Space Activation, Outreach, and Stem Program - Cape Town, South Africa - Charities Aid Foundation (CAFSA)
2 weeks ago
Description
CAFSA (Charities Aid Foundation Southern Africa) is searching for a
Space Activation, Outreach, and STEM Program Director at the American Corner Cape Town (ACCT).
BACKGROUND:
The primary goal of the American Corner in Cape Town (ACCT) is to foster stronger ties and build relations between the United States of America and the Republic of South Africa through programs and activities that facilitate the sharing of information and ideas and people-to-people exchange between Americans and South Africans.
CAFSA is the implementing partner for the U.S. Mission in South Africa's American Spaces program. In that role, it coordinates with the Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S.Consulate in Cape Town to design and implement programs and activities that advance goal of the ACCT and manage the space itself.
The ACCT is located in and hosted by the Cape Town Central Library, so ACCT staff, PD, and CAFSA also coordinate closely with the Central Library team related to programming in and public access to the space.
JOB OVERVIEW:
Core responsibilities all executed in coordination and consultation with the PD Section of the U.S.
Consulate in Cape Town include:
- Managing daytoday activities and scheduling at the ACCT, including interacting with walkin guests during open hours and managing their use of ACCT resources as well as conducting necessary administrative tasks for keeping the space active and safe and comfortable for visitors.
- Leading the design and implementation of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs at the ACCT
- Providing tech support for all ACCT programs and activities and ensuring technology and digital equipment is properly utilized, stored, maintained, and inventoried.
- Oversee the ACCT's website and social media properties, including design and update of website information and social media posts and multimedia products.
- Coordinate with, and backup as appropriate the ACCT Cultural, Art, and English Language Program Assistant.
- Report on ACCT activities, resources, and impact to CAFSA and PD.
- Create a plan for using STEM programs at the ACCT to reach targeted audiences.
- Identify target communities or participants for programs and create advertisements and outreach plans to engage those communities in ACCT activities.
- Serve as a point of contact for the Central Library staff.
- Oversee use of and account for all resources in the ACCT to ensure that they are used appropriately, kept safe, and properly inventoried,
- Attend regular meetings with CAFSA, U.S. Consulate PD and the U.S. Mission to South Africa American Spaces (AS) network and at times attend larger meetings and trainings among AS peers throughout the world.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Prior experience in program management, preferably in STEM education or outreach programs.
- Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating outreach and STEM programs.
- Proficiency in project planning, budgeting, and execution.
Working hours to be negotiated, but will at least include 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm daily and the last Saturday of every month.
Salary:
R10, R30,000.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cape Town,
Western Cape:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
Application Deadline: 2023/11/10
Expected Start Date: 2023/12/01
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