International Sales Manager jobs in Fairbanks, AK

I am looking for motivated individuals based in Faribanks, AK with a heart for cross-cultural awareness, education and working with high school students. This is fun, mission-minded work that provides a great opportunity for supplemental income and world-wide travel perks!

Who we are:
CIEE is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world.

Why partner with us:

• You will change the world. CIEE builds bridges between different people, different countries, and different cultures. We help young people participate in high-quality international exchange and study abroad programs that bring the world together. We change lives, our alumni change the world. Be part of the change!
• You will be part of a fast-paced, international, diverse, and collaborative team of professionals. CIEE operates the largest nonprofit network of study-abroad locations, with facilities and staff in 26 countries. Additionally, we help international participants from over 130 countries come to the USA each year. Committed to excellence and solving whatever problem the world throws at them, CIEE professionals work on international teams and are dedicated to advancing our 75-year-old mission to make the world a more peaceful place.

Who you are:
CIEE is seeking Local Coordinators across the US. A Local Coordinator works with regional staff to coordinate, supervise and support students and volunteer host families throughout the duration of the exchange program. This position extends to work with local families, communities, and schools to coordinate outbound, high school summer abroad opportunities for students in the United States. The incumbent is passionate about bringing the world closer together, increasing intercultural awareness and finding safe and welcoming homes in their community for international exchange students.

What you’ll do:

• Recruit and select volunteers to host international students in your local area
• Match students from around the world with the host families you recruit
• Build and maintain relationships with your local schools
• Recruit local students for high school summer abroad opportunities through CIEE programming
• Provide support and guidance to students and their host families throughout the experience
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, schools and the CIEE support staff

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Creativity, patience, persistence, strong social skills and the ability to work with all people
• Ability to problem-solve, network, communicate effectively and act objectively within CIEE and Department of State regulations
• An understanding of cultural differences is helpful as well as a desire to work with international youth
• A desire to share the larger world and bridge cultural understanding domestically and internationally

Training and Support:
CIEE provides comprehensive training for Local Coordinators to prepare them for all aspects of the position including, but not limited to: placements, supervision and support, outreach, and intercultural training. Regional Managers work directly with Local Coordinators to guide them through initial training modules and additional support and training is provided throughout the year.

Hours/ Compensation:
This position is not hourly or salaried. Local Coordinators are independent contractors and earn financial compensation in the form of placement & supervision fees, bonuses and travel incentives. Compensation is based on each placement and earlier placements earn increased incentives. Earn $1000-$1500 per placement bonus incentives. As a Local Coordinator, you manage your own schedule and have flexible hours. Many of our current local coordinators have full-time jobs, are stay-at-home moms and dads or are retired.

Diversity Matters:
CIEE believes that diversity matters and that professionals with diverse backgrounds provide diverse approaches and ideas to solving problems and finding ways to advance our mission to bring the world together. Candidates from underrepresented groups with diverse backgrounds and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.

Due to federal regulations, a criminal background check will be conducted as a condition of being an independent contractor.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

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

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program
• Work from home

Compensation package:

• 1099 contract
• Bonus opportunities
• Supplemental income

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Application Question(s):

• This position is not salaried or hourly. Local Coordinators are independent contractors and earn financial compensation in the form of placement and supervision fees, bonuses and travel incentives. Pay is based on task completion. Are you open to this?
• Please tell us about yourself and why you are interested or believe you would be a

good fit for this role.

• Do you live within 50 miles of Faribanks, AK?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations