At the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago

JOB OPENINGS:

Key Responsibilities

A. Administrative assistant to the Consul General
o Maintain calendar and phones
o Handle contact list and correspondence
o Prepare documents including letters
o Prepare materials for events
o Administrative duties for General Affairs
o General office responsibilities, including Japan-related inquiries and
correspondence

B. Assistant to General and Political Affairs
o Administrative duties for General and Political Affairs
o Monitor Political Issues in 10-state jurisdiction
o Speech and letter writing
o General office responsibilities, including Japan-related inquiries and
correspondence
o Generate daily and monthly political reports
o Research and report on political issues
Qualifications
o Bachelor’s degree
o Excellent analytical and communication skillsin English, both written and verbal
(Japanese language ability is preferred but not required)
o Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Access etc.)
o Superior attention to detail
o Experience living in Japan or working in a Japanese environment strongly
preferred

Work hours
Five days per week, from Monday to Friday, 9:15-17:00 each day. Occasional overtime.

Please submit resume and reference by Monday, June 24 to:

Consulate General of Japan at Chicago
Attn: Political and General Affairs Section
737 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1100
E-mail: fumi.kitagawa@mofa.go.jp

*If you pass the initial screening, we will offer an interview including a skills test.
*Please note that we don’t return the documents submitted.