engage with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit and screen qualified host families.
• Engage in person with exchange students and host families.
• Promote ETC through social media and other avenues.

Skills

Self-motivated

Well-networked within communities

Relationship building

Job description

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ETC provides inbound program opportunities for high school students throughout the world to study in an American high school and live with an American family. ETC's outbound program offers students the chance to study and live in a foreign country. Education Travel & Culture is a unique, personalized organization whose first goal is to provide exceptional support for both students and host families through a network of local coordinators and dedicated office staff.

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Join Education Travel and Culture (ETC), a non‑profit [501(c)(3)] organization, dedicated to enriching the lives of young individuals through transformative cultural exchange programs in the United States and abroad. Our goal is to welcome candidates who share our passion for spreading international goodwill and understanding and take pride in being a part of our mission.

Qualities We Seek

We are looking for individuals who are self‑motivated, well‑networked within the communities, and eager to make a positive impact. As a Local Coordinator (LC), you play a vital role in expanding our program’s reach, contributing to the success of our mission and ensuring a positive experience for all program participants. Although part‑time, successful local coordinators are enthusiastic about sharing our mission and make the relationship building process a part of their daily life.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Identify, recruit and screen qualified host families. ETC provides training on proven methods for locating high quality host families and all marketing materials to use in your recruiting efforts.
• 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. ETC provides comprehensive training to support all working with our students and families.
• Represent and promote ETC in your community through social media, email marketing, press releases, local media, and other avenues.

Benefits

• This is an independent contractor position that is family‑friendly, flexible, and complements a busy schedule (10‑20 Hours/Month). Much of your work can be from home and on your own schedule.
• Annual performance‑based incentive trips including international travel opportunities.
• Potential for growth into a management position.
• Learn about a new culture while working alongside high‑school exchange students and their host families.
• Opportunity to mentor and support exchange students and volunteer families throughout the year and feel fulfilled knowing the positive impact you are making.

Compensation

Up to $1,700 (including student placement and oversight pay) per full year student, bonuses as well as travel incentives.

NOTE Salary range is based on average supplemental income per year. However, there is no limit on the amount a local coordinator can earn annually.

• As an independent contractor, you can earn supplemental income based on successful host family recruitment efforts and supporting students while they are here in the U.S.A.
• Ability to earn various bonus and incentives throughout the year.
• Local Coordinators active with ETC for 2+ years can earn additional compensation for recruitment and supervision.
• You can also qualify for the 5–7 day ETC Annual Travel Incentive Trip. Prior Incentive trip locations include Italy, Cozumel, Maui, Germany, Costa Rica, Spain, Cancun, Japan and more!

Travel Requirement

Applicants must have the ability to drive for in person visits and therefore must:

• Live within 75 miles of listed city.
• Have valid Driver's License.

Hosting an Exchange Student

If you love our mission but the local coordinator role is not the right fit for you at this time, please consider hosting an exchange student. For more information on the hosting opportunity, please email us at [e-mail].