[Washington, D.C., USA (hybrid) or Remote (U.S.-based)] Program Manager with the U.S.-Japan Council
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Ryan Hata
May 28, 2025, 6:39:04 PMMay 28
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Thanks to the U.S.-Japan Council for passing along the following job opening.
Job Position: Program Manager
Organization: U.S.-Japan Council
Salary/Hourly Rate: $70,000-$80,000
Where: Washington, D.C. (hybrid) or Remote (U.S.-based)
Visa Sponsorship: No
Description:
Position Overview:
The Program Manager will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing high-impact programs that advance USJC’s mission and strengthen U.S.-Japan global partnership. Responsibilities include leading the planning and execution of key events, convenings, and leadership initiatives—working closely with internal teams, external partners, and a diverse network of stakeholders. Topical areas of work include bilateral issues, leadership development, social impact work, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, lead, and execute USJC’s signature programs and convenings—both in-person and virtual—including conferences, leadership delegations, and partnership programs and events.
- Develop and manage program timelines, budgets, speaker outreach, promotion, participant engagement, and logistics.
- Coordinate across departments to ensure program alignment and visibility.
- Serve as the primary liaison with vendors, venues, and collaborators for assigned programs and convenings.
- Gather and evaluate data and feedback from programs and events to support strategic decision-making and comprehensive reporting.
- Represent USJC at events and engage with members, donors, and partners to strengthen relationships.
- Provide on-ground support for other initiatives and events as needed.
- Provide administrative support as needed.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in program management, event planning, or related roles—preferably in nonprofit, international, or mission-driven organizations.
- Demonstrated interest in U.S.-Japan relations, Japanese American communities and history, with cross-cultural fluency; Japanese language proficiency is a plus.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and deadlines.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders.
- Flexible, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Job Position: Program Manager
Organization: U.S.-Japan Council
Salary/Hourly Rate: $70,000-$80,000
Where: Washington, D.C. (hybrid) or Remote (U.S.-based)
Visa Sponsorship: No
Description:
Position Overview:
The Program Manager will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing high-impact programs that advance USJC’s mission and strengthen U.S.-Japan global partnership. Responsibilities include leading the planning and execution of key events, convenings, and leadership initiatives—working closely with internal teams, external partners, and a diverse network of stakeholders. Topical areas of work include bilateral issues, leadership development, social impact work, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, lead, and execute USJC’s signature programs and convenings—both in-person and virtual—including conferences, leadership delegations, and partnership programs and events.
- Develop and manage program timelines, budgets, speaker outreach, promotion, participant engagement, and logistics.
- Coordinate across departments to ensure program alignment and visibility.
- Serve as the primary liaison with vendors, venues, and collaborators for assigned programs and convenings.
- Gather and evaluate data and feedback from programs and events to support strategic decision-making and comprehensive reporting.
- Represent USJC at events and engage with members, donors, and partners to strengthen relationships.
- Provide on-ground support for other initiatives and events as needed.
- Provide administrative support as needed.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in program management, event planning, or related roles—preferably in nonprofit, international, or mission-driven organizations.
- Demonstrated interest in U.S.-Japan relations, Japanese American communities and history, with cross-cultural fluency; Japanese language proficiency is a plus.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and deadlines.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders.
- Flexible, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
This is a full time position with an expected start date of August 1, 2025.
Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications to h...@usjapancouncil.org and include "Program Manager 2025" in the subject line.
Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications to h...@usjapancouncil.org and include "Program Manager 2025" in the subject line.
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