Job Opening for Special Assistant and Speech Writer position

The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Houston would like to encourage candidates who are interested ROK-US bilateral relations, Korean culture etc to apply to our organization. 

• 1.Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Research in political, economic, and cultural affairs

• Planning, organizing and assisting events held by the Consulate (cultural event, national day events etc)

• Write, translate and revise speeches, letters and other material in English

• 2.Candidates should have the following qualifications:

• Should have a master’s degree in International Relations, Korean Studies or a comparable field. Or a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant professional experience. 

• Should have excellent command of spoken and written English

• Must have legal status to work in the U.S. (please note that the Consulate does not sponsor work permits or visas)

• 3.Candidates should submit the following documents:

• CV

• Cover letter

• Copy of diploma from most recent education institute

• Writing sample

• 4.Remuneration:

• Annual salary of approximately $52,000 (not including overtime payment)

• 5.Timeline

• Applications should be submitted no later than 5:00 PM CT on September 8, 2022

• Email all application documents to con-hu@mofa.go.kr (subject title : Application for Special Assistant_name)

• Submitted documents will be reviewed after the application window has ended

• Only successful candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview

• Following the interview there will be a written test