High School International Exchange Area Representative

Pan Atlantic Foundation • Santa Monica, CA

8d • $1,000 - $20,000 • Remote

About The Position

The International Area Representative recruits host families and supports them throughout the high school student exchange process. The representative guides prospective families through applications and orientations, helps promote cultural exchange in the community, and provides ongoing support to host families and students during the student's stay. This flexible, part-time 1099 role offers remote work availability and is designed to fit around existing responsibilities. Compensation is performance-based: $1,000 per successful academic-year placement and $800 per successful semester placement. Annual earnings may range from $1,000 to $20,000 depending on placements and area growth opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with families, schools, and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Comfort conducting in-home visits and interviews.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Reliable transportation for local travel to schools and host family homes.
• Basic computer literacy for online documentation and applications.
• Proficiency with online application systems and digital documentation tools.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace applications.
• Comfort using smartphones or tablets for check-ins and reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in education, community outreach, or customer service.
• Familiarity with international education or cultural exchange programs.
• Experience working with schools or educational institutions.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.
• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet for remote coordination.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit prospective host families in the assigned area.
• Build and maintain relationships with local schools to raise awareness of student exchange opportunities.
• Promote exchange programs through community outreach and engagement.
• Guide prospective host families through the organization's online application process.
• Conduct in-home interviews with potential host families and verify references.
• Facilitate host family orientations before student arrival.
• Conduct monthly check-ins with host families and students by phone or in-person visits.
• Accurately document interactions, check-ins, and progress reports in the online system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED