Local Coordinator

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

Become a Local Coordinator for Our Cultural Exchange Program!

Are you passionate about cultural exchange and making a difference? We’re looking for self-motivated, volunteer-driven individuals who are eager to connect cultures and help foster meaningful international experiences! Join our team as a Local Coordinator and play a key role in guiding exchange participants on their journey.

What You’ll Do:

Coordinate cultural activities and local support for exchange participants

Foster positive relationships between international participants and the local community

Help participants adjust to their new environment and ensure they have a rewarding experience

Organize events that promote cultural understanding and exchange

Be a passionate advocate for cultural diversity and mutual learning

What We’re Looking For:

Self-starters with a deep passion for cultural exchange and connecting people

Volunteers who are driven by purpose and motivated to make a positive impact

Strong organizational and communication skills to manage activities and support participants

Flexibility and initiative in a dynamic environment

A genuine care for helping others navigate new cultural experiences

Ability to work independently and as part of a global team

Why You Should Apply:

Contract Pay: Earn compensation for your valuable work and contribution

Travel Incentives: Enjoy travel incentives as part of the program!

Make a real difference by helping participants discover new cultures

Gain invaluable experience in cross-cultural communication, event coordination, and leadership

Be part of a dedicated, global community of volunteers and coordinators

If you’re looking to make an impact while connecting cultures, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Apply now to become a Local Coordinator and join us in fostering international friendships and learning www.cetusa.org

The main task for our Local Coordinators is seeking host families in their areas. You would be trained on how to do this, but it can be as simple as posting in your local sales groups on Facebook. 99% of our teams use this method, and it works beautifully. I’ve placed all my success through posting on Facebook! There are numerous other ways: getting the word out in churches and schools, spreading by word of mouth, distributing flyers, manning community booths, participating in vendor fairs, contacting past host families, creating community newsletters, speaking on the radio, etc.

Once you have a family interested, you would have access to a master list of students in our program. We have students from all over the world, including China, Thailand, S. Korea, Japan, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Brazil, Finland, Austria, Australia, and more. You would then help match a student with a family based on their family dynamics and interests. To complete a placement, you do 5 main things:

1. Send a link to the host family so they can begin their online profile.

2. Make sure they submit a criminal background check (through the profile link you sent).

3. Check 3 references (also in the profile link you sent).

4. Interview the host family in their home, making sure it is suitable for a student.

5. Get school acceptance. (a signature from the principal or school official).

And that's it! You are paid per placement made.

Placements

1,2 3 are $500 each

4,5,6 are $600 each

7,8,9 are $800 each

10 or more is $1000 each.

Once your students all arrive, you are also paid for supervising them. Students arrive in August for the full school year, and some arrive in January for just the spring semester. Supervision consists of checking in with the student and the host family in person at least every other month and checking in with the student/family in the months in between. This can be done with a simple phone call. If there are ever any issues or questions that arise with the student or host family, you would report it to CETUSA through the student’s virtual file, which alerts our student services team. Then they will assist with issues or questions. They also help with smaller issues such as homesickness, not keeping their room clean, etc.

Supervision pays $60/month, per student. If you are supervising 10 students, you are getting $600/month for supervision. This is on top of any additional placements you are making each month with the placement payment.

CETUSA also offers travel incentives! You will earn 1 travel point for each placement you make. Once you accumulate 12 points, you earn a free trip, which we take every fall. If you earn 6 additional points, you get to take a guest along for free.