Role overview

Rocky MountainSchool District No. 6

Rocky Mountain International Student Program(RMISP)

HomestayCoordinatorforSalmon Arm/Armstrong/Enderby, BC

Classification
Contract (ongoing 11-month position with contract renewed annually)

Overview
The Rocky Mountain International Student Program (RMISP) places international students in school districts 5, 6, 19 and 83. Students come from 16+ different countries to study in public secondary schools and live with local families in homestay. RMISP is seeking applications for a Homestay Coordinator in Salmon Arm. This contract role is effective as of August 15, 2026. Compensation is primarily based on the number of homestay student(s) enrolled in the International Student Program. The successful candidate should expect to work 30 flexible hours per week with compensation of $45,000 - $55,000+ per year.

The Homestay Coordinator works closely with the RMISP Homestay Manager, host parents, students, school district staff, and overseas educational agents. This role takes place in a variety of settings including home, schools, host family homes, and community locations. To perform this role, an ability to drive and work flexible hours is required including weekdays, and occasional evenings 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.

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 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 environment, and possess strong administrative, organizational and relationship-building skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement and tact are essential. 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.

Electronic applications are required from all applicants. If you feel qualified and interested in the above competition, please submit your electronic application by Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. via Make a Future http://sd6-makeafuture.simplication.com

Questions regarding this position should be addressed to Danielle Warren, Director of International Education, at danielle.warren@sd6.bc.ca.

The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal record search,must hold Canadian citizenship or Permanent Residencyand be residing in theSalmon Arm, BCarea.