Embassy Information
Careers with the U.S. Mission in Japan
The U.S. Mission in Japan provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status or sexual orientation.
Our organization continues to recruit the highest caliber staff for an opportunity to work with high-ranking officials in an international environment.
Interested applicants should review each position vacancy thoroughly to ensure that their application includes all necessary information.
Internships
If you are interested in an internship with the Department of State, see the State Department's student programs page online.
If you are interested in an internship with the Department of State, see the State Department's student programs page online.
Embassy Positions
| Position | Open to: | Application deadline |
| Audio-Visual Technician (Tokyo) | All qualified applicants | May 22, 2012 |
| Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant | U.S. Citizens only | May 25, 2012 |
| Public Affairs Program Assistant (Sapporo) | All qualified applicants | May 15, 2012 |
See also available positions at the official diplomatic residence and Embassy Welfare Association.
For Embassy positions, please note:
- Foreign Service Officer Test in Tokyo
- Foreign Service Examination now available online!
- Application for Employment (DS-0174)
- Information about Mission employment and instructions for completing the DS-0174
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Who May Apply
- Tips for applying
New! Please see equivalency charts for our English and Japanese language standards.