A Full-Time Office Assistant for Economic, Political and General Affairs Section

The Consulate-General of Japan in Honolulu is currently calling for a full-time assistant staff member for Economic, Political and General Affairs Section

Duties 

Main duties are the following:

・Economic and politics-related assignments 

・Research and preparation of reports

・Arrange meetings and appointments

・General administrative work

Period of employment

Employment is on an at-will basis.

*Expected to start to work late September. Starting date of work is negotiable.

Work location

1742 Nuuanu Avenue

Honolulu, HI 96817

Work Hours

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday)

Holiday: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays which are decided by the Consulate.

Requirements

・Have U.S. citizenship, Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR), or Green Card. (Must have legal status to work in the U.S. No support for visas and work permissions will be provided.) 

・English proficiency 

・Japanese proficiency is an advantage

・Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other applications

・Have interests in working in a Japanese working environment and, ability and willingness to do research.

・Must have the flexibility to do occasional overtime work

Salary and Benefits

Commensurate with experience and subject to the regulations of the consulate.

Benefits include medical insurance as well as paid vacation days.

Please send your resume by e-mail to general.affairs@hl.mofa.go.jp .

Deadline: Wednesday, August, 19, 2026

E-mail subject: “Application for Assistant Staff (Your Name)”

*Only applicants who pass the document screening will be contacted for an interview and written test.

Please feel free to contact us at above e-mail address with any question before applying.

*Please note that the submitted resume will not be returned. Personal information will be used only for the reference of this employment and will be disposed of appropriately once the successful applicant has been selected.