Become a Local Coordinator
The Local Coordinator Network
Our Local Coordinator Network is a diverse, collaborative group of individuals from various professional backgrounds all across the United States.
Each Local Coordinator is a global expert who represents Agent Au Pair and cultural exchange in their community while working part-time from home as an independent contractor and supplementing their income.
Benefits of the Local Coordinator Position
- Work part-time from home and set your own office hours (evening & weekend)
- Supplement your income and earn $50 to $500+ monthly based on local demand
- Engage in unique cultural experiences with international exchange visitors from around the world
- Connect with a national network of globally minded individualsÂ
- Receive online training and ongoing supportÂ
- LC’s may receive 25% off of our program fees after 6 months of active service. LC’s must be in good standing (meet performance standards) as determined by their manager.
- Access to our Renzulli Learning Home Edition at no cost: renzullihome.comÂ
- 25% off of program fees for The Cultural Exchange Project: culturalexchangeproject.org after 6 months in the position
Local Coordinator Responsibilities
- Promote philosophies in the Department of State Au Pair Exchange Program Brochure
- Uphold the Department of State Au Pair RegulationsÂ
- Interview and screen all host family members in their home environment at least four (4) weeks prior to exchange visitor arrival (for new host families)
- Collect and review the host’s Household Guide prior to exchange visitor arrival for each new placementÂ
- Video call with exchange visitors within 48 hours of arrival to ensure their safe arrival and well-beingÂ
- Facilitate the agency’s orientation process with all host family members and the exchange visitor within the first two weeks of arrival
- Conduct fun, engaging monthly meetings with exchange visitors and monitor attendance
- Collaborate with the Local Coordinator Network to facilitate new connections among exchange visitors
- Maintain monthly two-way communication with hosts and answer common questions
- Submit a monthly report for each placement between the1st-15th of each month
- Serve as the main point person for hosts and exchange visitors throughout their program year
- Follow our proven conflict resolution process and serve as a neutral, third-party supportÂ
- Document factual information from both parties upon initial complaint from the host or exchange visitor
- Facilitate mediation between the exchange visitor and their host if requested by management in response to placement issues
- Promote agency programs within personal networks and community groups
Compensation Structure
Local Coordinators are 1099 independent contractors who earn compensation for activities completed. Report submission of a completed activity prompts payment via direct deposit during upcoming scheduled payroll cycles. Yes, it’s really that easy!Â