Cultural Homestay International (CHI) is a non-profit educational organization founded in 1980 by Tom and Lilka Areton to promote international understanding and goodwill through people-to-people exchanges. We believe that the best way to build bridges of friendship and trust among people is to experience directly each others’ customs, languages and values. To live and work together, leads to a transformational experience of acceptance and genuine affection. Young people from abroad, who experience life in the US, participate in the local community of which they live, or work in an American business, open their minds to the values of volunteering, democracy and freedom. CHI aspires to share the benefits of cultural interchange with the many nations of the earth in the deeply held conviction that such exchanges ultimately contribute to a more prosperous and peaceful world.
For over 30 years, more than 250,000 students and young adults from over 60 countries have come to our shores to participate in CHI’s educational and cultural programs, http://www.chinet.org/index.html

“PART TIME PROGRAM COORDINATOR — WORK AND TRAVEL PROGRAM-TELECOMMUTE”

The USA Work & Travel Program offers international university students a challenging opportunity to intimately experience life and culture in the U.S. during their summer holiday period through our J-1 Visa Program.
Our Program Coordinator will act as a strong support staff and liaison between our international participants, and our employers who hire our students on a seasonal basis. The successful candidate will be responsible to organize and facilitate the entire program; as well as provide excellent customer service. This position is for a self-starter, who desires to work independently from home; but has the strong values of dedication and commitment to working together for the greater good; knowing that you are a contributor to something that changes lives globally.

Job Duties:
 Account management via phone and email; with possible site visits when needed
 Support employers and international students during entire exchange work program
 Excellent Customer Service; attentive response time; mediating when necessary; resolving issues diplomatically
 Strong computer skills and email management
 Administrative; strong communication skills; as well as prompt and organized completion of paperwork or designated tasks.
 Student interviewing via SKYPE
 Ensure all program and government requirements are fulfilled with support from your ESM
 Close supervision of accounts; maintaining and completing monthly reports, as well as ongoing communication with employers and students
 Organizing and coordinating housing options for the students prior to their arrival
 Effectively communicating on a daily basis with ESM and main office.

Job Qualifications:
 Strong interpersonal skills
 Must be outgoing, friendly and energetic
 Strong customer service skills and desire to provide top notch service to our employers and students
 Organizational skills, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, self motivated, and a desire to learn are required
 Work independently with minimal supervision; self tasking
 Excellent problem solving skills & multi task oriented
 Strong written and verbal communication required
 Stable work history — no job hoppers!
 Strong computer skills; MS Office, Word & Excel and Google mail/Google docs
 Home computer with internet/ printer/scanner and unlimited nationwide telephone calling plan
 Desire to work with international students
 Seeking long term part time employment
 Desires a rewarding career
 Must be willing to work from home during typical business hours; 9am-3pm PST Monday-Friday

Job Details:
 This is a permanent part time position; 20-30 hours per week
 Telecommute; flexibility of working from home
 Job hours; 9am –3pm PST Monday — Friday
 Busy seasons are May –Aug.; Nov.-March
 $11.00 per hour
 International travel is periodically offered to experienced staff
 Full program training and on-going support by CHI’s ESM and main office staff
 Must attend a 2 day training in San Francisco; paid by CHI
 Making a “difference in the world” through intercultural exchange
 Ability for extra earning potential by developing new businesses
 No employee benefits

• Location: Pheonix
• Compensation: $11.00 per hour
• This is a part-time job.
• This is at a non-profit organization.
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