2026 May Open Board Meeting and Star Wars Happy Hour!

Join us on Monday, May 4th at 6:30 pm CST for our May Open Board Meeting! At our open board meeting, we will discuss upcoming events and more in the new term. And in order to honor the special day (May the Fourth), the monthly meeting will be immediately followed by a virtual happy hour with a fun Star Wars twist! So come hang out with us and get your geek on at our epic happy hour, where we'll celebrate all things nerdy.

The meeting starts at 6:30 pm and the happy hour will begin around 7:15 pm (or earlier if the meeting is finished sooner). Relax with fellow JETs for a night of laid back conversation and fun group activities. Join us for one or both! 

Theme (optional): Wear your best Star Wars/Intergalactic space swag.

Sign up here! 

Open Board Meetings are open to alumni in our jurisdiction (Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana).

Questions? Contact us at info@jetaachicago.com 

2026 JETAA Chicago Election Results

Thank you to all who cast a vote in our officer elections! Our community is stronger when more voices are heard, so your presence is appreciated!

We are proud to present your 2026-2027 Leadership Team:

Gabriel Coronado, President

Lara Espinoza, Vice President

Alexis Palmer, Marketing Lead

Adrianna Cruz, Wisconsin Subchapter Representative

Congratulations to you all!

We would also like to express our appreciation for Amber Jackson, Sara Brown and Joe Palermo, who will be stepping down from their roles. Thank you all for your valuable years of service and excellent contributions to JETAA Chicago! We wish you all the best with your next steps!

We still have open positions on our leadership team! If you are interested in learning more about the leadership team, what we do in our local community, and how you can be involved, please contact us here!

Job Opening: Administrative Assistant to the Consul-General with the Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago

This job opportunity was obtained courtesy of JETwit Jobs.

Job Position: Administrative Assistant to the Consul-General

Organization: Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago

Salary/Hourly Rate: The minimum monthly base salary for this position is between $3,800 and $4,000. Depending on experience, the salary may increase beyond this range.

Where: Chicago, IL

Visa Sponsorship: No

Description:

The Consulate-General of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Administrative Assistant to the Consul-General. Please see the job posting for details.

Apply at: https://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/101012291.pdf