Local Coordinator

About the Role

This is a voluntary role with minimal compensation, ideal for individuals looking to be involved in their community and make international connections. The STS Foundation is seeking a Local Coordinator to foster and grow their cultural exchange program.

About STS Foundation

STS Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1986, dedicated to providing memorable cultural exchanges for high school students visiting and studying in the US. Their mission is to foster mutual understanding and empower young people through cultural exchange. STS Foundation is a designated U.S. Department of State exchange program and maintains full accreditation with the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET).

Key Responsibilities

• Support and recruit volunteer host families to host an exchange student.
• Foster and grow the cultural exchange program within the community.
• Provide guidance, inspiration, and recruiting tools for host family placement.
• Mentor and advocate for exchange students.
• Represent the STS Foundation in the community.
• Support, recruit, and oversee host families and school administrators.
• Actively promote the STS Foundation through recruitment efforts on social media, email marketing, press releases, and public service announcements.
• Marketing content and training will be provided.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Passion for youth.
• Desire to make a difference in their community.
• Enthusiastic about working with people and building strong relationships.
• People person who is compassionate, understanding, a good listener, well organized, and reliable.
• Experience working with youth is a definite plus.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to promote the STS Foundation through social media, email marketing, press releases, and public service announcements.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Work within a team-focused environment with visibility for efforts.
• Satisfaction of creating long-term value for program participants.
• Opportunity to be part of a leading international organization.
• Convenience of working from home or other locations.
• Access to an annual international incentive trip.