Consulate General of Switzerland in New York

Posted: July 18, 2014

JOB OPENING

The Consulate General of Switzerland in New York is looking for a

Administrative Assistant / Receptionist

Starting date: September 15, 2014 (or upon agreement)


The Consulate General of Switzerland in New York is seeking a qualified candidate for a full time
permanent position as Administrative Assistant / Receptionist. The objective of the position is to
assist the head of chancery in the mornings and provide customer information by way of phone and
email and responding to other reception desk inquiries in the afternoon.
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 and willing to learn about the business of
the chancery and to communicate this to customers in a courteous fashion. Additional duties
beyond those listed here will be determined and assigned as needed. Preference will be given to
those candidates who have a relationship with Switzerland and / or Swiss citizenship.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the Head of Chancery
Operate the phone system both externally with inquiries and internally by forwarding calls
Supply useful information to customers while assisting them with obtaining further information
Support in-house logistics and projects from an administrative standpoint
Maintain lists and Excel sheets as needed
Assist in the organization of events
Perform other administrative work as requested

Requirements:
Employment experience in a related field, experience in Manhattan or North America preferred
Fluency in written and spoken English
Fluency in at least one of the official languages of Switzerland and knowledge of at least one
more of the other official languages of Switzerland (German, French, Italian)
Full computer literacy with Microsoft Office
Able to multitask and pay attention to details
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently
Hold 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:
Please send your resume, a letter of interest and salary expectations no later than August 8, 2014 in
electronic format (word or pdf) to nycjob@eda.admin.ch. Please write into the subject line
Administrative Assistant / Receptionist 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.