APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 17, 2020

The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and the International House of Japan (I-House) are currently seeking three Summer Interns for short-term (not to exceed two weeks) internships during late July-August 2020 to coincide with the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

The interns will support the ongoing activities of the 2020 U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Program (NichiBei Creative Artists) . JUSFC and the National Endowment for the Arts have selected five artistic teams for this program. Each team of artists from the United States and Japan are working on a collaborative artistic project that will be presented to the public in Tokyo during summer 2020. More information on this project can be found HERE.

The internship is expected to be fast-paced, and will be based in Tokyo. This is an unpaid internship, and relocation to Tokyo is not covered. However, JUSFC and I-House will reimburse local transportation costs for daily commuting.

Internship duties will include but will not be limited to the following:

  1. Participating in internal meetings and providing administrative support for artists and staff.
  2. Serving as usher/traffic guide for theater performances in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
  3. Assisting artists with installations and performances as needed.
  4. Fielding phone calls and communications pertaining to performances and exhibitions.
  5. Taking photographs at exhibitions and performances, and writing short blog posts in English and/or in Japanese for social media.

Application Requirements:

  1. Current United States or Japanese undergraduate student.
  2. Demonstrated interest in Japan and U.S.-Japan artistic and cultural exchange. Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with artists and program managers.
  3. Previous experience living or studying in Tokyo. Comfortable commuting via public transportation and taxis in Tokyo.
  4. Team player with the ability to follow directions and work independently, if required.
  5. Quick and organized learner with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
  6. Excellent writing, problem-solving, organizational and communications skills, including telephone communication skills.
  7. Well-versed with Social Media, and with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) for PC and/or Mac.

Interns will report to the Arts Program Coordinator at the International House of Japan, and the Associate Executive Director of the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission, as appropriate.

Please send a resume and cover letter to internship@aatj.org . Also include one letter of reference from an individual (teachers/supervisors/former employers) who is able to speak to the application requirements listed above. Your cover letter must clearly demonstrate your interest in this internship.