Applications are currently being accepted for the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE USA) Internship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About JCIE USA Internship
The Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE USA) is looking ahead to the fall and seeks an enthusiastic university student or a recent graduate with an interest in Japan and US-Japan relations to join us as a part-time intern beginning in September.
JCIE USA’s mission is to deepen understanding of Japan in the United States and to facilitate US-Japan collaboration in areas of mutual interest and need. To advance this mission, we organize policy research initiatives and dialogues that bring together leaders and experts from both countries at the national and subnational levels. Our flagship programs include the US Congressional Staff Exchange program, which features a week-long study tour in Japan for a bipartisan group of US Congressional staff. Our policy research and dialogues address key issues affecting US-Japan relations, shared challenges such as health security and healthy aging, and the role of civil society in fostering a multicultural society in both countries.
Benefits of JCIE USA Internship
- Paid hourly at $17.00/hour (New York minimum wage for NY-based employees) – for approximately 20 hours/week with an option to work more hours if requested, but no more than 34 hours/week. Specific schedule and work hours will be discussed and determined at the start of the internship.
JCIE USA Internship Requirements
- Undergraduate student or recent graduate majoring in a relevant field (e.g., Japan/East Asia Studies, International Relations)
- Interest in international affairs, including developments in Asia, Japan, and US-Japan relations
- Strong written and oral communications skills
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivities, with demonstrated ability to work in a team
- Flexible to multitask and work on new projects as needed
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Google platforms
- Authorization to work in the US (JCIE USA is unable to provide employer sponsorship for a visa) and a US tax identification number (e.g., SSN).
Application Date and Process
- To apply, please send your resume and cover letter addressed to Mr. Kevin Bayes at [email protected] no later than Tuesday, June 30. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until then. Only applicants who are selected for interviews will be notified.
- Your cover letter should explain your interest in JCIE USA and indicate your available start date and work hours per week. Include your name and the title “Internship” in the subject line. All attachments should be labeled “First Name Last Name_Document Title” (e.g., Taro Yamamoto_Resume).
Application Deadline
30 June, 2026
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