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Job: Administrative Assistant – Embassy of Japan (Washington, DC)

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Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Posted by: Embassy of Japan in Washington DC
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time

The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of administrative assistant. This individual is primarily responsible for managing the schedules and activities of diplomats in the Economic Section. Please see below for a detailed listing of responsibilities.

The Embassy offers group health insurance coverage, paid vacation and sick leave. Working hours are 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with lunchtime receptionist duty once a month and the occasional weeknight and/or weekend event (paid overtime). Salary is commensurate with experience. The minimum monthly base salary for this position is USD 3,000.

Please note: Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. green card holder. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Successful candidates will be requested to submit their background check information.

Responsibilities:

• Secretarial work such as making appointments, answering phone calls, preparing meeting rooms, checking and collecting news articles and making photocopies.
• Drafting, editing, and/or proofreading letters, documents, and correspondence in English.
• Taking notes and occasionally providing brief translation at meetings, events or seminars upon requests from diplomats.
• Assisting diplomats in the planning and implementation of events such as visiting guests and receptions, making reservations for restaurants, and drawing up itineraries for visitors and drivers.
• Occasionally monitoring daily news and press releases relevant to the portfolios of the Economic Section diplomats.
• Other responsibilities as needed and appropriate.

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluent in English, Japanese ability and study or work experience in Japan preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and resourcefulness
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

How to apply: -mail your resume and cover letter to: economicrecruit@ws.mofa.go.jp by December 7th, 2018.

*Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.