Local Coordinator

J-1 Public High School Exchange Student Program

Independent Contractor - supplemental income-based

Job type: Primarily from home

Location coverage: Local area 60 miles

Applicants must be 25 and pass a State Department required background check

Are you...

A teacher, part-time worker, former host parent, stay-at-home parent, retiree, or maybe someone who is interested in earning supplemental income while working from home? If yes, then we’d like to invite you to apply to be a Local Coordinator for the STS Foundation Exchange Student Program.

Investing in our nation's future

STS Foundation is expanding its team of Local Coordinators across the United States, and the interest is greater than ever for STS Foundation’s exchange student program! We are presently seeking an individual who is passionate about making the world a better place by investing in our youth, and a candidate who possesses good knowledge of their local community members.

At STS Foundation, you will be working with the best and brightest people from around the world, as you help us deliver the most positive and safest homestay experience possible for our exchange participants. We’re passionate about meeting our goals, but we always have a fun time getting there!

Be in charge of your own schedule

• STSF Coordinators have the flexibility of establishing their own hours, as well as determining their own recruitment goals and community action plan.
• Coordinators receive free weekly professional development coaching, as well as ongoing regional support.
• Local Coordinators can qualify for a free annual international trip group trip to Europe

Independent Contractor Pay ...

• STS Foundation maintains one of the highest stipend payments in the student exchange industry. Coordinators receive a student placement and orientation stipend, as well as 10 months of direct deposit supervision stipends for each student supervised. ($1,000 per student annually, i.e place 10 students, make $10K for the year)

Applicants must be 25 and pass a State Department required background check

Responsibilities of a Local Coordinator

• Recruit host families by marketing the STSF program locally through community leaders, organizations, and Facebook groups. STSF provides training materials and many helpful and creative coaching sessions on recruiting high-quality host families.
• Place and supervise between 1-20 students per program year.
• Conduct an in-home interview of all host family members. You will assess the home environment. The host family needs to be able to provide a safe, supportive, and stable home for the student.
• Assist the host family in selecting a student that will be a good match for their family.
• Work with the local high schools to obtain policies and procedures for placing exchange students in their schools and determine the number of spaces available for foreign exchange students.
• Act as the main support and contact for the schools in your area. Contact the schools where you have placed students according to the monthly contact directives.
• Conduct orientations for both host families and students.
• Be available for the students you place to counsel, guide, and mentor them throughout the program.
• Provide support and guidance to the host parents throughout the program.
• Contact the students, host families, and school counselor monthly, either by phone, in-person or email as specified on the Agreement. Complete written monthly reports.

About STS Foundation

What can possibly be more important than investing in the future of our youth and giving them the best possible foundation to make an impact in our communities and in the world? That’s what STS Foundation is all about! For more than 30 years, STS Foundation has been leading the way in international education and cultural exchange, creating lifelong memories and meaningful relationships for thousands of high school students, host families, schools, and communities across America—welcoming thousands of youths from abroad to experience America. STS Foundation is approved by the Department of State, accredited by The Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET). STS Foundation takes great pride in maintaining the highest quality and best reputation in our work with students, host families, and schools.

Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/STSFoundationUSA

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Self-determined schedule

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with high school aged students?
• Are you 25 years or older? (This is a Department of State requirement.)
• Do you live within 90 miles of St. George, UT? Some travel is required.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $1,000 - $10,000