div>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Conduct research on issues animating Japanese politics, U.S.-Japan relations and U.S. policy in the Indo-Pacific
• Draft research memos, presentations, reports, event summaries and other materials for program staff
• Provide logistical and administrative support for program events and research projects
• Perform other general tasks to support office functions
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
• Must be at least a college junior, graduate student, or recent graduate in Japan studies, International Affairs, or Political Science with a demonstrated interest in the Indo-Pacific region
• At least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Strong communication, research, and writing skills
• Familiarity with Japanese foreign/defense policy and U.S.-Japan relations
• Ability to conduct research using Japanese original sources
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment.