Oct 12

Job: Temporary Processing Staff – JET Program Office (Washington, D.C., USA)

Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota CityClick here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.


Position: Temporary Processing Staff
Posted by: JET Program Office
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full Time

The JET Program Office is seeking application processing staff members for its Fall 2016 processing season.

Processing staff will have the opportunity to learn more about the JET Program from the inside, meet JET alumni, and become more involved with the JETAA and U.S.-Japan communities in D.C. This is a temporary position from early/mid-November to late December 2016 or early January 2017. Please find more information about the position below:

Responsibilities

  • Checking application materials for completeness; sorting and filing applications
  • Data entry and preparation of application materials for review

Position Details

  • Staff will work in the JET Program Office at the Embassy of Japan (2520 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20008)
  • Working hours are MondayFriday from 9:30AM to 5:00PM.
    • Full-time staff are desirable but working hours are flexible within these times
  • Orientation and beginning of contract period will be early/mid-November
  • Salary will be $12.00/hr
  • As a temporary position, health insurance and benefits are not offered

Minimum Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or have proper authorization to seek employment in the U.S.
  • Must be ineligible OR not intending to apply for participation on the 2017 and 2018 JET Program

Qualifications

  • Native or near-native English proficiency
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Able to sit for long periods of time and focus while performing repetitive tasks
  • Former JET Program participants are strongly preferred

How to Apply

  • Email your resume to jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp by Tuesday, October 25th
    • Enter “2017 JET Application Processing” as the subject line
  • Include the following information in the body of the email:
    • Available start date
    • Weekly availability (which days per week and full day/morning only/afternoon only availability)
    • Availability for occasional overtime (paid)
    • Notice of any required days off (if known at time of application)
    • Preferred contact phone number

Comments are closed.

Page Rank