Oct 18

Job: Embassy of Japan – Administrative Assistant Political Section (D.C.)

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Thanks to JETAA DC Vice-President Joy Young, who also works at the Embassy, for sharing this JET-relevant job listing. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Administrative Assistant Political Section
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington D.C.
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

The Embassy of Japan is seeking an individual for the position of administrative assistant at the Political Desk. The Embassy offers group health insurance coverage, paid vacation and sick leave. Salary is commensurate with experience.

 http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/english/html/political-section-assistant.html 

Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. Green Card holder

Work Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Administrative work including managing the schedule of diplomats and other assistant work
  • Public affairs including assisting diplomats in the development and implementation of events, arranging appointments, making reservations for restaurants and hotels, and drafting itineraries of visitors from Japan
  • Drafting and proofreading letters and documents in English
  • Conducting news and press release monitoring of political issues
  • Other responsibilities as needed and appropriate.

Requirements

  • Fluent in English and Japanese language skills preferred
  • Ability to use a computer and applications such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

How to apply

Please send your resume with cover letter

By mail:

Attn: Mr. Tomohiro Nakagawa
Economic Section, Embassy of Japan
2520 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20008

By E-mail: tomohiro.nakagawa@mofa.go.jp

Deadline to Apply: October 31st

*Inquiries will not be answered by phone or in person. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.


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