Helping students explore life in a new culture takes careful planning and steady teamwork. This temporary role supports that effort by helping shape placement strategies for high school exchange programs. A third party is sharing this opening for candidates who enjoy clear goals, simple systems and meaningful work. The position suits someone who communicates well, works with focus and understands how to support outreach efforts.
This role helps the High School Inbound team reach more schools and connect with more host families. The specialist works with staff members who guide placements and ensure students have safe and supportive learning spaces. The work requires curiosity, planning and the ability to adjust when new needs appear.
Job Summary
Position: Program Development Specialist Temporary
Company: CIEE Inc
Location: Remote
Employment: Temporary
Job Category: Student exchange support, program development, outreach strategy
About the Role
The Program Development Specialist reports to the Senior Manager of Program Support for the High School Inbound J1 team. The role supports efforts to increase student placements by helping build and carry out outreach strategies. This includes studying school districts, identifying strong contacts and understanding key deadlines that affect placement success.
The specialist works closely with the Regional Placement Manager to map out where to focus efforts. The role includes creating new outreach ideas and guiding the team in testing them. It also involves helping Local Coordinators strengthen their placement work by giving them useful contacts and clear plans.
This position suits someone who likes problem solving and enjoys working with people from different backgrounds. Since CIEE works with partners around the globe, the role includes steady communication with different teams. The person in this role should be comfortable working alone and also joining group projects.
Core Responsibilities
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Work with the Regional Placement Manager to support outreach plans that help increase high school placements.
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Study school districts and identify options for new outreach.
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Develop creative strategies that help the team connect with schools and families.
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Adjust outreach plans as team needs change.
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Support both group and independent projects that help meet placement goals.
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Help track progress and keep team members updated.
What You Bring
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A bachelor’s degree or the international equivalent.
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A strong interest in cultural exchange and the mission of CIEE.
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Sales skills, including lead generation and conversion, are helpful.
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Grassroots marketing experience is a plus.
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Ability to handle high volume goals within short timeframes.
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Strong reporting habits, with clear updates on outreach and placement activity.
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A steady, results driven mindset.
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Experience working with volunteers is helpful.
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Clear writing and speaking skills.
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Strong organization and time management skills.
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Skill using Microsoft Office.
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Familiarity with CRM tools is helpful, especially Salesforce.
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Ability to reflect CIEE’s values of excellence, integrity, respect, inclusion and problem solving.
The organization welcomes candidates from varied backgrounds and encourages people from underrepresented groups to apply. Each person brings unique ideas that support the mission of connecting cultures.
Why This Role Matters
CIEE helps students discover new cultures and learn across borders. Their programs shape open minded students who move through life with stronger global awareness. The Program Development Specialist supports that mission by helping increase the number of placements made each season. More placements mean more students get a chance to learn through exchange.
This role helps identify schools that can host students, and it supports Local Coordinators who guide those placements. Clear outreach and strong planning help the team reach more families and partners. This work plays a steady part in the success of the High School Inbound program.
Why You Should Consider Working With CIEE
CIEE is known for creating lasting cultural bridges. Staff members help students explore new places, new ideas and new ways of seeing the world. The team is international, with offices and staff in many countries. That global feel gives daily work a sense of shared purpose.
The organization offers strong benefits for eligible employees. These benefits support wellness, balance and long term growth. They include paid time off, parental leave, gym reimbursement, support programs, disability coverage and discounts on study abroad and TEFL programs. Staff also have access to a 403(b) plan with employer contribution and insurance coverage that includes life, travel, medical, dental and vision. Flexible spending and health savings plans are also available.
The team values curiosity, patience and problem solving. Staff work together across borders to support a mission that has guided the organization for more than seventy years. People who enjoy helping others grow often feel at home in this community.
Background Check Requirement
Due to federal rules, a background and reference check is required before employment begins.
How to Apply
Submit your application here. Include your resume and any supporting documents requested. A team member will reach out to qualified applicants with next steps.
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