Вакансія: Events & Tech Coordinator
ЗАВЕРШЕНО
Position Title: Events & Tech Coordinator
Program: America House Lviv
Reports To: America House Lviv Director
Position Location: Lviv, Ukraine
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 over $90 million, offices in 20 countries, and a global staff of 400. We work in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Summary of America House Program:
Through the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, IREX administers the America Houses, a welcoming, dynamic spaces that foster discussion and debate, provide opportunities for professional and personal skill building, and spark creativity and collaboration around shared Ukrainian and U.S. values. The America Houses offer not only physical spaces, but also a virtual hub, which facilitates access to balanced resources and information. Peer-to-peer cultural exchanges, discussions and learning at the America Houses provide visitors with a seat in “America’s living room.”
Summary of Position:
The America House Lviv Events & Tech Coordinator is responsible for technical support of a wide range of programs and events that take place within America House Lviv, including discussions on pressing policy issues, speaker series, workshops, movie nights, discussion clubs, art exhibits, and concerts. Events & Tech Coordinator operates a broad range of equipment and supports event management coordination.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Description of Responsibilities:
- Provide technical, administrative, and logistical support to ensure smooth implementation of events of online, offline and hybrid formats;
- Handle and operate a wide range of equipment including audio mixers, wireless microphones, LCD projectors, light units, synchronized translation equipment, etc.;
- Maintain Media Zone and Makerspace equipment, such as iMacs, 3D printers, Vinyl cutters, Thermo-press, sound equipment, etc.;
- Operate streaming platforms and tools, such as OBS, Zoom, MS Teams, etc., to provide the best quality virtual programs;
- Assist team, offline visitors, online participants, and partners with using tech equipment and provide tech support when needed;
- Ensure America House Lviv equipment is always in presentable and working condition;
- Design events that promote science and technology;
- Draft program-related documents and reports;
- Assist in procuring tech equipment and services needed for the program implementation;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree;
- Good English and Ukrainian;
- Strong communications skills;
- Reliable team player;
- Demonstrated customer-service orientation, skilled at handling multiple tasks and able to maintain a calm, friendly demeanor in stressful situations;
- Prior experience in technical fields is required;
- Experience studying in the United States or holding an ECA alumnus/a status is an advantage.
- Applicant must currently reside in Lviv, Ukraine.
Working Conditions:
- Official full-time employment;
- Competitive salary based on USD exchange rate;
- Medical insurance and work equipment (laptop and phone);
- Professional development opportunities;
- Ability to work remotely when safety conditions are uncertain;
- A friendly working atmosphere where your ideas are welcome.
To Apply:
Please send your cover letter and resume in English (ONLY) as an attachment in an email with “America House Lviv Events & Tech Coordinator” in the subject line to [email protected]. Only complete applications will be considered. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.
Application Deadline: Monday, October 31st, 2022. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
