American Corners are the first places to visit when you have
questions about the United States. The goal of each Corner is to provide
general, substantive and accurate information about the United States to
interested parties. Materials in the American Corners cover a wide range of
subjects pertaining to the United States, such as its policies, society,
education and culture.
Job Position: Centre
Manager
Location: Yaba,
Lagos
Job Information
Under the general supervision of the Director of the CcHUB,
the Centre Manager of the American Corner in Lagos, Nigeria coordinates, plans,
organizes and directs the activities of the corner. The Centre Manager serves
as the liaison person between the Library and the U.S. Consulate in Lagos as
well as local institutions such as businesses, universities, schools, and
organizations with an interest in the United States.
The Corner is an American-style cultural center and
cooperative learning environment designed to increase mutual understanding
between Nigeria and the United States.
The corner offers programs/activities in five core areas:
EducationUSA advising, English language learning, cultural and STEM* programs,
alumni engagement, and information about the U.S. The corner also offers
resources, such as books, films, games, “maker space” equipment and Internet
access.
Successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate the
ability to make the Corner a center of creative engagement between young
Nigerians and Americans, a place where innovative and creative activities
happen on a regular basis, and where visitors will feel comfortable and
welcome. He/she will demonstrate the ability to initiate and sustain a broad
program of activities, including but not limited to: student clubs,
EducationUSA advising, English language training, film screenings, lectures,
workshops and seminars, digital engagement, and “maker-space” activities with a
variety of tools and equipment where users can cultivate STEM* skills through
hands-on learning experiences.
This position is full-time, working on a varying schedule,
including occasional evenings and weekends.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. In the first year, coordinate and serve as a principal
point of contact (POC) for all matters related to the renovation and redesign
of the existing Corner space at the CcHUB. The Corner Centre Manager will brief
the Information Resource Center at the U.S. Consulate and the Information
Resource officer in Abuja on the progress of work on a weekly basis or more
often if required, and communicate with CcHUB officials on the Embassy’s needs
and goals.
2. Initiate and sustain a broad program of activities,
including but not limited to: student clubs, English language training, film
screenings, lectures, workshops and seminars, cultural events, digital
engagement, and maker-space activities. Some programs may take place outside
the space of the Corner. Once fully open, the Corner must implement at least 24
programs per year, though more will be expected in order to meet the “Gold
Standard” required.
3. Report monthly to the Information Resource Center at the
U.S. Consulate on all Corner activities and user statistics.
4. Draw upon U.S. government and Nigeria Fullbright
Commission exchange grantees and visitors, including English Teaching Assistants,
English Language Specialists, Fullbright scholars, visiting speakers, and
cultural performers, as program resources, arranging events for them at the
Corner and other venues in Lagos and devising programs for them to engage with
a broad range of students.
5. Work with U.S. Embassy and Consulate’s Public Affairs
staff to disseminate information about studying in the U.S. to Nigerian
students and proactively reach to alumni of U.S. government exchange programs
that promote alumni engagement.
6. Build close relationships with the academic departments
of universities, exploring ways to use the Corner as a “maker space,” a
location for innovation and exploration of new technologies as a part way to
job creation.
7. Understand and promote to Corner visitors the full range
of online and physical resources available at and through the Corner, including
computers, iPads, eLibraryUSA databases, interactive web chats and other
Internet-based events.
8. Manage the Corner’s presence on social networking sites
such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other similar sites, including
sharing, posting and developing unique content that builds mutual understanding
between the United States and Nigeria.
9. Operate and maintain computer and digital equipment such as
tablets, laptops, cameras and 3D printer; set up equipment for interactive
online programming using network connections and wifi.
QUALIFICATIONS
● Education: University degree required.
● General knowledge of U.S history and politics, values,
society, culture and education. Experience
studying in the United States or holding ECA alumnus/a
status is an advantage.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills in
English.
● Experience with customer service, administration, and
logistics.
● Experience working with youth audiences.
● Experience with online and digital technologies preferred.
● Strong teamwork skills.
● Skill in prioritizing work assignments to handle multiple
tasks; ability to adhere to tight deadlines.
● Ability to assess community interest in American topics.
● Ability to plan, organize and carry out wide variety of
programs that promote the Corner and its resources to target audiences.
● Ability to plan and maintain a budget and accurate
records.
● Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence in
English.
● Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting and
sensitivity to diverse cultural backgrounds.
● An “entrepreneurial spirit” that can identify and follow
up on additional sources of in-kind support for Corner activities.
*STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
How To Apply
Email a cover letter and your CV to careers@cchubnigeria.com
if you have the right experience and skills for this position (Title: Centre
Manager – American Corner)
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