Are you passionate about cultural exchange and fostering connections? Au Pair USA Local Coordinators play a vital role in providing local support to families and au pairs engaged in our Au Pair USA program. This opportunity is well-suited for individuals residing in the Annapolis area who enjoy engaging with people from diverse backgrounds and serving as mentors. In this position, you'll have the chance to become acquainted with your local community and its childcare needs.

This flexible part-time remote role involves regular site visits and in-person activities within your local area, making it an excellent fit for someone interested in sales, marketing, and community outreach, with a basic knowledge of the local landscape. You'll be dedicated to building your local cluster of host families, enjoying financial benefits, and participating in our annual Au Pair USA Conference. As a Local Coordinator, you'll be part of a nationwide network supported by our Au Pair staff at our New York headquarters, all driven by a shared passion for making a positive impact.

Bring the opportunity for cultural exchange to your community through the enriching au pair experience!

What You’ll Do:

In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in acquainting your au pair with the local community while offering year-round support to both the family and the au pair. Your responsibilities will encompass a blend of program administrative duties and hands-on coordination within your local cluster.

Hybrid Responsibilities:

• Facilitate relationship building and conflict resolution in situations between a family and au pair, as well as, support participants in resolving issues that may arise in their program year

• Network within your community and actively participate in grassroots marketing efforts

• Maintain monthly record-keeping as required

In-Person Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-home interviews with prospective families (Living within a 60-mile radius of Annapolis is mandatory as per program regulations)

• Organize monthly cultural events for the au pairs

• Conduct orientations for new au pair arrivals

• Coordinate an annual Family Day event for host families and au pairs

• Provide support and/or short-term housing for au pairs. These are rare circumstances, however, the Local Coordinator must be able to support an au pair who is facing a temporary emergency situation and may need to offer them a safe place to land for a short period of time.

What You’ll Bring:

• Effective Communication: Clearly conveys information with precision.

• Commitment to Equity: Demonstrates a consistent dedication to fairness in all interactions.

• Empathy: Displays understanding and sensitivity towards others' needs.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Addresses challenges with creativity and efficiency.

• Flexibility and Adaptability: Comfortable adjusting to changing circumstances and requirements.

• Reliability: Demonstrates consistent and dependable work habits.

• Marketing and Sales Skills: Possesses skills in marketing and sales to effectively recruit potential host families.

• Planning: Able to create and execute the various duties that are required of the position autonomously.

Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.

• Reliable access to a computer and the internet.

• Able to attend domestic training and conferences as required.

• Must provide professional references.

• Legally able to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship.

Schedule & Payment Schedule:

• Flexible part-time position, ideally suited for someone in the Annapolis area.

• Hybrid Opportunity: position involves remote administration responsibilities with occasional in-person site visits required in the local area (monthly, to be specified).

• Monthly Payment Schedule: Payment is issued monthly based on the successful completion of tasks and job duties at the end of each month. While the average compensation for an active Local Program Coordinator typically falls within the range of $30-40 per hour, it's important to clarify that this is not a set hourly rate.

• InterExchange provides mileage reimbursement, and internet / cell phone stipend.

• Local Program Coordinators in good standing who personally host an au pair are eligible for a special discount off program fees.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job.

InterExchange Mission: The mission of InterExchange is to promote cultural awareness, knowledge, and global competence among people from around the world through international exchange programs, offering work and training opportunities in the United States and abroad.

Opportunities for All: InterExchange is an equitable and inclusive organization. We consider diversity as central to our mission, and we strongly encourage and seek applications from people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, veterans, people who have experienced poverty, and members of the LGBTQIA community. We strive to maintain a workplace that is vibrant, welcoming, innovative, collaborative, and free of barriers and discriminatory practices.

Representation: InterExchange is fully committed to fostering and building a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive organization whose staff, Leadership Team, and Board are diverse in background, experience, race, color, national origin, gender, age, religious preference, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sensory, mental or physical abilities, veteran status, and other qualities that strengthen our programs while reinforcing our commitment to fairness and increasing representation in the field of cultural exchange.

Mutual Understanding & Respect: InterExchange actively promotes an environment of respectful communication and collaboration both internally and externally. We encourage those in our community to think inclusively, participate in a thoughtful exchange of ideas, and create space for all voices to be heard and respected.

We are excited to welcome new team members who actively embrace our mission and values.

• Communicative, fair, empathetic, and a problem-solver
• Be flexible, adaptable, and reliable
• Willing to recruit potential host families using your marketing and sales skills
• Have a valid drivers license (NYC applicants may be exempt from this requirement)
• Have access to a computer and the internet
• Able to travel to domestic trainings and conferences
• Able to provide references
• Able to legally work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job.

InterExchange is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of our hiring and promotion process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process.

InterExchange Mission: The mission of InterExchange is to promote cultural awareness, knowledge, and global competence among people from around the world through international exchange programs, offering work and training opportunities in the United States and abroad.

Opportunities for All: InterExchange is fully committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive work environment free of barriers and discriminatory practices. We consider diversity central to our mission as an organization, and we strongly encourage and seek applications from people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, veterans, people who have experienced poverty, and members of the LGBTQIA community.

Representation: We are committed to maintaining an organization whose staff, Leadership Team and Board are diverse in background, experience, race, color, national origin, gender, age, religious preference, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sensory, mental or physical abilities, veteran status, and other qualities that strengthen our programs while reinforcing our commitment to fairness and increasing representation in the field of cultural exchange. InterExchange is committed to building a truly diverse and inclusive organization with a focus on valuing, serving, and understanding our participants, hosts, and International Cooperators while challenging the InterExchange Community to think inclusively for the betterment of our programs. We strive to maintain a workplace that is vibrant, welcoming, innovative, and collaborative. We are committed to fostering the thoughtful exchange of ideas and to ensuring that all voices are heard and respected. We are excited to welcome new team members who actively embrace our mission and core values.

Mutual Understanding & Respect: InterExchange actively promotes an environment of respectful communication and collaborations both internally and externally. We are committed to creating a respectful work environment where acceptance, teamwork, and productivity are essential.

Organization Profile: InterExchange is a private, nonprofit organization with over 50 years of experience in international cultural exchange. We are dedicated to promoting international understanding through the development and implementation of affordable intercultural and life experiential work/training opportunities. By participating in our programs both in the U.S. and abroad, tens of thousands of young people and their hosts have gained insight into other cultures. InterExchange is designated by the U.S. Department of State to sponsor several J-1 Visa exchange programs including Au Pair USA, Work & Travel USA, Camp USA, and Career Training USA. Program participants are placed in the U.S. and abroad by InterExchange in collaboration with international cooperating agencies and government agencies. Additionally, we offer Work Abroad opportunities for Americans seeking similar experiences overseas.