Job Opportunities

Overview

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Thank you for your interest in employment with the U.S. Mission in Japan. To view a current list of all available positions at the U.S. Mission in Japan and to apply online, please visit this page: Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA). All applications must be submitted through ERA to be considered.

Planned ERA System Outages

The Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) site will be offline for the following periods:

July 25, 1 p.m. until complete
Aug. 1, 1-7 p.m.
Aug. 14, 1-7 p.m.
Aug. 15, 1 p.m. until complete
Sept. 4, 1-7 p.m.
Sept. 12, 1 until complete

We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Embassy.

Here are some additional resources that may be helpful:

Current Job Vacancies
Job Applicant User Guide
ERA Application Video Tutorial (YouTube)

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.

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Internships and Fellowships

Whether you’re an undergraduate or postgraduate student seeking a substantive internship or fellowship supporting U.S. foreign policy, there’s no limit as to how far our opportunities can take you. You’ll have the opportunity to gain insight into U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy, explore new career avenues, and acquire lifelong skills as you represent America to the world.

Learn More About Internships and Fellowships

Diplomats in Residence

Diplomats in Residence (DIRs) are career Foreign Service Officers and Specialists located throughout the U.S. who provide guidance and advice on careers, internships and fellowships to students and professionals in the communities they serve. DIRs are available to answer questions and share insight with those interested in Foreign and Civil Service careers, internships and fellowships.

Family Member Employment

The Family Liaison Office has a dedicated team of professionals working to expand employment options and information resources for family members, both at home and abroad. Learn more about our programs or begin your employment planning.

Internships and Fellowships

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Diplomats in Residence

Family Member Employment

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Job Application Guide

Job Applicant User Guide

Job Applicant User Guide (PDF 2MB)

Foreign Service Careers

The mission of a U.S. diplomat in the Foreign Service is to promote peace, support prosperity, and protect American citizens while advancing the interests of the U.S. abroad.

If you’re passionate about public service and want to represent the U.S. around the world, a challenging and rewarding career is waiting for you. The opportunity to work and experience cultures, customs and people of different nations is truly a career unlike any other.

The work you’ll do will have an impact on the world. You will be asked to serve at one of any of the more than 270 embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions in The Americas, Africa, Europe and Eurasia, East Asia and Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia. Some of these posts are in difficult and even dangerous environments, but working in them affords great challenges and rewards.

Details on the Foreign Service Officer Test

Job Application Guide

Job Applicant User Guide

Job Applicant User Guide (PDF 2MB)

Foreign Service Careers

Details on the Foreign Service Officer Test