Administrative Assistant

Greenland's Representation to the USA and Canada in Washington, D.C. is seeking an administrative assistant Position: Administrative assistant

Employment type: Full-time employment for 3 years on a local contract with the possibility of extension

Start date: April 1, 2026 or as soon as possible

Location: Greenland Representation, 3200 Whitehaven St. N.W., Washington D.C. 20008, USA

Application deadline: 4 March 2026

The Greenland Representation in Washington, D.C. is seeking a full-time administrative assistant/PA to handle the daily administrative tasks for our team consisting of two diplomats, a political advisor, and an intern.

The Greenland Representation opened in September 2014 and is co-located with the Danish embassy in Washington, D.C. The overall purpose and mandate is to promote Greenland's interests in the USA and Canada, strengthen relations in a number of areas, expand commercial interests in the North American market, and generally represent Greenland's interests in North America.

Primary tasks and areas of responsibility

The primary tasks will be to handle the daily administrative functions, including accounting in the office, as well as to support the team with various tasks related to daily operations, events, visits, meetings, and other ad hoc tasks.

Qualifications

We expect you to have experience with accounting and administrative tasks. You are service-minded and take pride in taking responsibility for various tasks. You are structured and good at planning and prioritizing your work. You easily familiarize yourself with rules and procedures and act accordingly. You have a positive attitude and are a team player.

The position involves collaboration with colleagues at the Danish Embassy as well as other diplomatic representations. Good English skills are required. Knowledge of kalaallisut (Greenlandic) and/or a Scandinavian language is an advantage, but not a requirement.

The position follows regular office hours. However, flexibility is required during busy periods, and work may occur outside of normal working hours, for example in connection with ministerial visits or other events.

• Employment terms You are offered full-time employment for 3 years with the possibility of extension on a local contract based on the embassy's local personnel regulations.
• The normal working hours are 37 hours per week.
• You are entitled to 25 days of paid vacation per year.
• The salary is determined based on your qualifications, relevant experience, and documented work results.
• You are offered a local health insurance, where the insurance premium is partially covered, and you pay 20% of the premium yourself.
• Other terms and benefits will be determined in accordance with the embassy's personnel regulations.
• The basic gross monthly salary for the position for a candidate with relevant qualifications and relevant work experience – for an employee who is taxable in the USA – is USD 4,236. For a tax-exempt employee (tax exemption depends on visa status and citizenship in the USA), the net monthly salary will be USD 3,515. The base salary may be adjusted if the candidate does not meet the necessary qualifications for the position. Depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience, an individual supplement may be provided.

Application and recruitment process

To apply for the position, please send your application (motivated application, CV, and references) in English to political advisor Marie Jensen Suersaq at aajs@nanoq.gl, marked "Administrative Assistant – Greenland," no later than March 2, 2026.

The representation practices equal opportunities for all and therefore encourages all qualified individuals to apply regardless of race, gender, religion, age, or disability.

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview.

The selected candidate must be able to present a criminal record certificate without remarks and obtain security clearance from Danish authorities prior to employment.

Question

For questions regarding the position, political advisor Marie Jensen Suersaq can be contacted at aajs@nanoq.gl.

Housing

No housing is provided.

About us

Greenland's Representation to the USA and Canada is a central outpost for the Greenlandic foreign service and serves as the official diplomatic mission representing the Government of Greenland in North America. Based in Washington, D.C., the representation is responsible for strengthening and managing Greenland's political, economic, cultural, and academic relations with both the USA and Canada.

Our mission is to promote Greenland's interests abroad, strengthen mutual understanding, and promote cooperation in areas such as trade and investment, Arctic affairs, indigenous peoples' relations, climate and environment, education, energy, and tourism.

Further information about Greenland's Representation in Washington, D.C. can be found at https://naalakkersuisut.gl

The representation works to:

• Promote Greenland's visibility and strategic interests in the USA and Canada
• Facilitate high-level political dialogue, ministerial visits, and institutional cooperation.
• Promote Greenlandic culture and values through events and outreach activities.
• Support Greenland's contribution to Arctic security, sustainability, and diplomacy.
• Provide political advice and reporting on developments relevant to Greenlandic priorities.

We are a small but ambitious, dynamic, and collaborative team. Our work environment is characterized by a fast pace and a wide range of tasks that require flexibility, initiative, and a strong sense of responsibility.

As Greenland expands its international engagement, particularly in North America and the Arctic, representation plays an increasingly important role in shaping dialogue and building long-term partnerships across borders.

Become part of our team and help shape Greenland's international presence.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who is committed, dedicated, and ready to make a difference.