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Work From Home as a Local Coordinator for Exchange Students

Author: Holly Reisem Hanna

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Work From Home as a Local Coordinator for Exchange StudentsI’m always on the lookout for new work at home jobs and opportunities. One that I recently stumbled across is for Local Coordinators (LC) for student exchange programs.

Want to know more?

Here’s the scoop on what it is and where to apply.

What is a Local Coordinator (LC)?

Local Coordinators are independent contractors who go out into the community visiting schools, churches, and various youth programs in search of families who are interested in hosting foreign exchange students. Besides finding safe hosting families for students, you also act as a point of contact and mentor to the students while there are here in the U.S.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

Most organizations require that you be at least 25 years of age and you must have a clean criminal background check since you’ll be working with teens. The ideal candidate for this work at home opportunity would be someone who enjoys traveling and learning about new cultures, is outgoing, friendly, and likes to work with teenagers. All of the companies that I looked at had various forms of training for their LCs, as well as ongoing support.

How Much Can You Earn?

This is basically a sales or recruitment type position where you get paid a stipend for each successful placement. Most of the opportunities I found offer financial compensation, incentives, travel bonuses, and opportunities for advancement.

Where Can I Find Local Coordinator Positions?

Here are 8 different non-profit exchange organizations to check out:

1. American Institute for Foreign Study

  • Established in 1981.
  • Must be 25 years or older to apply.
  • Earn financial compensation for each full year International student you place and supervise.
  • Incentives and International and domestic travel bonuses available.
  • A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

2. Aspect Foundation

  • Established in 1985.
  • Must be 25 years or older to apply.
  • Coordinators are compensated with a stipend for each student that is placed and supervised.
  • Additional opportunities for bonuses and incentive training trips.

Work From Home as a Local Coordinator for Exchange Students

3. CCI Greenheart

  • Established in 1985.
  • Must be 26 years or older to apply.
  • Earn up to $1,000 for each exchange student that you place and monitor throughout the year. Or become a Group LC and earn $2,000 – $5,000 per group.
  • Receive discounts on travel.

4. CIEE

  • Established in 1995.
  • Earn financial compensation for each student placement and additional compensation for supervising during the semester.
  • Earn travel rewards and free trips for the successful placement of students.

5. EF Education First

  • Established in 1965.
  • Compensation is based on student placement and supervision during the school year.
  • Earn travel rewards and other benefits.

6. Educational Resource Development Trust

  • Established in 1974.
  • Earn $200 for each student that is placed. Additional compensation for monthly monitoring and mentoring.
  • Earn cash awards, points, gifts, gift certificates, and more for personal goal achievements.

7. International Cultural Exchange Services

  • Established in 1991.
  • Receive monetary compensation for each student placement.
  • Earn other benefits such as goal-based National and International annual group trips.

8. STS Foundation

  • Established in 1986.
  • Receive up to $1,000 per student placement and supervision for the full program year.
  • Earn International travel incentives.

What Are Others Saying About the Opportunity?

While I didn’t have the opportunity to talk to a Local Coordinator personally, I did find a couple of testimonials online.

“I did it many years ago. The placement wasn’t so hard, but YOU are also responsible for keeping track of what’s going on with the students/families AND organizing stuff like tourist trips. There wasn’t really any pay for that with the outfit I worked for. Overall, I enjoyed the summer experience, but if you have any kind of job, this is NOT workable. Check out every line in the job offer before you sign up.” – LuthCrl, WAHM.com Forum 10-21-11

Final Thoughts.

If you love learning about new cultures, traveling, and making a difference in someone’s life, this could be a very rewarding work at home opportunity. The pay isn’t much, so this opportunity would be good as a side gig or a fun way to generate some additional income if you’re retired. Since you’ll be working as an independent contractor, you will need to cover your own taxes and expenses. Overall this seems like a fun and rewarding job for someone who has the right personality and doesn’t need to make a full-time income.

Good luck and let me know if you decide to apply.

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Holly Reisem Hanna

Holly Reisem Hanna is a former nurse who decided to start a blog to make money from home while caring for her daughter. Since its inception in 2009, The Work at Home Woman has helped millions of readers find legitimate work at home jobs and business ideas. Under Holly's guidance, The Work at Home Woman was named one of the best websites for your career by Forbes two years in a row. Holly graduated from the University of Texas and has been featured in Yahoo Finance, Woman’s World Magazine, CNN, and many others.

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  2. Hi, I am very interested in this blog post…
    Do you think this can be someone’s primary employment?
    Is it part-time or full-time.

    I myself was an exchange student, and worked abroad for several years.

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  4. The Council for Educational Travel is currently looking for great local reps across the country. If you are interested please go to CETUSA.org for more information.

    Together we can change the world, one student experience at a time!

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  6. Hello

    I am in Ireland and live outside Dublin. I have alot of experience being and host family and finding suitable families to place students.

    Could someone here please send me information of agencies that want to bring students to Ireland either to experience the culture or to improve their English.

    Thank you in advance

    Roisin

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  8. Hello 

    My name is Mary ODonnell from Borrisoleigh, Co Tipperary rep Ireland

    Would you have any contact details for foreign exchange students companies I would like to become a host family /coordinator

    Many thanks to Mary 

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  9. Hi everyone. I am a Regional Director for ICES (International Cultural Exchange Services). The LC role is one of the most rewarding experiences that jumpstarted me 20 years ago and I am still involved. I would love to speak to those living in Indiana and Kentucky that have a strong desire to share and broaden this opportunity in their communities. You would be trained and supported by myself and your local field manager. Please reach out to get your questions answered about placing and supervising students in your community. Stipend paid and International and monetary bonuses for this exciting role.
    [email protected]
    Tiffany Adams
    Regional Director

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  10. If anyone interested in LC in SC, GA, NC,VA, MD, I am willing to travel to place students in any states, mentor them, and follow them throughput the placement process.

    I am retired and Host parents for over 10 years and placed students with Veteran’s, Elderly, and empty nesters, it has been a great fit.

    [email protected]
    Sarah Robinson
    Production Coordinator

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  12. Good morning! I am Argentine-American, currently living in Buenos Aires, Argentina. You may check my profile in LinkedIn.I’m an experienced English and Spanish Translator and Teacher. My goal for 2017 is to become an international exchange students’ coordinator! Where should I apply for it? Thank you for your suggestions! Gaby

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  13. CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange is hiring Local Coordinators in all 50 states. We offer $1000 per student for placement and Supervision throughout the program year and in addition, Local Coordinators qualify to earn all-inclusive travel to our National and International meetings. This year our meetings will be held in Cancun and New Orleans!

    As a Local Coordinator, you build your local network while becoming a part of something much bigger. Build lifelong friendships with other Local Coordinators across the country and with international students from around the world. Have fun while you make a real difference in this world! Visit http://www.ciee.org/highschool to learn more, or start an application at http://www.ciee.org/lcapply

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    • I’ve been a Local Coordinator for CIEE for almost 5 years now and it’s a great part-time job for doing at home. You really do get out of it what you put into it. The last few years we LCs have been having good results recruiting host families via Facebook groups. Try to get families on the phone as soon as possible. Your regional director can help you find a student who’s a good match for each family. I’d like to add that CIEE has been bringing high school students to the US since 1955, not 1995. This is a good job for moms with kids at home because you can schedule around their needs.

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  14. ECEP offers a great opportunity to those interested in working with teens and have a heart for global unity. Coordinators earn for placing and supervising each student. For meeting predetermined goals, bonuses are also given as well as an international trip. LCs are expected to work 3-5 hours a week and most of it from their own living room chair! Contact me today if you’re interested in being a part of my team.

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  15. Share is an awesome company. They are hiring local rep/ coordinators.
    We earn $1,000 -$1200 per successful host family / student placement. Plus bonuses and an international trip! I set my own hours and determine how much I want to do. Love my job!

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