International Recruitment Specialist, Seasonal Exchange Programs

Position: International Recruitment Specialist, Seasonal Exchange Programs

Reports to: Host Sales Manager, Seasonal Exchange Programs

Department: Seasonal Exchange Programs

Location: U.S. based remote (see location requirements below)

Who we are: 

CIEE is a non-profit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world.

Why work with us:   

• You will change the world. CIEE builds bridges between different people, different countries, and different cultures. We help young people participate in high-quality international exchange and study abroad programs that bring the world together. We change lives, our alumni change the world. Be part of the change! 
• You will receive a competitive total rewards package (only applicable for U.S. employees).CIEE provides all employees with exceptional benefits offerings that increase total compensation by up to 25%. Our top-tier benefits include: 
  • Paid time off and Parental leave 
  • Gym Reimbursement Program 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Short-term & Long-term Disability 
  • 6 floating Fridays (based on our eligibility rules) 
  • CIEE Study Abroad and TEFL Program discounts 
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution 
  • Insurance Coverage (life, travel, medical, dental, and vision)  
  • Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts (medical and dependent) 
  • Voluntary Benefits (identity theft protection, pet insurance, accident, and critical illness) 
• You will be part of a fast-paced, international, diverse, and collaborative team of professionals. CIEE operates the largest nonprofit network of study-abroad locations, with facilities and staff in 29 countries.  Additionally, we help international participants from over 140 countries come to the USA each year.  Committed to excellence and solving whatever problem the world throws at them, CIEE professionals work on international teams and are dedicated to advancing our 75-year-old mission to make the world a more peaceful place. 

Who you are:

The International Recruitment Specialist, Seasonal Exchange Programs will be responsible for selling CIEE seasonal placement services to businesses in the U.S. in a way that aligns with CIEE's mission and value. The successful candidate will be an experienced professional with excellent relationship-building and sales experience, customer service skills, confidence, and flexibility. The Work & Travel USA and Camp Exchange USA programs within the Seasonal Exchange programs group allow approximately 25,000 students and young professionals from around the world to take part in work-based exchange programs at host organizations across the U.S. each year. These programs are operated under the authority of the U.S. Department of State to advance public diplomacy through the Bridge USA set of programs.

What you’ll do:

• Sell CIEE's Seasonal Exchange programs to prospective U.S. businesses.
• Prospect and cold call to collect relevant information about host employer needs.
• Foster ongoing relationships with host employers (recruiters, H.R. representatives, business owners, U.S. summer camps).
• Provide consultation on hiring needs and creating a successful Bridge USA program.
• Obtain commitments from host employers and U.S. summer camps to hire Bridge USA participants through CIEE hiring services by presenting a tailored hiring solution to meet each host employer's unique need.
• Promote CIEE at regional and national tradeshows as needed.
• Work with other teams on Seasonal Exchanges to ensure a successful program experience for Bridge USA participants, from application to program completion.
• Hire program participants for host employers - hire may be in-person overseas or virtually.
• Maintain an accurate and complete sales database.
• Travel internationally as needed to support CIEE's program placement goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent).
• A minimum of 2 years of previous sales success required, B2B and human capital solutions preferred.
• This role involves some domestic and international travel (Flexible).
• Experience in international exchange programs preferred.
• International travel and/or work experience preferred.
• Recruitment/Human Resource experience preferred.
• Computer skills including MS Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Salesforce.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic environment and within tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and be flexible.
• Energetic, personable, goal and team-oriented.