Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to deepening theunderstanding of and strengthening the relationship between the U.S. and Japan for the benefit of a freeand open international community. Its activities mainly focus on security and diplomacy, throughexchanges, dialogue, analysis, publications, and networking. Each area of programming consists of variousactivities, with a focus placed on high-level, thought-provoking engagement.
We are looking for a full-time member to join our Admin Team and provide strong back-end support forthe organization’s mission.
Job SummaryPrimary responsibilities include but are not limited to:••••

Supporting the Administration Team in various office maintenance tasks as needed, such as
assisting in maintaining/troubleshooting of office equipment, as well as upkeeping of the officeand office supplies.
Supporting on/off boarding of members of the organization.
Handling general inquiries from outside the office and forwarding them as needed.
Supporting the Administration Team to maintain accurate spending and payment records.

In addition, you may also be asked to assist on other projects such as supporting the president, as theFoundation deems necessary from time to time.
Knowledge, Education, and Experience:•
Demonstrated professional experience preferred.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills in professional settings.
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Appreciation of/interest in Japan and its culture, as well as our mission.
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Some level of Japanese language proficiency is preferred.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
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Familiarity with IT tools, such as Zoom, Office 365, Outlook calendar, and SharePoint preferred.
•Attention to details.
•Willingness to learn new skills.
•Ability to work on a team following instructions.
Working Hours
Working hours are 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with a one-hour lunch break. Occasional
weeknight and/or weekend work is required (with paid overtime).
Compensation and Benefits
Salary is commensurate with work and academic experience. Great employer support in employee
benefit such as health insurance coverage, a retirement plan, paid vacation, and sick leave.

Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA | 1819 L Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036
202-296-6694 | www.SPFUSA.org

Level of Language Proficiency
Japanese language proficiency is preferred.
Location
On-site1819 L St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, USA
How to Apply
To apply, email résumé, cover letter, and 1–2-page writing sample as PDF documents toopportunity@spfusa.org with the subject line: “First Name Last Name –Administrative Assistant.”
The résumé should include a list of software skills and what they were used to produce. The cover lettershould detail your interest in working in this position at Sasakawa USA, how your past experience relates
to the above responsibilities, and your available start date. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis
until the position is filled. Only applicants who are selected for interviews will be notified.
Please note, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA | 1819 L Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036
202-296-6694 | www.SPFUSA.org