Community Representative for International Exchange Students Id-2445

International Education Coordinator/Local Coordinator (Work from home opportunity)

Join AYUSA as a Contract International Education Coordinator today! In this Independent contractor (1099) commission-based role, you will be the face of AYUSA in your very own community, networking to find suitable volunteer, unpaid host families to host high school exchange students from all over the world.

Benefits for a Contracted International Education Coordinator/Local Coordinator

As a Contracted International Education Coordinator/Local Coordinator with AYUSA, you will:

  • Receive up to a $1,030 stipend for every student you successfully place and supervise with a volunteer host family. Other incentives also available during placement season!
  • Earn the opportunity to travel internationally on our annual international incentive trip.
  • Freedom to work from home and in your own community which allows you to create a schedule that fits your needs.
  • Receive training through AYUSA, professional development opportunities and marketing materials.
  • Develop lifelong relationships within your own community and people all over the world.

Job Responsibilities for a Contracted International Education Coordinator/Local Coordinator

As an International Education Coordinator, under the guidelines of the U.S Department of State and program regulations , you will be required to:

  • Network and promote the AYUSA program through community outreach efforts and build strong relationships with local high schools.
  • Identify, select, and interview suitable volunteer host families; facilitate and oversee the placement process.
  • Maintain monthly contact (including in-person visits) with both students you place and their host families to ensure student safety
  • Complete online monthly student supervision reports in a timely manner
  • Re-match students with new host families as needed.
  • Provide necessary support for all program participants throughout the student’s stay, including conflict resolution.
  • Provide emergency, short-term housing (in your home) for a student you are supervising if an emergency does occur.
  • Complete additional home visits as requested.
  • Maintain annual training and paperwork.

Job Requirements for a Contracted International Education Coordinator/Local Coordinator

Additional requirements for a Contracted International Coordinator/Local Coordinator:

  • Work at minimum 5 hours per week.
  • Experience in community outreach, volunteering, sales, education, social work, and intercultural exchange preferred
  • Minimum 25 years of age
  • Complete initial training, in addition to ongoing, periodic training and professional development
  • Driver’s license and vehicle required
  • Strong computer abilities & home internet required; social media literacy strongly preferred
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary.
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