The New Brunswick International Student Program (NBISP) is searching for a self-motivated Homestay Coordinator, Sackville, NB, to potentially join the AEI team as an independent contractor in the Sackville, NB area (Tantramar Regional High School area - ASD-E). Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Promote the host family program in your community.
- Seek new homestay families on an ongoing basis.
- Recruit, screen, and interview host families.
- Foster and encourage student engagement.
- Organize monthly activities for international students.
- Be on call, when required, outside of normal work hours to assist with homestay issues/problems and ensure that proper protocols are followed in emergency situations.
- Collaborate and produce reports regularly with Regional Manager and Homestay Administrator.
- Organize and attend student airport arrivals and departures.
- Work with AEI staff to deliver student and host orientation.
- Respond quickly to emergency situations.
- Communicate regularly with students and host families.
Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study/or experience. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:
Need to have: | Nice to have: |
- Minimum high school diploma supplemented by relevant further education/experience in the field of education, social work, or the social sciences.
- Ability to travel and work flexible hours, their own car/vehicle and a valid New Brunswick driver’s license.
- The ability to work within tight timelines.
- Demonstrate sensitivity for the requirements of international students: language difficulties, culture shock, and community/school adjustment.
| - International experience is an asset.
- Experience in programming for youth aged 11-18 years old.
- Knowledge of database systems and computer technology.
- Understanding of the New Brunswick education system.
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Remuneration is based on the number of student placements that the successful candidate has in their portfolio (at any given time throughout the year).
Individuals are invited to submit their interest by applying online to the ‘AEI Careers’ page (AEI Careers - AEI) on AEI’s website and selecting the Homestay Coordinator Tantramar Regional High School - ASD-E link; please include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume. While we appreciate your interest in our organization, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.