May 15

Job: Assistant to General and Public Affairs at Japanese Consulate (Chicago)

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Via JETAA Chicago:

JOB OPENING:  ASSISTANT TO GENERAL AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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Responsibilities

• Promote U.S.-Japan relations through outreach in 10-state jurisdiction
• Administrative duties for General and Political Affairs
• Event planning and coordination
• Monitor political issues in 10-state jurisdiction
• Speechwriting
• General office responsibilities, including Japan-related inquiries and correspondence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Japanese and English language ability required
• Demonstrated analytical and communication skills
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.)
• Experience living in Japan or working in a Japanese environment strongly preferred

Please submit resume and cover letter by May 29, 2009 to:

Consulate General of Japan at Chicago

Attn: Political and General Affairs Section

737 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1100

E-mail: ryoji@japancc. org