Cultural Affairs and Public Events Coordinator U.S. Mission to the EU

The Public Affairs Office of the U.S. Mission to the EU is seeking an individual for the position of
CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC EVENTS COORDINATOR
Open to: All interested applicants

Position:
Cultural Affairs and Public Events Coordinator – FSN-8/FP-06* (trainee level) *FP-06 grade level to be confirmed by Washington

Opening Date: November 8, 2011
Closing Date: November 24, 2011

Work Hours: Full-time - 40 hours per week

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS AND MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN AND HOLD A SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED (SBU) U.S. SECURITY CLEARANCE.

Basic Function of Position
The Cultural Affairs and Public Events Coordinator conceives and implements outreach programs, events and exchanges that support the Mission’s Strategic Plan. The combined activities aim to build strong transatlantic ties and U.S.-EU cooperation on U.S. Government political, security, and economic goals. The incumbent creates and maintains partnerships with EU institutions and public-private partnerships with think tanks and academic institutions to maximize program reach and resources.

Qualifications Required
Note: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts or related fields.
• Experience: Minimum two years of progressively responsible experience in managing program in liberal arts or a related field.
• Language Requirements: Speaking, reading, and writing: level IV (fluency) in English and French.
• Job Knowledge: An excellent knowledge of European Union organization, institutions, key personalities, and solid grasp of EU policies that affect U.S.-EU relations is essential. Must be familiar with U.S. cultural background and American government and institutions. Must be familiar with events planning.
• Skills and Abilities: Incumbent must have the following: Ability and personal and professional qualities to develop and maintain access to high-level contacts in the EU, Think Tanks, and transnational educational and research organizations. Ability to work across many sections and agencies and the intellectual skills to manage programs in their substantive work areas. Flexibility and time management to handle a variety of projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision. Ability to take initiative, and the administrative and organizational skills, as well as sound judgment, to plan and carry out outreach events and other projects with minimal supervision. Ability to draft communications, detailed program proposals and reports in English. Good typing skills, and ability to operate all office equipment.

Selection Process
Qualified U.S. citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans receive preference in hiring. Therefore, it is essential that the candidates address the required qualifications above in the application.

How to Apply
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following:

• Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or
• A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; or
• A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE; plus
• Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
• Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

Submit Application to
http://belgium.usembassy.gov/jobs.html

The U.S. Mission in Belgium provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.