Area Representative- International Exchange Support- Indianapolis Indiana

Pan Atlantic Foundation • Indianapolis, IN

8d • $1,000 - $20,000

About The Position

Pan Atlantic Foundation is seeking an Area Representative in the Indianapolis and Central Indiana area to recruit and support host families, build relationships with local high schools, and help international exchange students become connected to their communities. The territory includes Indianapolis and surrounding communities such as Plainfield, Avon, Terre Haute, Columbus, and nearby towns and school districts. The role connects the foundation, host families, schools, and international students, helping students attend local high schools and experience everyday life in Indiana.

The Area Representative promotes exchange opportunities, speaks with prospective host families, conducts required interviews and approval steps, and supports families before and during a student's stay. The representative also develops relationships with school administrators and other school personnel, helps identify schools willing to consider students, and may assist with enrollment. After students arrive, the representative welcomes and supports them, maintains regular contact with students and host families, completes required supervision visits and check-ins, encourages participation in school and community activities, and communicates significant concerns to foundation staff.

This is a flexible, part-time 1099 independent contractor position with placement-based compensation of $1,000 per successful student placement and possible international travel opportunities through applicable program incentives. Work varies according to placements, host-family recruitment, school calendars, and student needs. Pan Atlantic Foundation provides required training, resources, and ongoing support.

Requirements

• Successfully complete required background screening.
• Complete Pan Atlantic Foundation training.
• Become certified with the U.S. Department of State as required for the applicable exchange program role.
• Be comfortable working independently.
• Have reliable communication and follow-through.
• Be able to meet with students, families, and school contacts as needed.
• Have reliable transportation for local outreach and student support.
• Be comfortable meeting new people and communicating with parents, teenagers, educators, and community leaders.
• Be organized, dependable, resourceful, and willing to make phone calls and follow up consistently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in education, recruiting, coaching, sales, customer service, youth programs, community outreach, human services, counseling, nonprofit organizations, hospitality, school activities, civic organizations, family services, or community leadership.
• An established network in the territory.
• Interest in other cultures and international experiences.
• International exchange experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Promote international exchange opportunities through social media and community connections.
• Recruit and communicate with prospective host families and explain program expectations and responsibilities.
• Meet prospective host families, complete required interviews and approval steps, and maintain supportive relationships with approved families.
• Help host families prepare for a student's arrival and support them throughout the exchange.
• Develop relationships with school administrators, guidance counselors, international student coordinators, coaches, teachers, activity directors, and other school personnel.
• Introduce local schools to the exchange program, identify schools willing to consider students, assist with enrollment, and develop relationships that can lead to placements.
• Welcome students to their new communities and help them discover local school, cultural, sports, and community activities.
• Maintain regular contact with students and host families and complete required supervision visits and check-ins.
• Encourage students to participate in school activities, clubs, sports, and community events.
• Help students adjust to their environment, listen to questions or concerns, and help families navigate everyday challenges.
• Communicate significant concerns to Pan Atlantic Foundation staff.
• Build relationships with local schools, families, and community organizations across the Central Indiana territory.

Benefits

• Required training provided.
• Ongoing support from the Pan Atlantic Foundation team.
• Opportunities to earn international travel through applicable program incentives.
• Flexible part-time schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed