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Vacancy: Housekeeper/Events Support

Vacancy: Housekeeper/Events Support

 

Housekeeper/Events Support

 Los Angeles Consulate General of Ireland

The mission of the Department of Foreign Affairs is to promote and protect abroad the values, interests and economic wellbeing 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 Consulate is seeking to recruit a resourceful, proactive and flexible individual with previous experience in a similar environment to fill the position of Housekeeper/ Events Supports on a 24-month contract. The Housekeeper/ Events Supports will be responsible for housekeeping and overall management of the Official Accommodation under the direction of the Consul General and Vice Consul General in close liaison with the Consul General’s Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the Official Accommodation is well – maintained.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The precise range of duties will vary over time according to the needs of the Embassy, but will include the following:

  • Daily upkeep of official residence; including cleaning, laundry, ironing
  • General kitchen duties which will include catering responsibilities;
  • Managing and updating house inventory (including proactively identifying and notifying wear-and-tear, and items in need of maintenance, repair, replacement or disposal for consideration of the Consul General; and monitoring stocks of consumables);
  • Preparing the residence or garden for official entertainment or events, and supervising set-up as necessary. Assisting, if necessary, outside their normal working periods, when there are functions in the Official Accommodation (dinners, receptions etc.);
  • Maximising recycling and minimising energy use to the extent possible; and
  • Any other related duties that may be required.

Essential Requirements candidates must be able to demonstrate:

  • A minimum of 2 years cleaning, cooking and home-care skills (including a good understanding of the functioning and care of standard household equipment and proper use of cleaning products);
  • Excellent spoken and good written English (language test may be included as part of the shortlisting process);
  • The candidate must provide evidence of flexibility, efficiency and effectiveness showing strong organizational skills, attention to detail, able to work under pressure and to manage multiple tasks;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and initiative;
  • Ability to follow instructions and implement routines as directed; and
  • A legal right to live and work in the US.

Desirable Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a diplomatic mission.

Terms and conditions of employment:

  • This is a full-time position;
  • Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with standard office hours from 9:00am-5:00pm;
  • The salary for the position is $42,393.91 per annum, paid locally on a fortnightly basis. Salaries are paid direct to a bank account, therefore, the successful candidate must have a bank account
  • Annual Leave entitlement to 20 days, plus public holidays;

 All applicants must have a permanent legal right to reside and work in the USA (US passport/ US birth certificate/ US naturalization/ valid Green Card). As a US citizen/resident, you are personally subject to US social security and self-employment taxes while employed at the Consulate General of Ireland, Los Angeles.

 

 

How to Apply 

Applicants must submit a résumé (two pages maximum), include a cover letter referencing the

Housekeeper/Events Support,& have two nominated references

Applications must be submitted by email to Losangelescg@dfa.iewith the subject line

‘Housekeeper/Events Support'

before close of business on Friday, 23 September 2022.

Applications received after this time will not be considered. It is envisaged that interviews for selected candidates will take place before the end of September.

 

Selection Process:

  • Depending on the number of applications received, a short-listing of candidates to be called for a competency-based interview may be undertaken based on the Essential/Key Requirements above.
  • It is planned that interviews will be held before the end of September 2022.
  • A skills test may be included in the recruitment process;
  • A second interview may be included in the recruitment process; and
  • A panel may be set up depending on the calibre of candidates.

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 Consulate General is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity.

 

By submitting information electronically, parties accept that data may not be fully secure. Any personal information submitted to us will only be used for its intended purposes and will be destroyed when no longer needed. Any other processing or disclosure of personal data is not allowed other than in the exceptional circumstances provided for under the Data Protection Acts. The Consulate General of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

 

 

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