Travel Coordinator jobs in Anchorage, AK

Join Education Travel and Culture (ETC), a non-profit [501(c)(3)] organization, dedicated to enriching the lives of young individuals through transformative cultural exchange programs in the United States and abroad. Our goal is to welcome candidates who share our passion for spreading international goodwill and understanding and take pride in being a part of our mission.

Please watch this informative video to ensure this position is the right fit for you.

Copy and paste this link in your web browser to view the video: https://youtu.be/Lj_7M74YsEQ?si=FayrcbTNoK39rZmJ

Qualities We Seek:

We are looking for individuals who are self-motivated, well-networked within the communities, and eager to make a positive impact. As a Local Coordinator (LC), you play a vital role in expanding our program’s reach, contributing to the success of our mission and ensuring a positive experience for all program participants.

Key responsibilities include:

• Establish and nurture relationships with potential host families, school administrators, and community influencers
• Identify, recruit and screen qualified host families. ETC provides training on proven methods for locating high quality host families and marketing materials to use for your recruitment efforts.
• Engage in person with exchange students, host families, and local high schools including monthly meetings, group student activities and periodic orientations. ETC provides comprehensive training to support all working with our students and families.
• Represent and promote ETC in your community through social media, email marketing, press releases, local media, and other avenues.

Benefits:

• This is an independent contractor position that is family-friendly, flexible, and complements a busy schedule (10-20 Hours/Month). Much of your work can be from home and on your own schedule.
• Annual performance-based incentive trips including international travel opportunities.
• Potential for growth into a management position
• Learn about a new culture while working alongside high-school exchange students and their host families.
• Opportunity to mentor and support exchange students and volunteer families throughout the year and feel fulfilled knowing the positive impact you are making.

Compensation:

Up to $1,300 per full year student (placed with a host family and supervised), bonuses as well as travel incentives.

NOTE: Salary range is based on average supplemental income per year. However, there is no limit on the amount a local coordinator can earn annually.

• As an independent contractor, you can earn supplemental income based on successful host family recruitment efforts and supporting students while they are here in the U.S.A.
• Ability to earn various bonus and incentives throughout the year
• Local Coordinators active with ETC for 2 years can earn additional compensation for recruitment and supervision.
• You can also qualify for the 5–7 day ETC Annual Travel Incentive Trip. Prior Incentive trip locations include:
• Italy, Cozumel, Maui, Germany, Costa Rica, Spain, Cancun and more!
• Caribbean Cruise is scheduled for FALL 2024 with a qualification deadline of August 15, 2024.

HOSTING AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

If you love our mission but the local coordinator role is not the right fit for you at this time, please consider hosting an exchange student. For more information on the hosting opportunity, please email us at support@edutrav.org.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $1,300.00 - $10,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Work from home

Compensation package:

• 1099 contract
• Bonus opportunities
• Supplemental income

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Did you watch the video provided in the job description that details the Local Coordinator role and compensation?
• Do you reside within 75 miles of Anchorage, TX?

Ability to Relocate:

• Anchorage, AK: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person