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Become a Local Coordinator (LC) today!
Are you driven by passion and motivation? A natural go-getter? These are just a glimpse of the dynamic qualities that define Greenheart’s exceptional Local Coordinators. Imagine a role where your curiosity transforms into a rewarding experience, connecting families in your community with the enriching opportunity to host a foreign Exchange Student. As a Local Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role in providing support and guidance to both host families and Exchange Students, helping them navigate the exciting journey of adapting to life in America.
What Greenheart Has to Offer:
- Competitive placement and monitoring payments
- Supportive team environment!! (We're people people!)
- Local Coordinator Orientation and ongoing training
- Travel incentives! Upcoming conference will be in Lake Garda, Italy November 2024! (Recent international conferences were in Colombia, Punta Cana, Greece, Spain, and Argentina!)
What Greenheart is Looking for in YOU
Successful Local Coordinators:
- Strive to make a difference in their community/world, one student/host family at a time
- Enjoy networking
- Self-directed
- Compassionate
- Energetic
- Social media savvy
- Curious about other cultures
- Organized/Detail-oriented
- Experienced in mentoring youth (a PLUS)
Local Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Find local families interested in volunteering to host Exchange Students
- Assist families with the approval process
- Conduct pre-arrival host family orientations
- Conduct student orientations
- Coordinate volunteer activities
- Monitor students and host families throughout the school year
- Be a mentor/friend to the greatest kids you'll ever meet
- Local Coordinators have the opportunity for domestic and international travel to annual conferences and trainings
- Partner with local public high schools to ensure Exchange Student placements are accepted
Local Coordinator Requirements:
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Must be OVER 26 years of age
- Must reside in the United States
- Home/Office - Internet Access
- Must pass Department of State test (Greenheart provides support/training)
To Express Interest:
If this sounds like a good fit for you, click “Apply Now” to start the process.
You can also learn more by completing a Local Coordinator Inquiry Form: https://greenheartexchange.org/partner/become-a-local-coordinator/
Greenheart International is endorsed by the City of Chicago for the promotion of international education, environmental awareness, and citizen diplomacy. With an ardent commitment to sustainable practices, a steadfast dedication to expanding worldviews, and an abiding passion for planetary change, we are guided by our vision of a united and flourishing global family.
