Consulates
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Culture and Press Assistant at the Consulate General of France in Atlanta
Scope of position: This position is a full-time position that will begin on July 15, 2011, with hours from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday – Thursday; and from 8:30 am - 2:00 pm on Friday.
The ideal candidate will be fluent in both English and French, interested in media, education, arts and culture, a highly motivated self-starter who possess strong interpersonal, organizational, communication and time management skills as well as diplomacy, with the ability to multi-task and effectively interact with staff and partners. Proficiency with computer programs (Windows and MS Office Suite) is a must and events organization experience is desired. The candidate will also have strong writing skills in English.
Culture Assistant Responsibilities
- Maintain and update the cultural calendar of events;
- Assist staff and partners with various cultural events organization functions, to include: correspond with artists, cultural institutions and diverse diplomatic organizations and staff;
- Assist in communicating on cultural events
- Assist in administrative duties.
Press Assistant Responsibilities
- Assist staff in maintaining close relations with the local media and official institutions;
- Assist staff in explaining French government policy in foreign and domestic affairs;
- Write, translate and proofread various texts;
- Maintain and update the consulate’s website (including its Newsletter) and its Facebook page.
Applications will be considered until the position has been filled. All interested applicants should submit their resume and a cover letter in French to claire.collobert@diplomatie.gouv.fr <mailto:claire.collobert@diplomatie.gouv.fr> and carole.scipion@diplomatie.gouv.fr <mailto:carole.scipion@diplomatie.gouv.fr> . For more information about the Consulate General of France in Atlanta, please visit www.consulfrance-atlanta.org <http://www.consulfrance-atlanta.org/> as well as www.frenchculture.org <http://www.frenchculture.org/> for cultural activities.
Please do not call to check the status of your application. A representative from the Consulate will contact you.
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