The position is full-time and is located in Houston, Texas. All candidates must be fluent in English.
Primary Duties:
· Support the Deputy Consul General with daily tasks, including, but not limited to:
o Scheduling
o Managing communications and formal correspondence
o Drafting talking points and speeches
o Event planning
· Assist with various academic, cultural, and political projects and events
· Serve as a liaison between department officers and executive staff
· Responsible for basic office administration, such as timely completion of travel arrangements, preparation of event budgets, and other secretarial tasks
· In charge of fulfilling invoices and negotiating contracts
Required Skills:
· Interested in and knowledgeable about international politics and foreign affairs
· Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills; must be able to multitask under time constraints in order to meet deadlines
· Advanced computer office suite literacy
· Strong research and writing abilities
Education:
· Bachelor’s degree