Looking for a meaningful part-time opportunity with flexible hours and the chance to foster cross-cultural understanding? As a Local Coordinator with CIEE (Global Exchange), you’ll facilitate enriching international high school exchange experiences from your own home—helping students acclimate to new environments while building bridges across cultures.
Why Join CIEE as a Local Coordinator?
- Impactful Work: You support international students and their host families, promoting global awareness and cultural connections.
- Flexibility & Autonomy: Coordinate your own schedule—perfect for working professionals, parents, retirees, or anyone managing multiple commitments.
- Competitive Compensation: Earn through placement and supervision stipends, bonuses, travel incentives, and more.
- Empower Through Diversity: Join a diverse, mission-driven nonprofit that values inclusive perspectives and intercultural dialogue.
Job Overview
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Local Coordinator — Global Exchange (CIEE) |
| Location | Remote (Syracuse, NY area) |
| Employment Type | Part-time, independent contractor |
| Compensation | $67,174–$76,515/year base estimate + placement, supervision stipends, bonuses, travel incentives |
| Key Responsibilities | Recruit host families; match students; liaise with schools, families, and CIEE staff; support participants throughout their program. |
| Qualifications | Age 25+; creativity; patience; communication skills; problem-solving; intercultural sensitivity; ability to work within State Dept. and CIEE guidelines. |
| Training & Support | Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing support provided by regional managers—covering conflict mediation, outreach, and intercultural training. |
| Ideal For | Flexible-schedule individuals: e.g., part-timers, parents, retirees, professionals. |
| Diversity Stance | CIEE encourages applicants from underrepresented and diverse backgrounds. |
What You’ll Do
As a Local Coordinator, you’ll:
- Recruit and vet volunteer host families.
- Match exchange students with suitable hosts.
- Liaise with local schools and offer ongoing support to both students and families.
- Act as the key point of contact between all parties and CIEE regional staff.
What You’ll Need
Bring along:
- A genuine passion for cultural exchange and youth development.
- Strong interpersonal skills—patience, creativity, and persistence.
- Exceptional communication and problem-solving ability.
- Cultural sensitivity and objectivity, aligned with CIEE and State Department policies.
Training & Compensation Details
- Training: Robust orientation and continued learning—via outreach, conflict mediation, and intercultural training—delivered by CIEE’s regional managers.
- Compensation: Not salaried; earn per placement with added stipends, bonuses, and travel perks. Top coordinators can earn up to $1,500 per placement.
Why This Role Matters
You’ll become part of CIEE’s mission to build intercultural understanding. Working across boundaries, you help foster personal growth and global peace—one host family and student pairing at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It’s a remote, part-time position based in the Syracuse, NY area; you coordinate locally but work from home.
As an independent contractor, compensation is placement-based. You receive stipends for placements and supervision, plus bonus and travel incentives—with potential earnings up to $1,500 per placement.
CIEE offers comprehensive training—including conflict management, outreach, and intercultural communication—supported by regional managers throughout the year.
Applicants must be 25 or older and possess strong communication, problem-solving, and intercultural skills. A genuine enthusiasm for working with youth and diverse communities is essential.