Working for the U.S. Mission
We offer you the chance to join a unique team where your work contributes to our Mission: maintaining and strengthening the diplomatic ties between the United States and The Netherlands. Not just in The Netherlands, but all over the world, U.S. Mission employees strive to protect and promote U.S. security, prosperity, and democratic values. Are you ready to join us?
What you do
The Mail Room Clerk receives, dispatches, sorts and distributes mail from multiple sources. These include but are not limited to local and international mail, Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) mail, diplomatic pouch material, and commercial courier services. You spend a large percentage of time serving customers at the Mailroom service window. You are supervised by the Mailroom Supervisor with overall supervision by a designated DTO employee.
What we ask (minimal requirements to apply)
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass security certification and may be required to obtain a Certificate of Conduct for Natural Persons (VOG) from the Ministry of Safety and Justice of the Netherlands.
- Successful completion of high school or local equivalent is required.
- One year of experience in customer care, office assistance or clerical work is required.
- Good working knowledge English (speaking, reading, writing) is required.
- A valid driver's license B is required.
What we offer
· Annual salary of € 40,347 - € 52,444
· 8.33 % End of year bonus (13th month)
· 8.2% Holiday bonus
· 3.67% Duty-free days bonus
· American and Dutch public holidays (approximately 18 days per year)
· Minimum 26 days of paid annual leave per year
· One-year contract which will be renewed under the same conditions based on job performance, funding, and security clearance.
· Sick leave, maternity leave, parental leave, and other leave in line with Dutch regulations
· Pension Plan
· Travel allowance
· Bicycle Benefit Plan
How to apply
Please submit your application via our Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA): https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/nld/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms
Please note the ERA vacancy announcement prevails over this announcement where there are differences in the text. You can create an account in just a few simple steps and submit your application.
Next steps
When the vacancy closes, HR will conduct an initial screening of the applications. If you are invited for a language test and interview, we will reach out to you via e-mail.
If you have any questions about the position or working for the U.S Mission to The Netherlands, please reach out to Kimberly Reimer-Voois:
Desk: +31703102235
Cell: +31618355320
E-mail: TheHagueRecruitment@state.gov