Area Representative- International Student Services- Valparaiso Indiana

Pan Atlantic Foundation • Valparaiso, IN

8d • $1,000 - $20,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Pan Atlantic Foundation is seeking a community-minded Area Representative based in or near Valparaiso, Indiana, to recruit and support host families, build relationships with local high schools, and help international high school students become part of their communities. The territory includes Valparaiso, Chesterton, Crown Point, Michigan City, La Porte, and surrounding Northwest Indiana communities. The role focuses on developing school partnerships, identifying and preparing host families, and supporting students throughout their exchange experience.

This is a flexible, part-time 1099 independent contractor opportunity with placement-based compensation of $1,000 per successful student placement. There is no hourly wage or salaried base. Some work can be done from home, while other responsibilities involve meeting with families, visiting schools, traveling throughout the assigned territory, and supporting students locally. Activity levels vary with student placements, school calendars, host-family recruitment, and student needs. Training, resources, and ongoing support are provided. Applicable program incentives may offer opportunities to earn international travel experiences.

Requirements

• Must successfully complete required background screening.
• Must complete Pan Atlantic Foundation training.
• Must obtain the required U.S. Department of State certification for the applicable exchange program role.
• Must be comfortable working independently and managing responsibilities and schedule.
• Must have dependable communication and follow-through.
• Must be able to meet locally with students, families, and school contacts as needed.
• Must have reliable transportation for community outreach and student support.
• Must be comfortable communicating with parents, teenagers, educators, and community members.
• Must be willing to make phone calls, send emails, and follow up.
• Must be comfortable handling sensitive situations with maturity and good judgment.
• Must be willing to become involved in local schools and community organizations and travel throughout the assigned territory as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in education, recruiting, coaching, customer service, sales, youth programs, nonprofit work, hospitality, counseling, community organizations, or civic leadership may be helpful.
• Connections with schools, youth organizations, sports programs, civic groups, parent networks, businesses, churches, or other community organizations are especially welcome.
• An established local network is helpful, though willingness to build one is what matters.
• Previous international exchange experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Share hosting opportunities through social media, community connections, and local events.
• Connect with families interested in hosting an international exchange student, meet prospective host families, explain program expectations, conduct required interviews, and help complete the approval process.
• Maintain positive relationships with approved host families and help them feel prepared and supported.
• Build relationships with high school principals, counselors, administrators, coaches, and other school personnel.
• Introduce exchange opportunities to local schools, identify schools willing to consider placements, and help coordinate school approval and enrollment.
• Maintain school relationships and explore opportunities for students to participate in sports, clubs, school events, and extracurricular activities.
• Help students and host families discover local community activities, organizations, and attractions.
• Welcome students and help them connect with their new community.
• Maintain regular communication with students and host families, complete required supervision visits and check-ins, and encourage participation in school and community activities.
• Help students and host families address everyday questions or concerns and communicate significant concerns to Pan Atlantic Foundation staff.
• Help ensure students feel supported, safe, and included throughout their exchange.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory as needed to meet with students, families, and school contacts.

Benefits

• Training and ongoing support from Pan Atlantic Foundation.
• Opportunities to earn international travel experiences through applicable program incentives.

What This Job Offers

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