Local exchange student coordinator host family recruitment specialist

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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.

**NOTE: This position requires immediate student oversight for an exchange student residing in Hinsdale and a Spring Semester student arriving in January in Yorkville. The person who will best fit this role is eager to immerse themselves into student and host family relationship building and support our mission by sharing the exchange opportunity with their community members which will lead to building the loving group of qualified host families for our students in the area.

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 per full year student (placed with a host family and supervised), 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 [email protected].

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $500.00 - $17,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 4 – 8 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Yorkville, IL 60560