Job: Application Processing Staff Members – JET Program Office (Washington, DC)
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Job Title: Application Processing Staff Members
Posted by: JET Program Office
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time Temporary
The JET Program Office at the Embassy of Japan is seeking application processing staff members for its fall 2018 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 mid-October to late December 2018. Please find more information about the position below:
Responsibilities
- Checking online application materials for completeness
- Working with other processors to confirm completeness of application materials
- Preparation of application materials for review
- Organizing, scanning and data entry for piece mail documents
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 Monday-Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Full-time staff are desirable but working hours are flexible within these times
- Orientation and beginning of the contract period will be mid-October
- Salary will be $15.00/hr
- As this is 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 2019 and 2020 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
- Competent with basic computer skills
- Former JET Program participants are strongly preferred
How to Apply
- Email your resume to jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp by Friday, October 5th
- Enter “2019 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 to work additional hours after 5:00 PM if necessary (paid)
- Notice of any required days off (if known at time of application)
- Preferred contact phone number
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