The Kobe Trade Information Office (KTIO) is looking for a new Assistant Director. This is a part-time position in the Safeco Plaza – BXP building, located in downtown Seattle across from the main library. This position is hybrid with the opportunity to work from home when needed. Prior JET Program experience is preferred and working in a Japanese business environment.

Responsibilities:

• Tracking all expenses/bank activity in a monthly expense report,

The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Diplomatic Assistant. 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.

The JET Program Office at the Embassy of Japan is seeking Processing Staff for the 2023 JET
Application processing season. Processing staff will have the opportunity to learn more about the
JET Program from an administrative perspective.

More information: https://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/english/html/2023-Processing-Staff-Announcement.pdf

This is a temporary position from November 1st, 2022 to December 20th 2022. The position is in-person based out of the Embassy of Japan in Washington D.C.

Kizuna Across Cultures, a 501(C) (3) organization, was established in Washington, DC in June
2011 by JET (Japan Exchange & Teaching) Program alumni and Japanese individuals inspired
by the Great East Japan Earthquake. With our vision to promote meaningful international
opportunities among a vast number of young people from all walks of life, KAC launched Global
Classmates in 2012, virtual and bilingual exchange,

Editor’s note: Not a Japan-related job, but forwarded from a JET alumni who loves working there and wants to share this opportunity with the JET community

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HHMI is focused on supporting and moving science forward in a variety of different ways
ranging from conducting basic biomedical research, empowering educators, inspiring
students, developing the next generation of scientists – even stretching into film and
media production.

The Embassy of Japan is seeking a team-oriented individual for the position of Diplomatic Assistant. This individual will be primarily responsible for secretarial work: assisting and supporting a wide range of activities of diplomats in the Economic Section.

The Embassy offers group health insurance coverage, paid vacation and sick leave. Working hours are 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday,

The JET Program is the government of Japan’s most successful exchange program, sending over 70,000
participants to Japan from around the world since 1987 to serve as Assistant Language Teachers and
Coordinators for International Relations. The program aims to enhance English and other foreign language education at the primary and secondary school levels, and promote international exchange by fostering ties at the grassroots level between Japanese youth and young professionals across the globe.

The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, a non-profit that promotes understanding and cooperation between Asia and the United States, seeks two (2) full-time Program Assistants for its Washington, DC office.

The ideal candidates will be able to start work in October 2022 in a work-from-home capacity, with the expectation of resuming in-office operations in Washington, DC one to two days a week.

The Consulate-General of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual
for the position of Administrative Assistant to the Consul-General.

Please click here for details.

The Consulate offers group health insurance 80% coverage, paid vacation and sick leave. Working
hours are 9:15 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with the occasional weeknight and/or weekend
event (paid overtime).

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute (WEAI), and working in support of the Directors of the Master of Arts in Regional Studies-East Asia (MARSEA) program, the incumbent serves as the primary contact for all student-facing issues and policies.

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Responsibilities

In this role s/he will:

1. Manages administration of the MARSEA program including budgeting,