CIEE (Camp Exchange USA)

Council on International Educational Exchange

Staffing & Recruiting· Founded 1947

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About

CIEE is the oldest and largest nonprofit J-1 visa sponsor in the U.S., founded in 1947 and headquartered in Portland, Maine. Its Camp Exchange USA program places international counselors and support staff at accredited American summer camps with full visa sponsorship, insurance, and 24/7 support, and runs in-person and virtual camp recruitment road shows. CIEE was one of the first organizations designated by the State Department to administer the J-1 Summer Work Travel program.

Key facts

Founded: 1947
State: ME
Region: New England

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