student exchange coordinator

teacher

community manager

airport manager

travel coordinator

Youth For Understanding USA

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working with international students. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Poor management,  lack of caring or support by management. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Used to be great.  Since covid YFU has been on a downward spiral.  Management only cares about numbers and doesn't listen to anyone who works directly with the students and their host families.  Despite poor numbers and numerous people resigning in the past year, no changes have been made to the Management team.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stress and more stress.  One manager actually said at a meeting that we needed to do better for her to keep her job.  Management offers lots of criticism without helpful solutions.   The solutions they tell us will help only make things more complicated and difficult.

The original mission of YFU is great. There is sometimes flexibility which can be nice. Coworkers in the same position come together to help one another. The host families and exchange students are the ones who make this job worthwhile. There is a severe lack of communication between employees and management. They do not take the time to inform the staff on what is going on until it is too late, this includes communication on your job performance. You work overtime constantly in fear that it's not enough and that you'll lose your job. The management team seems to have no recognition of the impact that their restructuring has on the volunteers and host families who are essential in order for this organization to continue.

I absolutely love working at YFU. Everyone is so friendly and it feels like a family. Everyone knows each other and works well together, but are always willing to welcome new people into the fold. A typical day can range from treats for breakfast, a surprise party for someone, or just a regular work day. You never quite know what to expect, but in a good way!

And, the work we do is incredible! Being able to help high school students achieve their study abroad dreams is something so special and I am so glad I get to be a part of it.

This is a hard gig. And you get no support from the organization. They take a long time to send out the checks and might even send it to the wrong address. They don't answer emails, and don't inform you when major changes occur with your students.
Lack of communication and overall lack of human decency, I loved working with my students, but I really only did it for them, not for the small amount of money, or for the organization. 

I quit working for YFU in 2015, during their restructuring efforts. So this review might be outdated.

For whatever it's worth, I found the job to be unfulfilling. The folks were mostly great, but the established way of doing things was rigid and so much of it was busy work.

Hopefully things have changed in the years since.

The job itself is just like any job.. some days its good, some days its the worst. The kids we meet are super cool and I can't say enough about them. Thats why I work here. My co-workers are great. My managers are pretty cool. Theres no micromanaging here which is a huge relief. Everyone focuses on getting the kids where they need to go.

I worked as a teacher of Japanese language and culture to American high school students headed to Japan for summer home stays. Though the hours were long and the pay minimal, teaching the students was a joy and the comradery among teachers and administrative staff was wonderful.

This is a good organization trying to stay relevant in an evolving world. They have changed course several times, and the transition periods are difficult, but the current management team is fully invested.

Part time.  Simmer job.. dress in jeans....lots of walking...work alone. Paid every 45 days ...no raises...must. 
Have cell phone
Comminicate by phone constable 
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YFU leads in intercultural exchange programs. They're easy to work with and are very inclusive. They make sure that the process is smooth with every stakeholder involved.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Student exchange coordinator 4 salaries reported	$19.50 per hour
Teacher 2 salaries reported	$600 per week
Community manager 3 salaries reported	$40,000 per year
Airport manager 2 salaries reported	$13.75 per hour
Travel coordinator 1 salary reported	$900 per week

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