The German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) New York is seeking a full-time, in-house Program Officer. The initial contract will be issued for one year with the possibility of renewal.

Responsibilities:

Event organization and management
Accounts payable and receivable
Budget preparation
Database management
General office management and administrative duties

Requirements:

Fluency in English and German
2 – 4 years of work experience in an office environment
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
Professional experience with event organization and management
Self-starter who likes to work in a team
Must like work with numbers and be very detail-oriented
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
Knowledge of science and research institutions in Germany and the US/Canada is a plus

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or green card holders (we cannot sponsor a visa)

Salary range: 59K – 66K depending on experience, plus health and retirement benefits

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to:

Ms. Solveig Berkman at berkman@daad.org and to

Mr. Gerrit Roessler at roessler@germaninnovation.org 

with the subject line “Program Officer GCRI

Application deadline: March 31, 2018

Start Date: May 15 or June 1, 2018