PAX - Program of Academic Exchange is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to increase mutual respect among the people of the world, to foster an appreciation of our differences and similarities, and to enhance our ability to communicate with one another. PAX believes that this mission is served by providing young people with the opportunity to study abroad and live with a host family for an extended period of time.
We are currently hiring for the position of community coordinator.
Job responsibilities include:
- Arranging semester and academic year homestays and high school enrollment for exchange students.
- Generating interest in the local community, working with volunteer families interested in hosting.
- Providing orientations for both families and students.
- Guiding young, international visitors through personal and cultural adjustment.
- Providing friends and neighbors in your community and the young people they host positive, life changing exposure to new cultures.
- Participating in the annual PAX national meeting, held at a attractive location.
Ideal candidates:
- Enjoy working with teens and serving their communities.
- Are optimistic, motivated, flexible self-starters.
- Must possess excellent communication skills.
- Bring an internationally minded perspective to what they do.
- Education and sales experience a plus.
Additional information and compensation:
The position boasts part-time, flexible scheduling, modest compensation on a commission basis, annual international travel perks, and is managed from home. Many coordinators approach the position as a meaningful community service project with benefits, a second job, or an opportunity to pursue their interests and passions while making a contribution to their community. This is an independent contractor position; commission-based compensation is paid per student placed and supervised, with additional travel perks.
