The Catholic Independent Schools of the Diocese of Nelson (CISND), hosts six elementary schools, and one high school. The diocese is located in the beautiful Okanagan and Kootenay regions of British Columbia. We are committed to hiring qualified employees who are dedicated to education in the Roman Catholic tradition.

Immaculata Regional High School (Kelowna, BC)

Invites applications at this time for: Marketing and Homestay Coordinator

2026-27 school year

At Immaculata Regional High School, the goal of our staff is to provide our students the ultimate learning experience in a nurturing and safe environment. By building solid relationships and trust, students are challenged to become passionate learners and develop into powerful thinkers, academically and spiritually. Our innovative and supportive environment guides students to successfully become productive and responsible future leaders of our community.

If you are interested in joining our close-knit community of highly dedicated educators and believe that faith and love make the learning process grow, please apply.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

Commitment to Catholic Education

Identification with and participation in the life of a Catholic parish

Knowledge of a school Data Management System and Office software (MyEducation BC, Word and Excel)

Homestay Coordinator Required Duties

Develop and manage homestay-student relationships

Conduct regular homestay visits (2 per homestay per year)

Interview new homestay applicants

Review and match students in consultation with the Director of the Program with homestays based on interests and personality

Confirm placement of students with host families and overseas agents

Confirm arrival/departure information with host family/student and respective parties, as needed

Provide ongoing support, conflict resolution, and mediation between homestay families and students

Keep homestay files updated (CRC, SET, home pictures, current applications)

Maintain regular contact with the student, host families, and school to ensure the cultural, social, and emotional integration of the student

Survey homestay families 4-6 weeks after students are placed in the home to ensure any issues are addressed.



Provide survey data to agents/organizations as required and in consultation with the Director

Support the planning and organization of international students’ activities

Attend international students’ activities and events as required/directed

Manage temporary and permanent homestay moves and related compensation in consultation with the Director

Communicate regularly with homestays to keep them up to date on events and any student issues (academic, social, etc.)

Manage all health insurance, Guard.me and MSP applications, payments, claims, and cancelations accordingly and in a timely manner

Recruit and retain host families and conduct orientation sessions for host families, explaining commitments and obligations for homestay families and new students

Provide and monitor safe environment training (SET) to homestays

Maintain confidentiality regarding students’ records, information, and personal matters of international students and homestay families

Act on behalf of the international student department when the Director is away, fulfilling the responsibilities for the care and wellbeing of the international students

Manage safe environment and criminal record check status of homestay families with the diocese

Be on call and provide support for emergency situations related to homestays outside of regular school hours

Follow up on required authorization for travel permit forms between homestays and agents as required (i.e. when international students wish to travel outside of the Okanagan)

Send to the bookkeeper homestay reimbursement information a few days before the end of the month

Attend and support the weekly student meeting and send a summary of notes to homestays and students as required

Perform other duties as required and/or assigned by the Director of International Education and communicate with the Director any issues that arise

Primary contact for homestay emergencies

Marketing Coordinator Required Duties





Keep IRHS external digital sign current

Manage IRHS's internal digital signage

Assist with keeping IRHS's website updated

Local Advertising-Castanet, radio

Coordinate "Best of Kelowna" participation

Community Service Projects (support role, organizing timing, advertising)

Secure Gym Sponsorships

Plan and facilitate Grade 7 Articulation day with school administrators

Plan and facilitate grade 8 Orientation in early September: liaise with SJK, OLOL, and any new families as required

School Communications as required

Increase domestic enrollment through recruitment initiatives

New families (those not from traditional feeder schools) will be a measure of success

Other duties as assigned by administration

Using the allocated funds, market and promote the school both locally and internationally. All initiatives must be in consultation with administration

Effectively use the marketing budget

Coordinate radio ads, web presence (Castanet), Immac swag (shirts, etc.), rack cards, promotional posters, promotional videos, etc., social media boosting

The following skills will be an asset to applicants:

Proficient in the use of computers and related technology

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient with spelling, punctuation, and grammar

Ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential matters

Ability to work well with young students, parents, school staff and the extended community

Ability to multi-task, prioritize, organize, and deal with frequent interruptions.

The following is to be included in your application:

Cover letter

Resume

Contact information (email address and phone number) of two professional references

Catholic applicants must provide:

Certificate of Catholic baptism, or RCIA Certificate

If married, a copy of a Certificate of Catholic marriage

CISND Pastoral Reference form

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to submit the following:

Photocopy of Canadian Birth Certificate or Canadian Passport (documentation to indicate you are legally entitled to work in Canada)

Social Insurance Number

Photocopy of Driver's License

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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