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Job: JET Program Coordinator – Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA, USA)

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Position: JET Program Coordinator
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to the JET Program Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles for passing along the following job opening.

Program coordination and administrative duties in the field of public diplomacy: the JET Program, event
management, and general public outreach. The program coordinator reports to the Director of the JICC.

Duties:

  • Coordinate all aspects of JET Program: recruitment, inquiries, selection, orientations, departure, etc.
  • Plan and execute events independently and on a team: draft invitations and guest lists, create and maintain event logistics sheet, track RSVPs, budgeting, lead on-site coordination.
  • Respond to public inquiries on public diplomacy issues.
  • Assist in JICC administrative duties as required.

Skills and requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree with minimum 2-3 years of working experience
  • Work authorization in the United States
  • Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
  • Strong, detail-oriented planning and execution skills, coordinating multiple projects and prioritizing various deadlines, with ability to produce quantitative and qualitative feedback
  • Knowledge of Japanese current events and working culture
  • Computer proficiency, internet literacy, social networking service knowledge
  • Ability to use online meeting platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams to organize, host and execute presentations, panel discussions, information sessions and other events
  • Ability to organize, record and track data with minimal errors
  • Ability to remain flexible and willingness to adapt in a team
  • Firsthand experience of JET Program is required
  • Professionally functioning level of oral and written Japanese language is desirable

Conditions of Employment and Benefits:

  • Working Start Date: Middle of October
  • Working Hours: Monday to Friday (except holidays) 9:30am to 5:00pm including 1hour lunch break
  • Holidays: Saturday, Sunday and National holidays (depends on office regulations)
  • Salary: US$48,000 -$53,000/Year (The salary is determined based on your experience and skills)
  • Benefits: Group health insurance: employer pays 80% of premium

Application Process: Send cover letter, résumé, and a 300-400 word essay in English about the following topic: “Name a strength you possess and how that can benefit the Consulate General of Japan.” Please send application materials by e-mail to info@ls.mofa.go.jp with the subject line “ProgramCoordinator Position.” The deadline to apply is Friday, September 27.

Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no
phone calls. We cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not
properly followed. Successful candidates will be called for an in-person interview at the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles in downtown Los Angeles.

Please click here for more information – https://www.la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/pdf/PositionAvailableJETProgramCoordinator.pdf


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