Vacancy Announcement

International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX)

About IREX:

IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to improve the quality of education, strengthen independent media, and foster pluralistic civil society development.

Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of $50 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide.  IREX and its partner IREX Europe deliver crosscutting programs and consulting expertise in more than 50 countries.

For more detailed information about IREX please visit www.irex.kiev.ua .

Summary of Kyiv America House Program:

Through the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, IREX administers America House, a welcoming, dynamic space that fosters discussion and debate, provides opportunities for professional and personal skills-building, and sparks creativity and collaboration around shared Ukrainian and U.S. values. 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.”  More information: www.americahousekyiv.org

Summary of Position:

The America House Events Assistant position is responsible for welcoming and helping visitors, providing information on programs, resources and opportunities offered, assisting with organizing America House events. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Description of Responsibilities:

• Meet and greet visitors and callers with courtesy and professionalism. Respond and provide basic information to general inquiries, present America House resources;
• Register new members and maintain membership database;
• Assist visitors with using IT equipment;
• Provide logistical support for events, including liaising with partners and setting up rooms and equipment.  Please note that the room setup often requires moving chairs and tables;
• Assist with planning for the America House events;
• Organize logistics for international guests and speakers, including hotel reservations and travel arrangements;
• Interpret/translate for international guests;
• Translate outgoing communication materials into English and Ukrainian/Russian;
• Ensure America House is always in presentable and working condition;
• Liaise with IT Manager, cafeteria staff, and other support staff to make sure the regular operation and events run smoothly, are equipped with all the necessities and all the supplies are in place;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skills:

• University degree preferably in Foreign Philology or Social Studies;
• Must speak fluent Ukrainian, Russian and English;
• Must have strong intercultural and communications skills;
• Reliable team player;
• Must be able to multi-task and maintain a calm, friendly demeanor under stressful situations;
• Must be able to provide high quality customer service;
• Ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations;
• Alumna/us of the U.S. Department of State sponsored exchange programs is a plus.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter with “America House Events Assistant” in the subject line to [email protected] by COB Aug 7, 2015.  No phone calls, please.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.