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SUMMARY:The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center has an opening for a Senior Program Officer
DESCRIPTION:The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center has an opening for a Senior Program Officer \nPosition: Senior Program Officer \n  \nResponsibilities \nThe Senior Program Officer reports directly to SQCC’s Executive Director\, and supervises the work of programming staff and interns. \nUnder the direction of the Executive Director\, the senior program officer oversees all aspects of the Programs Department\, including\, but not limited to: \nManage the design and implementation of new and existing programs including: conferences\, workshops\, lectures and exhibitions \nIdentifies new opportunities for nationwide outreach \nProvide budgeting and oversight of internal and external programming \nServe as the point person and primary contact for SQCC’s fellowship and study abroad programs \nOversee K-12 education initiatives and solicit and align new lesson plans and content for our educational website\, ensuring it meets standards set by the U.S. Department of Education \nLead teacher training workshops\, group visits\, and school visits to the center \nRepresents the center at internal and external events \n  \nQualifications and Experience \n\n4-6 years of programmatic experience preferred\nMaster’s degree\, preferably in Middle East Studies\, Islamic Studies\, or International Relations\nKnowledge of Middle Eastern and specifically Omani culture\nExceptional writing\, presentation and public speaking skills\nDemonstrated experience in budgeting\, organization\, staff coordination and time management\nStrong critical thinking and analytical skills\nExperience with strategic planning\, scholarly research\, and grant oversight a plus\nTeaching experience\, including lesson plan design and implementation\nExperience traveling and/or living in the Arab world\, and proficiency in the Arabic language\nUnquestionable ethics and personal integrity\nAbility to travel as needed\nSome evening and weekend work required (10%)\nAbility to lift 50 lbs\n\n  \n  \nRequired Skills \n\nMS Office Products\nConstant Contact\nAdobe Creative Cloud Products\nHTML/SmartSite/WordPress\nPhotography\nVideo editing\nWriting for publication\n\n  \nTo Apply:  \nInterested applicants must submit the following materials to jobs@sqcc.org \n\nResume\nCover letter\n\n  \nThe Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) is dedicated to educating the peoples of the United States and Oman about the breadth and richness of our two cultures.  SQCC promotes mutual respect and understanding between our nations and strives to educate a new generation of culturally sensitive and knowledgeable citizens in each society.  Through outreach programs\, scholarships\, lectures\, educational resources\, cultural partnerships\, and our Cultural Center in Washington\, DC\, SQCC brings the culture\, history\, and heritage of our nations to audiences in the US and abroad. \n  \nDue to the high volume of applicants\, only those selected for an interview will be notified. No inquiries please; no walk-ins
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/the-sultan-qaboos-cultural-center-has-an-opening-for-a-senior-program-officer/
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SUMMARY:Passport DC: Around the World Embassy Tour 2022
DESCRIPTION:Oman will be participating in the Around the World Embassy Tour\, a Passport DC event on Saturday\, 7 May 2022.  Make sure to visit the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center to learn more about Oman and have some fun! This is event is free and open to the public. \n 
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/passport-dc-around-the-world-embassy-tour/
LOCATION:Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center\, 1100 16th St. NW.\, Washington\, DC\, 20036
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SUMMARY:SQCC Participates at the World Language Festival held at the Planet Word Museum
DESCRIPTION:On 21 May\, SQCC participated at the World Language Festival 2022 held at the Planet Word Museum in partnership with the Washington\, DC Public Schools DCPS World Language Team.  Visitors to SQCC’s booth enjoyed the language activities offered by SQCC\, including Arabic calligraphy where staff wrote visitor’s names in Arabic on paper decorated with Arabesque designs. SQCC also offered an activity where visitors could learn to write Arabic phrases and words on dotted font. These words and phrases included: “Oman\,” “I love Oman\,” “Oman is a beautiful country\,” “How are you\,” “Thank you very much\,” “Good morning”\, “Good evening\,” “Peace be Upon You\,” and “Peace.”
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-participates-at-the-world-language-festival-held-at-the-planet-word-museum/
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SUMMARY:Embassy Adoption Program Capstone Event with Seaton Elementary School
DESCRIPTION:SQCC and the Embassy Adoption Program (EAP) concluded the 2021-2022 academic year with Seaton Elementary School students presenting their Capstone project on 27 May. The presentation opened with the playing of the National Anthem of Oman. Students shared what they learned about Oman during the school year\, in the form of skits and PowerPoint presentations. One group of students presented a skit about visiting Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque\, while another group of students performed a skit about the Aflaj irrigation systems. Other students presented on frankincense\, beaches in Oman\, and Omani traditional dishes. Students also presented Majmar painting artwork. The memorable visit included each student receiving a framed gift of his/her name written in Diwani Arabic font and a certificate of successful participation in the EAP program. Finally\, students and their teachers enjoyed a light lunch at SQCC.\nThe event was attended by Seaton Elementary School’s teachers\, representatives of the Embassy Adoption Program\, and SQCC’s Executive Director.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/embassy-adoption-program-capstone-event-with-seaton-elementary-school/
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SUMMARY:Looking for Omani Filmmakers and Short Films
DESCRIPTION:Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center is looking for short films made by Omanis or filmed in the Sultanate of Oman to submit to the. For more information\, please email info@sqcc.org \n\nThe festival’s theme is “The Art of Life”\nThe film must be between 5-30 minutes\nCreated by an Omani or Filmed in the Sultanate of Oman\nAmateur or professional submissions are accepted\n\n 
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/looking-for-omani-filmmakers-and-short-films/
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