LOCAL COORDINATOR – GLOBAL EXCHANGE

CIEE is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

A Local Coordinator helps coordinate school and volunteer host family placements for international high school students in local communities. This position works with regional staff to coordinate, supervision and support students/families throughout the duration of the exchange program. The incumbent is passionate about bringing the world closer together, increasing inter-cultural awareness, and finding safe and welcoming homes in their community for international exchange students.
Please note applicants are required to be 25 years or older

· Recruits and selects volunteer to host families in your area
· Matches students from around the world with host families
· Builds and maintains relationships with local schools
· Provides support/guidance to students and host families throughout the experience
· Serves as a liaison between students, families, schools and the CIEE support staff