Public Outreach and Consular Officer

The Consulate General of Ireland in Los Angeles is looking for an experienced, highly motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking person with excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills to fill the full-time position of Public Outreach and Consular Officer.

Position: Public Outreach and Consular Officer (Full-time, 40 hours a week);

Location: Consulate General of Ireland, 6300 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048;

Salary: $68,261 (with annual increments based on satisfactory performance);

Pension: Benefit from a Non-Contributory Pension Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply);

Paid Annual Leave: 20 days paid per annum, in addition to paid public holidays;

Health Insurance (medical): 80% contribution;

Access to Learning & Development: Yes;

Deadline for Application: Sunday 25th January 2026

Main responsibilities:

This key role will involve, amongst other functions:

• Managing, in consultation with the diplomatic staff, the Consulate’s public diplomacy and social media strategies;
• Regularly updating and creating innovative content for official website and social media accounts on Consulate activities;
• Designing, using Adobe or other software, event invitations and visual content;
• Working with the Consulate team on delivering public diplomacy initiatives relating to e.g. politics, economics, consular assistance, diaspora engagement, culture and sport;
• Assisting with coordinating events and visits including high-level visits and other related protocol functions;
• Managing network of contacts, including maintenance of electronic database;
• Consular services, including dealing with public enquiries as required; provision of consular advice to Irish citizens;
• Other administrative functions related to the operation of the Consulate.

Essential/Key Requirements

• Previous relevant experience, including professional experience of using social media platforms as part of a communications strategy;
• The candidate must be fully fluent in English;
• The candidate must demonstrate using work based examples of providing excellent interpersonal skills, being persuasive, working in a team but also dealing effectively with people in external organizations;
• The candidate must have proven ability to build relationships and maintain a network of contacts across academic, funding agency, industry and public-sector communities;
• The candidate must provide evidence of flexibility, efficiency and effectiveness showing strong organizational skills, attention to detail, able to work under pressure and to manage multiple tasks;
• The candidate should provide examples of being solutions-oriented, and committed to delivering results, including by adapting approach if necessary;
• The candidate must demonstrate using examples, their working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel); a familiarity with Adobe or other design software is desirable;
• All applicants must have a permanent legal right to reside and work in the United States of America prior to hiring.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• A good understanding of the role of Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Consulate General of Ireland in Los Angeles;
• A good understanding of local political, economic and cultural context;
• Previous experience in a diplomatic mission is desirable, but not essential.

Terms and conditions of employment:

• This is a full-time, office-based position. The role is an initial fixed-term 24-month contract, with a 6-month period of probation;
• Hours of attendance will be Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with standard office hours from 09:00am to 5:00pm. The role requires occasional out of hours (weekend and evening) work;
• The gross salary for this role is $68,261 per annum, with annual increments based on satisfactory performance. Salaries are paid direct to a bank account, therefore, the successful candidate must have a bank account;
• The position will have an annual leave allowance of 20 days per annum plus public holidays, with leave in-lieu for occasional evening/weekend work;
• The successful applicant will work alongside other local employees of the Consulate and will report directly to the diplomatic staff in the Mission;
• A contribution will be provided towards the cost of private medical insurance;
• Contracts are governed by US labour laws in accordance with US, State and Local Employment Law;
• Please note that, where applicable, the Consulate does not withhold taxes at source. Therefore, the successful candidate is responsible for all taxes including social security contributions;
• On request, successful candidates must be in a position to provide evidence of their compliance with applicable tax and social insurance obligations;
• The successful candidates will be responsible for making their own arrangements regarding local transport and accommodation.

To apply:

• Please send a resumé (two pages maximum) and cover letter to losangelescg@dfa.ie by Sunday 25th January 2026 with the subject line “Public Outreach and Consular Officer”;
• No applications will be accepted after this deadline;
• Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Selection Process:

• Depending on the number of applications received, a short-listing of candidates for a competency-based interview may be undertaken based on the Essential/Key Requirements above.
• It is foreseen that interviews will be held in early to mid-February 2026;
• A skills test may be included in the recruitment process;
• A second interview may be included in the recruitment process;
• A panel may be set up depending on the calibre of candidates.

General Data Protection Regulation:

All personal information received will be kept in line with GDPR guidelines.

Security Clearance for Local Staff:

Police security clearance will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the applicant under consideration for appointment resided. If unsuccessful, this information will be destroyed. If the applicant subsequently comes under consideration for another position, they will be required to supply this information again.

Please note that canvassing will disqualify applicants.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $68,261.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person