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.

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Current Openings

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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。

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Tanaka Scholars Paid Internship Program

The Tanaka Scholars Paid Internship Program provides university students and recent graduates with hands-on professional experience in nonprofit work, U.S.–Japan relations, and cultural programming. The program is designed to develop participants’ skills in event coordination, communications, and organizational operations while contributing meaningfully to JASWDC’s mission of strengthening mutual understanding between the United States and Japan.

Current Openings:

Communications Intern

The Communications Intern will assist the Communications Manager to manage and maintain the JASWDC website, social media platforms, and newsletter, publicize Society events and programs, draft press releases and event programs, and design collateral for language & culture classes and other major programs/events. The intern will also work closely with Program Managers to help with specific program and event communications/media needs.

Eligibility: Current undergraduate or graduate students,or recent graduates (within one year of
graduation or return from the JET program), strong interest in Japan, U.S.–Japan relations, and/or nonprofit management, and legal authorization to work in the United States.

Click here to learn more and to apply!

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Other Internship Opportunities

• Japan-in-a-Suitcase Coordinator
  JiS Summer Internship Applications are now closed. Please check back again in Fall 2025!

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.

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