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ORGANIZATION: American Councils for International Education

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Do you love working with teenagers? Are you curious about other cultures? If you enjoy meeting new people, have excellent interpersonal skills , and looking for meaningful community work , consider becoming an American Councils Local Coordinator.

Local Coordinators engage with their local community to find volunteer host families/encourage local families to host and obtain enrollment in U.S. high schools. They also support international high school exchange students and their host families during academic year programs in American communities , earning incentive-based h onorari a along the way.

Sharing the value of exchange with potential host families is a crucial part of supporting exchange students; you are the boots on the ground advocate in the community to make securing host families possible!

As a Local Coordinator, you will bridge cultural gaps and build lifelong relationships between you, your students, host families , and local schools and communities. You will also enjoy flexible hours, opportunities for personal development, and the satisfaction of fostering relationships between Americans and exceptional young people from around the world.

Overview of responsibilities

What's expected of American Councils Local Coordinators?

  • Bolster relationships with community members to identify host families

  • Connect with and discover potential host families for high school exchange students

  • Build relationships with local high schools and obtain school enrollment

  • Provi de support to exchange students and host families throughout academic-year programs and help strengthen student and family relationships

  • Build bonds through m aintain ing , at minimum, monthly contact with students and families, and submit reports detailing meetings

  • Lead orientations and enrichment activities throughout the year

  • Become familiar with US Department of State program regulations.

What makes a great Local Coordinator?

  • Excellent communication/interpersonal skills,

  • Flexibility and openness to different cultures and ideas,

  • Utilize networking sills to i dentify volunteer host families (ideally 3 or more) within 120 miles of place of residence,

  • Ability to organize coordinate events that highlight U.S./local community’s culture,

  • Ability to represent American Councils and U.S. Department of State programs to local community,

  • R espond proactively to communication from students, host families, and American Councils team,

  • Ability to address issues related to student wellbeing, cultural difference, or other challenges, with support of American Councils team.

  • Other preferred qualifications: experience working with teens; international experience and/or interest in other cultures; social media marketing or recruitment experience; strong ties to local community; 25 years or older.

Why should YOU become a Local Coordinator?

  • Enjoy a flexible, part-time position with incentive-based honorari a

  • Strengthen your resume in various fields: event planning, cultural competency, communications, marketing, and more.

  • Have opportunities to travel to annual training workshops and professional development events around the U.S.

  • Be part of essential U.S. diplomacy efforts in fostering understanding across cultures

  • Get connected to a global community of individuals interested in international education and cultural exchange

Questions? Visit our website ( inbound.americancouncils.org ), email at inbound@americancouncils.org , or fill out our Local Coordinator Application https://www.tfaforms.com/4597396

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About American Councils for International Education

Location:

1828 L STREET NW, Suite 1200, WASHINGTON, DC 20036, US

Mission Statement

A leader in international education, academic exchange, and overseas language immersion, American Councils creates opportunities that prepare individuals and institutions to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.

Description

American Councils for International Education is a premier, international nonprofit creating educational opportunities that prepare individuals and institutions to succeed in an interconnected and increasingly interdependent world.

Through academic exchanges, overseas language immersion, and educational development programs, American Councils designs and administers innovative programs that broaden individual perspectives, increase knowledge, and deepen understanding. After being immersed in other countries and cultures, our participants become culturally aware citizens of the world, contributing to mutual understanding and successful international collaboration.

From developing the first exchanges of Eurasian and American students and teachers in the 70s - to current initiatives supporting collaborative education between the U.S., Middle East, South America, Asia, and Africa - American Councils facilitates overseas experiences that create informed and empowered global citizens. Since 1974, American Councils has responded to the needs of the communities where we work with hundreds of robust, international education programs that include academic exchanges, language immersion, testing and assessment, professional training, community development, and scholarly research.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Education & Literacy
International
Community, Education & Literacy, International

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Knoxville, TN 37901

(35.96049,-83.91948)
 

SKILLS

  • Youth Services
  • Social Media / Blogging
  • Cross-cultural Communication
  • People Skills
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 30
  • Orientation or Training

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