International Education Coordinator (Local Coordinator)
Independent Contractor Role for Community Builders: Empowering Cultural Connections and Transforming Lives
Job Description
Note: This position is a 1099 contract, stipend-based role, it is not salaried; the pay is based on task completion and is not paid hourly. Local Coordinators can receive financial compensation in the form of placement & supervision fees, bonuses, and travel incentives.
Are you passionate about fostering intercultural connections and building meaningful relationships in your community? Join Academic Year in America (AYA), a leader in cultural exchange, as an International Exchange Coordinator! This part-time, flexible, independent contractor role allows you to make a positive impact while working on your own schedule.
What You’ll Do:
Recruitment and Engagement:
- Network and promote the AYA program through community outreach efforts.
- Build relationships with local schools to facilitate student enrollment.
- Recruit and screen suitable host families that meet the requirements of the program.
Student and Host Family Support:
- Conduct monthly check-ins with students and host families to ensure safety and satisfaction.
- Provide logistical, emotional, and social support to students, host families, and schools.
- Implement conflict resolution and mediation strategies when needed.
Administrative and Emergency Support:
- Offer temporary housing or secure emergency accommodations with another vetted host family when necessary.
- Fulfill reporting requirements and maintain accurate documentation.
What We’re Looking For:
- Ability to build strong community relationships and think creatively to overcome challenges.
- Enjoys working with and supporting both adults and teenagers.
- Experience in marketing, education, social work, international relations, or related fields is a plus.
- Comfortable using social media and online tools for promotion and reporting.
- Ability to temporarily host a student in your home or identify a temporary host family in the event of an emergency.
- Ability to devote 10-15 hours per week. Evenings and weekends are required as needed.
- Must be 25 years or older with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
What We Offer:
- Pay: Earn up to $1,200 stipend for every student you place and supervise.
- Travel: You can earn the opportunity to travel internationally on our annual incentive trip.
- Flexibility: You will have the freedom to work from home and in your own community, allowing you to create a schedule that fits your needs.
- Training: You will receive AYA training, have access to professional development opportunities, and will collaborate with the National Office staff in Stamford, CT.
- Life-Changing Experiences: Experience magical memories with people from all over the world!
Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our vibrant community of Local Coordinators and help students experience the adventure of a lifetime!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
- Travel opportunities
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: Remote
Academic Year in America (AYA) is one of the most respected high school/homestay programs in the United States. Founded in 1981, AYA is well recognized by high schools across the U.S and endorsed by thousands of American host families. AYA is sponsored by the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1967 with the assistance of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Its mission is to promote worldwide understanding through cultural exchange. The Foundation awards grants to high schools for projects that encourage intercultural awareness. It also provides scholarships that enable young Americans to study and travel abroad. AYA is a proud administrator of two U.S. State Department grants: the FLEX program, which welcomes students from Eurasia, the former Soviet Union states; and the YES program, which welcomes students to the U.S. from predominantly Muslim countries. For more information about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.academicyear.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $15,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Work Location: Remote
