What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Homestay Coordinator - International 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 rewarding aspects of being an Area Representative with ISE is the opportunity to make a real difference in cultural understanding, while enjoying meaningful, flexible work. As part of a nationally recognized nonprofit organization, you’ll receive training, ongoing support, and access to a strong network of experienced team members who are passionate about student exchange. You’ll have the freedom to set your own schedule, earn supplemental income, and build lasting relationships with schools, host families, and students.
We’re Expanding in Arkansas!
The International Student Exchange (ISE) is bringing its global mission to communities across Arkansas! We’re searching for a friendly, community-driven individual to join our team as an ISE Program Representative.
If you love connecting with people and making a lasting impact on future generations, this role is for you. You’ll use your local network to help pair welcoming Arkansas host families with exceptional international students from around the world—creating meaningful experiences and lifelong friendships that enrich your community.
Duties:
- Recruit, screen, and qualify host families while maintaining regular contact and support.
- Serve as the liaison 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:
- Arkansas (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $15,000
