Description
Rocky Mountain School District No. 6
Rocky Mountain International Student Program (RMISP)
Full-Time Homestay Manager
Reporting to the Director, International Education, a key function of the Homestay Manager is to promote homestay and the value of the International Student Program, and provide effective leadership for a team of Homestay Coordinators.
Core Responsibilities Include:
- In collaboration with the Director, International Education, and Program Manager, develop and implement homestay processes and guidelines to reduce and mitigate risk;
- Train and manage a virtual and in-person team of Homestay Coordinators, including hiring and performance management;
- Support and mentor homestay coordinators through regular communication, training and professional development opportunities;
- Guide and collaborate with Homestay Coordinators in:
- Promoting the homestay program within the community;
- Recruiting host families for short-term and long-term placements;
- Screening host families and maintaining documentation including homestay applications, family profiles, criminal record checks, reference checks and home visits;
- Matching students with suitable host families based on their individual needs and preferences;
- Providing ongoing support to students and host families.
- Develop well-considered plans and campaigns to improve homestay capacity in each community through innovative recruitment and retention activities.
- Assist in problem-solving student and homestay related issues, and guide students and families in emergent or crisis situations.
- Communicate directly with international students' agencies, natural parents, and/or host families regarding issues that develop.
- Manage ongoing evaluation of homestays to ensure they are meeting program standards and students' needs/expectations. Report regularly to the Director regarding capacity and individual homestay concerns.
- Work collaboratively with the International Education Administrative Assistant in reviewing and confirming financial transactions for the homestay program.
- Monitor student attendance, student trips and travel documentation, and assist with medical insurance claims/plans, as necessary.
- Manage program airport logistics, assists with, and attends student trips and activities.
- Orientate new international students and host families to the expectations of the Homestay Program.
- Organize and deliver ongoing homestay networking and support seminars.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, International Education.
- On a rotational basis, monitor and respond to the 24-hour emergency phone line
Salary Range: $81,830-$102,287 commensurate with experience.
Qualifications:
Outstanding leaders who wish to be considered for this position must have completed a minimum 2 years of relevant post-secondary training. A diploma or degree with an emphasis in international business, education, counseling, conflict resolution, intercultural communication or a related field is preferred.
Applicants must also demonstrate the following requirements:
- 3+ years direct experience working in a homestay program or related intercultural environment in community organizations or educational setting
- A proven record of building and maintaining positive working relationships with students, parents, employee groups and the broader community
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
- Proven examples of a collaborative, consensus-seeking leadership style
- Highly effective and respectful interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills
- Effective leadership during critical incidents and other stressful situations
- Strong detail-orientation, administrative, organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and public speaking skills
- Experience using database programs, and other administrative software
- Familiarity with the BC K-12 International Student Homestay Guidelines and BC K-12 education system
- A valid BC Driver's license and vehicle
- Ability to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends as required
Electronic applications are required from all applicants. If you feel qualified and interested in the above competition, please submit your electronic application by Friday, February 27, 2026 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!
Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. Out commitment is to ensure equity in employment and we affirm and welcome applicants from all backgrounds of race, colour, ancestry, place or origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation and age, except prescribed by law.
