Events Officer
Recruitment of Events & Outreach Officer,
Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations
The Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations in New York is looking to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated person to fill the role of Events & Outreach Officer. The successful candidate will require strong organisational and communications skills. They will have the drive, flexibility and interpersonal skills needed to deliver as part of a small and busy team.
Position details
Start date: Immediate
Location: Permanent Mission of Ireland to the UN, New York
Contract duration: Initial twelve-month temporary contract
Working hours: 40 hours per week (and occasionally outside of normal office hours)
Conditions: Subject to US employment and taxation law
Annual Leave: Minimum of 20 days per annum, plus public holidays
Closing Date: October 25th at 18.00 (EST)
Role
- Devise, organise and deliver a strategic and high profile programme of events, both at the Mission and in external venues
- Develop and implement a media strategy for the Mission
- Coordinate the Mission’s social media profile
- Build a network of key contacts to support this and to promote the work of the Mission externally
- Provide support to senior staff at the Mission
Minimum requirements
- Track record in organising events
- Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to initiate and lead on projects
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of working with social media
- Works well and contributes positively in a team environment
- Permanent legal right to reside and work in the USA (for US Citizens – US passport, US birth certificate or US naturalization; for Permanent Residents - Green Card)
How to apply
Candidates should submit a CV of not more than two pages and a covering letter of not more than 500 words by email to PMUN.Jobs[at]dfa[dot]ie by 18.00 noon (EST) on 25 October 2017.
By submitting information electronically, parties accept that data may not be fully secure. Parties may alternatively send their submissions by post to:
Anne Kane
Permanent Mission of Ireland to the UN
1 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
885 2nd Avenue, 19th Floor
New York
NY 10017
to arrive no later than 18.00 noon (EST) on 25 October 2017.
Any personal information submitted to the Mission 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.
In their applications, candidates should highlight relevant professional experience that demonstrates they meet the competencies and requirements outlined above. A shortlisting of candidates for interview will take place.