Work with us! The Japan-America Society staff is small, but full-time and part-time employment opportunities are sometimes available. All staff openings will be announced in this section.


Current Openings


Japanese Language School Instructor/日本語講師

ワシントン日米協会日本語学校では、グループクラスを担当してくださる講師を募集しています。
日米協会では、日米両国の友好関係を築くことを目的とし、長年に渡りワシントンDC エリアにて
地域に根付いたクラスを提供してきました。経験に関わらず、明るく熱心に指導してくださる方を
募集しています。


Internship Opportunities

The Japan America Society of Washington DC offers full- and part-time unpaid internships for those interested in supporting the US-Japan relationship through programs and partnerships.

During your internship, you will have the opportunity to interact with American and Japanese members of the cultural, business, and policy communities and gain hands-on experience managing the Society’s programs and events. An internship with JASWDC will help you develop skills that will assist in your future career and will connect you with mentors in the US-Japan community to help guide you on your journey.

In all internship applications, we look for:

  • Good oral and written communication skills and a motivated attitude
  • Academic concentration in Japanese and/or Asian Studies; Japanese Society and Culture; International Business and Finance; International Affairs; Management; or Business and Public Administration
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) is required; knowledge of specialized software programs, such as CRM systems and Adobe Creative Cloud, etc. is desirable
  • Prior work or volunteer experience, including managing student activities and events
  • Competent Japanese language skills are desirable but not essential

When submitting documents, please label both as follows: First Name_Last Name_Resume, First Name, Last Name_Cover Letter.

Applicants should wait up to 2 weeks after submitting to allow for processing and follow-up correspondence.

My internship with JASWDC was extremely valuable, as I was fortunate to engage in a number of projects that not only afforded me the opportunity to connect with the US-Japan relationship culturally, but as an intellectual and a professional. Learning to how to develop and better contribute to the US-Japan relationship from various angles of engagement has been one of the most valuable takeaways I received from this internship and I look forward to the prospect of continuing that work in the future.

Ryan Distaso – Sakura Matsuri Volunteer Coordinator and Japan-in-a-Suitcase Coordinator, 2021

I loved interning with JASWDC! As a former Japan Bowl competitor it’s been incredibly rewarding to bring the competition to life for the high school students who have been studying so hard. As an intern I became a core member of the Japan Bowl team, but was also welcome to pursue other projects like cooking class and trivia nights. I’ve had a wonderful chance to engage with the society’s amazing staff and wonderful community.

Elece Smith – Japan Bowl and Ad-Hoc Programs Intern, 2020