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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Mary American Corner Activity Coordinator Position

Issue Date: August 20, 2025
Deadline for Application: August 31, 2025 by 5:30 pm.
Full-time, one year position

Position Description
SUMMARY

American Corner Mary is a learning and cultural center designed to promote interaction – both in-person and virtual – among audiences in Turkmenistan and the United States. The Corner offers compelling programs, workshops, and activities in five core areas: English language learning, EducationUSA advising, cultural programs, alumni engagement, and information about the USA. The Corner also offers free Internet and resources such as books, magazines, films, games, and access to technology tools and equipment.

The Mary American Corner (MAC) Activity Coordinator is responsible for coordinating alumni and volunteer activities in the region. This position reports directly to the Manager of the Mary American Corner and FLEX Alumni Coordinator, but requires frequent coordination with the American Corners Grant Manager. The job is great for someone who has project organization experience and enjoys a fast-faced, challenging work environment.

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Regional Cooperation Through English Language Learning: 4th Cohort of the C5+O.N.E. Program Launched in Ashgabat

On May 26-27, the fourth cohort of the regional English language program C5+O.N.E. (Opening Networks through English) commenced in the Turkmenistan capital of Ashgabat. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs sponsors and the American Councils for International Education implements this program. C5+O.N.E. brings together early career and experienced professionals from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

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Congratulations to the FLEX finalists!

FLEX finalists will spend an academic year living with a volunteer host family in the U.S. and attending a U.S. high school.

Important Note: All FLEX finalists have received a call from a FLEX staff member. If you have not received a call, this unfortunately means that you were not selected as a finalist.

We congratulate you on making it to the semi-finalist round and thank you for participating in this competition.
If you fall within the age and grade requirements for next year, we encourage you to apply again. If you have any questions, please email us at


Please contact American Councils for further information:
tel. (+99312) 36-90-22; (+99363) 50-20-36
https://americancouncilstm.org/flex/

FLEX is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government, administered by
American Councils for International Education.