In this job you will provide administrative support for Prof Kriszta Eszter Szendrői (Institute of Linguistics) in the organisation of the Yiddish Summer School and in running the cultural organisation YUNG YiDiSH WIEN and research assistance on Contemporary Hasidic Yiddish. 80% of the work can be done at flexible times and remotely. 

Skills sought:

• High level of English spoken and written skills (essential)
• High level of German spoken and written skills (desirable)
• good written and spoken communication skills (essential)
• good administrative skills (essential)
• knowledge of Word, Excel software (essential)
• ability to manage time and organise own work schedule (essential)
• administrative experience (desirable)
• organisation experience (desirable)
• knowledge of Yiddish language or the Hebrew alphabet (desirable)
• interest in Jewish/ Yiddish culture (desirable)
• knowledge of Canva software (desirable)
• grant-writing skills (desirable)

To apply please send a CV and a brief letter explaining your motivation for applying to kriszta.szendroi@univie.ac.at as soon as possible and not later than Wednesday, 23 April 2025. If you have any questions, please email kriszta.szendroi@univie.ac.at.