Department: High School USA
Reports To: Regional Placement Manager
Location: All states
To apply to this position, please start your application at https://www.ciee.org/partner/hosts/local-coordinators/become-local-coordinator
**Applications submitted via ADP will not be considered unless you first apply at https://www.ciee.org/partner/hosts/local-coordinators/become-local-coordinator
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:
Recruit and select volunteer host families in your area
Match students from around the world with host families
Build and maintain relationships with local schools
Recruit local students for high school summer abroad opportunities through CIEE programming
Provide support/guidance to students and host families throughout the experience
Serve as a liaison between students, families, schools, and the CIEE support staff
What you’ll bring:
Creativity, patience, persistence, strong social skills, and the ability to work with all people
Ability to problem-solve, network, communicate effectively, and act objectively, within CIEE and Department of State guidelines
An understanding of cultural differences is helpful, as well as a desire to work with international youth
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!
To apply to this position, please start your application at https://www.ciee.org/partner/hosts/local-coordinators/become-local-coordinator