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American Corner Coordinator - Alexandria

Amideast
Cleopatra, Alexandria
Posted 3 years ago
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Title: American Corner Coordinator

5 days a week – 5 to 6 hours a day

Direct Manager: EL Associate Manager Alexandria 

Position Summary

AMIDEAST Egypt hosts American Corner in Alexandria which is part of the U.S. Department of State’s American Spaces Program. The American Corner is a binational centre co-sponsored by AMIDEAST and the U.S. Embassy. The American Corner serve as English language library and cultural centre designed for sharing information about the United States, promoting foreign exchange programs and American higher education, improving English language fluency and organizing cultural activities and events. 

The Coordinator’s primary role is to oversee all library operations, plan and host a wide variety of free, engaging cultural programs, and work closely with AMIDEAST EducationUSA staff to provide accurate information for Egyptians seeking educational opportunities in the United States. The American Corner coordinator also serves as an ambassador of US culture and AMIDEAST’s mission in Egypt. The applicant should be well-informed on American history, politics, society, and literature in order to share diverse themes with the Egyptian public through daily cultural activities aimed at helping patrons improve their English through content-based educational events. The nature of the position is well suited to someone with experience in event planning, customer service, tutoring/teaching, and management/administration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and host weekly activities: Free English conversation hours, guest speakers, workshops, presentations, free film screenings ….
  • Facilitate American Corner clubs
  • Promote American Corner events and programs
  • Create and maintain American Corner website and Facebook page
  • Set and implement American Corner guidelines in order to maintain structure of educational and cultural space
  • Update the U.S. Embassy/AMIDEAST administration on weekly events and write reports detailing those activities and events
  • Attend monthly meetings at the U.S. Embassy
  • Provide monthly activity report for AMIDEAST & U.S. Embassy
  • Assist and cooperate with the Advising Department on outreach activities
  • Assist the EducationUSA Adviser holding special topic sessions related to studying in the US in the American Corner/ EducationUSA library (occasionally). This may also include:
  • Assist Competitive College Club members with essay editing and application assistance
  • Explain college and graduate school application processes to different visitors
  • Discuss scholarship and fellowship opportunities with prospective applicants
  • Coordinate with the US Embassy American Centre Director regarding hosting special events and coordinating outreach.
  • Manage the physical space of the AC ensuring that it is clean, professional and well-organized.
  • Track use of all equipment and American Corner assets ensuring proper use, maintenance and accountability.
  • Produce American Corner membership badges and manage the flow of patrons effectively and ensuring safety and security standards are adhered to.
  • Maintain basic library functions: checking books/DVDs in and out, processing new materials, shelving returned materials, processing new memberships
  • Maintain a balanced environment of a study, reading, and socializing space
  • Help patrons with research, including helping them find quality resources
  • Facilitate cultural understanding
  • Proofread documents for patrons

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills both in English and Arabic
  • Demonstrated interest in international education and cross-cultural exchange
  • Experience working in a customer service context
  • Demonstrate ability to plan events 
  • Possess high organizational skills and eye for detail 
  • Bachelor’s degree from a US university is a plus
  • Experience with event-planning and managing educational programs

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