FLEX Alumni Coordinator-Consultant Job Description The new Alumni Program Coordinator-Consultant position is a full-time, Moscow-based position that involves working with American Councils staff to coordinate and report on FLEX alumni activities in Moscow and Central Russia, plan and implement the FLEX 20th Anniversary event in November, and manage communications and outreach for a variety of Eurasia FLEX initiatives. (A) For 20 hours a week, the Alumni Coordinator-Consultant will engage Moscow and Central Russia FLEX alumni of all generations in projects related to community service, civic participation, English language and American studies, professional and personal development and social events. Duties include: Holding regular meetings · Organizing volunteer opportunities · Providing support to alumni projects · Managing communications · Hosting winter and summer reunions · Working with alumni to develop FLEX Grants proposals · Developing a mentorship program · Implementing a Professional Development Week · Holding a re-entry seminar for new alumni · Making monthly reports · Creating a calendar of events · Updating databases
(B-1) From August to November 2013, the FLEX Alumni Coordinator-Consultant will spend the other 20 hours organizing the 20th Anniversary event in Moscow in conjunction with the FLEX Alumni Program Manager and the 20 th Anniversary Steering Committee. During December and January the Alumni Coordinator-Consultant will compile and showcase highlights from the 20th anniversary events. Duties include: Liaising with venue and catering vendors · Working with sponsors and partners · Providing logistical and administrative support · Coordinating with committee and sub-committee members · Leading event volunteers on the weekend of November 1 – 3 · Assisting with public relations efforts
(B-2) From January to May 2014, these 20 hours will be devoted to ensuring successful alumni participation in Eurasiawide campaigns, including, but not limited to, GYSD 2014, Faces of FLEX, Global Village, and FLEX Alumni Grants training. Duties include: ·Mobilizing alumni, partners and youth organizations to plan and highlight visible projects · Help participants engage with local media and public officials · Manage promotional campaigns · Work with senior FLEX alumni to strategize effective outreach · Develop training opportunities and materials · Coordinate post-event reporting ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
QUALIFICATIONS Successful participation in the FLEX program and previous participation in FLEX alumni activities Demonstrated organizational and leadership abilities, attention to detail and problem-solving skills Media and PR experience Enthusiasm and talent for planning and managing events Excellent spoken and written English and native language Strong interpersonal skills Advanced MS Office skills, knowledge of social networking sites Candidates must be available to work August 2013 – May 2014 Commitment to attend alumni coordination training (Sept. 20 – 22) and the 20th Anniversary event (Nov. 1 – 3)
Please submit résumé and cover letter ASAP no later than Friday 23d to: Mary Shea - Eurasia FLEX Alumni Program Manager American Councils for International Education: ACTR / ACCELS mshea@americancouncils.ru