Career

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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

Administrative Assistance

  • Goethe-Institut - Washington, DC
  • Part-time position (50%) = 20 hours/week
  • Start date 04/15/2023 or earliest availble

Social Media and Public Relations

  • Goethe-Institut – Washington, DC
  • Full-time position (80-100%) = 32-40 hours/week
  • Start date 05-01-2023 or earliest available

Study Tour Manager Transatlantic Outreach Program (TOP)

  • Goethe-Institut – Washington, DC
  • Full-time (100%) = 40 hours/week
  • Start date 04-15-2023; or earliest possible date; permanent employment provided the candidate proves suited to the job during the probationary period

Managing Director Transatlantic Outreach Program (TOP)

  • Goethe-Institut (German Cultural Center) – Washington, DC
  • Full time position (100%) = 40 hours/week
  • Start date 04-01-2023; or earliest possible date; permanent employment provided the candidate proves suited to the job during the probationary period

Language Program Officer / Project Manager for the Digital Wanderbusses

  • Goethe-Institut (German Cultural Center) – Washington, DC
  • Full time position (100%) = 40 hours/week
  • Start date 03-15-2023; contract position until 12-31-2023 (extension depending on funding of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany)

Language Program Officer / Project Lead SPARK

  • Goethe-Institut (German Cultural Center) – Washington, DC
  • Half time position (50%) = 20 hours/week
  • Start date 03-15-2023; contract position until 12-31-2023 (extension depending on funding of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany)

Language Program Officer for 'Schulen: Partner der Zukunft“ (PASCH)'

  • Goethe-Institut (German Cultural Center) – Washington, DC
  • Full time position (100%) = 40 hours/week
  • Start date 03-15 or 04-01-2023; contract position until 12-31-2023 (extension dependent on funding)

GRÜNES DIPLOM ― Teach German at the Goethe-Institut

The Goethe-Institut USA is looking for motivated candidates who are interested in becoming certified as an instructor of German as a foreign language (DaF – Deutsch als Fremdsprache). The Goethe-Institut is offering a continuing education program for this certification. The Grünes Diplom is the worldwide standardized qualification for German instructors at Goethe-Institut locations abroad. For candidates who are not in the vicinity of a Goethe-Institut, we offer training to become an online tutor.