Local Coordinator to Exchange Students

Make A Difference! Become a Local Coordinator to Exchange Students

ETC provides inbound program opportunities for high school students worldwide to study in an American high school and live with an American family. ETC's outbound program offers students the chance to study and live in a foreign country. Education Travel & Culture is a unique, personalized organization whose first goal is to provide exceptional support for both students and host families through a network of local coordinators and dedicated office staff.

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Qualities We Seek

• Self‑motivated, well‑networked within the community, and eager to make a positive impact.
• Enthusiastic about sharing our mission and building relationships as part of daily life.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit and screen qualified host families. ETC provides training on proven methods for locating high‑quality host families and marketing materials.
• Establish and nurture relationships with potential host families, school administrators, and community influencers.
• Engage in person with exchange students, host families and local high schools, including monthly meetings, group student activities and periodic orientations.
• Represent and promote ETC in the community through social media, email marketing, press releases, local media and other avenues.

Benefits

• Independent contractor position that is family‑friendly, flexible and complements a busy schedule (10‑20 hours per month). Much of the work can be done from home.
• Annual performance‑based incentive trips, including international travel opportunities.
• Potential for growth into a management position.
• Learn about a new culture while working with high‑school exchange students and their host families.
• Opportunity to mentor and support exchange students and volunteer families throughout the year.

Compensation – Up to $1,700 per full‑year student (including placement and oversight pay), bonuses and travel incentives. Salary range is based on average supplemental income per year; there is no limit on the amount a local coordinator can earn annually.

• Independent contractor can earn supplemental income based on successful host family recruitment and student support.
• Ability to earn various bonuses and incentives throughout the year.
• Local coordinators active with ETC for 2+ years can earn additional compensation for recruitment and supervision.
• Qualification for 5–7 day ETC Annual Travel Incentive Trip. Prior incentive trips include Italy, Cozumel, Maui, Germany, Costa Rica, Spain, Cancun, Japan and more.

Travel Requirement

• Live within 75 miles of the listed city.
• Have a valid driver’s license.

If you love our mission but the local coordinator role is not the right fit for you at this time, please consider hosting an exchange student. For more information on the hosting opportunity, please email us at support.