Deadline for Applications: Ongoing Until Filled
American Cultural Exchange Service (ACES) is seeking a qualified
Resident Director (RD) to work on site with a group of 15 US high
school students for an approximately six-week (approximately from the
end of June to mid August) program in Moscow, Russia through the
National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) program. In
Russia, students will engage in language learning in both formal
(language courses) and informal settings (host family living). The RD
is required to attend a two-day pre-program training in Bellevue, WA
(late May to early June), attend a student orientation in Washington
D.C., represent ACES for the duration of the program in Moscow, and
submit a final report at the end of the program.
NSLI-Y is a US State Department sponsored scholarship program funded
by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. American High
School Students apply for merit-based scholarships to spend a summer,
semester, or academic year studying less commonly taught languages in
an international immersion setting. NSLI-Y encourages beginning,
intermediate, and advanced language learners with a passion for
learning languages, communicating across cultures, and living abroad
to apply. Participants are U.S. high school students between 15 and 18
years of age, who have beginner, intermediate or advanced Russian
language skills. The Resident Director will help administer the
National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) program.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Serve as an advisor/counselor for ACES program participants.
• Assist ACES and the host institution in proper program administration.
• Conduct in-home visits to all host families during the program.
• Accompany students on program activities including volunteer
projects and field trips.
• Be present at the language school whenever students are in classes.
• Serve as a program representative to the host institution,
host families, and program participants when necessary.
• Be available to participants at any time. When any emergencies
arises, assist students as needed.
• Enforce all ACES rules and policies.
• Communicate regularly, including submission of program
reports, to the ACES National Office.
• Report any problems regarding participants’ health, academic
performance, or behavior, and provide individual students’ as well as
general group/program updates.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience working with teenagers or high school students
• Ability to counsel and connect with teens
• Genuine understanding of American and Russian cultures
• Proficient Russian language skills – written and oral
• Native fluency in English
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Study, work, or extensive travel experience in Russia
BENEFITS:
• Room & Board and round trip travel expenses from home city to
Seattle, WA for training.
• Room & Board and round trip travel expenses from home city to
Washington, DC for orientation.
• Round trip international airfare from Washington, DC to Moscow, Russia.
• All excursions associated with the program.
• International Health and Accident insurance for duration of the program.
• Room and board in Russia
• Transportation in Russia
• Cell phone in Russia
Salary: Up to $4800. Commensurate with Experience.
To apply, please email following to Michael@Exploretheworld.org
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume