InterExchange, Inc Work & Travel USA Employer Relations Specialist Job Vacancy in USA

DescriptionTitle: Employer Relations Specialist, Work & Travel USA
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm (with additional hours as necessary)
Pay: $15/hour
Dates of Employment (approximate): ASAP - July

Description: 
InterExchange Work & Travel USA is a US government-regulated J-1 Visa Program that places thousands of international students in summer jobs with American employers. We are seeking temporary administrative assistance for the Summer Work & Travel program. Employer Relations Specialists play a vital role in the overall success of the program by vetting potential host employers who wish to employ and host international students. This position is trained to determine the validity of a job placement to ensure students have a safe and successful experience on the program. Employer Relations Specialists vet potential employers by phone, email, fax and Internet research, keeping track of the process and responses within our database. They also follow up with employers and verify participant job assignments throughout the season, reporting any unusual matters to the Program Director. The day-to-day responsibilities of this position consist primarily of phone, Internet research and data-entry work, with other clerical duties as necessary. This is a temporary position lasting approximately six months, dependent upon program needs. The ideal candidate is computer savvy and likes a fast-paced work environment where they get to creatively solve problems all day.

Qualifications/Skills: We seek individuals with excellent clerical/organizational skills who are motivated by connecting the dots. Great communication and computer skills are essential. Must be a self-motivated, friendly, reliable team player with METICULOUS attention to detail and follow-through.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting: 0-25 lbs
• Frequency of lifting: infrequent

Visual, Hearing, Dexterity & Mental Demands: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as using a telephone, answering emails, filing paperwork, viewing a computer screen, and operating office equipment.

Working conditions: The duties and responsibilities are generally performed in an office environment. The position generally involves frequent standing; continuous sitting; frequent walking; light to moderate lifting; light carrying; frequent bending and reaching; keyboarding and telephone operation; in-person communication.

Organization Profile: InterExchange is a private, non-profit organization with more than 40 years of experience in international cultural exchange. We are dedicated to promoting international understanding through development and implementation of affordable intercultural and life experiential work/training opportunities. By participating in our programs both in the US and abroad, tens of thousands of young people have gained insight into other cultures. InterExchange is designated by the US government to sponsor several J-1 Visa exchange programs including Au Pair USA, Work & Travel USA, Camp USA and Career Training USA. 

Program participants are placed in the US and abroad by InterExchange in cooperation with foreign partner organizations and government agencies. 

Additionally, we offer Work Abroad opportunities for Americans seeking similar experience overseas.

For more specific program information, please visit www.worktravelusa.org.

How to apply

To apply, combine your resume and cover letter in the BODY of an email and reply to employment@interexchange.org. You may also fax your application to 212-924-0575. Attn: Human Resources.

Your cover letter must include a reason why you would be suitable for this position and for InterExchange. Applicants who do not follow the above instructions will not be considered.