The role
Local Coordinators are one of the most important pieces of our company and allows us to provide quality placements and support for our high school students Across Australia & New Zealand. The Local Coordinator, with the support of their Regional Manager, is the “go to” person for the students while they are here to help them adjust to their new life on exchange.

Key Tasks:

Finding, interviewing, and screening host families for students coming into their local community. Host families receive a monthly stipend.
Provide support for students and host families during the school year so that everyone enjoys their experience.
Student Exchange Australia New Zealand supplies training for all Local Coordinators and each Local Coordinator will have a Manager to provide continued training and support.

This job is a casual and voluntary work from home position and perfect for someone looking to earn some additional income while interacting with students from other cultures. Pay is commission based per student placed.

Skills needed:

Experience working with people, teenagers in particular.
Ability to network within their community to recruit host families.
Creativity and persistence.
Ability to remain neutral in problem solving situations.
Social media skills (Facebook) a plus.

Why work for Student Exchange?

Supportive Environment

At Student Exchange we create an environment in which people can and do make a difference. We are committed to attracting, retaining and developing high calibre individuals, responsible for programs that will enrich the lives of young people.

When you choose a career with Student Exchange, you will become a member of a committed team striving to deliver our mission. Student Exchange is an equal opportunity employer and encourages interest from a wide range of applicants.

Student Exchange Australia New Zealand places the safety and wellbeing of our exchange students as its highest priority. We maintain and continually improve a Quality Management System that complies with the requirements of the International Standard ISO 9001. Our objectives are to:

At all times, staff must operate in accordance with the Child Safety and Quality Management Policy and in compliance with legislation, regulations, and conditions. All applicants for any role must have a current working with children check and complete a fit and proper person declaration.

Mission

To offer the unique experience of living, studying, and working in another culture and to enable young people to develop the skills and awareness that will enhance their future potential. Experience is everything™.

Core values

The values fostered and supported in our workplace are:

Openness and Honesty
Innovation and Creativity
Responsiveness
Listening
Problem Solving
Ownership & Responsibility
Teamwork
Respect
Communication
Humour

Local Coordinators

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Why work for Student Exchange?

Supportive Environment

Mission

Core values