Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA (SPFUSA) is a 501c3 non-profit located in Washington, DC involved in U.S.-Japan relations, providing conferences and seminars, think tank analysis, people-to-people exchanges and coordination of high-level dialogue between the two countries through our in-house and grant-giving programs. SPFUSA is independent from but works closely with our sister foundation in Tokyo, Sasakawa Peace Foundation.

SPFUSA is currently undergoing reorganization at every level and we need independent and strongly motivated interns to help make that happen. The main responsibilities of summer intern(s) will be to support the programs team in creating and managing a contact database and event planning and execution.

Multiple positions are available. Internship positions are open until filled and require time commitments of about 15-30 hours/week on a flexible schedule. SPFUSA will pay interns $9/hour.

Requirements:

• Current students OR recent graduates earning Bachelor’s Degree in Japanese Studies, Political Science, International Relations, or other related field
• Demonstrated interest in the U.S.-Japan relationship
• Must reside in or around Washington, DC Metro area
• Strong computer skills including working knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent writing, editing, and research skills (English language)
• Well organized with attention to detail and ability to carry out tasks independently

Preferred Skills:

• Japanese language ability
• Experience in database creation and/or management
• Event planning
• Constant Contact or other mass email system

Responsibilities:

• Creation and management of extensive contact database
• Perform research on select U.S.-Japan issues as well as potential partner organizations in DC
• Event planning
• Assist with external communications (website, event invitations, etc.)
• Opportunities for participation and attendance at various conferences and other programs though SPFUSA and affiliated organizations
• Other administrative responsibilities as needed

See Idealist.org for full details.