Public Engagement Assistant Coordinator

Job Description The Emerging Voices (EV) Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the Public Affairs Officer and has no supervisory responsibilities. Is the LE Staff strategist/advisor responsible for Consulate Public Diplomacy (PD) engagement in the economics, energy and technology sectors. Designs and recommends PD strategies and programs to connect with target audiences to build and sustain productive dialogue, and promote understanding of and support for U.S. policies. Engages EV audiences through coordination of the Consulate's exchange programs. Designs, plans and implements a broad range of activities to maintain contact with alumni of all EV activities and initiatives. Working Hours Full-time - 40 hours per week Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 17:30, with 1 hour lunch break. Job Requirements Qualifications: For the experience and education requirements applicants must meet either option 1 or option 2. Option 1: Experience: At least three(3) years of progressively responsible experience in a multilingual, multicultural, multinational, academic or governmental work environment, with communications, project management, or education duties as a significant part of the job is required. Education: A university degree in communications, political science, economics, international relations, a science or technology field, or local equivalent, public policy, marketing is required. Option 2: Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a multilingual, multicultural, multinational, academic or governmental work environment, with communications, project management, or education duties as a significant part of the job is required. Education: At least two years of full time, post-secondary study at college/university or equivalent. Job Knowledge: Understanding of regional, ethnic, socio-economic, cultural and linguistic factors and the influence of religious, cultural and educational institutions in shaping Japanese perceptions of the United States are all required. Comprehensive understanding of Japanese press/media institutions/social media networks, and professional journalism standards and practices, as well as trends in audience preferences for information consumption (print, TV, radio, online) is required. Must have general knowledge of project management, including defining project objectives, outcomes, and assessment methods and an understanding of communication trends as they affect the Japanese information landscape. Knowledge of marketing techniques, market analysis and analytics, and customer service standards in the United States and Japan; knowledge of trends in audience engagement; understanding of communications in the region and the international information environment as it affects Japan. Skills And Abilities: - Communication and Interpersonal Skills - Management Skills: strong project management skills are required, including the ability to develop and oversee project budgets and to organize, run, and present projects such as seminars, digital video conferences, panel discussions, lectures, and professional and academic programs. Must be able to negotiate agreements with partner institutions and manage their fulfillment. - Technical Skills: Good keyboarding and data entry skills and excellent familiarity with electronic discovery tools, in particular the Internet, AI tools, and standard information retrieval practices and procedures are required. Detailed knowledge of and ability to use social media and mobile platforms, photo and video sharing sites, and basic photo and video skills are all required. - Availability: Must be available to travel throughout Japan. - Language: Fluent in both English and Japanese is required. English Level Fluent (TOEIC 865-) Japanese Level Fluent(JLPT Level 1 or N1) Benefits and Other Info - Employment Insurance (Koyou Hoken) and Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance (Rousai Hoken) coverage is provided. - The Mission does not provide Employee Pension Insurance (Kousei Nenkin) or Health Insurance (Kenkou Hoken), but provides coverage for National Pension Fund (Kokumin Nenkin Kikin). - Severance pay is provided after one year of service and if all other criteria are met. Retirement age is 70. - Holidays: Embassy/Consulates are closed on most American and Japanese holidays. 13 days each of Annual and Sick Leave is granted per year. Up to 40 hours per year of Family Leave. - Job Contract Period: Permanent (Probationary period is six months). Retirement age is 70.