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Student Administrative Support The German Marshall Fund


Title: Student Administrative Support
Location: Berlin, Germany 
Reports To: Office Manager
 
Job Summary:
The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) strengthens transatlantic cooperation on regional, national, and global challenges and opportunities in the spirit of the Marshall Plan.
GMF does this by supporting individuals and institutions working in the transatlantic sphere, by convening leaders and members of the policy and business communities, by contributing research and analysis on transatlantic topics, and by providing exchange opportunities to foster renewed commitment to the transatlantic relationship. In addition, GMF supports a number of initiatives to strengthen democracies.
Founded in 1972 as a non-partisan, non-profit organization through a gift from Germany as a permanent memorial to Marshall Plan assistance, GMF maintains a strong presence on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to its headquarters in Washington, DC, GMF has seven offices in Europe: Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Belgrade, Ankara, Bucharest, and Warsaw. GMF also has smaller representations in Bratislava, Turin, and Stockholm.
The Berlin Office of the German Marshall Fund is seeking an energetic student to work directly with the Office Manager on a variety to projects and tasks. 
 
Key Areas of Responsibility
 
  • Provide administrative and organizational support for the Office Manager; and
  • Maintain the GMF contact database (training will be provided).
 
Qualifications and Requirements
 
  • Experience working in an office environment.
  • Excellent organizational skills combined with the ability to work well under pressure.
  • Fluency in English and German required.
  • Proficiency with MS Office. 
  • Experience using database management systems is ideal. 
  • Have interest in the programs and priorities of the German Marshall Fund 
  • A good sense of humor
 
Start and Length of Internship
 
Preferred starting date: January 2013
Preferred duration: a one-year commitment, with option to extend 
 
Application Process
 
To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and current resume (as one document) by applying at https://home2.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=4398322. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only contact candidates of interest.
 
GMF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.