Internships

Part-Time Internship Opportunity

Are you a college student interested in a career in International Business or International Relations? Do you have an interest in Japan or speak Japanese? If the answer is yes, the Japan America Society of Minnesota (JASM) has an opportunity for you!

Hours/Week: 10-25 (work hours are negotiable and flexible)

Job Description:

  • Maintain JASM website and develop new content
  • Assist with membership database and financial records
  • Assist with event planning and staff reception table at events
  • Assist with monthly newsletter production
  • Develop special projects based on interest and demonstrated skills

Job Qualifications:

  • Interest in Japan required; Japanese language skills helpful but not required
  • Undergraduate student or recent graduate (Asian Studies, Business, International Relations, Japanese Language, or international-related major preferred but not required)
  • Familiarity with MS office environment (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the internet
  • Willing to work flexible hours and participate in JASM events (some evenings and weekends)

Benefits:

  • As JASM internships are unpaid, we offer meaningful work experience and intangible benefits.
  • Wide range of work experience and multiple proficiencies in a nonprofit organization
  • Develop network of business and cultural contacts
  • Strengthen proficiency with all kinds of office software
  • Opportunity to design own work schedule and responsibilities

Application Period: Applications may be submitted at any time for the coming semester or summer

Contact: email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter to:

Ben van Lierop, Executive Director
Japan America Society of Minnesota
Riverplace EH-131
43 Main Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
jasm@us-japan.org
T: 612.627.9357
F: 612.379.2393

Mission: The Japan America Society of Minnesota is a non-profit organization engaged in bringing the peoples of Japan and the United States closer together in mutual understanding, respect and cooperation. Membership in the society is open to individuals, corporations and other organizations interested in furthering its programs.