Temporary Position

The JET Program Office at the Embassy of Japan is seeking Processing Staff for the 2025 JET Application processing season. Processing staff will have the opportunity to learn more about the JET Program from an administrative perspective.

This is a temporary position from November 1 to December 23, 2024 (start and end dates are flexible). This is an in-person position based out of our office at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C. The end date is subject to change.

Responsibilities:

• Checking online application materials for completeness
• Working with other processors to confirm completeness of application materials
• Preparation of application materials for review
• Organizing, scanning and data entry of documents

• Staff will work in the JET Program Office at the Embassy of Japan (2520 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20008)
• Working hours are 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM & 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM
• Salary is $17.50/hour
• As this is a temporary position, health insurance and benefits are not offered
• A transportation stipend is not available for this position

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have proper authorization to seek employment in the U.S.
• Must not intend to apply to the 2025 and 2026 JET Program. Being a processing staff makes you ineligible to apply until the 2027 JET Program.

• Native or near-native English proficiency
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to sit for long periods of time and focus while performing repetitive tasks
• Competent with basic computer skills
• Former JET Program participants are strongly preferred

• Email your resume to jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp
  • Enter “2025 JET Application Processing” as the subject line
• Include the following information in the body of the email:
  • Available start date
  • Availability (M-F 9:30AM-5:00PM)
  • Availability to work additional hours after 5:00PM if necessary (paid)
  • Notice of any required days off (if known at time of application)
  • Preferred contact phone number