IT, Tech & Innovations Assistant в Американському домі

About IREX:

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 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.” For more detailed information about America House please visit www.americahousekyiv.org.

Summary of Position:

The America House IT, Tech & Innovations Assistant is responsible for supporting tech logistics for America House events including sound, light, film screening, event recordings and live streaming, presentations, mixing and synchronized translation. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

 Description of Responsibilities:

• Maintain tech equipment, such as macOS/Windows computers, tablets, office printers, 3D printers, etc.;
• Maintain sound equipment professional mixers and microphones, speakers, etc.;
• Assist visitors with using IT equipment and provide tech support when needed;
• Monitor the use of AH tech equipment, maintain equipment usage booking system, clean/disinfect equipment after public use;
• Provide tech assistance to AH staff, including software updates, PCs and Macs management, file sharing management;
• Assist with maintaining the AH Membership System and database;
• Lead trainings and demonstrations of AH technology;
• Help with Maker Space activities and answer visitor questions;
• Assist with data collection and analysis;
• Assist in America House iOS and Android Apps administration;
• Research new tech tools, platforms, and trends and support IT development at America House;
• Other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Excellent English, Ukrainian, and Russian;
• Strong intercultural and communications skills;
• Reliable team player;
• Demonstrated customer-service orientation, skilled at handling multiple tasks and able to maintain a calm, friendly demeanor under stressful situations;
• Familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, and other related graphic media applications software is an advantage;
• Experience working with social media and/or operating tech equipment is an advantage;
• Experience studying in the United States or holding an ECA alumnus/a status is an advantage.

 To Apply:

Please send your cover letter and resume as an attachment in an email with “America House IT, Tech & Innovations Assistant” in the subject line to [email protected]. Only complete applications will be considered. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

Application Deadline:   July 16, 2019. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.