Assistant Cultural, Public Outreach and Administrative Officer (Full-Time)
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 Embassy of Ireland in Germany is seeking to recruit an Assistant Cultural, Public Outreach and Administrative Officer. The role requires experience or demonstration of potential in organisational work, administration, copywriting and communications. The successful candidate will be able to work to a high level in both English and German and will play a valuable role in the smooth operation of the Embassy’s cultural operations.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The precise range of duties will vary over time according to the needs of the Embassy, but will include the following:
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, adaptable, and enthusiastic individual with a proven capacity to multi-task in demanding situations. They will be detail orientated with excellent organisational and communication skills. They will be able to conduct work in both German and English to a high level. Ideally, they should have a broad understanding and a passion for arts and culture. They should possess drive, ambition, and motivation to have new experiences working with a broad range of art forms. Furthermore, they will have strong problem solving skills and have a growth mind-set. They will become a part of a dynamic and fast-paced Embassy team and will have opportunities to develop their skills and gain hands on experience in arts and office administration in a multinational context. The successful candidate may also be called on to support the Consular and the wider administration team during particularly busy periods. The position will also involve undertaking occasional out of hours consular duty cover (up to four times a year), and other out-of-hours requirements for which time off in lieu may be claimed.
Essential Requirements candidates must be able to demonstrate:
o Using excellent teamwork and communication skills;
o Demonstrating your aptitude for the management and delivery of results;
o Analysis and decision making;
o Specialist knowledge, expertise and self-development; and
o Drive and commitment.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
Terms and conditions of employment:
How to Apply:
The Job Description and Application for this position are available on our website (www.ireland.ie/en/germany/berlin/about/job-opportunities).
Please send your CV (max 2 pages), letter of motivation (max 1 page) and copies of two professional references (with contact details) and relevant academic, professional and language qualifications scanned into one PDF attachment by email to Recruitment.Berlin@dfa.ie, with the subject line Assistant Cultural, Public Outreach and Administrative Officer Vacancy. The email size should not exceed 15 MB.
Applications must be received before 09:00 hrs. (Local time) on 08 July 2026.
(No applications will be accepted after this deadline. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.)
Selection Process:
General Data Protection Regulation:
All personal information received will be kept in line with GDPR guidelines.
Security Clearance for Local Staff:
Police security clearance will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the applicant under consideration for appointment resided. If unsuccessful, this information will be destroyed. If the applicant subsequently comes under consideration for another position, they will be required to supply this information again.
Please note that canvassing will disqualify applicants.
The Embassy of Ireland to Germany is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: 42.172,75€ per year
Work Location: In person
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