Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE USA) Internship 2026 – YOA

Deadline: June 30, 2026

Applications are open for the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE USA) Internship 2026. The Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE USA) is looking forward to the autumn and seeks an enthusiastic college scholar or a current graduate with an curiosity in Japan and US-Japan relations to affix them as a part-time intern starting in September.

JCIE USA’s mission is to deepen understanding of Japan within the United States and to facilitate US-Japan collaboration in areas of mutual curiosity and wish. To advance this mission, they arrange coverage analysis initiatives and dialogues that convey collectively leaders and consultants from each international locations on the nationwide and subnational ranges. Their flagship applications embody the US Congressional Staff Exchange program, which incorporates a week-lengthy study tour in Japan for a bipartisan group of US Congressional employees. The coverage analysis and dialogues deal with key points affecting US-Japan relations, shared challenges comparable to well being safety and wholesome getting old, and the position of civil society in fostering a multicultural society in each international locations.

The fall intern is predicted to offer analysis and communication assist, in addition to help with broader workplace operations important to operating the applications. The very best candidate could have a powerful curiosity in studying extra concerning the shared societal challenges dealing with Japan and the United States and in selling worldwide cooperation on regional and world points. The internship might start as early as September 1, 2026, and proceed by way of December 2026, with an choice for an extension if mutually agreed upon.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will embody, however usually are not restricted to:

• Supporting applications on key points affecting the United States and Japan by helping on logistical duties and background analysis as requested.
• Taking notes or transcribing the discussions at occasions and conferences with program companions.
• Providing assist for day by day workplace operations comparable to database administration, mailings, and IT points.
• Providing assist for JCIE’s communications work, together with our outreach by way of social media, web site, and newsletters.

Benefits

• Paid hourly at $17.00/hour (New York minimal wage for NY-primarily based workers) – for roughly 20 hours/week with an choice to work extra hours if requested, however not more than 34 hours/week. Specific schedule and work hours will probably be mentioned and decided initially of the internship.

Eligibility

• Open to undergraduate scholar or current graduate majoring in a related subject (e.g., Japan/East Asia Studies, International Relations)
• Interest in worldwide affairs, together with developments in Asia, Japan, and US-Japan relations
• Strong written and oral communications abilities
• Detail-oriented and arranged
• Excellent interpersonal abilities and cultural sensitivities, with demonstrated capacity to work in a staff
• Flexible to multitask and work on new tasks as wanted
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google platforms
• Authorization to work within the US (JCIE USA is unable to offer employer sponsorship for a visa) and a US tax identification quantity (e.g., SSN).

Preferred Skill & Experience

• Proficiency in written and oral Japanese
• Experience with IT administration
• Experience in taking notes and transcribing conferences
• Experience in supporting program and occasion logistics
• Experience with mass electronic mail advertising and marketing techniques (e.g., MailChimp)
• Experience utilizing widespread social media and web site administration instruments (e.g., X, Facebook, LinkedIn, WordPress)
• Experience with design software program comparable to Adobe Creative Suite or related merchandise (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Acrobat Pro, Canva, and so forth.)
• Experience with HTML / CSS net improvement (useful however not required)

Application

To apply, ship your resume and canopy letter addressed to Mr. Kevin Bayes at [email protected] no later than Tuesday, June 30. Applications will probably be reviewed on a rolling foundation till then. Only candidates who’re chosen for interviews will probably be notified.

Your cowl letter ought to clarify your curiosity in JCIE USA and point out your obtainable begin date and work hours per week. Include your title and the title “Internship” within the topic line. All attachments needs to be labeled “First Name Last Name_Document Title” (e.g., Taro Yamamoto_Resume).

For extra data, go to JCIE USA Internship.