About the Organization

Peace Boat is a Japan-based international non-governmental and non-profit organization that works to promote peace, human rights, equal and sustainable development and respect for the environment. Peace Boat seeks to create awareness and action based on effecting positive social and political change in the world. We pursue this through the organization of global educational programs, responsible travel, cooperative projects and advocacy activities. These activities are carried out on a partnership basis with other civil society organizations and communities in Japan, Northeast Asia, and around the world.

Peace Boat carries out its main activities through a chartered passenger ship that travels the world on peace voyages. The ship creates a neutral, mobile space and enables people to engage across borders in dialogue and mutual cooperation at sea, as well as the ports that we visit. Activities based on Japan and Northeast Asia are carried out from our eight Peace Centers in Japan. Read more about Peace Boat on their website here.

Job Description

Interns will serve as project assistants in a range of projects. Some typical tasks and assignments interns can expect are:

1. Voyage support:

Assisting with the travel planning for Peace boat voyages, including port of call programs, administration/logistics and on-land support. For example, helping with the programming for the survivors of the Hiroshima-Nagasaki atomic bomb, called the “Hibakusha Project".

2. Coalition program support:

Assisting with conference preparation and administrative support. Among other activities, such work is in support of the Global Partnership for Military Dispute Prevention (GPMDP), the World Society Forum (WSF), GCAP, Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP), as well as help support an international network working to advocate for such causes.

3. Local support:

Taking part in and supporting the administration of local seminars and programs including world food cooking classes and university presentations and preparation for workshops to be held on Peace Boat.

4. Materials and Website development:

Interns will assist in drafting reports and creating presentations for country events and projects, update the Peace Boat website and help produce and distribute the organization's email magazine. Translation work is possible for those interested and qualified. There is a consistent need for Spanish language translation and creation of Spanish language materials for the Boat's vayage to Latin American destinations.

# of Positions per term

1-2

Start Dates

Jan-July or July-Dec.

Duration of Internship

20-24 weeks

Academic Background

Education, Engineering, Film and Theatre arts, Music, International Studies, Psychology, Japanese language and History, Fine Arts and Popular Culture, Intercultural/multicultural Studies, Women's Studies, Multi-Media, others

Skills/Experience

Basic computer skills (Word/Excel/Power Point, etc.) Skills in design and multi media publishing are welcomed.

Language Ability

The intern should be fluent in either English or Japanese, however proficiency in both languages will be preferred. Interns fluent in English or Japanese with a strong Spanish language skills are encouraged to apply.
Basic, communicative level of Japanese will be required to all. Basic Japanese for those fluent in English. Korean language skills are useful but not necessary

Other Requirements

An interest in intercultural communication and event planning. Strong interest in learning about peace, sustainability and global campaigns.

Total costs vary depending on how long you plan to be abroad, where you will be living, your personal spending habits, and current exchange rates. The following estimates will give you a ballpark figure for this internship. Get help with the math from our handy Cost Calculator.
ALL ESTIMATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

IE₃ Program Fee

The IE₃ program fee is $3450 for the first term for both in-state and out-of-state students and $1000 for each additional term, regardless of credit earned. You do not pay tuition for the term(s) you are abroad. Visit your University's IE₃ page for details, costs for additional terms, and campus administrative fees.

Estimated One-Time Expenses

Expense Type	Price
Host Site Fees	$700*
International Travel	$1100
Visa Fees
Recommended Immunizations	$0

*See Additional Cost Information below.

Estimated Monthly Expenses

Expense Type	Price/month
Housing	$900
Food	$400
Local Transportation	$200
Recreation	$150
Personal Expenses	$100

Compensation

None

Additional Expense Information

*This is a one time additional fee to offset the additional costs of arranging the internship, and providing orientation support in Japan, The regional director for IE3 will discuss these fees with you before beginning the placement process so you can estimate the costs.

To learn more about Peace Boat programs and history, please see the attached documents.

For an overview of Peace Boat's 25 year history: AQuarterCenturyofPeaceBoatAccomplishments.pdf

For specific information on Peace Boat's next few voyage itineraries that interns would be helping to prepare for and support:

PeaceBoat72ndGlobalVoyage.pdf

PeaceBoat73rdGlobalVoyage.pdf

PeaceBoat74thGlobalVoyage.pdf

Read more about Peace Boat on their website.