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Intern with JASA!

We are not pursuing additional interns for spring 2026 - Please check back in the summer for fall 2026 internship opportunities!

Are you interested in Japanese culture or curious about how a non-profit organization operates? Perhaps you're studying Japanese, International Relations, or Business and need internship credit?

Consider interning with JASA! You'll network with Japanese business leaders, practice Japanese with local speakers, and gain hands-on experience in event coordination, social media marketing, and more. We’ve hosted interns from various universities across central Alabama.

Intern responsibilities vary daily and seasonally based on our events. You'll have opportunities to work in social media marketing, writing, economic development research, and event planning.

For questions or to apply, email us at gwenafaye.mccormick@jasaweb.org.

"Interning for JASA allowed me so many opportunities to experience new things and grow skills in areas I’d never thought to develop before. It was a great experience, and I loved learning about the ties between my home state and Japan as well as seeing how many those in the community have a shared interest in the country. " - Hope

"I had a wonderful time interning with JASA! It really broadened my perspective of the cultural side of Birmingham. I gained so much from this experience and I'm glad I had the chance to be a part of this community of so many amazing people. " - Shandea

"My time with JASA gave me a great understanding of Japan, but even more so than that, I feel like I gained an even greater understanding of Alabama, the customs and communities that make the state what it is." - Michael

Job Responsibilities for Fall 2025:

ー Maintain communications and post updates to all JASA social media networks including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn

ー Post news, events, and cultural information to our website

ー Assist with the coordination of monthly Japanese cultural events like language and cooking classes as well as larger-scale annual events such as the Annual Celebration Dinner & Business Forum, November 6th-7th

ー Assist with the creation of a monthly newsletter

ー Reach out to organizations in the state that have connections to Japan and Japanese culture

ー Attend board meetings and networking events with members

ー Manage our membership list and keep track of invoices and contact information

ー Opportunity (not required) to travel to events around Alabama on behalf of JASA

Position requirements:

ー Knowledge of Microsoft Office

ー Commitment 9 to 12 hours a week remote from a computer, with some in-person presence required

ー Must be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a program at an accredited university

ー Knowledge of Japanese language is not required, but a demonstrated interest in Japanese culture is preferred

What we offer:

ー A hands-on internship experience in a non-profit organization with a focus on international relations and cultural exchange

ー Opportunities to network with Japanese business leaders, government representatives, and professionals

ー Flexible, part-time hours to accommodate your academic schedule

ー $500 stipend (dispersed as a one-time payment)

Application Requirements:

To be considered for the position, please provide the following via email to gwenafaye.mccormick@jasaweb.org by August 29th, 2025:

ー CV / Resume
ー 2 References
ー Writing Sample
ー 1 Letter of Recommendation

We look forward to hearing from you!

Contact Us

+1 (205) 963-2823

mike.swinson@jasaweb.org

Address

Post Office Box 43114

Vestavia, AL 35243

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