Local Coordinator - Minnesota

🌍 Paid Volunteer Opportunity: Local Coordinator (Part-Time, Remote + Local Field Work)

International Cultural Exchange Services (ICES)

Are you passionate about cultural exchange and enjoy working with youth in your community? Join our team as a Local Coordinator and help international high school students live their American dream! This is a flexible, part-time position that you can mostly do from home, with rewarding in-person connections in your local community.

🧡 What You’ll Do:

• Work remotely to recruit and support local volunteer host families
• Conduct in-person home visits during host family onboarding
• Coordinate with local high schools to support exchange students
• Enjoy local activities with students and families—like welcome events, outings, and check-ins
• Be a friendly and reliable point of contact for students throughout their stay

✅ What You Bring:

• Warm, enthusiastic, and caring nature
• Excellent communication and networking skills
• Love for cultural diversity and working with teens (ages 15–18)
• High school diploma + at least 7 years of post-grad work/life experience
• Reliable transportation for local travel and visits
• Responsible, flexible, and motivated to make a difference

💵 What You Get:

• Commission-based supplemental income: Earn $4,000 to $30,000+ annually based on placements and support
• Performance bonuses
• All-expense-paid international trips to cities like Paris, Rome, Rio, Berlin, Bangkok, and more!
• Annual training conferences (Las Vegas or Orlando) – all expenses covered when placing 3+ students
• Ongoing training and a supportive team culture

🌟 About ICES:

Since 1991, International Cultural Exchange Services (ICES) has been a leader in high school exchange programs. Our mission is to promote peace and understanding across cultures by connecting global youth with welcoming host families in the U.S.

• Strong passion for cultural exchange and global understanding.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in community engagement, program development, or related fields.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Familiarity with local resources and networks that support cultural initiatives.
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in social sciences, education, or community development is preferred but not required. Training is provided for the right candidate

Start your journey as a Local Coordinator today—make meaningful connections, support global friendships, and have fun along the way!