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Position: Local Staff, Consular Division
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in New York
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Joseph Meringolo (Fukushima, 2014-2017) for passing along the following job opening.
Description:
The Consulate General of Japan in New York is currently seeking to hire a local employee in the Consular Division. To apply, please submit the required documents (see 6. below) to the e-mail address below by May 9, 2025. For more details, please see the recruitment guide below.
(Please send the required documents to the following address)
Email: kyujin-ryoji@ny.mofa.go.jp
1. Work hours
– Monday through Friday (except holidays), 9:15 am to 6:00 pm (1 hour lunch break)
– Leave system: Weekends off (Sat. and Sun.), days the consulate is closed, and annual paid vacations
– Benefits and compensation: Approximately $50,000 per year, determined based on education, work experience and other qualifications. Medical and dental insurance coverage available (with some self-payment)
– Place of work: Consulate-General of Japan in New York
2. Date of adoption
June 2025 or July 2025 (tentative schedule)
3. Duties
– Customer service, telephone, and e-mail support for consular services
– Preparation of various documents, liaison work (including translation and interpretation), legal research, etc.)
– As needed, duties deemed necessary by the Consulate General
4. Qualifications
U.S. permanent resident status or U.S. citizenship
5. Qualifications required for the job
– Proficiency in Japanese and English (especially native level Japanese)
– General office work skills using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Email, etc
– Ability to prepare arrangements and procedures appropriately, and to carry out paperwork accurately
– Highly cooperative and polite. Punctuality is essential
6. How to Apply
Submit the below documents to kyujin-ryoji@ny.mofa.go.jp
– Cover letter (in Japanese or English)
– Resume (in Japanese or English)
7. Application deadline
May 9, 2025
8. Selection Process
– Only those who pass the document screening will be contacted for an interview
– Please note that we cannot respond to inquiries by telephone
Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/News_041825-job-consular.html
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