Academic Year in America

Host a Foreign Exchange Student

The Benefits of Being a Local Coordinator/International Education Coordinator

The Local Coordinator position is a rewarding contracted position with many benefits As an LC with AYA, you will receive:

    • Payment of $1,000 of each full year international student you place and supervise
    • International and domestic travel opportunities! Recent travel locations include Florence, Prague, Buenos Aires, Athens, Munich, and Rio de Janeiro
    • Certification by the U.S. Department of State, a professional credential
    • Extensive training on marketing, community outreach, and mediation
    • The opportunity to grow and develop professionally in an exciting environment
    • 24/7 support by the AYA national office
    • Earn bonus points to purchase domestic and international travel or electronics
    • Earn placement incentives during the year. Incentives may include: cash, bonus points, and trips
    • Earn referral bonuses for referring a friend to become a Local Coordinator

The AYA Advantage

AYA shares America with the world by bringing foreign exchange students to the United States to live with American families and attend American high schools. You will find that as a Local Coordinator you play a key role in fostering a positive relationship between the U.S. and its international neighbors. The AYA Team is there to help you every step of the way.

You will receive full support from AYA. Local Coordinators are backed by a professional staff in our AYA National Office located in Stamford, Connecticut. Support includes 24-hour emergency assistance, an "800" toll-free telephone number and the expertise of our many years in intercultural educational exchange.

Your Regional Director, along with the AYA Field Staff Administrator, will provide you with the tools and ideas necessary to be effective. You will also receive state-of-the-art print and website promotional tools to support you in your work.