{"id":41638,"date":"2017-07-19T13:34:44","date_gmt":"2017-07-19T17:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=41638"},"modified":"2017-07-19T13:34:44","modified_gmt":"2017-07-19T17:34:44","slug":"job-assistant-for-the-education-counselor-embassy-of-japan-washington-d-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2017\/07\/19\/job-assistant-for-the-education-counselor-embassy-of-japan-washington-d-c\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Assistant for the Education Counselor &#8211; Embassy of Japan (Washington, D.C.)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Posted by\u00a0<strong>Sydney Sparrow.<\/strong><\/em><em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/groups.google.com\/forum\/?hl=en&amp;fromgroups#%21forum\/jetwitjobs\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to join\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/groups.google.com\/forum\/?hl=en&amp;fromgroups#%21forum\/jetwitjobs\">JETwit Jobs Google Group<\/a>\u00a0and receive job listings\u00a0even sooner\u00a0by email.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><b>P<\/b><b>osition: <\/b>Assistant for the Education Counselor<\/em><br \/>\n<em><strong>Posted by: <\/strong>Embassy of Japan<\/em><br \/>\n<em><strong>Locati<\/strong><strong>on: <\/strong>Washington, D.C.<\/em><br \/>\n<em><strong>Contract:<\/strong>\u00a0Full-Time<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Embassy of Japan is seeking a motivated individual to work with us as an Assistant for Education Counselor! Japanese language skills and teaching experience are preferred qualifications for this position, and this is a perfect opportunity for former JETs. If you are interested, please see details below and apply by\u00a0<b>July 21<sup>st<\/sup><\/b>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Assistant for the Education Counselor. This individual is primarily responsible for managing the schedules and activities of the Education Counselor and other diplomats in the Public Affairs Section. Please see below for a detailed listing of responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>The Embassy offers group health insurance coverage, paid vacation and sick leave. Working hours are\u00a0<span>9:00 am \u2013 5:30 pm<\/span>,\u00a0<span>Monday<\/span>\u00a0through\u00a0<span>Friday<\/span>, with lunch time receptionist duty every other 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 $3,200 USD.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Please note:<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0Candidates 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. All successful candidates will be requested to submit their background check information.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities:<\/strong><!--more--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist the Education Counselor with research in the field of education<\/li>\n<li>Manage the Embassy of Japan\u2019s School Visit Program and the MEXT Scholarship Program<\/li>\n<li>Respond to public inquiries and create social media content related to education and other Public Affairs Section programs<\/li>\n<li>Draft speeches, statements, remarks, and correspondence related to educational and Public Affairs Section events<\/li>\n<li>Make appointments, develop itineraries, and coordinate transportation for diplomats and delegations from the Government of Japan<\/li>\n<li>Help organize Public Affairs receptions, events, meetings, and seminars, especially as relates to education<\/li>\n<li>Other administrative duties and responsibilities as needed and appropriate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Required and Preferred Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fluent in English<\/li>\n<li>Japanese language skills preferred<\/li>\n<li>Study abroad or teaching experience preferred<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent experience<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)<\/li>\n<li>Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment<\/li>\n<li>Flexibility and resourcefulness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>E-mail<\/strong>\u00a0your\u00a0<strong>resume<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>cover letter<\/strong>\u00a0to:<a href=\"mailto:%20education@ws.mofa.go.jp\">\u00a0education@ws.mofa.go.jp<\/a>\u00a0by\u00a0<strong><span>July 21st<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><em>*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.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Posted by\u00a0Sydney Sparrow.\u00a0Click here\u00a0to join\u00a0the\u00a0JETwit Jobs Google Group\u00a0and receive job listings\u00a0even sooner\u00a0by email. Position: Assistant for the Education Counselor Posted by: Embassy of Japan Location: Washington, D.C. Contract:\u00a0Full-Time The Embassy of Japan is seeking a motivated individual to work with us as an Assistant for Education Counselor! 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