Please forward to interested parties

Scope of position: This position is a part-time position that will begin from May 12- July 11 with hours from 12:30- 5:30 pm, Monday - Thursday and 12:30- 2:00 pm on Friday. This part-time position can possibly evolve into a full-time position beginning July 12, 2008 (one year contract with possibility of renewal) with hours from Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm and 8:30 am - 2:00 pm on Friday.

The ideal candidate will be a native English speaker with an advanced level of spoken and written French,  interest in media, culture, education and art, a highly motivated self-starter, possess strong interpersonal , organizational, communication and time management skills as well as diplomacy,  with the ability to multi-task and effectively interact with staff and partners. Proficiency with computer programs (Windows and MS Office Suite) is a must, and events organization experience is desired.

Culture Assistant Responsibilities

• Assist staff and partners with various cultural events organization functions, to include: answer phone calls, answer emails, correspond with artists, cultural institutions and diverse diplomatic organizations  and staff;
• Maintain and update the cultural calendar of events
• Assist at the events openings and receptions

Press Assistant Responsibilities

• Assist staff in maintaining close relations with the local media and the official institutions.
• Assist staff in explaining French government policy in foreign and domestic affairs.
• Maintain and update the consulate’s website (including its Newsletter).

Applications will be considered until the position has been filled. All interested applicants should submit their resume and letter of interest in French to presse@consulfrance-atlanta.org and culture@consulfrance-atlanta.org. For more information about the Consulate of France in Atlanta, please visit www.consulfrance-atlanta.org  as well as www.frenchculture.org for cultural activities.

Please do not call to check the status of your application. A representative from the Consulate will contact you in the event that you are selected for an interview.

Only native English speakers will be considered. If you are not a native English speaker, please do not apply.

Diane Josse

Cultural Advisor

French Consulate in Atlanta

Prominence in Buckhead, suite 1840

3475 Piedmont Road, NE

Atlanta, GA 30305

Tel: 4044951683

Fax: 4044951661

www.consulfrance-atlanta.org

www.frenchculture.org

Together with its U.S. partners, the Cultural Service promotes French-American exchanges in the arts, film, education. It supports and advises individuals—artists, authors, teachers, researchers and other professionals—as well as such institutions as art centers, film institutes, professional networks, schools and universities, and NGOs, serving as a partner on many projects and programs.
It works notably with the French-American Cultural Exchange foundation (FACE: www.facecouncil.org) on six French-American programs focused on contemporary art, contemporary music, theater, university film screenings, cinema professionals, and university partnerships at the Master’s level. The Cultural Service also oversees the network of French educational programs. The site www.frenchculture.org offers a complete presentation of the Cultural Service’s programs and an overview of French-themed cultural and educational programs throughout the United States.