Host Family Recruiter - Terre Haute, IN - Youth For Understanding USA - Terre Haute, IN

As an independent contractor you will have the ability to determine the number of hours necessary to meet the contract objective. There is no requirement or expectation that you will be responsible for supporting students or families after placement is made.

Training required for this position includes:

· Complete a YFU host family application to gain knowledge in the application process to assist host family applicants in their application process (willingness or ability to host is not a requirement for the position); time commitment 1 hour or less.

· Complete Department of State Local Coordinator Training & Certification Exam (self-study; average time required less than 1 hour to complete this open book test)

· Review of placement handbook to gain critical knowledge needed to facilitate qualified placements. (time commitment 2 hours or less)

SCHEDULE FOR PERFORMANCE

Host Family Recruitment for YFU USA’s inbound placement cycle is limited to the number of open students in an available pool selected for placement by YFU USA; thus, the schedule of performance concludes either with the permanent placement of all open students in this pool or with the annual Department of State deadline for host family identification.

Payment to the independent contractor will 50% at finalization ($375) of placement and 50% on October 1 ($375) if the placement remains intact.

YFU works with students and families interested in a J1 VISA program. Restrictions on J1 VISA’s include: no payment to families for hosting. Host families are eligible for a tax deduction per IRS rules. This is a volunteer opportunity for host families. Host families must agree to provide three meals a day, students may share a room with a same gender host sibling. Spending money, school fees, clothing and insurance are provided by the student’s natural parents.

Qualifications:

Strong public speaking skills, community connections, willingness and ability to identify, track and engage (via phone, email and in person) leads to successful completion of application materials. Ability to close the sale and to guide customer to positive decisions to host.

Additional Information:

Contact:

Applicants must be eligible for employment and able to pass a pre-employment background check. If you are qualified and interested in being considered for this position, please e-mail your resume with cover letter and salary expectations to: Youth For Understanding USA Human Resources Department E-Mail: jobs@yfu.org .

Last Modified:

08.28.2015 at 3:23 PM.