Company: Consulate of Japan in Anchorage
Title: Consular Affairs Cooridnator/General Affairs Secretary
Salary: TBD, Full-time
Location: Anchorage, Alaska

Thank you to Ella Berryhill for passing along this opportunity.

The Consular Office of Japan in Anchorage is seeking a locally employed staff member to join our Office, and assist with a wide array of duties.

Job Description
・Respond to telephone and e-mail inquiries from the public in English and Japanese.
・Carry out consular affairs tasks (Visa, Passport, Official Japanese documents)
・Support the protection of Japanese nationals.
・Assist with Accounting/administrative matters.
・Coordinate , as necessary, with US Department of State, local governments, the military and the police.
・Maintain the office contacts list.
・Play an active role in the maintenance of office facilities.
・Support the negotiation of contracts with local organizations.
・Assist with Consuls’ personal affairs.
・Assist other locally-employed staff as needed.
・Assist in organizing Consular Office events.

Qualifications
・Fluent in English
・Proficiency in Japanese
・Be a US citizen or permanent resident
・Proficient in Microsoft Office(Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. )
・Excellent written and oral communication skills
・Valid Driver’s License
・Have an interest in strengthening relations between Japan and the United States
・Able to work with other staff members in a cooperative environment
・Complete all necessary tasks on time

Working Hours
・Monday-Friday, 08:45—12:00, 13:00—16:45
・20 days of paid leave per year plus most major U.S. Holidays.

Employment Terms
・Initial employment contract is for two years, which includes a one-month to three month probationary period. Employment is renewable every two years.

Salary & Benefits
・Monthly salary determined by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the possibility of overtime allowance, as needed.
・Monthly salary based on experience.
・Medical insurance payment to staff members provided by Office, as well as 50% share of the social security tax obligation.
・Overtime possible, and sometimes required.

How to Apply
・Please submit your resume, with a cover letter, to admin-ak@se.mofa.go.jp by 17:00 AKST on Friday, November 27
・Only qualified applicants will be notified for interviews.
・All inquiries regarding applications must be made by e-mail.

Expected starting date of employment
・January 11, 2021 or a few days thereafter

Contact
Consular Office of Japan in Anchorage.
3601 C Street. Suite 1300, Anchorage, Alaska 99503 http://www.anchorage.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html