The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Washington, DC, represents German interests in the United States. As such, it offers an attractive and unique workplace for its employees.

The Embassy is currently seeking to fill a part-time position (20 hours per week) for an Office Assistant/ Switchboard Operator, starting earliest possible date.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operation of the embassy switchboard
• Registration of diplomatic vehicles
• Support with HR matters
• Issuing parking permits for the Embassy
• Support for former local employees

Qualifications and Requirements:

• several years of experience as an office worker
• Very Good knowledge of German and English
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Open Office, Internet, etc.)
• Commitment, ability to work in a team
• Loyalty and discretion
• Polite and cultivated manners
• Confident appearance
• High degree of resilience and organizational skills

Benefits:

The Embassy offers a comprehensive benefits package:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with 75% premium coverage for employees and their family members
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match of up to 5% of employee income
• Eight weeks paid parental 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
• Office with daylight window

Pay:

is $2,372 per month. 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 Federal Foreign Office 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 graduation, 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 June 23, 2025 to:

German Embassy | Attn.: Mr. Swen Janke | 4645 Reservoir Rd. NW | Washington, D.C. 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 shortly after submission deadline.

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