Homestay Coordinator

Atlantic Education International (AEI) through its New Brunswick International Student Program (NBISP) welcomes youth (aged 11-18) from around the world to come to New Brunswick to study in the Anglophone sector of our public education system. One of the strengths of the NBISP is its homestay program. Each student who participates in the New Brunswick International Student Program is closely matched with a host family living in the school catchment zone they will attend.

NBISP is searching for a self-motivated Homestay Coordinator to potentially join the AEI team as an independent contractor in the Rothesay, NB (Rothesay High School area). Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Promote the host family program in your community.
• Seek new homestay families on an ongoing basis.
• Recruit, screen, and interview host families.
• Foster and encourage student engagement.
• Organise monthly activities for international students.
• Be on call, when required, outside of normal work hours to assist with homestay issues/problems and ensure that proper protocols are followed in emergency situations.
• Collaborate and produce reports regularly with Regional Manager and Homestay Administrator.
• Organize and attend student airport arrivals and departures.
• Work with AEI staff to deliver student and host orientation.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations.
• Communicate regularly with students and host families.

Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study/or experience. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

• Minimum high school diploma, supplemented by relevant further education/experience in the field of education, social work, or social sciences.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, access to their own vehicle, and a valid New Brunswick driver’s license.
• The ability to work within tight timelines.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and understanding related to language difficulties, culture shock, and community/school adjustment.
• International experience is an asset.
• Experience in programming for youth aged 11-18 years old.
• Knowledge of database systems and computer technology.
• Understanding of the New Brunswick education system.

Remuneration is based on the number of student placements that the successful candidate has in their portfolio (at any given time throughout the year).