Consulate General of Switzerland in New York

Posted: December 20st 2013

JOB OPENING The Consulate General of Switzerland in New York is looking for a Consular / Administrative Assistant Starting date: February 3rd 2014 (or upon agreement)
The Consulate General of Switzerland in New York is seeking a qualified candidate for a permanent position as Administrative Assistant in the Consular Section. The candidate will be able to multitask between several duties at once and can work under pressure in a team. Further, the candidate must be able to provide high-quality, friendly customer service on the phone and at the counter. Additional duties beyond those listed here will be determined and assigned as needed. Training will be provided. Preference will be given to those candidates who have a relationship with Switzerland and / or Swiss citizenship. Duties and Responsibilities: Be the primary contact person for several thousand Swiss Citizens in the Consular District. Responsible for assisting your assigned clients in various domains: civil status, passports, registration of Swiss Citizens abroad Answer inquiries about the above-mentioned domains by e-mail, phone and in person Translate and legalize documents regarding civil status Provide accurate information to customers in a courteous and professional manner Perform simple accounting duties daily Requirements: Excellent command of the English, German and French language. Very good organizational skills, high degree of personal integrity and trustworthiness Preferably some higher education in a related field and previous work experience in an administrative position Full computer literacy with Microsoft Office Able to multitask and pay attention to details Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently Preferably holder either a Green Card or a US work permit We offer: Inviting work atmosphere Interesting work in a foreign representation Competitive salary and benefits package 100% matching in 401 k plan Paid vacation American and some Swiss holidays Location in midtown Manhattan To Apply: th Please send your resume, a letter of interest and salary expectations no later than January 6 , 2014 in electronic format (word or pdf) to job-cgny@eda.admin.ch Please write into the subject line Consular -Administrative Assistant to ensure timely processing of your application. Any incomplete application will be disregarded. Please do not contact the Consulate General or the Permanent Mission. Only those who are chosen for an interview will be contacted.