Jun 1

Job: Programs and Events Intern – The Congressional Study Group on Japan (Washington, D.C.)

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Position: Programs and Events Intern
Posted by: Congressional Study Group on Japan
Location: Washington D.C., USA
Contract: Part-Time

The Congressional Study Group on Japan seeks a highly-qualified intern to assist in event planning and program administration for our bipartisan, non-advocacy legislative exchanges, consisting of regular roundtables on Capitol Hill, as well as study tour opportunities for Members of Congress and senior congressional staff abroad.

Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Improving project management and event coordination skills by assisting with the planning and coordination of Washington, DC-based roundtables, domestic study tours for foreign policymakers, and preparation for 2017 international study tours for US policymakers;
  • Strengthening a clear and concise writing style for drafting invitations and narrative reflections following internal programs;
  • Creatively generating content for our website, Facebook, Twitter;
  • Capitalizing on educational and networking opportunities by attending internal and external events with current and former Members of Congress, congressional staff, ambassadors, and administration officials when appropriate;
  • And, using Japanese language skills in a professional environment.

Qualifications: Bilingual professional proficiency in spoken and written Japanese and English is a must.

The ideal candidate will have basic experience with event planning; be extremely motivated, flexible, responsible, and resourceful with a love for learning (if you don’t know how to do something, you figure it out or you know who to ask), and enjoy working at a small, dynamic non-profit.

Time-frame: 3-4 days/21-28 hours per week, 3-4 months

Benefits: Stipend for local commuting expenses. College credit is also available.

Application Process: Send an email with a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three references attached to Alexis Ayano Terai at ATerai@usafmc.org with the subject line “CSGJ Internship.” Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

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