Area Representative- International Exchange Students- Naperville Illinois

Pan Atlantic Foundation•Naperville, IL

2d•$1,000 - $20,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Pan Atlantic Foundation is looking for a motivated and dependable Area Representative in the Naperville, Illinois area to help grow and support our international student exchange program. Area Representatives are an important part of the exchange experience. They help identify welcoming American families, develop relationships with local schools, support international students, and provide a local point of contact throughout the exchange year. This is a flexible, part-time independent contractor position that allows you to work within your community while maintaining your existing schedule. If you enjoy meeting people, making connections, and being involved in your community, this could be an excellent opportunity to put those skills to work.

Requirements

Personable and comfortable meeting new people.
Dependable and able to follow through.
Organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities.
Comfortable communicating with parents, teenagers, educators, and community members.
Confident making phone calls and developing relationships.
A good listener who approaches challenges with sound judgment.
Comfortable working independently.
Interested in different cultures and the experiences of young people.
Professional when representing an organization within the community.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Education
Experience in Recruiting
Experience in Coaching
Experience in Youth Development
Experience in Community Outreach
Experience in Customer Service
Experience in Counseling
Experience in Family Services
Experience in Sales
Experience in Nonprofit or Community Organizations

Responsibilities

Build Host Family Relationships: Introduce local families to the opportunity to host an international exchange student, answer questions and provide information about the hosting experience, interview prospective host families and assist with the qualification process, and maintain ongoing communication with participating families.
Develop School & Community Connections: Reach out to local high schools regarding international student exchange opportunities, establish professional relationships with school personnel, identify potential placement opportunities for exchange students, introduce the program to appropriate community organizations and groups, and encourage students to participate in school activities and community life.
Support Exchange Students: Help welcome students into their new community, maintain regular contact with students throughout their exchange, conduct required monthly supervision and check-ins, help students navigate everyday questions or challenges, encourage positive relationships between students, host families, schools, and the community, and communicate concerns or significant issues to Pan Atlantic Foundation staff.
Stay Connected With the Program: Complete required training and documentation, maintain timely communication with Pan Atlantic Foundation, participate in occasional student or community activities, and keep accurate records of required contacts and follow-up.