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Technical Officer

Potential candidates must be able to legally reside and work in the USA (US citizenship, green card, A visa). Only applications meeting this requirement will be considered. To support their application, candidates must provide a document attesting to the above status.

Applications consisting of a resume and cover letter (in English or French) and a copy of the document attesting to their right to work in the United States should be sent in electronic format only, to the Secretary General Service of the Institut français des Etats-Unis – Villa Albertine (attention to rh@villa-albertine.org, cc veronique.yaterasylla@villa-albertine.org , bertrand.chaminaud@villa-albertine.org) up to and including October 14, 2024 at noon (ET).

I. Summary

Reporting to the Secretary General and under the supervision of the building Intendant, the Technical Officer is involved in the preparation, the logistical and technical support of events organized on the Villa Albertine premises (and occasionally for external events), for the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the New York headquarters, and for monitoring inventory and equipment. The officer works as part of a team whose role is to provide technical and logistical support to the establishment’s teams, and service to the establishment’s users and guests.

II. Details

Technical

  • Logistics and hefting/handling operator, room preparation (meetings, conferences, award ceremonies, etc.), monitoring order deliveries.
  • Support in setting up events (handling, technical support for audio/video equipment, etc.) and ordering/tidying up afterwards.
  • Participation in setting up office space (furniture and supplies).

 Building Maintenance

  • Routine upkeep and simple building repairs, minor maintenance work (painting, electricity, plumbing, etc.), emergency response, regular building inspections, participation in diagnostics to determine work to be carried out.
  • Support for specialized technical service providers.
  • Follow-up and organization of the facility’s inventory and technical equipment.

Logistic and Mail Management

  • Receive, distribute and track incoming and outgoing mail;
  • Use of company vehicles to transport people and/or cultural materials, as required.

III. Required Skills

Professional Experience / Desirable Skills

  • General technical knowledge (DIY)
  • Preventive and curative maintenance of premises
  • Know-how and experience in use of DIY tools
  • American driver’s license required

Required Languages

  • English: read, spoken, written – good level
  • French: read, spoken, written – good level preferred

Computer Skills

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Required Qualities

  • Common sense and adaptability
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Organizational skills and undertaking mindset
  • Discretion
  • Flexible working hours and availability

IV. Context and Framework

  • Workplace: Institut Français des Etats-Unis – Villa Albertine : 972, 5th Avenue, New York NY 10075
  • At will contract, 3-month trial period
  • Salary: $ 4540 Monthly Gross, Level 2 of the IFEU-VA salary framework, with a monthly transportation allowance of $120.
  • Working week: 40 hours, excluding lunch break.
  • In-person work/position.
  • Availability required, evenings and, exceptionally, weekends.
  • Vacation plan: 25 days a year + days of recuperation.
  • Medical insurance coverage according to situation and possible participation in a 401k plan.
  • This position does not entitle the holder to any diplomatic or consular status or privileges.

V. About Institut français des Etats-Unis – Villa Albertine

The Institut français des Etats-Unis-Villa Albertine (IFEU-VA) is a service of the French Embassy in the United States. Headquartered in New York, IFEU-VA is constituted of 9 branch offices integrated into French diplomatic representations throughout the United States.

Villa Albertine aims to strengthen cultural ties between France and the United States, foster mutual understanding and promote cultural diversity in both countries.

Its main missions are to:

  • Promote French culture in the United States
  • Support exchanges between French and American intellectuals, artists, researchers and professionals.
  • Encourage educational cooperation between French and American institutions.
  • Promote the French language and Francophonie in the United States,
  • Encourage the exchange of ideas and debate on cultural, artistic, intellectual and societal issues. Within this framework, Villa Albertine is developing a tailor-made residency program for creators, researchers and cultural professionals, a dedicated media (https://villa-albertine.org/magazine and the States publication), events (Night of Ideas, Food for Thought), resources and professional programs.

Within this framework, Villa Albertine is developing a tailor-made residency program for creators, researchers and cultural professionals, a dedicated media (https://villa-albertine.org/magazine and the States publication), events (Night of Ideas, Food for Thought), resources and professional programs.

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