Paid Volunteer Student Exchange Coordinator- Springfield, IL

We are immediately seeking individuals for the Local Coordinator position who have experience in youth exchange and/or willing to be trained. Responsibilities include recruiting and screening volunteer host families, facilitating positive relationships with local schools, and supporting exchange students during their program in the United States.

Requirements:

• • Have an enthusiastic and caring disposition
  • Be an excellent communicator
  • Have an interest in foreign cultures
  • Networking Skills & Approachable
  • Enjoy working with youth between 15 and 18 years of age
  • Must have a high school diploma and at least 5 years of post-high school work/life experience
  • Responsible
  • Have transportation

Compensation & Travel Opportunities:

This is considered a flexible part-time work-from-home position and is supplemental commission income. On average, a volunteer local coordinator who places 5 to 25 (academic year) students, earnings can range between $4,000-$30,000 annually to cover expenses as you support and guide the host families and students.

Travel around the world with us! With ICES 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: Bangkok, Rome, Paris, Stockholm, Brussels, Rio De Janeiro, Berlin and Beijing just to name a few. Be sure to join us on our next exciting adventure!

Also, we want you to join us at our next training conference in the Spring of 2025 in Maricopa, Arizona! All you need to qualify is to make three student placements for the August 2025 school year and we will fly you to Arizona with a hotel stay at our expense for our annual convention. We have a lot of fun getting to know each other with great dinners, shows, nightlife, and amazing training!

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:

International Cultural Exchange Services (ICES) was founded in 1991 by John J. Crist in Atlanta, Georgia. John had previously worked in Youth Exchange Executive Roles for over 10 years in the United States, based in San Francisco and Santa Barbara, California and internationally in Brighton, England, Madrid, Spain and Stockholm, Sweden.

ICES is an experienced educational nonprofit organization. We are dedicated to promoting a more peaceful world by advancing international awareness and understanding through high school youth exchange. Students come to the U.S. from Europe, Asia, South America and Australia. This position is also a great way to build connections in your local community which can certainly lead to various opportunities.

For well over two decades ICES has promoted a more peaceful world by advancing international awareness and cultural understanding to thousands of exchange students from all over the world. ICES has become a leader in the field of youth exchange due to years of hard work, quality service, and caring hearts of our president and key ICES staff who have all been with ICES since its inception.

International Cultural Exchange Services Why Work Here? We are a devoted group committed to your success with excellent training and support. Explore your opportunity to travel the world with us!

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