What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Exchange Coordinator position at Cultural Academic Student Exchange?
Applicant must live in Colorado
We are immediately seeking individuals for the Community Liaison (AR) position who have experience in youth exchange, working with teenagers, and/or are willing to be trained. We work with inbound, high-school aged students.
What does the Area Representative do?
- Placement: Recruit and vet potential host families in Colorado to ensure they meet the requirements to host. Help host families complete the online hosting application and select the exchange student for their family.
- Supervision: Provide students and host families with the support and guidance necessary during their exchange experience through regular contact, ultimately ensuring the safety and well-being of the exchange student(s).
Perks of the job:
- Training You will have access to training and online resources 24/7 to enable to you succeed in this position. Additionally, your Regional Director will offer personal development training in areas which will enrich your life at work, at home, and in the community.
- Set your own hours and fit the role around your everyday schedule.
- Work from home or get out into the community - it's up to you.
- Set your own goals and decide how many students/families you want to work with. We offer travel perks if you meet certain recruitment milestones, but there are no quotas you are required to meet.
- Meet people from other countries and get to know different cultures, make connections across the globe and in your local community and help make dreams come true.
Basic requirements to apply:
- age 25 or older
- authorized to work in the USA
- submit and pass a criminal background check
- have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- own a computer/tablet with Wi-Fi connectivity and have basic computer skills
Successful Candidates have/are:
- An enthusiastic and caring disposition
- Excellent communicators with great people skills
- An interest in foreign cultures, customs, languages, and food
- Networking skills & are approachable
- Enjoy working with youth between 15 and 18 years of age
- Time to promote the hosting opportunity in the local area a few hours a week
- Responsible with attention to detail and good follow-through
- Able to work with all people in a friendly, professional manner
- Creative, Patient, Persistent, and Objective
- Strong social skills and the ability to problem-solve
- Experience in conflict resolution and/or willingness to learn
Compensation & Travel Opportunities:
This is considered a flexible part-time work-from-home position and is supplemental commission income. On average, Area Representatives who place 8 to 30 (academic year) students, earnings can range between $9,000-$33,000 annually in compensation from placement fees, supervision fees, and bonuses.
You can be an exchange student once a year as we travel internationally to celebrate your success! With SMG you will have the opportunity to earn wonderful incentive international trips to different countries all over the world. Our team has explored several amazing cities such as Rome, Prague, Dublin, Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Madrid, Edinburgh, and Paris, just to name a few. Be sure to join us on our next exciting adventure – Copenhagen, Denmark - December 2025.
Place eight (8) students to earn your trip to our Celebration of Success event in Denmark. Every eight students placed thereafter qualify you to bring a guest.
(16 students = you 1) (24 students = you 2) and so on. You can even earn 1 trip and then purchase additional trips for friends/family; the more the merrier!
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a copy of your resume including your contact information (name, email, and phone) so that we can follow up with you in a timely manner.
Company Description
About Us:
Cultural Academic Student Exchange is an experienced educational program that has become one of the premier high school exchange program organizations in the world. We specialize in fostering incredible educational and cultural experiences, where students not only receive a high-quality education but also the tools necessary to develop into future leaders.
We are dedicated to promoting a more peaceful world by advancing international awareness and understanding through student exchange. Our students come to us from Europe, Asia, and South America. This position is also a great way to build connections in your local community which can create future networking opportunities for all parties involved.
Primary Responsibilities:
a. Recruit and vet host families in your area
b. Match students with host families
c. Build and maintain relationships with CASE partner schools in your local area
d. Provide support and guidance to students and host families throughout the experience
e. Serve as a Liaison between local students, families, schools, and our professional support staff
Training and Support:
CASE’s Regional Director will provide comprehensive Training for Area Representatives to prepare them for all aspects of the position. The training includes but is not limited to placements, supervision and support, conflict mediation and resolution, sales/outreach, and intercultural training. Regional Staff members work directly with Area Representatives to guide them through initial training modules and provide additional support and training throughout the year.
Hours/ Compensation:
This position is not salaried; Area Representatives can receive financial compensation in the form of placement & supervision stipends, bonuses, and all-inclusive travel incentives. As an Area Representative for CASE, you manage your own schedule and have flexible hours; many of our current ARs have full-time jobs, are stay-at-home moms and dads, or are retired.
NOTE: This is a contract position. Payment is only issued upon completion of placement/supervision reports.
Must be 25 years of age to apply.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $1,200.00 - $24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Compensation Package:
- 1099 contract
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
Work Location: Remote
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $1,200.00 - $24,000.00 per year
Expected hours: No less than 5 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
- Work from home
Compensation Package:
- 1099 contract
- Supplemental income
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
Application Question(s):
- How many years of teaching experience do you have?
- Have you ever travelled abroad?
Language:
- English (Required)
Location:
- Colorado (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $1,200 - $24,000