Local Coordinator for Nonprofit Exchange Program

Local Coordinator Role Description

Role Overview:

As an STS Foundation Local Coordinator, you will serve as a mentor and advocate for international high school exchange students and their host families within your community. Reporting to a Regional Director, you’ll recruit, support, and oversee volunteer host families and liaise with local high schools to ensure a seamless cultural exchange experience.

This role is ideal for individuals who are enthusiastic about working with people, building strong relationships, and making a meaningful difference in their community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit Host Families: Actively promote the STS Foundation program in your community

through social media, email marketing, press releases, and public service announcements.

• Support Program Participants: Serve as a mentor and advocate for exchange students and

a key point of contact for host families and schools.

• Foster Community Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with host

families, local schools, and community members to grow the cultural exchange program.

• Promote Cultural Exchange: Represent STS Foundation in your community and inspire

others to embrace the benefits of international cultural exchange.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with Regional Coordinators and the National Director,

leveraging tools, training, and resources provided by STS Foundation to achieve program

goals.

Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• A compassionate, understanding, and reliable individual who thrives on building

relationships.

• Prior experience in cultural exchange or working with youth is a plus, but not required.
• Ideal candidate is, at minimum, 25 years of age.Compensation:
• Earn $1,100 per student placed and supported for one academic year.

Why Join STS Foundation?

• Flexibility: Work from home and on your own schedule.
• Impact: Create long-lasting, positive changes in the lives of students, families, and communities.
• Teamwork: Join a supportive and professional team committed to excellence.
• Recognition: Opportunity to participate in an annual international incentive trip.

STS Foundation is proud of its 30+ years of success in fostering cultural understanding and empowering youth through life-changing exchange experiences. If you’re passionate about making a difference and building bridges between cultures, we invite you to join our team as a Local Coordinator.

About STS Foundation:

STS Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing transformative cultural exchanges for young people worldwide. Since 1986, we have fostered mutual understanding and empowered young people to grow through our high school exchange programs. As a designated U.S. Department of State exchange program and a fully accredited member of the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET), we are a leader in international education and cultural exchanges.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $1,000.00 - $15,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote