School Partnership Coordinator

AFS-USA is part of a worldwide network of AFS partner organizations that work together to advance global education and foster meaningful connections across cultures. As the network’s largest partner, AFS-USA works to increase the global competency of U.S. citizens by providing a variety of international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities. We are proud of our staff from our national office in New York City as well as home offices across the county, who collaborate with our more than 2,000 AFS-USA Volunteers to deliver high quality programs and global education resources. These include immersion-based study abroad experiences in over 40 countries worldwide; opportunities to host foreign AFS exchange students; and global learning workshops and curricula for educator, schools and businesses.

AFS-USA is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented School Partnership Coordinator to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring that all hosted exchange participants are placed in schools that meet AFS, CSIET, and U.S. Department of State standards. The Coordinator will work closely with Regional Field Staff and local volunteers to secure school placements and maintain strong, compliant relationships with secondary schools across the U.S.

A bachelor’s degree is preferred for this role, along with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have experience working in an educational setting or with an educational organization, and a solid understanding of the trends and challenges faced by U.S. high schools. Experience working with or supporting volunteers is highly valued. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a customer service mindset, are essential. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to manage conflict professionally and resolve issues promptly. Self-motivation, multitasking abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are key. This position requires the ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and travel occasionally. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and online databases such as Salesforce is also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Secure and track Placement Acceptance Forms (PAFs) for all hosted participants prior to arrival or student moves.
• Ensure compliance with AFS, CSIET, and U.S. Department of State regulations in all school placement activities.
• Build and maintain a database of school, district, and state-level policies regarding J-1 exchange student placements.
• Identify, train, and support local school volunteers in assigned regions.
• Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for school officials and volunteers regarding AFS programs and student placements.
• Identify schools capable of supporting students with physical disabilities or special needs and facilitate their placement.
• Coordinate with volunteers and school officials to manage school-related fees and reimbursements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date school contact information in the AFS database.
• Collaborate with the Director of School Partnerships to communicate key organizational messages to schools and volunteers.

WORK EXPECTATIONS:

• AFS USA work hours are generally from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday EST; however, given the nature of this position and the necessity to work closely with volunteers, the specific schedule of this role will be discussed with the hiring manager.
• U.S. candidates considered.

SALARY:

• $26.37 per hour, plus benefits including: medical, dental, vision, and PTO

NON-DISCRIMINATION/ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY

AFS-USA is committed to a discrimination-free work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Employment with AFS-USA is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation, including behavior which targets an individual or group based on perceived or actual characteristics.

APPLY:

Please note that only completed applications will be considered. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact our HR Department at hr@afsusa.org. Only online applications will be accepted.