What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local Coordinator - Massachusetts position at International Cultural Exchange Services?
International Cultural Exchange Services (ICES)
Are you passionate about cultural exchange and enjoy working with youth in your community? Join our team as a Local Coordinator and help international high school students live their American dream! This is a flexible, part-time position that you can mostly do from home, with rewarding in-person connections in your local community.
🧡 What You’ll Do:- Work from Home to recruit and support local volunteer host families
- Conduct in-person home visits during host family onboarding
- Coordinate with local high schools to support exchange students
- Enjoy local activities with students and families—like welcome events, outings, and check-ins
- Be a friendly and reliable point of contact for students throughout their stay
- Warm, enthusiastic, and caring nature
- Excellent communication and networking skills
- Love for cultural diversity and working with teens (ages 15–18)
- High school diploma at least 7 years of post-grad work/life experience
- Reliable transportation for local travel and visits
- Responsible, flexible, and motivated to make a difference
- Commission-based supplemental income: Earn $4,000 to $30,000  annually based on placements and support
- Performance bonuses
- All-expense-paid international trips to cities like Paris, Rome, Rio, Berlin, Bangkok, and more!
- Annual training conferences (Las Vegas or Orlando) – all expenses covered when placing 3 students
- Ongoing training and a supportive team culture
Since 1991, International Cultural Exchange Services (ICES) has been a leader in high school exchange programs. Our mission is to promote peace and understanding across cultures by connecting global youth with welcoming host families in the U.S.
- Strong passion for cultural exchange and global understanding.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience in community engagement, program development, or related fields.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
- Familiarity with local resources and networks that support cultural initiatives.
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in social sciences, education, or community development is preferred but not required. Training is provided for the right candidate
Start your journey as a Local Coordinator today—make meaningful connections, support global friendships, and have fun along the way!
