Job: Assistant for Economic Affairs (Boston)
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Position: Assistant for Economic Affairs
Posted by: NEJETAA
Location: Boston, MA
Type: Full-Time
Salary: Commensurate with academic and professional experiences
Overview:
The Consulate General of Japan in Boston is seeking a person for the position of the Assistant for Economic Affairs / Science & Technology Section. The position serves as a link between the consulate and local governments and businesses in New England. The ideal candidate will be someone flexible enough to work on multiple projects at the same time, have an understanding of the differences in Japanese and American business cultures, can communicate effectively in both English and Japanese, and have the ability to make connections with a wide variety of local businesses and organizations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree, with a preference for specializations in international relations, international business, Japanese/East Asian studies, or related disciplines
- Fluent in English
- Japanese language skills preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
- Experience living or working in Japan highly preferred
- Basic knowledge of the economic and political situations in both Japan and New England, especially in the Greater Boston area
- Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. green card holder (consulate is unable to provide visa sponsorship)
Application Instructions:
Please email a cover letter and resume by October 1st, 2013 to:
j.currier at bz dot mofa dot go dot jp
Or
Mail your cover letter and resume to:
Attn: Economic Affairs Section, Consulate-General of Japan in Boston
Federal Reserve Plaza, 22nd Floor, Boston, MA 02210
No phone calls please
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