International Exchange Student Program Area Representative

Pan Atlantic Foundation • Portland, OR

9d • $1,000 - $20,000 • Remote

About The Position

The International Area Representative recruits host families for international high school exchange students, guides families through the application and orientation process, and supports families and students throughout the student’s stay. The role involves community outreach, relationship-building with local schools, in-home interviews, and regular check-ins. It is a flexible, part-time 1099 role that can be performed remotely with local travel as needed.

Compensation is performance-based: $1,000 per successful placement for an academic-year student and $800 per successful placement for a one-semester student. Annual earnings vary with placements and may range from $1,000 to $20,000, depending on performance 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 within 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 activities.
• Guide prospective host families through the 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