CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange
Virginia Local Coordinator, Part Time Hybrid
Position:  Local Coordinator, High School USA- PT Contract

 Department:  High School USA

 Reports To:  Regional Placement Manager

 Location: Virginia   - this position is only available to candidates who reside in VA.

 Must be 25 years of age to apply 

Who We Are

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.

Why Partner With Us

You will change the world. CIEE builds bridges between different people, different countries, and different cultures. We help young people participate in high-quality international exchange and study abroad programs that bring the world together. We change lives, our alumni change the world. Be part of the change!You will be part of a fast-paced, international, diverse, and collaborative team of professionals. CIEE operates the largest nonprofit network of study-abroad locations, with facilities and staff in 26 countries. Additionally, we help international participants from over 130 countries come to the USA each year. Committed to excellence and solving whatever problem the world throws at them, CIEE professionals work on international teams and are dedicated to advancing our 75-year-old mission to make the world a more peaceful place.


Who Are You

CIEE is seeking Local Coordinators. 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, supervise, and support students/families throughout the duration of the exchange program. The posit i on extends to work with local families, communities, and schools to coordinate outbound, high school summer abroad opportunities for students in the United States. The incumbent is passionate about bringing the world closer together, increasing intercultural awareness, and finding safe and welcoming homes in their community for international exchange students.

What You’ll Do

 Recruit and select volunteers to host families in your area  Match students from around the world with host families  Build and maintain relationships with local schools  Recruit local students for high school summer abroad opportunities through CIEE programming  Provide support/guidance to students and host families throughout the experience  Serve as a liaison between students, families, schools, and the CIEE support staff 


What You’ll Bring

 Creativity, patience, persistence, strong social skills, and the ability to work with all people  Ability to problem-solve, network, communicate effectively, and act objectively, within CIEE and Department of State guidelines  An understanding of cultural differences is helpful, as well as a desire to work with international youth  A desire to share the larger world and bridge cultural understanding domestically and internationally 


Training And Support

CIEE provides comprehensive training for Local Coordinators to prepare them for all aspects of the position including, but not limited to: placements, supervision and support, conflict mediation and resolution, outreach, and intercultural training. Regional Managers work directly with Local Coordinators to guide them through initial training modules and provide additional support and training throughout the year.

Hours/ Compensation

This position is not salaried; Local Coordinators are independent contractors and earn financial compensation in the form of placement & supervision fees, bonuses, and travel incentives. Compensation is based on each placement and earlier placements earn increased incentives. Earn $1000-1500 per placement + supervision stipends + bonus incentives. As a Local Coordinator, you manage your own schedule and have flexible hours; many of our current local coordinators have full-time jobs, are stay-at-home moms and dads, or are retired.

Diversity Matters

CIEE believes that diversity matters and that professionals with diverse backgrounds provide diverse approaches and ideas to solving problems and finding ways to advance our mission to bring the world together. Candidates from underrepresented groups with diverse backgrounds and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.

Due to federal regulations, a background check will be conducted as a condition of being an independent contractor.
United States