The German Academic International Network (GAIN), is a flourishing network of German scholars and scientists in North America. GAIN is a joint initiative of DAAD, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) and the German Research Foundation (DFG), as well as a number of associated members, including the German Rectors’ Conference, the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers, the Leibniz Association and the Max Planck Society.

Responsibilities will include:

• Writing and editing the monthly electronic German-language newsletter
• Maintaining GAIN Social Media
• Content management, editorial and technical oversight of the German-language website (gain-network.org)
• Writing and distributing press releases
• Event Management tasks for Annual Meeting and regional meetings
• Help with other administrative tasks as needed

Requirements:

• Fluency in German and English, native German speaker preferred
• Knowledge of science and research landscape in Germany and the US/Canada
• Outstanding communications skills, experience with Social Media especially LinkedIn
• Familiarity with WordPress preferred
• Experience with event management preferred
• Excellent organization skills with great attention to detail
• Work permit for the United States (we cannot sponsor a visa)

Salary: $26/h. This is a hybrid position with some work from home possible. There are no additional benefits.

Please send resume and cover letter via email to Ms. Solveig Berkman (berkman@daad.de) and Ms. Anna Oberle-Brill (oberle-brill@daad.de) with the subject “GAIN Assistant”. The position is available immediately.