Student Exchange Coordinator | Side Job WFH 1099| Study Abroad | Starkville, MS

Join ISE’s Mississippi Field Team!

Candidate must live in or near Starkville, MS

This May Be a Great Fit For

• A teacher, educator, counselor, coach, or school staff member
• A parent looking for a meaningful, flexible WFH side job & community engagement
• A retiree or community-minded individual
• A community leader or well-connected local resident

ISE, a nonprofit high school exchange student organization, is looking for an enthusiastic, community-minded individual to represent and coordinate our 2027–28 exchange programs in the Starkville region . In this role, you’ll recruit and screen local volunteer host families for international high school students arriving in August, and provide cultural guidance for the exchange student throughout the homestay year.

The Role at a Glance

• Work arrangement: 1099 independent contractor
• Schedule: Flexible, self-directed schedule, 3-4 hours weekly
• Work setting: Work from home with local community engagement
• Territory: An assigned area within a 20–60-mile radius of your residence
• Compensation: Flat fee per placement, plus an ongoing support stipend once the student arrives
• Additional opportunity: Qualify for free annual international travel

What You’ll Do

As the local representative for ISE, you’ll connect with families, schools, and community organizations to support successful exchange experiences. Your role will include:

• Recruiting and screening prospective volunteer host families
• Conducting in-person home visits before students arrive
• Matching August-arriving international exchange students with caring host families
• Building relationships with high schools, businesses, community organizations, and local families
• Promoting ISE’s inbound high school exchange and Study Abroad programs
• Serving as ISE’s local contact for host-family placement and student-supervision matters
• Meeting in person each month with the host family and exchange student
• Reporting concerns or placement challenges to the ISE Regional Manager
• Participating in community events, school meetings, outreach activities, and informational sessions
• Following all State Department compliance regulations

We’re Looking For Someone Who Has

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine interest in cultural exchange and international education
• Comfort speaking with families, high school staff, and community partners
• The ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and manage priorities
• Local community connections or an interest in becoming more involved
• Availability for in-person home visits and monthly placement check-ins
• A commitment to safe, supportive experiences for students and host families

Apply Through Indeed

Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a brief 20-minute phone

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

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• 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?
• Do you understand that this is an independent contractor opportunity with ISE, not a traditional salaried employee position? Compensation is provided as a generous flat fee for each student placement, along with exceptional opportunities for international travel?

Experience:

• classroom teaching: 3 years (Preferred)
• hosting exchange student: 1 year (Preferred)
• facebook groups: 5 years (Preferred)
• high school or college study abroad: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

• Starkville, MS (Required)

Work Location: Remote