[Hiring] Program Development Specialist @1819cc30-9913-45f2-8a56-90240b9f8adc

Role Description

As a Program Development Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the High School Exchange USA team with developing and implementing a successful strategy to increase the number of placements made by Local Coordinators. This strategy should include identifying school districts to target and any relevant deadlines in addition to working with the Regional Placement Manager to identify host family leads.

• Support the Regional Placement Manager in developing a school and outreach strategy to increase placements.
• Work independently and also in collaboration with various team members to outline strategies and help with implementation.
• Create new, creative outreach strategies.
• Implement and deliver various outreach strategies based on the needs of the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent.
• A passion for intercultural exchange and belief in the CIEE mission!
• Sales experience (lead generation and conversion) in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Grassroots marketing experience is a plus!
• Ability to manage high-volume goals within tight deadlines.
• Accurate reporting on sales activity and forecasting.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with an attitude to overcome any challenge.
• Experience with volunteer management is a plus.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Experience with CRM type databases a plus; Salesforce experience preferred.
• Ability to embrace CIEE’s Core Values (Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion and Problem Solving) and culture.

Requirements

• CIEE believes that professionals with varied backgrounds bring unique approaches and ideas to solving problems and advancing our mission to bring the world together. Qualified candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Due to federal regulations and CIEE policies, a background check, reference check, and education and employment verification will be conducted as conditions of employment.