The Washington, D.C. offices of the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC), CULCON and the U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation (USJBF) offer exceptional opportunities for students considering a career in U.S.-Japan relations.

We are currently seeking one Fall intern at our offices in Washington, D.C. to support current initiatives, which include activities promoting U.S.-Japan cultural, educational and people-to-people exchange. Interns will be working from a small office in a team-oriented and fast-paced environment. Duties include, but are not limited to research and writing on issues affecting the United States and Japan, meeting planning and execution, disseminating information via social media, participating in meetings and seminars and writing reports, and supporting program-related and grantmaking activities.

Applicants must be current undergraduate or graduate students with excellent Research, Writing, Internet, Communication (including comfort handling occasional telephone calls) and Organizational skills. Knowledge of Japan and/or Japanese language are desirable. JET alumni who are not students will also be considered for this internship.

Hours can be flexible to accommodate class schedules, but a time commitment of at least three days a week is required from 9 am to 4 pm. The internship is unpaid. We will reimburse local transportation costs.

Please send a resume and cover letter to jusfc[at]jusfc[dot]gov – Please include your preferred start and end dates as well as complete contact information for up to two references.

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR FALL 2019 INTERNSHIPS: September 16, 2019. Decisions will be emailed by September 27. (This may change, depending on the interview process.)

More info: https://www.jusfc.gov/news/fall-internship-opportunity-2019/