What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Homestay Coordinator - HS Student Exchange Program position at International Student Exchange Programs?
Non-Profit High School Student Exchange Program
- Position Type: Side Job | Independent Contractor | Earn per-placement | Free international and domestic incentive trips
- Good fit for: Educators | Homemakers | Community Engagers
- Location: Must work within a 30–60 mile radius of home residence (required)
About the Job:
One of the most exhilarating parts of being an Area Representative is just how fun and rewarding it is! You’ll dive into a world of cultural exchange—planning social events, connecting with schools, and helping international students feel right at home—all while setting your own schedule and working on your own terms. It’s flexible, exciting, and full of heart. You’ll make friends from around the world, strengthen your local community, and get rich—culturally speaking, of course!
We’re Expanding!
The International Student Exchange (ISE) is spreading its global mission to cities and towns all across Mississippi—and we’re on the hunt for a true people person with strong community connections to join our team as an energetic ISE Program Representative! If you love meeting new people, bringing cultures together, and making a real difference, this role is for you. You’ll use your local network to help connect American host families with incredible international students from around the world—creating unforgettable experiences and lifelong friendships that span generations.
Duties:
- Recruit, screen, and qualify host families while maintaining regular contact and support.
- Serve as the liasion with the local high school, ensuring students are enrolled, welcomed and taking the appropriate classes
- Conduct in-home interviews and assess the safety of host family environments
- Host student and host family orientations throughout the school year
- Conduct monthly check-ins with students and families, including one in-person meeting every other month
- Engage in outreach and networking to promote ISE and recruit host families
- Maintain accurate records, complete documentation and trainings on-time and within compliance standards
Ideal Candidate:
- Ability to professionally build trust and maintain confidential relationships
- Interest in global cultures and community engagement
- Host Parent, Study Abroad or Work and Study experience, a plus!
Next Step
Once you apply, we will contact you to schedule a 20-minute phone call with our Field Development Coordinator.
Pay: Up to $15,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Work from home
Application Question(s):
- The US State Dept. requires area representatives to maintain bi-monthly in-person contact with the exchange students and American host families they match. Will you be able to provide this service?
- Do you understand that the representative role is considered a side job and not a full or part-time employee wage position?
- Why are you a good fit for this position?
Experience:
- Classroom teaching: 3 years (Preferred)
- Study Abroad: 1 year (Preferred)
- hosting an exchange student: 1 year (Preferred)
- parenting: 10 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Mississippi (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $15,000
