Your Responsibilities:

• Identify and secure suitable venues (restaurants, bars, or hotels) that align with our community and event style
• Coordinate key event details, including parking information, happy hour offerings, and venue highlights
• Support the planning and execution of engaging and well-organized networking events

What We’re Looking For:

• A proactive and outgoing personality with a passion for connecting people
• Enjoyment in working collaboratively within a diverse German-American team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

What You’ll Gain:
As a GABA volunteer, you’ll enjoy a range of exclusive benefits, including:

• Complimentary GABA membership
• Free or reduced admission to GABA events
• Featured profile on the GABA team page
• Direct access to GABA board members and industry professionals
• Valuable networking opportunities within the German-American business community

Join us and play an active role in bringing professionals together while building meaningful connections of your own. For more information on volunteering for GABA, visit here.

Submit volunteer request

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Experience Required:

1. Social Media Savvy: Demonstrate a strong understanding of major social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) and stay updated on emerging trends.
2. Content Creation: Showcase your creativity by developing captivating written and visual content that aligns with our mission and resonates with our audience.
3. Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are a must. You’ll be the voice of our organization, so clarity and empathy are key.
4. Community Engagement: Proven experience in building and nurturing online communities. Engage with our followers, respond to inquiries, and foster a positive online environment.
5. Analytics and Reporting: Familiarity with social media analytics tools to measure and report on the performance of campaigns. Use data insights to optimize strategies for better results.
6. Adaptability: The digital landscape evolves quickly, and we need someone who can adapt to changes, embrace new technologies, and identify opportunities for innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement social media strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement.
• Create and curate content that reflects our organization’s values and resonates with our target audience.
• Monitor social media channels, respond to comments/messages, and actively participate in conversations.
• Collaborate with our social media marketing team to align social media efforts with overall organizational goals.
• Provide regular reports on social media performance and suggest improvements.

Benefits:

• Gain valuable experience in social media management and communication.
• Make a positive impact by contributing to a meaningful cause.
• Remote work and flexible schedule to accommodate your commitments.
• Opportunity for professional development and networking.
• Letter of recommendation, if applicable.

If you’re ready to amplify our message and connect with the German American audience in a meaningful way, we want to hear from you!

Submit volunteer request

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Unterrichtszeit:
Samstags von 9:00 – 12:00 Uhr (während des Schuljahres von September bis Mai)
Einsatzort:
Verschiedene unserer Schulstandorte: Anaheim Hills, Mission Viejo, San Diego, Santa Monica/Los Angeles
Beginn:
13. September 2025

Ihre Aufgaben:

• Vorbereitung und Durchführung eines kreativen und lebendigen Deutschunterrichts
• Förderung der Sprachkompetenz von Kindern und Jugendlichen im Alter von 4 bis 18 Jahren
• Einsatz moderner, schülerorientierter Unterrichtsmethoden
• Mitarbeit im Schulteam und Teilnahme an pädagogischen Veranstaltungen der Schule

Ihr Profil:

• Deutsch auf muttersprachlichem oder sehr gutem Niveau
• Pädagogische Erfahrung oder Ausbildung im Bereich DaF/DaZ wünschenswert
• Kreativität, Eigeninitiative und Freude an der Arbeit mit Kindern und Jugendlichen
• Teamfähigkeit und Zuverlässigkeit

Wir bieten:

• Ein motiviertes und unterstützendes Team
• Lehrmaterialien und fachliche Unterstützung
• Die Möglichkeit, Teil einer aktiven deutschsprachigen Community zu sein
• Eine sinnstiftende Tätigkeit in einem gemeinnützigen Umfeld

Interesse geweckt?
Dann freuen wir uns auf Ihre Bewerbung! Bitte senden Sie Ihren Lebenslauf und ein kurzes Anschreiben an:
Email: office@gasaschool.org
Mehr über uns: www.germanschool4kids.org

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Are you a creative powerhouse with a passion for visual storytelling? The GABA SoCal team is on the hunt for a talented graphic design volunteer who can transform concepts into stunning visual representations for both print and digital media. If you have a keen eye for design, a deep understanding of branding and marketing, and a mastery of the latest design software, we want you on our team!

All applications must include a portfolio and a Linkedin profile link, and must be submitted through GABA’s volunteer form.

Objectives of this Role:

• Tackle a diverse array of projects and media, utilizing various software programs to develop innovative graphic designs that align with our business goals.
• Operate both independently and collaboratively with our dynamic marketing team to bring ideas to life.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize on a variety of materials, including web pages, presentations, newsletters, and marketing collateral.
• Translate strategic direction into top-notch designs while adhering to established brand guidelines.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills.
• Proficient in design software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, WordPress, and Canva.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in professional graphic design, ideally within a creative or marketing agency.

Time Commitment:

• Attend bi-weekly 60 minute marketing team meetings.
• Minimum of 2 hours per week independent work on current projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills, contribute to exciting projects, and make a real impact within our German American community. If you’re ready to bring your creative vision to GABA SoCal, we’d love to hear from you!

Submit volunteer request

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We’re on the lookout for a skilled CRM administrator to enhance and oversee our association management software database. Collaborating closely with diverse teams seeking data assistance and reports, you’ll embark on initial training to grasp the fundamental functions of our association management system. Subsequently, you’ll proactively delve deeper into the system’s features, providing valuable insights to help our team optimize its utilization.

Responsibilities:

• Manage our database and communication records, ensuring data is up-to-date and pristine.
• Enter new contacts.
• Oversee email subscription lists.
• Enhance the database by exploring untapped features.
• Generate reports tailored to various team requirements.

Experience and skills required:

• Previous CRM experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Eagerness to undergo training in our AMS Growthzone.
• Analytical thinking.

Benefits:

• Gain valuable experience in CRM management and data communication.
• Make a positive impact by contributing to a meaningful cause.
• Remote work and flexible schedule to accommodate your commitments.
• Opportunity for professional development and networking.

If you’re ready to connect with the German American audience in a meaningful way, we want to hear from you!

Submit volunteer request

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Tätigkeitsschwerpunkte:

• Liegenschaftsverwaltung
• Zollangelegenheiten
• Beschaffung und Verwaltung Büromaterial
• KfZ-Sachbearbeitung administrativ
• Registraturarbeiten
• Führung elektronisches Bücherverzeichnis

Anforderungsprofil:

• Verhandlungssichere Deutschkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
• Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
• Freude am Umgang und der Arbeit mit Menschen, gute Umgangsformen
• Hohe Einsatzbereitschaft, Flexibilität und Belastbarkeit, ausgeprägte Teamfähigkeit
• Bereitschaft, sich neue Kenntnisse anzueignen
• Gute IT-Kenntnisse (MS-Office-Anwendungen)
• Berufserfahrung als Bürokraft ist von Vorteil
• Kommunikations- und Teamfähigkeit
• Loyalität und Verschwiegenheit

Bewerber/innen müssen, falls nicht US-Staatsangehörige, in Besitz einer gültigen Aufenthalts- und Arbeitserlaubnis (Greencard) für die USA sein.

Leistungen:

Das Generalkonsulat bietet Bewerber*innen ein attraktives Leistungspaket:

• Krankenversicherung mit 75%igem Zuschuss zu Versicherungsprämien für Mitarbeiter*innen und ihre Familienmitglieder
• 401k-Ruhestandssparplan
• 17 Tage bezahlter Jahresurlaub zum Einstieg
• 13 bezahlte Krankentage pro Jahr
• bis zu 13 bezahlte Feiertage pro Jahr
• bis zu 50% Rückerstattung der Berufsunfähigkeitsversicherungsprämie

Bezahlung:

Die Bezahlung basiert auf einer 20 Stunden-Woche. Das Bruttoeinstiegsgehalt für die Position beträgt monatlich derzeit 2.582,50 US-Dollar und kann abhängig von anerkennungsfähigen Vorerfahrungen höher sein. Der Arbeitsvertrag wird zunächst befristet für ein Jahr abgeschlossen und umfasst eine sechsmonatige Probezeit. Eine Entfristung des Vertrages ist nach zwei Jahren möglich. Vertragsbedingungen und Vergütung (inklusive Vergütung von Überstunden) basieren auf lokalem Recht gemäß des Standardarbeitsvertrags für nicht-entsandtes Personal an den deutschen Auslandsvertretungen in den USA und dem entsprechenden Vergütungsschema.

Nach einem erfolgreichen Auswahlverfahren ist vor Einstellung die gesundheitliche Eignung (durch eine Untersuchung durch einen Vertrauensarzt des Generalkonsulats) nachzuweisen. Zudem wird eine Sicherheitsüberprüfung vorgenommen. Die Bereitschaft zur Mitwirkung wird vorausgesetzt.

Bewerbungen übersenden Sie bitte bis spätestens 15. August 2024 ausschließlich per E-Mail an Bewerbung@losa.diplo.de mit folgenden Unterlagen:

• Motivationsschreiben
• Tabellarischer Lebenslauf
• Zeugniskopien
• ggf. Empfehlungsschreiben
• Kopie von Reisepass und ggf. Greencard

Bitte beachten Sie, dass die Gesamtgröße Ihrer Bewerbung 2 MB nicht überschreiten darf. Nicht fristgerechte oder unvollständige Bewerbungen können leider nicht berücksichtigt werden. Eine Eingangsbestätigung erfolgt nicht. Das Generalkonsulat wird sich nur mit den Bewerber*innen in Verbindung setzen, die zu einem Vorstellungsgespräch eingeladen werden.

Für eine persönliche Vorstellung im Auswahlverfahren sollten Sie voraussichtlich ab dem 20. August 2024 bis 22. August 2024 zur Verfügung stehen. Eine Erstattung von Reisekosten im Zusammenhang mit der Vorstellung ist leider nicht möglich.

Das Generalkonsulat lebt Vielfalt und begrüßt daher alle Bewerbungen – unabhängig von kultureller, sozialer und ethnischer Herkunft, Geschlecht, Religion oder Weltanschauung, Behinderung, Alter oder sexueller Identität. Menschen mit Schwerbehinderung und ihnen gleichgestellte Menschen werden bei gleicher Eignung nach den gesetzlichen Vorgaben bevorzugt berücksichtigt.

Weitergehende Informationen über das Generalkonsulat finden Sie unter www.los-angeles.diplo.de. Informationen zum Datenschutz gem. Artikel 13 der EU-Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (DSGVO) finden Sie unter https://www.germany.info/us-de/datenschutz

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Tomorrow is our home. 

At BSH, People Matter. Bring your unique skills, capabilities, and experiences to our dynamic teams where your contributions will drive our innovation culture. We strive to be a workplace that values people and supports opportunities for continuous professional and personal growth. As a leading manufacturer of home appliance brands Bosch, Gaggenau, and Thermador, we prioritize having a consumer centric mindset and creating positive experiences for the consumer throughout all interactions with our products and services. Join us now and give your career a home. You Belong Here.

Senior Social Media and Corporate Reputation Manager

Irvine, CA/ Full-time

Your responsibilities

As the Senior Social Media and Corporate Reputation Manager for Region North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico), this role serves as the central governance and oversight lead for regional and local social media, reviews and influencer programs. This role serves as the center of excellence lead, providing expertise and guidance to corporate, brand (Bosch, Thermador, Gaggenau), product division and customer care social media teams in Region North America. The role is responsible for corporate BSH and BSH Experience and Design Center social media and influencer strategies and programs.

The role is also instrumental in supporting and executing reputational management strategies as directed by the Head of Corporate Communications & Gov Affairs. The Senior Social Media and Corporate Reputation Manager ensures integrated corporate communications and Social Media activities are aligned with overall internal and external communications efforts.

• Social Media Governance – Responsible for regional and local social media governance ensuring the organization is well coordinated across organizational objectives to accomplish the strategic priorities, mission and vision of the organization. Oversees regional and local social media security protocols, social media regulatory risk and compliance, corporate and brand social media reputation management and safety. Manages BSH corporate agency partner/s, providing agency teams with appropriate information and oversight to effectively implement social media, reviews and influencer (if applicable) as well as key opinion leader (KOL) and content creator programs.
• Social Media Risk Management – Provides oversight and guidance and – in case of critical issues that could harm BSH’s and its brands’ reputation, takes over and manages crisis topics for RNA for social media, reviews, influencer, key opinion leader (KOL) and content creator relations. Develops and executes issues and crisis management social strategies to ensure a positive reputation for BSH and, in case of critical issues that could harm BSH’s and its brands’ reputations. Aligns with global, regional and local stakeholders to ensure a cohesive, one-voice approach. Provides guidance and direction to regional and local social teams during issues and crisis management situations.
• Social Media Center of Excellence – Social media strategist and lead service center for the region and local countries. Responsible for managing social media tools and platforms for BSH, its brands and product divisions. Manages social tool access and security; implements new social media tools for the organization. Determines and implements best practices for social media and influencer, KOL and content creator relations operating procedures. Oversees the social media and reviews community management monitoring and engagement strategies. Oversees social listening and provides guidance to social monitoring and engagement teams. Stays ahead of relevant social media, reviews, influencer, KOL and content creator development and trends. Establishes and implements innovative approaches and best practices throughout the region. Facilitates trainings throughout the organization for social media trends, social media products, platforms and tools, influencer, KOL and content creator best practices. Serves as adviser to regional and local stakeholders on social media analytics and reporting.
• Influencer, Key Opinion Leader (KOL) and Content Creator Relations – Responsible for regional and local governance and oversight of influencer, KOL and content creator relations management. Oversees influencer, KOL, content creator vetting and approval ensuring adherence to corporate policies, security protocols, reputational management guidelines and regulatory risk and compliance. Provides guidance and direction to corporate, brand and product divisions ensuring successful influencer, KOL and content creator programs in alignment with corporate and brand objectives.
• Corporate Social Media Management – Responsible for corporate BSH social media. Develops and executes corporate social media strategies. Oversees community management, monitoring and reporting (including KPIs). Develops and implements corporate BSH paid and organic social programs. Directs content strategies for BSH. Supports and advises on social media, social commerce and influencer programs for the whole organization.
• Reputation Management – Works closely with and supports the Head of Corporate Communications with issues and crisis management communications. Helps to define, plan and implement local crisis communications strategies. Ensures close collaboration with executive management and relevant global and local departments and stakeholders.

More details and to apply visit here.

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Duties:

As a preschool teacher, you

• work approximately every 14 days on Saturdays in arrangement with our second preschool teacher until May 18, 2024 (available again from September 2024)
• determine and accomplish the children’s learning program based on their knowledge of German
• create an activity plan for the corresponding Saturday
• teach the class with joy so that children come with curiosity and motivation

Requirements:

• You maintain a friendly and loving interaction with children under 6 years of age.
• You have patience and empathy towards all children.
• You are able to plan your lessons according to the age group and abilities of the children (with help from your colleagues if necessary).
• You speak German fluently.
• You have experience in interacting with children.

Working Hours:

Saturdays from 9 am-12 pm in La Jolla (SDFAS).

Pay: $108 per Saturday

Please send your application to vickyripart@gasaschool.org 

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GASA Team San Diego is seeking a Preschool Classroom Assistant.

Duties:

As a preschool classroom assistant.

• you will help groups of children complete tasks set by the preschool teacher
• Prepare crafts together with the preschool teacher.
• Assist the preschool teacher with games, especially indoor and outdoor sports games.

Requirements:

• You maintain a friendly and loving interaction with children under 6 years of age.
• You have patience and empathy towards all children.
• You have a basic knowledge of the German language or are a German language learner.
• Experience in working with children is welcome but not a requirement.Working Hours:
• Saturdays by agreement from 9 am-12 pm in La Jolla (SDFAS).
• Pay: $16.90/hour

We will be happy to issue you with an internship certificate for your regular availability until May 18. An assignment every 14 days is negotiable if necessary. Please send your application to vickyripart@gasaschool.org

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Alle Level, Kindergarten bis Oberstufe in folgenden Schulen:

• Santa Monica
• San Diego

Unterricht samstags von 9am – 12pm

Bewerber müssen in der Lage sein, Deutsch zu unterrichten sowie den Unterricht kreativ und selbstverantwortlich zu gestalten.

Voraussetzungen: Deutsch, Erfahrung im Umgang mit Kindern, Verantwortungsvoll und verlässlich.

Arbeitsgenehmigung für USA ist Voraussetzung.

Sie finden Bewerbungsbogen auf unserer Webseite: germanschool4kids.org
Emailen Sie an: Office@gasaschool.org

Oder kontaktieren Sie das Büro unter 562-693-0223

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