Homestay Coordinator - Elk Valley
About the role
Rocky Mountain S chool District No. 6 Rocky Mountain International Student Program (RMISP) Part-Time Homestay Coordinator for the Elk Valley (Fernie/Sparwood) , BC Classification Contractor (ongoing contract position with contract renewed annually)
Overview RMISP is seeking applications for an International Student Homestay Coordinator in Fernie/Sparwood. This part-time contract role is effective as of October 15, 2025.
The Homestay Coordinator works closely with the Director, RMISP staff, host parents, students, school district staff, and overseas agents. This role takes place in a variety of settings including home, schools, host family homes, and community locations. To perform this role, part-time and flexible working hours are required including weekdays, some weeknights and weekends. Responsibilities are varied, often administrative, of a confidential nature, and require the ability to work independently as well as with a broad range of individuals. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement and tact are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- advertise for, recruit and onboard new homestay families;
- support, build relationships and communicate regularly with international students;
- establish and maintain relationships through regular/ongoing communication with host families, RMISP staff, educational agents, natural parents and school personnel;
- host weekly international student lunch meetings and activities at participating schools;
- help coordinate and attend a variety of extra-curricular program activities and trips;
- maintain student and host family information/documentation in online database and other systems;
- be on-call to respond to crisis situations with students/families in a prompt and caring manner;
- work with the Director and RMISP staff in solving homestay and student problems and/or cultural differences;
- use email, Microsoft 365, Adobe, virtual meetings, online forms;
- hold a valid BC Driver's license (Class 5);
- own a vehicle suitable for transporting students if/when needed;
- have or be willing to obtain Occupational First Aid (Level 1); and
- perform other related duties as needed and assigned.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced and flexible environment, and possess strong administrative, organizational and relationship-building skills. Experience as a host parent, working with high school-aged students and/or organizing/supervising activities and events are definite assets. Enthusiasm, creativity, conflict management, a calm demeanor and previous cultural experiences are also desired. Applications from persons with have lived abroad or who have experience in conflict resolution and intercultural competence are encouraged.
The Contractor shall be remunerated based upon a salary of $130 per student enrolled in the International Program per month.
Electronic applications are required from all applicants . If you feel qualified and interested in the above competition, please submit your electronic application by Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. via Make a Future
Questions regarding this position should be addressed to Danielle Warren, Director of International Education, at . Inquiries are highly encouraged!
The s uccessful candidate will be subject to a criminal record search , must hold Canadian citizenship or Permanent Residency and be residing in the Fernie area.
About School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain)
School District No. 6 Rocky Mountain serves all communities from Golden to Kimberley. There are 18 schools including three alternate schools and one online school in three zones, Golden, including the community of Nicholson, Windermere, including Edgewater, Invermere, and Canal Flats, and Kimberley, including Marysville.
The District serves approximately 3500 students, employs approximately 550 staff, and has an operating budget of approximately $54 million dollars. Nine Trustees make up the Board of Education, three from each zone: Its mission, vision, and values guide all decisions, made by the Board of Education.
Rocky Mountain School District also serves approximately 80 international students each year. These students from around the world enroll in our schools to study and experience the unique environment that we have to offer in British Columbia.
Homestay Coordinator - Elk Valley
About the role
Rocky Mountain S chool District No. 6 Rocky Mountain International Student Program (RMISP) Part-Time Homestay Coordinator for the Elk Valley (Fernie/Sparwood) , BC Classification Contractor (ongoing contract position with contract renewed annually)
Overview RMISP is seeking applications for an International Student Homestay Coordinator in Fernie/Sparwood. This part-time contract role is effective as of October 15, 2025.
The Homestay Coordinator works closely with the Director, RMISP staff, host parents, students, school district staff, and overseas agents. This role takes place in a variety of settings including home, schools, host family homes, and community locations. To perform this role, part-time and flexible working hours are required including weekdays, some weeknights and weekends. Responsibilities are varied, often administrative, of a confidential nature, and require the ability to work independently as well as with a broad range of individuals. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement and tact are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- advertise for, recruit and onboard new homestay families;
- support, build relationships and communicate regularly with international students;
- establish and maintain relationships through regular/ongoing communication with host families, RMISP staff, educational agents, natural parents and school personnel;
- host weekly international student lunch meetings and activities at participating schools;
- help coordinate and attend a variety of extra-curricular program activities and trips;
- maintain student and host family information/documentation in online database and other systems;
- be on-call to respond to crisis situations with students/families in a prompt and caring manner;
- work with the Director and RMISP staff in solving homestay and student problems and/or cultural differences;
- use email, Microsoft 365, Adobe, virtual meetings, online forms;
- hold a valid BC Driver's license (Class 5);
- own a vehicle suitable for transporting students if/when needed;
- have or be willing to obtain Occupational First Aid (Level 1); and
- perform other related duties as needed and assigned.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced and flexible environment, and possess strong administrative, organizational and relationship-building skills. Experience as a host parent, working with high school-aged students and/or organizing/supervising activities and events are definite assets. Enthusiasm, creativity, conflict management, a calm demeanor and previous cultural experiences are also desired. Applications from persons with have lived abroad or who have experience in conflict resolution and intercultural competence are encouraged.
The Contractor shall be remunerated based upon a salary of $130 per student enrolled in the International Program per month.
Electronic applications are required from all applicants . If you feel qualified and interested in the above competition, please submit your electronic application by Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. via Make a Future
Questions regarding this position should be addressed to Danielle Warren, Director of International Education, at . Inquiries are highly encouraged!
The s uccessful candidate will be subject to a criminal record search , must hold Canadian citizenship or Permanent Residency and be residing in the Fernie area.
About School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain)
School District No. 6 Rocky Mountain serves all communities from Golden to Kimberley. There are 18 schools including three alternate schools and one online school in three zones, Golden, including the community of Nicholson, Windermere, including Edgewater, Invermere, and Canal Flats, and Kimberley, including Marysville.
The District serves approximately 3500 students, employs approximately 550 staff, and has an operating budget of approximately $54 million dollars. Nine Trustees make up the Board of Education, three from each zone: Its mission, vision, and values guide all decisions, made by the Board of Education.
Rocky Mountain School District also serves approximately 80 international students each year. These students from around the world enroll in our schools to study and experience the unique environment that we have to offer in British Columbia.