Issue Date: October 1, 2025
Deadline for Application: October 15, 2025 by 17:30 pm.
Full-time, 6 months position
Start date: November 1, 2025
Position Description
SUMMARY
American Corner Turkmenabat 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 Turkmenabat American Corner (TAC) Manager is responsible for the smooth operation of the TAC, including administrative and programmatic management.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties of the Turkmenabat American Corner Manager:
• Managing the overall operations of the Corner, including the library and Internet center;
• Serving as the representative of American Councils and providing information on U.S. Embassy programs, events, and services in Turkmenabat;
• Administering and overseeing all local programming, including workshops, and other events;
• Providing general oversight and support to other U.S. government funded programs and activities;
• Coordinating and communicating with both American Councils and the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat on initiatives, events, programs, and operations on a day-to-day basis;
• Providing regular, timely, detailed, and accurate written reports on TAC operations and activities to both American Councils and the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat;
• Informing the American Councils Country Director and PDS about leave plans, schedule changes, performance and personnel issues;
• Maintaining good, transparent working relationships with the local authorities, schools, and other local and international organizations based in the region;
• Submitting a Monthly Activity Calendar to OBLONO, Hakimlik, and any other local authorities who request it at least one week before the month begins after its approval by the American Councils Country Director and PDS;
• Supervising all current staff members, including an IT/Technical Assistant, American Corner Activity Coordinator, Housekeeper, and other contract staff. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Identifying vacancies, advertising positions, and leading the hiring process;
• Providing training and orientation for any new staff members under your supervision;
• Tracking and approving employee time-sheets, vacation, sick-leave, and comp-time;
• Drafting employment documentation (such as appointment letters, performance evaluations, award nominations, and disciplinary letters) as necessary, including items for the Country Director’s signature;
• Provide current and prospective TAC employees with information about American Councils administrative policies, providing updates as policies change, job duties, working conditions, wages and employee benefits;
• Managing TAC finances, financial reports, and back-up documentation. This includes performing the following in a timely and professional manner to the American Councils Ashgabat office:
• Monthly Budget Request, Activity Calendar, and Activity Narrative to Country Director;
• Monthly Expense Report including collecting all receipts and encoding them accordingly;
• Monthly Cash-Log record on receiving and disbursing funds.
• Tracking statistics and events for reporting purposes and submitting them to PDS and American Councils Ashgabat in a timely and professional manner. This includes:
• American Corners monthly statistical report to American Councils;
• American Corner monthly report to PDS;
• Ensuring the monthly alumni activity report is sent by the American Corner Activity Coordinator;
• Performing other duties as assigned by the American Corner Grant Manager;
• Other reports as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Undergraduate degree required (graduate degree preferred);
• General knowledge of U.S. history and politics, values, society, culture, and education systems/structure;
• Knowledge of the local community and ability to assess community interest in American topics;
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in (the local language) and in English;
• Experience with online and digital technologies preferred;
• Experience in activity/project organization;
• Previous experience in Alumni activities preferred;
• Ability to create, promote, and evaluate a variety of programs and events that promote the Corner and its resources;
• Ability to prepare written reports, financial reports, and communications within provided guidelines;
• Ability to recruit, train, and work with local volunteers;
• Ability to work effectively on a team;
• Strong leadership skills and ability to organize, encourage, inspire, and motivate peers;
• Creativity, initiative, and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to manage time, abide by rules, demonstrate accountability, and understand the need for quality in work;
• Computer skills, including strong knowledge of Word, Excel, and Power Point;
• Turkmen citizenship.
In general, all American Councils staff members are expected to support a positive, team atmosphere and step outside of their formal roles from time-to-time to support the organization, special initiatives, or individual programs when needed.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
A complete application must include:
1. Resume/CV;
2. Cover Letter highlighting motivation for the position and expected salary;
3. Email and phone contact information for three references who can speak about your professional and academic skills.
Please email applications to indicating “Turkmenabat American Corner Manager position” in the subject line of your email. The application should be received not later than October 15, 2025 by 17:30 pm.
For information, please call (993-63) 50-20-36 or visit our website at https://americancouncilstm.org/
American Councils is a legal entity in Turkmenistan under the Foreign Assistance Agreement between the governments of the United States and Turkmenistan with the purpose of implementing US Embassy education and cultural exchange programs in Turkmenistan.