Job: Administrative Asst – Congress Section, Embassy of Japan (DC)
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Via JETAA DC:
Administrative Assistant for the Congress Section, Embassy of Japan
Job Posting Date: May 18, 2009
General Description: The Embassy of Japan’s Congress Section is now seeking a qualified Administrative Assistant. This job provides an excellent opportunity to work for a foreign diplomatic mission while gaining insight into both congressional and international affairs from a unique professional perspective.
Principal Responsibilities:
(1) Act as a contact point between U.S. Congressional staff and offices and the Embassy of Japan.
(2) Draft and edit correspondence from the Ambassador, Minister, and Congressional diplomats.
(3) Request and schedule appointments with the U.S. Congress and other relevant agencies for diplomats and delegations from Japan.
(4) Manage service contracts related to Congressional affairs.
(5) Distribute press releases and other information to Congressional staffers.
(6) Support 3-4 embassy events per year.
(7) Develop itineraries and travel arrangements for diplomats.
(8) Recruit and coordinate programs for participants for the annual Congressional Staff Trip to Japan.
(9) Other responsibilities as needed.
Special Knowledge/Skills Requirements:
The ideal candidate must be professional and able to multi-task and adapt to a non-U.S. working environment. He/she must be fluent in English and must have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Work or study experience in Japan and Japanese Language skills and/or experience with the U.S. Congress is preferred but not required.
Credentials:
– Must be a US citizen or US green card holder
– Bachelors degree
– Equivalent combination of education and experience
Basic Conditions of Employment:
Work Hours:
(1) Working hours: Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:30pm.
(2) Lunch break: 12:30pm-2:00pm
(3) Lunch duty: Once a month
Location:
The Embassy of Japan is located at 2520 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20008 within walking distance from Dupont Circle Metro Station.
Starting Salary: Approximately $2,400 per month
Social Security: The Embassy provides about one half of the social security tax rate
Health Insurance: You may participate in the Embassy sponsored health care/dental insurance plan
Please send your resume along with a cover letter by May 31 by email to dhammond@embjapan. org and hotsuki@embjapan. org or send by regular mail to the following address:
Congress Section (Administrative Assistant Position)
Embassy of Japan
2520 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Any questions regarding this position should also be directed to the above email addresses. Questions will not be answered by telephone. Candidates will be contacted by the Embassy if selected to interview.
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