Local High School International Area Representative
About The Position
The International Area Representative recruits host families and supports them throughout the high school exchange process. The role includes guiding families through applications and orientations, building relationships with local schools, promoting exchange programs in the community, and providing ongoing support to students and host families during the student’s stay. It is a flexible, part-time 1099 role with remote work available and local travel required. Compensation is performance-based: $1,000 per successful academic-year placement or $800 per successful one-semester placement, with potential annual earnings of $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.
- 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 online application process.
- Conduct in-home interviews with prospective host families and verify references.
- Facilitate host family orientations before students arrive.
- Conduct monthly check-ins with host families and students by phone or in person.
- Accurately document interactions, check-ins, and progress reports in the online system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
