International Student Area Representative [Remote]

About the International Area Representative position

Duties
• Professionally represent Pan Atlantic Foundation in your community
• Find Hosts, maintain relationships with schools, and raise public awareness about student exchange
• Lead Host Family to website to complete the online application: iwanttohost.org (
• Complete an In-home Interview with the host family and Check References
• Perform a Host Family Orientation before the student arrives
• Monthly Check in – call or visit the Hosts and Student once a month and document online

Compensation
• $1000 per placement for academic year student, $800 for one semester student
• Opportunity for Travel to our Annual Pan Atlantic Foundation Conference!! (all expenses paid!) (Match 4 students with families to Qualify!)
• Additional Incentives may be offered throughout the year as well

Personal Requirements
• Must own a computer and have internet access
• Must have a genuine interest in working with teens and families
• Must be mature and able to remain objective
• Must be professional in appearance and in manner
• Good counseling skills are very helpful in this job
• Must be critically perceptive and objective in working with potential host families
• Must be over the age of 25
• Should be well-networked in their community
• A sensitivity, understanding and passion for creating global understanding between cultures

What Pan Atlantic Foundation offers to Area Representatives:
• Access to student database - All forms accessible for download
• Online training sessions
• Regional Director Support
• 24-Hour Emergency Hotline
• Outreach support; advertising opportunities