Regional Director, International Student Exchange Program
Company: Greenheart Exchange
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Regional Director Position at Greenheart
Exchange Type : Full time salary employee Hours : 40 hours/week
Location: South/Southeastern Region of the U.S. , work from home
Greenheart Exchange is seeking individuals with previous work
experience as a Regional Director. Applicants without prior
experience (listed below)in the industry will not be considered.
Greenheart Exchange has J-1 (Bridge USA) designation by the U.S.
Department of State to bring international high school students to
the United States through our J-1, F-1 and Short Terms Programs, to
live with host families. The Regional Director position is a
crucial leadership position within the High School Programs
department, by supervising a team of 20-50 Local Coordinators, and
100 exchange students every year. Responsibilities include, but not
limited to : Build and supervise a team of Local Coordinators
(independent contractors) to facilitate the timely placement of J-1
and F-1 exchange students with host families, who will attend high
school for a semester or full academic year. Work with Local
Coordinators and the Greenheart Short Term Programs department to
ensure placement of all Independent Homestay and Group
participants. Provide support for field network in any on program
student support issues, with the aid of the Greenheart office
staff. Create a development plan for the region, which includes
recruitment and regional training meeting for LCs. Maintain
compliance with Department of State regulations by ensuring local
coordinators provide the necessary documentation via the database
for all students placed in the region (proper host families, host
family information forms and school permission forms, contact logs,
etc) Work closely with the staff in the Chicago office through
regular email, phone, and Teams communication. Skills : Previous
experience working with a cultural exchange organization Ability to
lead and guide a dispersed team Self-motivated, creative and
organized Excellent written and oral communication skills Outgoing
personality and enthusiasm for international exchange Excellent
computer skills with competence in Microsoft Office Suite, eager to
learn and use new technology, previous database skills a plus A
genuine desire to contribute to an organization that promotes
cultural exchange and environmental consciousness Benefits: Work
from home National and international travel with Greenheart
Exchange to trainings, regional workshops, and annual incentive
conferences Bonuses provided for regional growth and meeting
placement goals Opportunity to change lives every day through
international exchange, professional development and life-long
friendships Compensation: Commensurate with experience plus
benefits package A cover letter and resume are required for your
application to be considered. To Apply : submit your resume and
cover letter Greenheart---s Career Page at
https://greenheart.org/careers/ Due to the volume of applications
processed, we ask that you do not call Greenheart International
regarding this position. All qualified applicants will be
contacted. Greenheart International is an Equal Opportunity
Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital
status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Company
Description Established in 1985, Greenheart Exchange, is a
non-profit international education exchange organization dedicated
to the promotion of cultural understanding, academic development,
environmental consciousness and world peace. Based in Chicago,
Illinois, Greenheart organizes high school exchange, short-term
group homestay, intern and trainee, work & travel in the U.S. and
study, teach, volunteer, and language programs in over 30 countries
around the world. In 2004, CCI adopted Greenheart as its
environmental and social initiative. Greenheart connects people and
planet through environmentalism, fair trade, social transformation
and cross cultural understanding. Greenheart has been endorsed by
the Mayor of Chicago and the City Council for the promotion of
international education, environmental awareness and citizen
diplomacy.
Keywords: Greenheart Exchange, Birmingham , Regional Director, International Student Exchange Program, Executive , Birmingham, Alabama
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