Host Ambassador and Community Events Coordinator
About the role
Part – time, permanent position – Hybrid position
Who We Are
The Canada Homestay Network Society is a family-run, non-profit society, that has helped tens of thousands of students find a home away from home in Canada. We connect international students with compassionate and caring families in Canada, creating enriching cultural experiences for both students and host families for the past 30 years.
Be part of something that matters! Join a team that connects international students with compassionate and caring families in Canada, creating enriching cultural experiences for both students and host families.
About the Host Ambassador and Community Events position
Reporting to the National Host Capacity lead and working closely with Relationship Managers, the Host Ambassador and Community Events Coordinator is primarily responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with host families, students, school staff, and community organizations with on-site representation and conduct in-person interviews/visits (for new hosts) and revisits (for existing hosts).
This is a permanent part-time (10 hrs, approximately per week) vacant position in the Saskatoon region.
It is a hybrid role*, with an hourly wage between $18.00-$20.00.*
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with host families, students, school staff, and community organizations;
- On-site representation: Acting as a brand ambassador at events, interacting with attendees, the community, local nonprofits organizations, answering inquiries, and ensuring a positive experience to represent CHN services;
- Delivering presentations at events;
- Conduct in-person interviews/visits (for new hosts) and revisits (for existing hosts) at their homes to ensure the home, rooms and family environment meet the required standards (see Interview/Home Visit Guide);
- Monitor and manage student-host relationships including documenting all relevant aspects of decisions, communications, and interactions while upholding our Client Care & Customer Service philosophy.
The successful candidate will have:
- Excellent sales and interpersonal skills with the willingness and ability to promote and sell the CHN homestay program;
- Experience working with and/or alongside non-profits, and community organizations;
- Proven ability to represent a company in public settings, including speaking at events, giving presentations, and participating in community initiatives;
- Demonstrated experience in event planning, coordination, and participation, from small local gatherings to larger community events;
- Positive communication skills including conflict resolution;
- Working knowledge of database software products as well as online communication tools (preferably Excel, Word, Filemaker Pro, and Teams);
- Effective business writing skills, strong problem solving and organizational skills, including attention to detail.
This role requires the successful candidate to clear a Criminal Record Check, have a full and valid drivers license with a reliable vehicle that has at least 2 million auto insurance liability coverage, a mobile phone for emergency support, a digital camera, and access to high-speed internet.
How to apply
To view the full scope of this role, please consult the complete job description at the link provided at the next step.If you are interested in communicating with cultures from around the world and helping change international students’ lives while in Canada, please apply with your cover letter and resume.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote
About Canada Homestay Network
Our organization was founded in 1995 by Robin Wilson, a natural leader with very successful experience in volunteer-based community service organizations. From the beginning, she considered our work its own reward – in other words, she did it because she wanted to do it on its merit – and not because she had to do it.
We attracted like-minded people who shared her vision and were drawn to the work.
Our Core Values: Listen Curiously Collaborate Optimistically Grow Courageously Guide Compassionately Give Wholeheartedly
Our Mission: To facilitate positive experiences and exchanges between international students, Canadian host families and educational institutions; to provide Canada's friendliest and easiest overall travel, education and accommodation experience to international students and workers.
Our Vision: Our corporate family, our host families and our students' families are Creating Tomorrow Together, to make the world a smaller place.
Our team has worked remotely since our inception in 1995!
Host Ambassador and Community Events Coordinator
About the role
Part – time, permanent position – Hybrid position
Who We Are
The Canada Homestay Network Society is a family-run, non-profit society, that has helped tens of thousands of students find a home away from home in Canada. We connect international students with compassionate and caring families in Canada, creating enriching cultural experiences for both students and host families for the past 30 years.
Be part of something that matters! Join a team that connects international students with compassionate and caring families in Canada, creating enriching cultural experiences for both students and host families.
About the Host Ambassador and Community Events position
Reporting to the National Host Capacity lead and working closely with Relationship Managers, the Host Ambassador and Community Events Coordinator is primarily responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with host families, students, school staff, and community organizations with on-site representation and conduct in-person interviews/visits (for new hosts) and revisits (for existing hosts).
This is a permanent part-time (10 hrs, approximately per week) vacant position in the Saskatoon region.
It is a hybrid role*, with an hourly wage between $18.00-$20.00.*
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with host families, students, school staff, and community organizations;
- On-site representation: Acting as a brand ambassador at events, interacting with attendees, the community, local nonprofits organizations, answering inquiries, and ensuring a positive experience to represent CHN services;
- Delivering presentations at events;
- Conduct in-person interviews/visits (for new hosts) and revisits (for existing hosts) at their homes to ensure the home, rooms and family environment meet the required standards (see Interview/Home Visit Guide);
- Monitor and manage student-host relationships including documenting all relevant aspects of decisions, communications, and interactions while upholding our Client Care & Customer Service philosophy.
The successful candidate will have:
- Excellent sales and interpersonal skills with the willingness and ability to promote and sell the CHN homestay program;
- Experience working with and/or alongside non-profits, and community organizations;
- Proven ability to represent a company in public settings, including speaking at events, giving presentations, and participating in community initiatives;
- Demonstrated experience in event planning, coordination, and participation, from small local gatherings to larger community events;
- Positive communication skills including conflict resolution;
- Working knowledge of database software products as well as online communication tools (preferably Excel, Word, Filemaker Pro, and Teams);
- Effective business writing skills, strong problem solving and organizational skills, including attention to detail.
This role requires the successful candidate to clear a Criminal Record Check, have a full and valid drivers license with a reliable vehicle that has at least 2 million auto insurance liability coverage, a mobile phone for emergency support, a digital camera, and access to high-speed internet.
How to apply
To view the full scope of this role, please consult the complete job description at the link provided at the next step.If you are interested in communicating with cultures from around the world and helping change international students’ lives while in Canada, please apply with your cover letter and resume.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote
About Canada Homestay Network
Our organization was founded in 1995 by Robin Wilson, a natural leader with very successful experience in volunteer-based community service organizations. From the beginning, she considered our work its own reward – in other words, she did it because she wanted to do it on its merit – and not because she had to do it.
We attracted like-minded people who shared her vision and were drawn to the work.
Our Core Values: Listen Curiously Collaborate Optimistically Grow Courageously Guide Compassionately Give Wholeheartedly
Our Mission: To facilitate positive experiences and exchanges between international students, Canadian host families and educational institutions; to provide Canada's friendliest and easiest overall travel, education and accommodation experience to international students and workers.
Our Vision: Our corporate family, our host families and our students' families are Creating Tomorrow Together, to make the world a smaller place.
Our team has worked remotely since our inception in 1995!