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Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington DC, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JETAADC for passing along the following opportunity:
The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Administrative Assistant at the Management and Coordination Section. This individual is primarily responsible for secretarial duties for the Minister and diplomats in the Management and Coordination Section.
Application Process: To see the full listing, please click here: https://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/english/html/job-m&c-assistant.html
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Job Title: Temporary Assistant to the JET Program Coordinator
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles for passing along this temporary position:
About the Position
The Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles is seeking a talented, hard-working, organized individual to assist the JET Program Coordinator during the height of recruitment season this fall. This is a temporary contract position which will most likely be full-time for the duration of 34 business days, to take place from approximately September 10 – October 28, 2019. Wages are non-negotiable and do not cover any taxes you may be responsible for later (social security, etc) or parking/transportation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with JET-related tasks and responsibilities, particularly when the Program Coordinator is out of the office. These tasks include but are not limited to:
- Answering phone calls and email inquiries from prospective JET applicants
- Recording and processing data collected during recruiting and information sessions
- Mailing information to relevant parties and organizations
- Recruit for the JET Program at career fairs and/or information sessions
- Work with consulate staff and outside organizations to assist in the planning and execution of Japan-related events, talks, lectures, and official consulate functions.
- Assist the director and other consuls in charge of the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) as deemed necessary
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Job Title: 2019-2020 Match Teacher Residency
Posted by: Charles Sposato Graduate School of Education
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from Match Education:
Want to be a game-changing rookie teacher in a high-performing urban public school?
We think teaching is the hardest and most important job in the world – a job that demands highly focused and intensive preparation. Start your teaching career off right by becoming a Match Teacher Resident and graduate student in the Charles Sposato Graduate School of Education. We’re actively seeking our next cohort of aspiring elementary, middle and high school teachers.
Application Process: For more information and to apply, visit: http://jobs.jobvite.com/match/job/oUqg8fws
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Job Title: Part-Time Researcher
Posted by: The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Part-Time
Here’s a part-time researching job passed along to us:
Duties: Monitoring of and at least biweekly reporting on business and regulatory developments in Japan that could impact internet economy companies. Part-time with some possibility of full-time employment in the future.
Required qualifications: High-level Japanese reading ability, general understanding of business issues, and English writing ability.
Application Process: Please contact asmith@accj.or.jp if interested!
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Job Title: Outreach Coordinator
Posted by: Jeenie
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job sent directly from the company:
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Job Title: Customer Service Specialist
Posted by: InsideJapan Tours Ltd.
Location: Nagoya, Aichi
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job sent to us directly from the company:
DESCRIPTION
Customer support is at the heart of what we do. IAT is founded upon principles of excellence in and the expansion of this department is a continuation towards the company’s goal to provide an unrivalled experience on the ground for all our customers.
We are a fun and enthusiastic team, and this is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work in a bilingual environment and learn about and deliver great customer service to visitors to Japan from the UK, USA and Australia. This is a challenging role, but you will have lots of support and guidance and it is incredibly rewarding to help our customers have great experiences in Japan.
You will be the 6th member of this winning team which contributes so much to our great customer satisfaction record: 98% of our customers rate their trips as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’.
You will be working with the operations team in Nagoya and with travel consultants from our offices in the UK, USA, Australia and Nagoya to provide support to our customers travelling in Japan in line with our company values and ethos. Your aim is to help our customers have a great experience and to become repeat customers for us or want to recommend us to their friends.
It is going to be busy so you will need to be able to work under pressure and of course you will be talking to customers so you will need excellent communication and negotiation skills.
We have a great customer satisfaction rating but of course sometimes things don’t go as planned so you will need to have something of a ‘thick skin’ and be confident in handling complaints always with the focus of turning negatives into positives.
You will need to maintain a close relationship with our suppliers and so that you can use the good-will we have established over our 19 years of business to ensure a great experience for our customers.
You will need good Japanese and English language skills, but we are flexible on which is your strongest. More than experience, we are looking for people motivated by providing good service and from helping customers to have the best experience possible. Read More
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Job Title: ENG Camera Person, TV News/FNN Department
Posted by: Fujisankei Communications International, Inc.
Location: New York, NY
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Frank Trumbetti (Nagano-ken) for the following job listing:
SUMMARY
Perform ENG camera work and coordinate technical operations and maintenance activities for news and production shoots.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for shooting news and other video including design, operation of lighting, audio equipment and transportation of equipment.
- Coordinate with Correspondents and News Producers to translate ideas and news stories into video image.
- Shoot to tape and live via satellite and fiber from the studio or on location throughout North, South and Central America.
- Edit video images for transmission or broadcast.
- Coordinate fiber and satellite feeds as requested by FCI for the TV News and Production Departments and Fuji Television Network, Inc. or other affiliates.
- Perform the transmission of video footage from location or studio to Fuji Television Network, Inc. or other affiliates.
- Conduct an archive of recorded footages.
- Travel with news or production crew on location.
- Provide relief in driving during on location shoots.
- Maintain the company’s ENG equipment and other related equipment.
- Coordinate repairs and parts procurement.
- Perform routine surveys to ensure equipment safety and security.
- Keep up-to-date with developments in ENG technology.
- Research, plan and propose future story ideas.
- Prepare and submit payment vouchers for vendor invoices.
- Perform other related duties as assigned and required.
- Perform other duties assigned from time to time by FCI Management.
Emily Frank (Hokkaido, 1993-1996) is a professional career counselor and coach who has worked with and helped JET alumni all over the world. Her website is www.DenverCareerCatalyst.com.
Job Burnout Worksheet
Are you struggling with a decision about whether it’s time to leave your job or not? This worksheet will help you decide if you’re really burning out or if you can make some changes at your current job that make it worth sticking out. Write your answers in as much detail as possible.
- Control: Do you feel you lack autonomy at work? What causes you to think that? For instance, is your work an always-on-call culture, with expectations that you will respond to emails and phone calls even at night or on weekends? Do you have enough staff to accomplish what needs accomplishing? If not, are there any steps you can take so mitigate these?
- Workload: Can you feasibly accomplish your work and still do things like eat lunch and leave work on time? Have you successfully prioritized your tasks and figured out ways to delegate things? Are you letting perfect be the enemy of good? Would learning effective time management strategies make your workload manageable?
- Reward: Are you getting enough from your job? Remember that rewards are both intrinsic (the intangible things that make the job itself satisfying, like being acknowledged by colleagues and clients, feeling like you’re growing, etc.) and extrinsic (the things you get from the job like pay and benefits) and that we each need some of both in order to be happy. What do you need to be getting from your job in order to feel happy with it? Would getting a raise or promotion be enough? (If so, absolutely seek one!)
- Fairness: Does praise get spread fairly evenly across all areas of your team, or are certain people given more for doing the same amount of praise-worthy work as others? Are there racial, gender, age, or gender identity biases? If so, you may want to start by pointing these imbalances out—people are often unaware of their own biases, but tread carefully so as to avoid hurting feelings! You may even enlist the help of a sympathetic colleague who can say something like, “I noticed that Janet contributed a lot to this program but wasn’t one of the people who got a thank-you gift card for it. Can you please help me understand why that is?”
- Culture: Who do you work with? Are there people who regularly ask how your day is going? Are people supportive and trustworthy? Is water cooler talk discouraged? Sometimes you can mitigate some of these relationship challenges by simply getting to know the others you work with a little better, but sometimes those behaviors are frowned on, or your colleagues are simply not people you can trust. We humans need a sense of community, so the culture of your workplace can have a huge impact on the sustainability of your job.
- Values: If you’ve followed any of my social media, you’ll know that this is one of my key talking points. A mismatch in your values and those of your workplace will burn you out in a job faster than just about anything I know. Did your workplace once have values that aligned with yours but those have shifted? If so, in what ways has that become apparent? Are the decision-makers open to suggestions and willing to make small changes? What are the current underlying motivations for decisions, and how do those feel to you?
Deciding whether or not to leave a job can feel like a heavy burden, but be thoughtful and honest about these questions and you will have a better understanding of whether to stay or go.
© 2019
Research from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4911781/
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Job Title: General Manager
Posted by: Sanin Geopark
Location: Toyooka, Hyogo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Colin Fukai (Hyogo-ken) for passing along the following opening:
The Sanin Geopark is looking for a General Manager to work on a contract basis that will in principle be 4 years max. They are looking for someone with 5 years or more experience in the private sector (tourism industry best). A nice monthly salary and other benefits provided. The right applicant could be of any nationality.
More information and how to apply (in Japanese): http://sanin-geo.jp/topics/112906
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Job Title: In-House Translator
Posted by: Sojitz
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Please see the document below for a translator position provided to us directly from the company.
2019 In-House Translator Flyer
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — Studio Ghibli Fest, JAPAN CUTS
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By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe–shi, 2001-02). Justin has written about Japanese arts and entertainment for JETAA since 2005. For more of his articles, click here.
Before and after the outdoor fireworks, enjoy some summer events in the cool indoors, whether it’s taking in one of the dozens of films premiering at Japan Society’s annual festival, or catching a Studio Ghibli classic.
This month’s highlights include:
GKIDS
July 1-2, 7:00 p.m.
Regal E-Walk 42nd Street 13, 247 West 43nd Street
AMC Empire 25, 234 West 42nd Street
AMC Kips Bay 15, 570 Second Avenue
$12.50
Discover the brilliance of this heartwarming coming-of-age classic from the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of My Neighbor Totoro and the Academy Award-winning Spirited Away. A chance encounter with a mysterious cat sends Shizuku, a quiet schoolgirl, on a quest for her true talent. Together with Seiji, a boy determined to follow his dreams, and enchanted by The Baron, a magical cat figurine who helps her listen to the whispers of her heart, Shizuku embarks on a life-changing adventure that takes her beyond the boundaries of her imagination. This beautiful tale based on a screenplay from Hayao Miyazaki will delight and amaze audiences of all ages, and features a special introduction by Rebecca Sugar, the creator of the award-winning series Steven Universe. The July 1 screening is presented in English, and the July 2 screening is presented in Japanese with English subtitles.
© “Dance with Me” Production Committee
July 19-28
Japan Society, 333 East 47th Street
$15, $12 seniors/students & persons with disability, $8 members (per screening)
“This 13th edition of JAPAN CUTS provides testament to the continued vitality of contemporary Japanese cinema with a wide array of films by emerging filmmakers who dare to take formal and thematic risks,” says Kazu Watanabe, Japan Society Deputy Director of Film. The largest festival of contemporary Japanese cinema in North America returns, premiering 26 features and 16 shorts across 10 days, JAPAN CUTS 2019 offers access to the best new films from Japan never-before-seen in NYC. Take a deep dive into one of the world’s most vital film cultures with a diverse slate of studio blockbusters, cutting-edge indies, thought-provoking documentaries, rediscovered classics and avant-garde short works. Plus, appearances by special guest filmmakers and stars (including this year’s CUT ABOVE Award recipient Shinya Tsukamoto), post-screening Q&As, parties, talks, free events, and more!
GKIDS
July 28-29, July 31
Kiki’s Delivery Service: 30th Anniversary
Regal E-Walk 42nd Street 13, 247 West 43nd Street
AMC Empire 25, 234 West 42nd Street
AMC Kips Bay 15, 570 Second Avenue
$12.50
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of this beloved coming-of-age story from the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki! Kiki is a resourceful young witch who uses her broom to create a delivery service, only to lose her gift of flight in a moment of self-doubt. It is a tradition for all young witches to leave their families on the night of a full moon and fly off into the wide world to learn their craft. When that night comes for Kiki, she embarks on her new journey with her sarcastic black cat, Jiji, landing the next morning in a seaside village, where her unique skills make her an instant sensation. Don’t miss this delightfully imaginative and timeless story of a young girl finding her way in the world. The July 28 and 31 screenings are presented in English, and the July 29 screening is presented in Japanese with English subtitles.
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Job: JET-Relevant Job Listings – DSA International (Various Locations around the United States)
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Job Title: JET-Relevant Job Listings
Posted by: DSA International
Location: Various Locations around the United States
Contract: Full-Time
Here are some JET-relevant job listings courtesy of DSA International:
Japanese/American Companies seeking candidates nationwide. Japanese language or cultural background is a big plus! All of our positions are direct-hire with company benefits! Please see the below partial listings, we also have many other positions available!
- Research Associate (Irvine, CA)
- Human Resource Recruiter (Pasadena, CA)
- Administrative/Human Resource Trainee (Los Angeles, Downtown)
- Engineer – Mechanical/Electrical – (Detroit, MI, San Jose, CA, Irvine, CA, Atlanta, GA)
- Sales Engineer (Chandler, AZ/ Peru, IL/ Hilliard, OH, Novi, MI, San Mateo, CA)
- Accounting Manager/ Audit Manager-Private and Public Firms (Los Angeles, CA/ San Diego, CA/ Itasca, IL, Miami, FL)
- Translator/Interpreter (North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky or other locations)
- Administrative Assistant/ Accounting clerk/ Customer Service (Los Angeles, CA/ Torrance, CA/ Orange County, CA/Cypress, CA/ Novi, MI/ Charlotte, NC and other locations)
- Inside Sales (San Diego, CA/ Pasadena, CA/ Orange County, CA)
- Commercial Insurance Account Representative (Erlanger, KY/ Los Angeles, CA)
Job: Coordinator in General Affairs – Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago (Chicago, Illinois)
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Job Title: Coordinator in General Affairs
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Natalya Rodriquez (Ehime-ken) for the following job listing:
The Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago is seeking a Coordinator in the General Affairs Section.
Duties:
- Conducting administrative work in General Affairs, including research, communications with individuals and organizations, data entry
- Coordinating with Japan-related organizations in the Midwest
- Event planning for Consulate functions, including guest list management, invitation preparation and mailing, negotiations with venue and vendors, staffing the event
- Scheduling/organizing meetings with local government, private entities, and community groups
- Arranging itineraries for officers’ visits/travels and accompanying as directed
- Speech writing for Consulate’s representative at events
Application Process: For information on how to apply, please see the full details on our website at https://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/000490583.pdf
Please note that Japanese fluency is highly preferred for this position.
Job: Program Coordinator – Social Science Research Council (Tokyo, Japan)
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Job Title: Program Coordinator, Abe Fellowship Program
Posted by: Social Science Research Council (SSRC)
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Fernando Rojas (Fukui-ken) for the following job opening:
The SSRC seeks to hire a Program Coordinator in its Tokyo office to support the Abe Fellowship Program, the Global Scholars Initiative, and additional projects as needed.
The Abe Fellowship Program encourages international multidisciplinary research on topics of pressing global concern. The program fosters the development of a new generation of researchers interested in policy-relevant topics and willing to become key members of a bilateral and global research network.
The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) established the Abe Fellowship Program as its flagship program in 1991 in partnership with the SSRC. The Abe Fellowship Program now includes three core elements: the Abe Fellowship, the Abe Fellowship for Journalists, and the Abe Fellows Global Forum. The principal responsibility of the position is the day-to-day implementation of the Abe Fellowship Program in Japan in partnership with and under the supervision of the SSRC’s Consulting Director in Tokyo.
Horimono: Co-Directed by JET alum, David Caprara (Nara-ken, 2012-2014)
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Photo from: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kiradane/horimono?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=horimono
JET alum, David Caprara (Nara-ken, 2012-2014) has been working as a journalist post-JET. He credits his time on the JET Programme to help his career. For three years, he worked in New York City for two Japanese media outlets, NHK, and the Tokyo Shimbun. Before that, he was a freelancer for a wide array of international outlets around the world. Today, he’s currently working on a new documentary, Horimono, which follows a group of tattoed pilgrims to the holy mountain of Oyama in Japan.
For more information about the documentary, which includes the trailer, the project outline, and the list of the crew, please click here.
