Local Coordinator

Job Title: Part Time Exchange Student Coordinator

CIEE, Council on International Educational Exchange, is hiring in Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas to grow our LC team!

Who are you:

CIEE is seeking Local Coordinators. A Local Coordinator helps coordinate school and volunteer host family placements for international high school students in local communities. This position collaborates with regional staff to coordinate, supervise, and support students/families throughout the duration of the exchange program. The position extends to work with local families, communities, and schools to coordinate outbound, high school summer abroad opportunities for US students. The incumbent is passionate about bringing the world closer together, increasing intercultural awareness, and finding safe and welcoming homes in their community for international exchange students.

What you’ll do:

• Recruit and select volunteers to 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 collaborate 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.

Must be 25 years of age to apply

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, supervision and support, conflict mediation and resolution, outreach, 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 & supervision fees, bonuses, and travel incentives. Compensation is based on each placement and earlier placements earn increased incentives. Earn $1000-1500 per placement + supervision stipends + bonus 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.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $5,000.00 - $10,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 5 – 10 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• Up to 25% travel

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 25 years old?
• Do you understand that this role is STRICTLY PART TIME?
• Do you live within the listed state or on the border?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Remote