{"id":49425,"date":"2023-06-02T10:29:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T14:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=49425"},"modified":"2023-06-05T10:31:14","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T14:31:14","slug":"job-diplomatic-assistant-embassy-of-japan-washington-d-c-usa-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2023\/06\/02\/job-diplomatic-assistant-embassy-of-japan-washington-d-c-usa-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Diplomatic Assistant &#8211; Embassy of Japan (Washington, D.C., USA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>Position:<\/strong> Diplomatic Assistant at the Embassy of Japanr<br><strong>Posted by:<\/strong><em> <\/em>Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Washington, D.C., USA<br><strong>Contract:<\/strong> Full-Time<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a job received directly from the Embassy of Japan in Washington D.C.:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of&nbsp;<em>Diplomatic Assistant<\/em>. This individual will be primarily responsible for managing the schedules and assisting the activities of Political Section diplomats, as well as undertaking some research on policy issues related to Japan-US relations and US politics. Please see below for a detailed listing of responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Embassy offers health and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Working hours are 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with a 1.5 hour lunch break from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. There is the occasional weeknight and\/or weekend event (all qualify for paid overtime). Salary is commensurate with experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Please note:<\/strong>\u00a0Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. green card holder. Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Only successful candidates will be contacted. A background check will be required prior to employment start date.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Responsibilities include (but are not limited to)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Managing the schedules and daily activities of diplomats in the Political Section<\/li><li>Making appointments, developing itineraries, coordinating transportation for diplomats and guests<\/li><li>Answering phone calls, welcoming guests, managing supply inventory<\/li><li>Performing some research regarding Japan-US relations and US politics, monitoring news developments<\/li><li>Helping organize receptions, diplomatic events, meetings, and seminars<\/li><li>Attending think tank events and accompanying diplomats to meetings to take notes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Required and Preferred Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fluency in English, ability to speak\/read Japanese preferred<\/li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)<\/li><li>Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment<\/li><li>Teamwork, flexibility, critical thinking skills, resourcefulness<\/li><li>Bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent experience<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to apply<\/strong>: Email your\u00a0<strong>resume, cover letter<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>reference letter(s)<\/strong>\u00a0if any to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:pol.recruit.2017@ws.mofa.go.jp\">pol.recruit.2017@ws.mofa.go.jp<\/a>\u00a0by Thursday,\u00a0<strong>June 8<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Position: Diplomatic Assistant at the Embassy of JapanrPosted by: Embassy of Japan in Washington, DCLocation: Washington, D.C., USAContract: Full-Time Here&#8217;s a job received directly from the Embassy of Japan in Washington D.C.: The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of&nbsp;Diplomatic Assistant. 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