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SAN: Social Media and Public Relations Associate
 USA

Location: Goethe-Institut San Francisco
Employment: 32 hours/week
Start: 05/15/2026
Application deadline: 04/15/2026

Responsibilities

  • Create and manage social media strategies that align with the Institute's goals and objectives
  • Develop engaging content, including text, images, and videos, tailored to the target audience across various platforms such as Instagram, and LinkedIn
  • Monitor social media metrics, analyze performance data, and prepare reports to assess the effectiveness of campaigns and strategies
  • Content communication, marketing and cooperation with partners on Goethe-Institut topics and projects on website and other online platforms / electronic newsletter as well as print products
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists
  • Active participation in the regional Information team activities/events
  • General administrative tasks

Requirements

  • Professional experience in the field of social media and public relations 
  • Experience in CMS (Content)
  • Excellent written, oral language and communication skills in both English and German 
  • Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, image and design tools) 
  • Very high social and intercultural competencies
  • 32 hours per week/hybrid works schedule, with 2 days on-site presence. Event related changes to work schedule possible including weekends, evenings. Due to the nature of this specific position different days of the week might be required (ahead notice by manager).
  • Team player, pro-active, solution-oriented

What we offer

  • Start Date: May 15, 2026
  • Employment: 80% (32h/week), non-exempt, hourly based
  • Generous vacation time, health insurance and 401(k)
  • Approx. USD 60 k/year (Salary based on local compensation standards of the Goethe-Institut in the USA)
  • Enthusiastic, highly professional and motivated team
  • Modern workspace in new Goethe-Institut location, with excellent connection to public transportation
  • Regular opportunity for professional development online/ in Germany

How to apply

Applications will be accepted until April 15, 2026.
The Goethe-Institut guarantees gender equality.

A valid work permit for the US is required. 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 Alexander Behrmann, Director Goethe-Institut San Francisco:
bewerbungen-sanfrancisco@goethe.de

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