Area Representative- International Exchange Students- Fort Wayne Indiana
Pan Atlantic Foundation•Fort Wayne, IN
•$1,000 - $20,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Pan Atlantic Foundation is seeking a Fort Wayne Area Representative to connect international high school students with welcoming host families, supportive schools, and the Fort Wayne community. This role involves finding host families, establishing school connections, and helping students discover Fort Wayne and adjust to American culture. The Area Representative will serve as a local resource, providing support to students and host families throughout the exchange year, with training and support provided by Pan Atlantic Foundation.
Requirements
- Outgoing and approachable
- Dependable and organized
- Comfortable meeting new people
- Good communicator
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Comfortable communicating with parents, teenagers, educators, and community leaders
- Willing to make phone calls and follow up
- Community-minded
- Able to handle sensitive situations professionally
- Excited about cultural exchange and working with young people
- Connections to local schools, youth and sports organizations, civic groups, churches, community organizations, parent networks, local businesses, and neighborhood organizations are a plus.
Nice To Haves
- Background in education, coaching, recruiting, customer service, sales, youth programs, hospitality, nonprofit work, social services, community organizations, or leadership.
- Exchange experience is not required.
- Connections to local schools
- Connections to youth and sports organizations
- Connections to civic groups
- Connections to churches and community organizations
- Connections to parent networks
- Connections to local businesses
- Connections to community events
- Connections to neighborhood organizations
Responsibilities
- Promote international exchange opportunities in the community
- Connect with families who are interested in hosting
- Meet prospective host families
- Explain program expectations and responsibilities
- Complete required host family interviews and approval steps
- Prepare families for their student's arrival
- Maintain communication throughout the school year
- Identify local schools where international students can become part of the student body
- Work with school counselors, administrators, teachers, staff, and athletic/activity departments
- Develop relationships with community partners
- Help students discover Fort Wayne experiences such as local attractions, events, and everyday life
- Check in regularly with students and host families
- Complete required supervision visits
- Help students adjust to American culture and daily life
- Encourage involvement in sports, clubs, activities, and community events
- Help students work through challenges
- Support positive relationships between students and host families
- Communicate significant concerns to the PAF team
Benefits
- $1,000 Per Successful Student Placement
- Opportunities to Earn International Travel
- Training and ongoing support are provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
