Ashinaga’s Japan-based interns work on projects from our Tokyo headquarters. Teams change each year and internship cycle, but possible placements range from departments like Translation, Professional Network Development, Student Support, Marketing, and more. On every team, interns learn transferable skills and experience what it is like to work for an international NGO.
Although many positions are mostly office-based, interns who reside in Japan also get the opportunity to participate in various student activities depending on the term. For example, there is bokin, a biannual street fundraising campaign, and tsudoi, student summer camps. By participating, interns get insight into Ashinaga’s work both behind the scenes and on the ground.
The internship program is carried out in two cycles per year, for 10 weeks per cycle with an optional extension of an additional 8 weeks (total of 18 weeks maximum).
– Spring-Summer: mid May – end July (main term), or up till mid-September (extension term)
– Fall-Winter: Mid-October – early December (main term), or up till early March of the following year (extension term)
2024-25 Fall-Winter Internship Program
Intern with Ashinaga wherever you are in the world! The 2024-25 Fall-Winter Program offers various working styles depending on the location interns are based in during the internship.
Interns based outside of Japan: Remote
Interns based in Japan (in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area): Hybrid (mix of remote work and working from the Tokyo headquarters)
Interns based in Japan (outside of the Tokyo Metropolitan Area): Hybrid (mainly remote work, with the opportunity to attend in-person events depending on department)
Internship Dates: October 7th – December 13th, 2024
*Possibility of extension, depending on intern performance and team needs. Extension period: January 20th – March 14th, 2025.
Interns will work on a part-time schedule with flexible hours. Learn more about Ashinaga’s work in Japan and around the globe by interning with teams like marketing, translation, and student activities. Alternatively, contribute to the Ashinaga Africa Initiative by working on projects with teams like student relations, professional network development, or recruitment. Interns will also attend online events to learn more about how Ashinaga works, and get the opportunity to interact with Ashinaga scholars. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at internship@ashinaga.org .
Please apply on the official website using the link(s) below
