Local Coordinator for Exchange Students

State Department Designated J-1 Program

Supplemental Income/work from home

Are you looking for a part-time work from home job that will expand your circle of friends and acquaintances? As well, we have flexible work hours and the ability for you to develop international relationships. If yes, then you may be a good fit for the position of Local Coordinator for the STS Foundation Exchange Student Programs (STSF)

STSF is looking forward to the fall launch of the 2024/25 school year, and the arrival of our well-screened high school exchange students from 17 different countries. As a result of our advanced planning, we are looking to hire an established Local Coordinator to oversee the placement and supervision of our international students.

As a Coordinator, you will use your established knowledge of the local area to locate, screen, and support volunteer host families for our fall arriving exchange students. You will also provide monthly program support for the students and their high schools as they complete their exchange year in America. Coordinators must provide excellent community recommendations, and possess good community contacts. Knowledge of social media marketing is a plus.

This position can be a true opportunity of opening worldwide doors of cultural understanding right in your local area. Become the 'go-to' person for student exchange!

Main duties of a Local Coordinator:

Recruit and qualify local volunteer host families and surrounding area schools
Represent the STSF program to local high school administrators - obtaining school acceptance for fall arriving exchange students
Provide DOS compliant supervision of the exchange student during the exchange stay
Submit monthly student progress reports to the National Office

Benefits:

Taxed under 1099 self-employment
Opportunity for free international travel
No-cost promotional materials
Ongoing free online refresher training
Dept. of State Certification, professional development credentials
Opportunity to set your income based on your success with family's and schools

Requirements

Live in the area

Minimum age of 25

Good Communication Skills

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $1,000.00 - $25,000.00 per year

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tallahassee, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations