Career

Career Photo: Goethe-Institut/Loredana La Rocca

We are characterized by diversity, inquisitiveness and openness. The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. We convey a comprehensive and up-to-date picture of Germany and provide information on Germany’s cultural, social and political life.

Job opportunities

Director of the Language Department Chicago

 The Goethe-Institut Chicago is seeking to hire a full-time Director of Language Programs (40 hours/week).
 

Please see German job description for a list of the responsibilities and requirements.



Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Unfortunately, the Goethe-Institut cannot provide any assistance in obtaining a work permit or visa. 
 
Please submit your complete application (cover letter, résumé and the names and contact information of two references) by e-mail to: petra.roggel@goethe.de
 

 

Contract Teacher/Vertragslehrkraft Chicago

The Goethe-Institut Chicago is seeking to hire a full-time German Contract Teacher/Vertragslehrkraft (40 hours/week).
 

Please see German job description for a list of the responsibilities and requirements.
 



Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Unfortunately, the Goethe-Institut cannot provide any assistance in obtaining a work permit or visa. 
 
Please submit your complete application (cover letter, résumé and the names and contact information of two references) by e-mail to: petra.roggel@goethe.de
 

 

Other Offers

GRÜNES DIPLOM ― Teach German at the Goethe-Institut

In its efforts to expand its language course offerings, the Goethe-Institut USA is looking for college/university graduates who are interested in becoming certified as an instructor of German as a Foreign Language (DaF – Deutsch als Fremdsprache). 

Internship

The Goethe-Institut Chicago offers students who have completed or are close to completing their degrees the opportunity to do an internship. Find information on our pages about requirements, the various fields of work and internship vacancies (information only available in German).