Employer: Japan Center for International Exchange, Inc. (JCIE/USA)
Location: New York City
Education: 4-year degree
Posted May 26, 2016
The Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE/USA) is a leading nonprofit organization in the field of US-Japan relations that conducts international political exchanges and fosters dialogue between policymakers and policy researchers on both sides of the Pacific. JCIE/USA is seeking a full-time program assistant for its small New York office to assist in program management and support office administration. The job requires considerable flexibility and organization.
Responsibilities will include:
1) Program Support (approx. 40% of time)
- Assist with coordinating exchange programs, study projects, and conferences related to international affairs
- Assist with ad hoc background research on US-Japan relations and other topics relevant to JCIE programs
- Correspond with donors, participants, partner organizations, vendors, and other parties necessary for program management
- Help keep track of grant budgets
- Make necessary travel and logistical arrangements
- Help write grant proposals, reports, and other program-related communications
2) IT & Website (approx. 30% of time)
- Manage internal IT system (server, office network, etc.)
- Work with IT providers
- Maintain office database systems
- Help to oversee and implement website updates (basic html coding skills a plus)
3) Office Administration & Communications (approx. 30% of time)
- Assist with email newsletters, website content writing, etc.
- Handle incoming calls, oversee office circulations, and light filing
Preferred Candidate Attributes & Qualifications:
- Strong writing and communications skills needed
- Detail oriented, yet flexible, and curious to learn about US-Japan relations
- Comfortable handling IT-related issues, including working on websites, database management, and internal and web servers
- Team player who is willing to work in a small office environment with a can-do attitude
- Interest in the nonprofit sector, international affairs, and US-Asia relations
- English fluency required, proficiency in Japanese strongly preferred
