JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following short-term employment opportunity through the JETAA Toronto group and thought it might be of interest to former JETs in the Toronto area. Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.
Position: JET Programme Assistant Coordinator
Position Type: Full Time – Temporary
Location: Japan Information Centre, Consulate General of Japan
Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 22nd – 4:00 pm
Start Date: Friday, October 2nd 2009
End Date: Thursday, November 12th 2009
Position Description:
The JET Programme Assistant Coordinator will provide assistance in the fall recruitment of the JET Programme. She/he will be responsible for answering telephone and in-person inquiries from potential JET applicants; responding to post and e-mail inquiries; liaising with various organisations and institutions regarding the JET Programme; helping maintain data using MS Access; preparing and creating form letters in MS Word; and helping to maintain a few busy schedules. On occasion, she/he may also be asked to assist with work beyond JET.
Required Experience & Skills:
• Experience working as an ALT or CIR on the JET Programme
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), Microsoft e-mail and Internet applications (Outlook and Internet Explorer) and Windows 2000 & XP
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills
• Proven administrative and organizational capacities
Workplace:
The Japan Information Centre is located in Suite 110, 6 Garamond Court, Don Mills, Ontario. Home to the JET Programme and other Japanese government-sponsored culture and education efforts for the province of Ontario, it is a relatively small and open-concept office, and necessarily requires staff able to work well independently and in collaboration with others in both supervised and unsupervised situations.
Hours & Compensation:
This is a full-time temporary position from approximately Friday, October 2nd 2009 to Thursday, November 12th 2009, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Pay is hourly at approximately $14.50 CAD per hour, for approximately 5 weeks (27 days).
To apply:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by fax at (416) 363-6074 or email by 4:00 pm, Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009.
Please note “JET PROGRAMME ASSISTANT COORDINATOR APPLICANT” on the fax cover sheet or e-mail header, respectively.
Interviews will be arranged immediately following this deadline (most likely September 25th-30th), and the position will commence shortly thereafter on Friday October 2nd.
Please note that while the Japan Information Centre appreciates the efforts of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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