Currently Seeking Community Representatives
Nationwide - Internet Access A Must
We are looking for
creative and enterprising Community Representatives
who are responsible for major duties essential
to an active and effective cultural exchange
childcare program. Au
Pair Foundation places international au pairs with American
families for the purpose of cultural exchange
and childcare. This United States Department of
State authorized program places primary importance
on finding qualified au pairs and families who
will benefit from the shared cultural understanding
that comes from living and working together.
Au Pairs are screened and selected from countries
around the world to participate in a 12-month
program during which they provide up to 45-hours
a week of childcare in exchange for room, board,
international roundtrip airfare and a weekly
stipend.
Responsibilities
Host Family
Selection and Orientation
• Interview
and screen families to participate in the Au
Pair Program. Review family applications, verify references
and evaluate host family applicant’s ability to participate
in the program.
• Provide pre-arrival orientation to selected
families detailing program objectives and expectations.
Provide awareness of possible cross cultural
communication problems and strategies for dealing
with communication dysfunctions.
Cross Cultural Communication and Counseling
• Obtain complete
information on local educational institutions
and create a community profile to assist the incoming
au pair in selecting activities and educational
institutions for study.
• Provide Au Pair/Host Family orientations.
• Assist in delineating duties and responsibilities
of program participants.
• Counsel Au Pair as needed to assist
in adapting to American culture and life.
• Maintain monthly contact with families
and au pairs and fill-out on-line, monthly progress reports.
• Mediate and resolve conflicts between
program participants if required.
Administrative
• Report on
progress of participants via internet filing
system.
• Development of mailing lists for periodic
newsletter distribution. In conjunction with
Program Manager, work to refine and update general
and specialized PR mailing lists; aggressively
identify and cultivate appropriate press and
on-line contacts.
• Materials/information requests: Oversee
and assist in response to requests from the
potential host family questions regarding the
program.
• Assist with other promotional projects
as assigned.
Qualifications
• Completion of B.A. and/or 3 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Previous Public Relations experience preferred; experience with a non-profit educational exchange organization.
Skills and Abilities
• Should be excellent speaker and communicator with demonstrated initiative, imagination, stamina, a sense of humor and a love of international cultures and languages.
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Computer skills required; familiarity and access to internet and mail programs.
Working Conditions
• Part- or full-time depending on level of commitment.
• Must be on call in the event of an emergency.
Special Environmental Factors
• Must be able to work off-site without supervision in a highly ethical manner.
Hours
• Flexible, occasional evening and weekend appointments required as host family's schedule demands.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation on a per family basis.Training is provided and incentives are available. Senior CR’s are invited to attend annual Face the World Foundation meetings held around the world.
How to Apply
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Au Pair Foundation family, please e-mail a resume and cover letter to:
Jeanette@aupairfoundation.org
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