Дедлайн - 10 листопада 2016 р. IREX оголошує конкурс на заміщення вакансії Gallery Assistant (далі - англ.).

IREX is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world by empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information. Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of $80 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide who implement programs and provide consulting expertise in more than 100 countries. For more detailed information about IREX please visit www.irex.org.

Summary of Kyiv America House Program:

Through the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, IREX administers the America House, a welcoming, dynamic space that fosters discussion and debate, provides opportunities for professional and personal skill building, and sparks creativity and collaboration around shared Ukrainian and U.S. values. The America House offers not only a physical space, but also a virtual hub, which facilitates access to balanced resources and information. Peer-to-peer cultural exchanges, discussions and learning at the America House provide visitors with a seat in “America’s living room.”

Summary of Position

• Assist in planning, developing and implementing monthly/bi-monthly gallery programs for America House;
• Identify potential exhibits for AH;
• Manage database of AH gallery contacts;
• Coordinate promotional materials and invitations for exhibit openings;
• Liaise with artists and exhibit organizers;
• Assist with exhibit curating, installation and de-installation;
• Assist in designing relevant interactive components and activities to engage audiences in exhibits;
• Coordinate gallery-related receptions;
• Draft educational materials for gallery exhibits;
• Translate gallery-related text;
• Draft reports of gallery programs at AH;
• Assist AH galleryvisitors;
• Assist AH team at the reception desk meeting and greeting visitors with courtesy and professionalism. Respond and provide basic information to general inquiries, present America House resources, and register new members;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Excellent English, Ukrainian and Russian;
• Experience working with media outlets and managing social media presence for organizations or companies;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Must be skilled at handling multiple tasks and able to adhere to tight deadlines;
• Strong intercultural and communications skills;
• Experience working with Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and other related graphic media applications software.
• Experience studying in the United States or holding an ECA alumnus/a status is an advantage.

To Apply

Please email your cover letter and resume with “Gallery Assistant” in the subject line to [email protected]. No phone calls please. Only complete applications will be considered. Candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis as applications are received.