Program Development Specialist – Temporary

CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange

. Support the Regional Placement Manager in developing a school and outreach strategy to increase placements .

Posted 10/23/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing outreach strategies to increase placements, with strong skills in sales, organization, and communication. Proficient in managing high-volume goals and utilizing CRM systems to track sales activities and forecasts.

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Sales ExperienceGrassroots MarketingVolunteer ManagementMicrosoft Office ProficiencySalesforce Experience

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Hard Skills

Lead GenerationLead ConversionAccurate ReportingGoal ManagementTime Management

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedGoal-OrientedProfessional CommunicationCreative Problem SolvingStrong Organization

Tools & Technologies

CRM DatabasesSalesforce

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Outreach StrategyHigh School ExchangeLocal CoordinatorsCIEE Core Values

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Regional Placement Manager in developing a school and outreach strategy to increase placements
Identify school districts to target and relevant deadlines
Work with the Regional Placement Manager to identify host family leads
Work independently and collaborate with various team members to outline strategies and help with implementation
Create new, creative outreach strategies
Implement and deliver outreach strategies based on team needs
Support the High School Exchange USA team in developing and implementing strategies to increase placements made by Local Coordinators

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
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
Background check, reference check, and education and employment verification required as conditions of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Participation in CIEE’s mission-driven international exchange and study abroad work
Fast-paced, international, and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to work with international teams and advance CIEE’s mission
Qualified candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply