Internship at AHK Japan

Tasks

• Support in the organization and implementation of events, symposia and delegation trips
• Assistance in the preparation of publications (target market analyses and fact sheets)
• Support in the processing of customer inquiries (including the preparation of short market research, the provision of business information and market consulting)
• Procurement of and contact initiation with business partners in Japan

Qualifications

• German as a native language is a prerequisite
• Confident command of the English language (Business English)
• Very good Japanese language skills required (JLPT2 or higher)
• Good understanding of economic issues 

Tasks

• Maintenance and administration of the AHK Japan website
• Creation of posts and administration of social media
• Assisting in the creation of video materials
• Composing texts for AHK-related information (event reviews, news, etc.)
• Assisting in communications work (corporate identity, customer management, etc.)
• Assisting in JAPANMARKT editorial work (research, writing articles, proofreading, correspondence with authors and organizing the online archive, etc.)
• Correspondence with JAPANMARKT readers
• Support with the creation of newsletters
• Assistance with other publications such as mailings, press releases, and surveys
• Assistance with the organization of events and projects

Qualifications

• German as a native language is a prerequisite
• Confident command of the English language (Business English)
• Basic knowledge of the Japanese language required
• Very good handling of common Microsoft Office applications as well as image editing programs, especially Adobe Photoshop
• Confident handling of social media and strong interest in digital tools
• Experience with Content Management Systems (especially TYPO3) recommended
• Talent for journalistic writing (editorial experience is of advantage)

Note

• Application documents should be in German.

Tasks

• Participation and support at various AHK Japan events onsite / online / hybrid
• Support of AHK Japan members
• Creation of the monthly member newsletter
• Maintenance of member-related contents of the AHK Japan website
• Handling of e-mail inquiries
• Member acquisition-, industry- and topic-related research tasks

Qualifications

• Advanced German language skills (C1 desired)
• Confident command of the English language (Business English)
• Good Japanese language skills (JLPT2 level desired)
• Competency in all current MS Windows applications
• Knowledge of Japanese and East Asian politics, economy and culture desired
• Particularly suitable for outgoing and sociable people with organizational skills

As an intern you will be fully involved in the daily work of AHK Japan. You will have the opportunity to participate in seminars, lectures and meetings. Sometimes you will prepare minutes in German or English. In addition, you will be asked to contribute to the publications of AHK Japan.

You will be provided with your own fully equipped workstation. The daily working hours are 7.5 hours; from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The five-day week from Monday to Friday and the Japanese holiday regulations apply; in addition, the most important German holidays will be taken into account.

As a rule, you should apply about six months before your intend to start your internship. If you are a suitable candidate, we can allocate available spots as soon as we receive your application.

Please enclose relevant documents with your application (including a curriculum vitae with photo, certificates). In particular, we ask you to tell us why you are interested in doing an internship in Japan and how good your Japanese language skills are.

Please send your complete application documents directly to Ms. Fuchida, indicating the period you are considering.

An accommodation cannot be provided from our side. Upon request, we can provide you with contact information for agencies that specialize in student housing.

On the internet you can find a variety of offers, from a furnished room in a "share house" to a complete apartment. There are special providers who specialize in short-term rentals and foreign tenants.

When looking for accommodation, it is advisable to consider not only price and comfort, but also the travel time to AHK Japan. Travel times of up to one hour each way are not uncommon in Tokyo.

For your work as an intern at AHK Japan, we will pay you a monthly compensation of 85,000 yen. The price level in Japan is comparatively high, so as an applicant you should expect monthly expenses of at least 1,500 euros (including rent).

In addition, we will reimburse travel costs from your accommodation to the office and back by the cheapest means of public transport up to an amount of 15,000 yen.

As an intern, you should find out before starting your internship whether the public and private insurance coverage that exists for you in your home country will continue to apply during your stay in Japan. If not, you should take out a private accident, liability, baggage and legal expenses insurance. The AHK Japan does not offer insurance coverage.

Since interns receive a monthly compensation of 85,000 yen, you will need a visa, which must be applied for at the diplomatic representation of Japan responsible for your place of residence.

The necessary documents will be issued by AHK Japan and sent to you in due time.

The documents to be obtained by yourself usually include:

• two passport photos
• a copy of the passport
• a certificate from your university stating that the internship is recognized as an integral part of the studies
• a financial statement
• a copy of an international health insurance certificate

Depending on the type of visa, additional or different documents must be submitted for the application. For more information, please check the website of the Japanese Embassy in your home country.