From 1 May to 31 October, Expo 2010 will be taking place in Hamburg’s partner city Shanghai/PR China. On the topic “Better city, better life”, not only different countries but also individual cities will be presenting themselves at an International Exhibition for the first time. As the only German city, the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg will be involved with its own building project – the Hamburg House. The building will probably be the first certified new construction project for a passive-house with an excellent energy standard in China, thus setting new standards. To support the core team in this innovative project, we are looking for

Assistants (f/m) Hamburg participation Expo 2010 Shanghai

Tasks:

Protocol: independent organisation of VIP and delegation visits, looking after guests in the Hamburg House, organisation of tours (Expo grounds and other pavilions), coordination of the vehicle fleet, resource planning for drivers and VIP hostesses

Personnel: assistance in preparing and conducting staff training, daily staff briefings, staff resource planning and holiday planning, human resource management of hostesses/hosts and volunteers

Press: looking after journalists in the Hamburg House, compilation of up-to-date information for media representatives, coordination of interviews and photo sessions, administration of the press boxes in the Expo press agency

Supporting programme: assistance in realising the supporting programme for the Hamburg House (cultural events, seminars, conventions, etc.), welcoming, looking after and briefing of the artists, speakers, etc., organisational and technical support for the events

Other back-office tasks

Place and period of employment:

The contracts with you will be concluded for 16 April to 31 October 2010. During this time you will be working on location in the Hamburg House in Shanghai and be reporting directly to the Management of the Hamburg House. The working time will be 40 hours per week on average for the employment. Please bear in mind that we can only consider applicants for these positions who are available for the complete period.

Requirements:

Knowledge of Mandarin and German on a native-language level

Fluent in English

Knowledge on Germany / Hamburg

Experience in service or customer support

Experience in personnel management, press and public relations or event organisation beneficial

Strong communicative competence

Organisational skills and personal commitment

Independent and structured work style

Minimum age 23

Poise and self-confidence also in situations of stress

Reliability and ability to work in a team

Additional information:

We are offering you the unique opportunity of being a part of Hamburg’s first Expo contribution, thus promoting the partnership between Hamburg and Shanghai.

According to your know-how and skills, you will be taking on various tasks in the Hamburg House and constantly be coordinating your work with your colleagues in the core team.

You will be paid appropriately for your work as an assistant. Please consider that we unfortunately cannot reimburse your travel or accommodation expenses.

Documents and closing date for application:

Should you be interested in taking on varied tasks in an international environment and working in a young, motivated team, please send us your application in English via e-mail with a CV and a photo as well as additional relevant documents.

Contact data:

Applicants from China:

Hamburg Liaison Office Shanghai, 29/F POS Plaza, 1600 Century Avenue, Shanghai 200122, China

Tel. +86 (21) 5081 2266 1625, Fax +86 (21) 6875 8531, hamburg-special@sh.china.ahk.de

Applicants from Germany:

Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH, International Department / Expo Office, Messeplatz 1, 20357 Hamburg

Tel. +49 (0)40 3569 2294, Fax +49 (0)40 3569 2271, expo2010@hamburg-messe.de