Local Study Abroad Coordinator| High School Student Exchange | 1099 Side Job | Nebraska only

Hiring! Area Representatives/Coordinators for High School Student Exchange in Kearney area!

CANDIDATE MUST RESIDE IN NEBRASKA

• Job Type: 1099 Contract | WFH with community engagement |
• Location: Assigned territory within 20-60 mile radius of residence
• Compensation: Independent Contractor | Earn per-placement fees and supervision stipends | earn free annual international travel.

This Opportunity May Be a Great Fit For

• Teachers, educators, counselors, coaches, and school staff
• Parents and caregivers seeking meaningful flexible work
• Retirees and community-minded individuals
• School and youth-program professionals
• Community leaders and well-connected local residents
• People-focused professionals who enjoy helping others
• Friendly, organized individuals who enjoy meeting new people

GET RICH! ..... CULTURALLY SPEAKING THAT IS!

ISE, a nonprofit high school exchange student organization, is growing its field team in communities across the Kearney area and beyond. We’re looking to interview enthusiastic candidates for our 2027–28 team of Study Abroad and Host Family recruiters.

This is more than just a WFH side job opportunity—it’s a chance to be part of something that changes the way young people see the world. You’ll help American teens discover
new cultures through Study Abroad programs, welcome international high school
students to the United States through 10 month academic homestays, and provide
cultural guidance and support after they arrive.

ISE Representatives work from home, set their own self-determined schedules, meet
interesting people from around the world, and help create life-changing
connections between international students and host families across cultures
and communities. You won’t simply fill a role. You’ll become a local ambassador
for cultural exchange, international education, and global connector. Through
your work, you’ll help build understanding, broaden cultural perspectives, and
bring people from different backgrounds closer together.

Responsibilities

• Represent ISE as the local face and voice of the organization for both inbound high school exchange students and ISE’s Study Abroad Program.
• Build relationships with local high schools, community organizations, families, businesses, and other community partners.
• Promote ISE’s inbound high school student exchange and study-abroad opportunities through local outreach.
• Recruit and screen prospective host families for August-arriving exchange students.
• Conduct an in-person home visit with each prospective host family before the student arrives.
• Serve as the primary local point of contact for ISE regarding host-family placement and student-supervision matters.
• Conduct monthly in-person contact with the host family and exchange student after arrival to help ensure the placement is progressing smoothly.
• Promptly report concerns, challenges, or placement issues to the ISE Regional Manager.
• Attend local events, outreach activities, school meetings, and informational sessions as needed.
• Help create a welcoming, inclusive, and rewarding experience for international students in the community.

Candidate Profile

Successful Area Representatives are approachable, dependable, organized, and passionate about connecting people. Ideal candidates will have:

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine interest in cultural exchange and international education
• The ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Comfort speaking with families, schools, and community organizations
• Strong follow-through and attention to detail
• Local community connections or a desire to become more involved
• The ability to conduct in-person home visits and monthly placement check-ins
• A commitment to creating safe, supportive experiences for students and host families

Learn More

Apply through Indeed. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a brief 20-minute phone interview

Pay: $1,000.00 - $25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Do you understand that this is an independent contractor role, with compensation paid per student placement and for ongoing monthly supervision, rather than a salaried or weekly wage position?
• During the academic homestay year, contractors are expected to meet in-person with the exchange student and host family each month in accordance with US Dept. of State exchange program requirements. Can you provide this service?
• What professional, volunteer, or personal experience have you had with student exchange programs or international education?
• What interests you most about this student exchange role, and what motivates you to apply?

Experience:

• classroom teaching: 3 years (Preferred)
• Study Abroad: 1 year (Preferred)
• hosting an exchange student: 1 year (Preferred)
• Facebook Groups: 4 years (Preferred)
• parenting: 10 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Kearney, NE (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $1,000 - $25,000