Embassy of Japan in the United States of America
在米国日本国大使館

Embassy of Japan, Washington, DC

Employment Opportunity

Administrative Assistant

The Embassy of Japan is seeking an individual for the position of Administrative Assistant. The Embassy offers group health insurance coverage. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. green card holder.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Lunch Break: 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.
Lunch time receptionist duty: Once a month

Principal Responsibilities
- Manage the schedules and daily activities of diplomats
- Create and update contact lists
- Assist with computer-related issues
- Develop itineraries and coordinate transportation for diplomats/guests
- Help organize receptions, meetings, and seminars
- Secretarial work such as making appointments, answering phone calls, etc.
- Other responsibilities as needed and appropriate

Requirements
- Ability to use a computer and applications such as Microsoft Office
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Office experience preferred
- Japanese language skills preferred

How to apply
- Please email a cover letter and resume by November 4, 2009 to: economic@embjapan.org
- To mail your application, please send a cover letter and resume to:

Attn: Economic Section
Embassy of Japan
2520 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

- Inquiries will not be answered by phone or in person. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.