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Homestay Coordinator (GOLDEN)

The International Student Program Homestay Coordinator (contract position) reports directly to the Director, International Education or Program Coordinator designate. The primary responsibilities include:
Work closely with Program Coordinators and Director, International Education

Recruit and support host families for international students;
Coordinate and supervise a wide variety of extra-curricular activities, events, and trips;
Meet and/or communicate with international students, school administrators, teaching staff, and host parents on a regular basis;
Communicate with District staff and educational agents in the students’ home countries and support program disciplinary processes;
Process and manage student and host family information and documentation;
Be on-call to provide student advice/support and to attend to emergency situations;
Perform other related duties as needed or assigned.

Experience working with an international student program, and/or living and working abroad

Experience living and working with high school-aged students

Experience organizing/supervising activities and events

**Competencies**: the following list of personal attributes is key to the position:
Professional demeanor

Appreciation for other cultures, cross-cultural competencies and/or foreign language skills

Excellence in personal, oral and written communication skills

Effective problem solving skills under tight time constraints

Ability to multi-task and work in a variety of environments

Ability to work well both independently and as a team member

Conflict management experience and mentorship skills

**Qualification**:
Must have completion of 12th school grade

Hold a valid BC Driver’s license (Class 5)

Own a reliable vehicle suitable for transporting students if/when needed;
Have or be willing to obtain Occupational First Aid (Level 1)

Flexibility in working hours and locations

Must be able and willing to work evenings/weekends as needed

Questions regarding this position should be addressed to Danielle Warren, Director