Position Title: Cultural Officer at the Austrian Cultural Forum Washington (ACF DC)

Location: Austrian Embassy, 3524 International Court NW, Washington, DC, 20008

Start of Employment: Immediately

Salary: approx. USD 4,400.00 gross per month plus an annual bonus in the amount of one monthly gross salary will be paid (salary and employment details will be confirmed upon offer of employment).

This is a full-time staff position, which requires in-person presence at the workplace. An excellent command of written and spoken German and English and a work permit for the United States of America are indispensable (e.g. US citizenship, green-card holder, work-visa).

What your tasks will be:

The Cultural Officer works with and reports to the Director of the ACF DC and is part of a team responsible for the organization and management of the cultural and scientific program of the ACF DC as well as of its promotional activities. Tasks will include:

Planning and implementing cultural and scientific events taking place at the Austrian Embassy Washington as well as at external locations in DC and the DMV area in coordination with the Director
Communicating with artists, artists’ agencies, scientists, partner institutions, other sections of the Austrian Embassy Washington, other Austrian Culture Forums, the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs and relevant authorities in the US as well as in Austria
Planning and managing of the budget of the ACF DC in coordination with the Director
Coordinating PR and online presence of the ACF DC: updating and administrating website, (www.acfdc.org), drafting, designing and dispatching a monthly newsletter, administrating and overseeing the social media activities of the ACF DC
Drafting internal reports and contributing to annual reporting requirements
Representing the Director of the ACF DC at meetings and events
Training and supervision of the ACF DC interns
Additional duties can be assigned by the Director, including administrative tasks or ad hoc tasks necessary for the smooth operation of the Embassy.

What we expect from you:

First and foremost, passion for art and culture!

Education and experience

A minimum of two years of work experience, preferably in planning and production of cultural events and event management
Knowledge of social media and online PR/marketing
Graduate studies in arts and cultural management, history of art, humanities, communication, or studies in another relevant field would be an additional asset

Skills

Excellent command of written and spoken German and English
Excellent communication skills
Strong management and organizational capabilities
Computer literacy, including MS Office
Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment
Readiness to work long hours, including during evening events and – occasionally – on weekends and holidays
Motivated, detail-orientated and able to work independently, but also to integrate into a team to achieve common goals
Ready to think out of the box and be creative
Dependable, with exceptional tact, discretion, and comportment
Friendly and open-minded personality

A work permit for the United States of America is required (e.g. US citizenship, green-card holder, work-visa).

What we offer:

A stimulating work environment at the Austrian Embassy Washington
An inviting work atmosphere in a small, international team
Many cultural events with artists from all across the world
A full-time one-year contract with a three-month trial period. This one-year contract is open for extension
A competitive health-insurance package
25 days of paid holiday leave

Your application:

Please apply in writing by April 5, 2024, reference: Job Application: Cultural Officer ACF DC, by e-mail only to washington-kf@bmeia.gv.at (max. 5MB)

Applications need to be in German and English and have to include:

CV (with photo) of not more than two pages
Motivation letter of not more than one page, explaining why you match the above profile

Please do not attach copies of diplomas, certificates or references. These will be requested at a later stage if necessary.

No phone calls please! Only shortlisted applicants, who are selected for an in-person interview at the Austrian Embassy Washington, will be contacted.

Travel expenses will not be provided nor refunded.

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