Homestay Coordinator – World Learning Tunisia  عودة إلى الفرص

Homestay Coordinator Job Announcement 

World Learning Tunisia 

Reports to: Center Director 

Salary Range (gross): 1800 TND – 3200 TND per month, depending on level of experience and on part time or full-time employment. 

Anticipated Start Date: Earliest convenience 

Base of Designation/Remote Eligible Tunis, with excursions within Tunisia and possibly to Italy. 

Application deadline: 12 August 2025 at 23h59 Tunis time 

Applicants should send an email entitled “Homestay Coordinator – Your name” to tunis@sit.edu  with the following documents: 

• Your detailed CV 
• 2 references of individuals who are familiar with your professional, academic, and/or civic experience 
• A short description (max 800 words) of the following:
             Your experience with youth empowerment / education / capacity building
                 How this position would fit with your own plans

 How this position would fit with your own plans 

World Learning Tunisia (SIT Study Abroad) seeks a full time or part time homestay coordinator to identify and screen local families, for all programs, in collaboration with the Center Director (CD) and in accordance with World Learning Policies, determining the appropriate fit for each student. The homestay coordinator is also responsible for following up on homestay issues and resolving them under the guidance of the Center Director. The homestay coordinator must be available to address emergencies as they arise, including being able to transport students to seek medical care and other resources as the and when the need arises. The homestay coordinator contributes to the overall success of the program and may undertake general program support tasks as needed. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Contribute to the general success of all programs by collaborating with team members, supporting various program activities, 
• Work collaboratively with and in support of the Student Services Coordinator to ensure student wellbeing and success, as well as alignment with overall program goals. 
• Identify, screen homestay families according to program/World Learning policies regulations;
• Ensure that Homestay Family Information sheet is always up to date and that updates are provided to CD; 
• Match students and families in collaboration with CD; 
• Conduct homestay orientation and training of homestay families; 
• Conduct initial homestay briefing and orientation with students; 
• Organize events relevant to the homestay under the guidance of the center director including preliminary meeting(s), student transfers to homestays, and farewell dinner; 
• Conduct regular check-ins and home visits to ensure safety, mutual satisfaction, and cultural adjustment. 
• Be available to students and families as point person for any homestay problems;
•  Provide students with culturally appropriate strategies to navigate homestays and any issues;
• Must be reachable by phone to promptly address emergencies as they arise; 
• Deal with emergencies in homestays as they arise in collaboration with the CD;
• Promptly communicate any changes or concerns to the CD; 
• Create pre- and post-program action plan for homestay portion of the program including homestay evaluations and feedback to families at end of semester; 
• Create database of backup families available and work with the CDs to develop a strategy for rotation of families. 
• When necessary, accompany students to medical appointments; 
• Collaborate with the CD and other staff in the planning of the semester program;
• Participate in training as assigned; 
• Provide guidance and information on local culture; 
• Attend scheduled program events and activities as requested by the CD; 
• Provide regular reports on homestay; 
• Carry out other miscellaneous tasks as assigned. 

Must be willing and able to travel on program excursions as determined by the CD. Excursions may range from one day up to several weeks in duration. 

Programs are situated in urban as well as remote locations where accommodations may be rudimentary, and accessibility limited. Some aspects of the program may require physical exertion such as, but not limited to, occasionally driving, walking, as well as remaining stationary for long periods. Depending on the theme of the program there may be excursions in rugged terrain which may require, but are not limited to, activities such as hiking, climbing and/or water-based sports. 

REQUIREMENTS 

Required Experience/Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in the field of humanities (e.g., and social sciences and humanities (i.e., anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, sociology, geography, history, demography, education, linguistics) or its equivalent required
•  2 – 5 years of Civil society or professional experience working with youth 
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the location where this position is offered;
•  Knowledge of local communities in Marsa, Sidi Bou Said, and Carthage; 
• Experience or background in training to train selected families 
• Familiarity with/understanding of age demographic and US youth/culture (where possible);
•  Experience working with cross-cultural issues and cultural adaptation;

Required Skills: 

• Ability to match students with the appropriate homestay families; 
• Solid written and verbal communication skills in Arabic or French, and English;
• ● Excellent social skills to easily establish connections with students, other staff, and host families
• ● Excellent organizational skills – must be able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously;
• ● Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications. 
• Driving license and clean driving record as well as a safe and reliable personal means of transportation 

Required Behaviors/Competencies: 

• Strong analytic skills, strategic thinking, and problem-solving ability; 
• Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity; 
• Flexible and demonstrates sound work ethics; 
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team; 
• Positive attitude, optimism, and confidence when faced with problems to solve
• Demonstrates a strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy; 
• Demonstrates the capacity to manage changing priorities and ambiguity while remaining calm and controlled; 
• Communicates a “can do” attitude and positive outlook, minimizing negative behaviors; 

THE WORLD LEARNING INC. FAMILY 

For more than 90 years, World Learning Inc. has been a thriving global organization made up of The Experiment in International Living, the nation’s most experienced provider of international education through exchanges for high school students; School for International Training, offering accredited undergraduate study abroad programs through SIT Study Abroad and internationally focused master’s degrees through SIT Graduate Institute; and World Learning, a global development and exchange nonprofit organization. 

School for International Training (SIT) was founded in the early 1960s as a training center for the first Peace Corps volunteers. For nearly 60 years, SIT has prepared students to be effective changemakers and global citizens through experiential education focused on the world’s most critical global issues. SIT Study Abroad offers accredited summer and semester undergraduate programs in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as comparative programs on multiple continents. SIT Graduate Institute offers global and hybrid certificates, master’s, and doctoral degrees. 

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The Experiment in International Living is the nation’s most experienced provider of international education through exchanges for high school students. For more than 90 years, The Experiment has empowered young people to step off the beaten path, experience the world as a classroom, immerse

themselves fully in another culture, and build the knowledge and skills needed to confront critical global issues. 

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