Local Coordinator for Nonprofit Exchange Program

Join my team! We have an immediate need for a Local Coordinator in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. We are also searching throughout the states of New Mexico, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Colorado, specifically as we have an immediate need in these areas as well.

About the job

Please note that this is a voluntary role with minimal compensation. This role is ideal for people looking to be involved in their community and make new international connections.

STS Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing memorable cultural exchanges for high school students wishing to visit and study in the US. Our mission is to foster greater mutual understanding in our world and to empower young people to grow through the power of cultural exchange.

Our ideal candidate is an individual with a passion for youth, a desire to make a difference in their community and someone who is enthusiastic about working with people and building strong relationships. Someone experienced in working with youth is a definite plus!

Provide memorable experiences to Host Families and Exchange Student:

You will foster and grow our cultural exchange program in the community with your friends, family, and school administration. Your primary mission will be to support and recruit volunteer host families to host an exchange student. You will be provided guidance, inspiration, and host family recruiting tools to successfully place exchange students with qualified host families and high schools in your community and neighboring communities.

Expectations of this role:

The ideal candidate for this role will be a people person who is compassionate, understanding, a good listener, well organized, and someone people can rely on

You will be a Mentor and Advocate for their exchange students and represent the STS Foundation in their community. You will support, recruit, and oversee host families and school administrators in your local community

The Local Coordinator will actively promote the STS Foundation in her/his community through recruitment efforts on social media, email marketing, press releases, and public service announcements through suitable outlets. Marketing content and training will be provided by STS Foundation.

Teamwork & Collaboration:

An excellent team-focused work environment with visibility for your efforts

You’ll have the satisfaction of creating long-term value for the STS Foundation program participants

An opportunity to be a part of a leading international organization that works tirelessly to create the best experience for every student, every host family, and every school in our program

The convenience of working from your home or wherever your life leads you!

Access to an annual international incentive trip with other STS Foundation team members

About STS Foundation: STS Foundation was founded in 1986. Since then the STS Foundation has placed thousands of foreign high school exchange students, from over 40 countries. For over 30 years STS Foundation has taken great pride in our personal and caring approach to our students, host families, local coordinators, schools, partner organizations, and everyone involved in our program. STS Foundation is a clear leader in the field of international education and cultural exchanges. Our students come from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Holland, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Poland, and many more countries in the world. STS Foundation is a designated U.S. Department of State exchange program and maintains full accreditation with 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.

https://stsfoundation.org/become-a-local-coordinator/?utm_term=tm-117

We hope that you will join us!

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Pay: From $1,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pawleys Island, SC 29585