Local Voices
Coordinate Short Term Exchange program this summer!
part-time
EF Educational Homestay Programs, a non-profit student exchange organization, is currently seeking candidates in Lacey - Olympia area to coordinate short student exchange programs this summer. While the group arrives in summer the host family recruiting and planning begins immediately. On this program, international students come to the United States with the goal of improving their English and experiencing American culture. You will be the face of EF in your community as you promote and facilitate this program. A fundamental responsibility of the Program Leader is to recruit and screen suitable volunteer host families.
Qualifications and Responsibilities
Ideal candidates are highly organized, resourceful, connected to their community (have lived in the same community at least 3 years), able to manage a budget, and experienced or interested in working with students from other countries. This can be a great experience for teachers with summers or other fixed periods of time off. Note that this is a contract position, not an opportunity for full time work.
General responsibilities of a Program Leader include:
• Strong networking skills- must interact directly with community members and organizations to generate potential host family leads
• Persuasive communicator, able to inspire others
• Research, coordinate and confirm recruitment events
• Attend recruiting events and generate interest in our summer programs
• Follow up with all potential host family leads- including securing an application, performing a home visit and checking a family's references
• In charge of all facets of the summer program at the local level with support and guidance from local and national EHP staff
• Must enjoy working with children ages 8-18 as you will supervise and engage students during course activities
• Strong sense of teamwork- will collaborate with EF Local Teacher and EF Foreign Leader prior to students' arrival and throughout the program
• High professional standards- must be prepared and available 24/7 during the program in case of student or host family incidents or emergencies
• Plan, organize and confirm the logistics of all course activities with the support from the local management team
• Coordinate and facilitate the host family orientation within two weeks of the groups' arrival
• Meet and greet students at the airport at arrival and departure
• Coordinate and facilitate student orientation as well as welcome and farewell parties for the students and their host families
Benefits
The benefits of working as a Program Leader include:
• Supplemental income
• Free trip to Dublin, Ireland in November 2014 for annual EHP conference
• Becoming more involved with your community through working with schools, clubs, neighborhood associations, and social and religious organizations
• Contributing to increased cultural awareness and bringing a global perspective to your community
In order to recruit host families, Program Leaders must be willing and able to spend a considerable amount of time promoting the program to the local community in the months before students arrive. Program Leaders must feel comfortable approaching schools, churches, organizations, and individuals in order to identify suitable hosts
Email Resume to:
windyefhomestay@gmail.com
Qualifications and Responsibilities
Ideal candidates are highly organized, resourceful, connected to their community (have lived in the same community at least 3 years), able to manage a budget, and experienced or interested in working with students from other countries. This can be a great experience for teachers with summers or other fixed periods of time off. Note that this is a contract position, not an opportunity for full time work.
General responsibilities of a Program Leader include:
• Strong networking skills- must interact directly with community members and organizations to generate potential host family leads
• Persuasive communicator, able to inspire others
• Research, coordinate and confirm recruitment events
• Attend recruiting events and generate interest in our summer programs
• Follow up with all potential host family leads- including securing an application, performing a home visit and checking a family's references
• In charge of all facets of the summer program at the local level with support and guidance from local and national EHP staff
• Must enjoy working with children ages 8-18 as you will supervise and engage students during course activities
• Strong sense of teamwork- will collaborate with EF Local Teacher and EF Foreign Leader prior to students' arrival and throughout the program
• High professional standards- must be prepared and available 24/7 during the program in case of student or host family incidents or emergencies
• Plan, organize and confirm the logistics of all course activities with the support from the local management team
• Coordinate and facilitate the host family orientation within two weeks of the groups' arrival
• Meet and greet students at the airport at arrival and departure
• Coordinate and facilitate student orientation as well as welcome and farewell parties for the students and their host families
Benefits
The benefits of working as a Program Leader include:
• Supplemental income
• Free trip to Dublin, Ireland in November 2014 for annual EHP conference
• Becoming more involved with your community through working with schools, clubs, neighborhood associations, and social and religious organizations
• Contributing to increased cultural awareness and bringing a global perspective to your community
In order to recruit host families, Program Leaders must be willing and able to spend a considerable amount of time promoting the program to the local community in the months before students arrive. Program Leaders must feel comfortable approaching schools, churches, organizations, and individuals in order to identify suitable hosts
Email Resume to:
windyefhomestay@gmail.com
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