Participant Recruiter, Secondary School Programs -Europe, Eurasia, South Pacific (Contingent Upon Funding)
Summary
Recruits students for secondary school exchange programs across Europe, Eurasia, and the South Pacific by reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and organizing testing events.
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
POSITION SUMMARY
The full-time, temporary Participant Recruiter position serves as the American Councils program representative in the region and is responsible for all aspects of participant recruitment for secondary school programs including: reviewing and evaluating application materials; interviewing candidates; conducting prerequisite testing; and associated record keeping and reporting. This position requires long and non-standard work hours including weekends as well as extensive travel throughout the region. The Participant Recruiter will also be assigned remote work tasks with specific deadlines and quotas for reviewing application materials via a secure, online platform. The position reports to the Senior Director for Secondary School Programs Field Operations and works in conjunction with program staff in the assigned country. The position is a short-term, full-time position beginning in September 2026 and ending in late December with the possibility of an extension until February 2027.
Position Responsibilities
- Attend an online training conference in September and an in-person conference in early October;
- Coordinate recruitment activities to ensure the timely and proper conduct of the competition;
- Review and evaluate application materials within set time limits;
- Conduct interviews with semi-finalist candidates;
- Complete all document and material processing;
- Conduct testing in-person or proctor online testing;
- Organize and participate in meetings with candidates and their parents;
- Complete all reporting on finances and recruitment activities;
- Complete other duties as assigned.