International Student Local Coordinator in Harrisburg, PA

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Quest Exchange is a non-profit international student exchange organization based in San Francisco. We have over 16 years of experience in providing educational and cultural exchange programs for students, host families, and schools.

We are looking for a great Local Coordinator in the Wormleysburg, PA area to help provide local support for an international student that will be attending Harrisburg Academy. This position does not require a great time commitment throughout the school year, but we do need to know that the coordinator has a keen interest in sharing culture and assisting the international student in their adjustment in the US!

The Role of the Quest Local Coordinator
- Screening the host family that will be hosting the student (phone training is provided)
- Helping international students adjust to a new culture
- Submitting monthly reports about student progress
- Working with the host family and student to resolve any issues that may arise
- Forming meaningful relationships with students from around the world!

The Ideal Candidate
- Has a sincere interest in cultural exchange
- Likes working with teenagers
- Is tech savvy - can use email, a scanner, etc

Compensation:
Local Coordinators are paid per student placement and for monthly supervision. The pay to on board a new host family is $250 and a school year of student supervision is $450 ($50/month for 9 months). A monthly stipend/reimbursement of $650 will be provided to the host family, and we can provide more details about our student or host family responsibilities if requested.

Some of the best local coordinators we've had in the past were retirees, former host parents, and stay at home parents who are active in their local schools and communities. Please visit our website to learn more about the position and to submit an application. If you have questions or are interested in becoming a Local Coordinator, please contact Mei at mei@questexchange.org or (415) 665-3900. We have an enthusiastic staff who would love to tell you about the wonders of becoming a Local Coordinator or Host Family!