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The Embassy of the Federal Republic of ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµÊÓƵ in Washington, DC, represents German interests in the United States. As such, the Embassy offers you an attractive and unique workplace. The Embassy is looking to fill a position (30-hour work week) as protocol officer/ social secretary as soon as possible.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop ideas for events hosted by the Ambassador and the Ambassador’s spouse
• Coordinate with contacts inside and outside the Embassy to conceptualize and execute events
• Manage invitations and guest lists
• Create seating arrangements according to German and American rules of protocol
• Advise the Ambassador and Ambassador’s spouse on questions of German and American rules of protocol
• Receive and welcome guests at the Ambassador’s Residence
• Keep up to date on the current Washington social and political scene and provide necessary background for the Ambassador and the Ambassador’s spouse for their social engagements

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Completed bachelor’s degree, occupational apprenticeship, or vocational training
• Experience in event management, protocol experience desired
• Familiarity with Washington society and culture
• Excellent organizational skills, flexibility, and ability to work independently
• Excellent teamwork and social skills in an international setting, particularly in coordinating with internal and external partners in the U.S. and ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµÊÓƵ
• Professional, diplomatic demeanor and tactfulness
• Resilience, stamina, and readiness to work special recurring, event-related hours (1-3 evenings per week and some weekends – overtime is compensated)
• Fluent English, knowledge of German desired

Benefits:

The Embassy offers applicants an attractive benefits package:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with 75% premium coverage for employees and their family members
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Eight weeks paid family leave
• Seventeen days of paid vacation leave annually to start, increasing up to 28 days annually
• Thirteen days of paid sick leave annually
• Up to 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 50% premium reimbursement for disability insurance

Pay:

Pay is based on a 30-hour week; overtime is compensated at 1.5 times the regular pro-rated hourly rate. The gross starting salary for the position is currently $4,956 per month. Depending on prior experience, the staring salary can be higher. The position will be open-ended, provided the candidate proves suited to the job during the probationary period. A one-year contract will be signed initially.

Contract terms and compensation are based on local law, as per the standard employment agreement for non-diplomatic staff at the German foreign missions in the U.S. and the corresponding pay scale.

The ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµÊÓƵ is committed to the professional advancement of women and expressly encourages qualified women to apply.

Prior to hiring, the successful candidate will be required to show adequate health through a medical examination by the Embassy’s partner physician. In addition, a background check will be conducted. Your cooperation is required for hiring.

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must have a valid work permit. Work visa sponsorship by the Embassy is not possible.

Please send your complete written application along with the customary documents (letter of application, résumé, proof of academic diploma, references/letters of recommendation, copy of passport, and, if applicable, a copy of the Green Card or visa, together with your work permit) by email by May 23, 2025, to:

German Embassy | Attn.: Mr. Swen Janke | 4645 Reservoir Rd. NW | Washington, DC 20007
Email: vw-10@wash.diplo.de

Please note that the Embassy will consider complete and timely applications only. No acknowledgements of receipt and/or application materials will be returned. The Embassy will contact only those applicants who are invited to an interview. Selection interviews are expected to take place in shortly after the submission deadline.

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