Public Diplomacy & Administrative Officer
Consulate General of Ireland, New York
Our mission is to promote and protect abroad the values, interests and economic well-being of Ireland and its people. We do this under the political direction of our Ministers, through our staff at home and through our Embassy network abroad.
The Consulate General of Ireland in New York City is seeking a dynamic, motivated and resourceful new member of staff to assist with the work of the Consulate in its public diplomacy and economic outreach. Responsibilities will also include administrative support and assistance with the organisation of a range of events, both in-person and online.
Responsibilities:
The range of duties will vary over time according to the requirements of the Consulate. The role may include but will not be limited to the following:
- Public outreach (including digital and social media)
- Events planning and management (both in-person and online)
- Economic promotion and outreach
- Media monitoring and press summaries
- Assistance with high level visits
- Providing administrative support where required to members of the diplomatic team
- Records management and conducting research
- Assistance in other areas of the Consulate’s work as and when required.
The specific role of the successful candidate will be determined based on the business needs of the Consulate and flexibility is therefore essential. The candidate must be willing to regularly work out of hours to support outreach activities as required.
Essential Requirements - candidates must be able to demonstrate:
- At least 12 months relevant professional experience, or a degree in a relevant field of study;
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills;
- The ability to perform under pressure, both independently and as part of a team;
- A flexible approach and demonstrable work ethic;
- Using work based examples, experience of public outreach tools and platforms;
- Experience with event management;
- Excellent Organisational Skills;
- Excellent Management & Delivery of Results.
The successful candidate must have a legal entitlement to live and work in the US prior to recruitment.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Knowledge of Ireland and the work of Ireland’s diplomatic missions;
- Previous experience in a diplomatic mission is desirable, but not essential.
Terms and conditions of employment:
- The successful candidate will be hired on an initial 12 month fixed-term contractual basis and will be based at the Consulate General of Ireland in New York.
- Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with standard office hours from 9am to 5pm.
- Annual Leave entitlement 20 days per annum.
- The salary for the position is $57,521.67per annum, paid locally on a weekly basis. Salaries are paid direct to a bank account, therefore, the successful candidate must have a bank account.
How to apply
The Job Description and Application Form for this position are available here:
Application Form: Public Diplomacy and Administrative Officer
Completed application forms should be sent via e-mail only to recruitment.NYCG@dfa.ie, with the subject line ‘Public Diplomacy & Administrative Officer’.
Applications must be received before 9am (Eastern Time) on 30 November 2023
Depending on response rates the deadline may be extended. Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Selection Process:
- Depending on the number of applications received, a short-listing of candidates to be called for a competency-based interview may be undertaken based on the Essential Requirements above;
- It is planned that interviews will be held before the end of December 2023;
- A technical assessment may form part of the recruitment process;
- A second interview may also form part of the recruitment process;
- A panel may be set up depending on the calibre of candidates.
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All personal information received will be kept in line with GDPR guidelines.
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