[Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Chicago] Driver

AHK USA-Chicago • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The German Consulate General in Chicago is seeking to fill the position of a Driver for an initial period of one year, starting October 1, 2026, with the possibility of extension. The core area of work involves driving the Consul General and the staff of the Consulate General, performing care and maintenance of the office car, running errands in the city, handling shipments to and from Chicago’s airports, and assisting with administrative tasks in the offices of the Consulate General. The employment contract will initially be fixed-term for one year and includes a six-month probationary period. The contract may become permanent after two years. Employment terms and compensation are governed by local law and based on the standard employment contract for locally employed staff at German diplomatic missions in the United States and the applicable pay scale. Following a successful selection process, candidates must demonstrate medical fitness for employment through an examination conducted by a physician designated by the Consulate General before they can be hired. In addition, a security clearance/background check will be conducted. Applicants are expected to cooperate fully with both the medical examination and the security screening process. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens are required to have a legal residence status in the US (Green Card or Visa) and a pre-existing US work authorization that does not require German Consulate General sponsorship.

Requirements

• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• Impeccable driving record
• Profound knowledge of prevailing traffic regulations
• Good geographic knowledge of Chicago and Chicagoland area
• Good English language skills
• Motivated and reliable
• Flexible and able to work in a team
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime, including weekends and public holidays
• Care and maintenance of allotted vehicle on own initiative
• Legal residence status in the US (Green Card or Visa) and a pre-existing US work authorization that does not require German Consulate General sponsorship (for non-U.S. citizens)

Nice To Haves

• German language skills a plus

Responsibilities

• Driver for the Consul General and the staff of the Consulate General
• Performing care and maintenance of the office car
• Performing errands in the city
• Handling shipments to/from Chicago’s airports
• Administrative tasks in the offices of the Consulate General

Benefits

• Entry level salary: 4,294 USD (with annual raises for the first 5 years after passing a 6 month probation)
• Health insurance with a 75% employer contribution toward insurance premiums for employees and their eligible family members
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 17 days of paid annual leave upon hire
• 13 paid sick days per year
• Up to 13 paid public holidays per year
• Up to 50% reimbursement of disability insurance premiums

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED