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Position: Local Staff, Economic 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.
The Consulate General of Japan in New York is currently seeking to hire a local employee in the Economic Division.
Duties
– Communicating and supporting relationships with government and corporate contacts, including arranging and/or participating in meetings and reporting results clearly
– Daily research on Japanese business issues and U.S. economic conditions
– Writing and editing public statements by the Consulate
– Responding to telephone and e-mail inquiries from the general public related to matters under the jurisdiction of the Economic Division
– Various administrative duties, including support for Consulate receptions and other events (occasional after-hours work is required)
– Other duties as deemed necessary
Work Hours
– Monday through Friday (except holidays), 9:15 am to 6:00 pm (1 hour lunch break)
– Leave policy: Weekends off (Sat. and Sun.), days the Consulate is closed, and annual paid vacation days.
– 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 employee contribution required).
– Place of work: Consulate General of Japan in New York
Qualifications
– Must have a U.S. working permit
– Bachelor’s degree
– Interest in and knowledge of economic relations between Japan and the U.S.
– Excellent writing, research, communication and organizational skills (deadline-oriented and able to manage multiple projects)
– Is highly cooperative with other staff members
– A commitment to promoting Japan-U.S. relations
– Japanese language skills are not required but are welcome
Starting Date
-Subject to discussion (a 2-month probationary period will occur before an offer of full employment is extended)
Application Process: Send your resume and cover letter to kyujin-econ [at] ny [dot] mofa [dot] go [dot] jp. The application deadline is December 5, 2025.
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