在米日本大使館では、意欲的でチームワークを重視する外交官アシスタントを募集しています。主に政務班の外交官のスケジュール管理や活動の補助、日米関係や米国政治に関連する政策問題の調査などを担当していただきます。担当業務の詳細は下記リンクをご覧ください。

https://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/job-political-assistant.html

Responsibilities:
-Manage the schedules and daily activities of diplomats in the Political Section
-Make appointments, develop itineraries, coordinate transportation for diplomats and guests
-Answer phone calls, welcome guests, manage supply inventory
-Perform some research regarding Japan-US relations and US politics, monitor news developments
-Help organize receptions, diplomatic events, meetings, and seminars
-Attend think tank events and accompany diplomats to meetings and take notes

Conditions:
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 also the once a month lunch time receptionist duty, and the occasional weeknight and/or weekend event (all qualify for paid overtime). Salary is commensurate with experience.

Please note:
Candidates 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. Successful candidates will be requested to submit their background check information.

Required and Preferred Qualifications:
Fluent in English, ability to speak/read Japanese preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Teamwork, flexibility, critical thinking skills, resourcefulness
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

How to apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to pol.recruit.2017@ws.mofa.go.jp by Wednesday, February 17.
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.