Host Ambassador, Lambton Kent, Sarnia – ON
- Sarnia, ON, Canada
This is a permanent part-time position (up to 20 hours per week), compensated with an hourly wage between $18-$20. · Internship
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- This is a permanent part-time position (up to 20 hours per week), compensated with an hourly wage between $18-$20.
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- English
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Original job description
- Chatham-Kent
- Hybrid
Be part of something that matters! Join a team that connects international students with compassionate and caring families in Canada, creating enriching cultural experiences for both students and host
Who We Are
The Canada Homestay Network Society is a family-run, non-profit society, that has helped tens of thousands of students find a home away from home in Canada. We connect international students with compassionate and caring families in Canada, creating enriching cultural experiences for both students and host families for the past 30 years.
Be part of something that matters! Join a team that connects international students with compassionate and caring families in Canada, creating enriching cultural experiences for both students and host families.
About The Host Ambassador Position
Reporting to the Host Capacity Lead, the Host Ambassador is primarily responsible for qualifying new and existing host families that meet Canada Homestays standard of care.
This is a permanent part-time position (up to 20 hours per week), compensated with an hourly wage between $18-$20.
Our Interview/Home Visit and Revisit Compensation Policy applies for the interview and host file completion.
This is a hybrid role with in-person work in the Lambton Kent (LK) – Sarnia region and surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct in-person interviews/visits (for new hosts) and revisits (for existing hosts) at their homes to ensure the rooms and family environment meet the required standards to validate the information that was given during the virtual interview;
- Email data and supporting documentation (ie. criminal record checks, host agreements, etc.) following all CHN protocols for due diligence and data integrity;
- Excellent sales and interpersonal skills with the willingness and ability to promote and sell the CHN Host program;
- Positive communication skills including conflict resolution;
- Ability to work in a team and maintain and develop relationships with colleagues and their local community;
- Working knowledge of utilizing an email client or webmail;
- Effective business writing skills, strong problem solving and organizational skills, including attention to detail;
- Knowledge of CHN policies and procedures;
- Knowledge of international students and their cultures;
How To Apply
To view the full scope of this role, please consult the complete job description. If you are interested in communicating with cultures from around the world and helping change international students’ lives while in Canada, please apply with your cover letter and resume.
Our recruitment process relies on human review. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, select, or assess candidates.
Company Canada Homestay Network Location Chatham-Kent Remote status Hybrid Salary 18 - 20/hour Employment type Part-time
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Canada Homestay Network
- Chatham-Kent
- Hybrid
Be part of something that matters! Join a team that connects international students with compassionate and caring families in Canada, creating enriching cultural experiences for both students and host
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Responsibilities
Conduct in-person home interviews and visits with prospective host families, and revisit existing hosts to verify that their rooms and family environments meet required standards. Submit interview data and supporting documents in accordance with the organization’s protocols for due diligence and data integrity.
Requirements
Candidates should have strong sales, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, organizational, and business-writing skills, along with knowledge of the organization’s policies and international student cultures. Requirements include passing criminal record and vulnerable sector checks, a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle with at least $2 million in auto liability coverage, a mobile phone, a digital camera, and high-speed internet access.
Skills
- Sales
- Interpersonal Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Teamwork
- Relationship Building
- Email Communication
- Business Writing
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- Attention To Detail
- Knowledge Of International Cultures
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Education
- Customer Service & Support
- Sales
- Social Services
Keywords
- Host Families
- International Students
- Homestay Program
- Home Interviews
- Home Visits
- Host Revisit
- Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Driver’s License
- Auto Liability Insurance
- Email Client
- Webmail
- Host Agreements
- Due Diligence
- Data Integrity
- Conflict Resolution
- Sales
- Business Writing
- Cultural Experiences
- High-Speed Internet