Area Representative- Internation Student Exchange- Evansville Indiana

Pan Atlantic Foundation • Evansville, IN

8d • $1,000 - $20,000

About The Position

Pan Atlantic Foundation is seeking a community-minded Area Representative to connect international high school students with welcoming host families, local schools, and the Evansville and southwestern Indiana community. The representative helps students become part of everyday American life and supports them throughout their exchange experience.

The role involves recruiting and working with prospective host families, building relationships with local schools, helping coordinate enrollment and documentation, and supporting students, families, and schools after students arrive. Responsibilities include outreach through personal connections, social media, community groups, and events; conducting required host family interviews and approval steps; regular communication and supervision visits; and helping resolve questions or concerns. Significant issues are communicated to Pan Atlantic Foundation staff. The organization provides training, resources, ongoing support, and 24/7 emergency assistance.

This is a flexible, part-time 1099 independent contractor opportunity, not a traditional hourly or salaried position. Some duties may be completed from home, while others require in-person meetings, school communication, community events, and student check-ins. The schedule varies with student placements and program responsibilities, and the territory primarily includes Evansville and surrounding southwestern Indiana communities. Compensation is $1,000 per successful student placement; earnings depend on successful placements and program requirements. Qualifying program incentives may provide opportunities to earn international travel.

Requirements

• Must be at least 25 years old.
• Must successfully complete the required background check.
• Be friendly, dependable, and comfortable meeting new people.
• Be able to build relationships with families and community members.
• Be organized and able to manage responsibilities independently.
• Be comfortable communicating with parents, teenagers, educators, and community leaders.
• Be willing to make phone calls, follow up, and build relationships over time.
• Be able to handle sensitive situations with maturity and good judgment.
• Be interested in cultural exchange and helping young people succeed.
• Be interested in becoming involved in the local community.
• Show initiative, consistent follow-through, and willingness to build relationships over time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in education, recruiting, coaching, customer service, sales, youth programs, nonprofit organizations, hospitality, counseling, family services, or community leadership can be helpful.
• Connections with local high schools and educators, parent and family networks, youth and sports organizations, churches and faith communities, civic groups and community organizations, local businesses and employers, or community festivals, events, and recreational programs.
• Previous exchange program experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Promote hosting opportunities through social media, personal connections, community groups, and local events.
• Respond to families interested in international exchange and meet with prospective host families to explain program expectations.
• Complete required host family interviews and approval steps, and explain the hosting commitment and available support.
• Maintain relationships with host families before and throughout the student's stay.
• Establish relationships with local high schools and school personnel, and identify schools interested in hosting exchange students.
• Communicate with school administrators and counselors and help coordinate student enrollment and required documentation.
• Build awareness of cultural exchange opportunities throughout the area.
• Welcome students and help them connect with their new community.
• Maintain regular communication with students and host families and complete required supervision visits and ongoing check-ins.
• Encourage students to participate in school activities, clubs, sports, and community events.
• Help students and host families work through questions or concerns, communicate significant issues to Pan Atlantic Foundation staff, and serve as a local resource throughout the exchange experience.

Benefits

• Training, resources, and ongoing program support from Pan Atlantic Foundation.
• 24/7 emergency assistance.
• Opportunities to earn international travel through qualifying program incentives.
• Flexible schedule and independent work.

What This Job Offers

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