Job: Japan in the Schools Coordinator for Japan America Society (Seattle, WA)
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A great job opportunity forwarded to JetWit by by Gail Cetnar Meadows who writes the Japan America Society Round-up posts on JetWit and also serves as the Editor for Hiroshima JET webzine the Wide Island View:
Dear Members & Friends,
We are pleased to share with everyone that the Japan-America Society of the State of Washington has been awarded a grant by the Center for Global Partnership – Japan Foundation, New York in support of our Japan in the Schools Program for the specific purpose of hiring a full-time JIS Program Coordinator for the next two years. A full grant award announcement will be made at a later date.
The reason for this email is to announce the full-time coordinator position and to ask you to forward it to anyone who might be interested in applying. All those who applied for the previously advertised part-time position have been contacted and asked to re-apply if they are interested in this full time position. The part-time position is no longer available. The application period ends September 20.
Thank you for your support and interest in the Society.
Mark Smith
Executive Director, Japan America Society of the State of Washington, 2200 Alaskan Way, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98121
http://www.us-japan.org/jassw
Japan in the Schools Coordinator
Job Description
The Japan in the Schools Program Coordinator has direct responsibility for the day-to-day oversight and operation of the program including the following:
• Coordinate and schedule school visits of program volunteers
• Recruit Japanese and American volunteer presenters
• Maintain the volunteer database
• Plan and manage volunteer training workshops in cooperation with experienced volunteers and workshop presenters
• Assist by attending school visits when necessary
• Track the location of program suitcases and maintain inventory of program supplies
• Promote the program to school teachers and public
Working with the Japan in the Schools Committee and Japan-America Society staff, the JIS Program Coordinator is also responsible for the following:
• Update promotional materials and visual aids as needed
• Prepare reports on the program as requested
• Plan and manage “Volunteer Thank You Party” at the end of the school year
• Manage volunteer activities for other cultural programs, such as Sakura Matsuri, Sakura-Con, Children’s Day, etc
• Other duties as directed
General JAS Administrative Assistance (appx 10-15% of work hours)
• Provide translation and interpretation help.
• Support Japan-America Society’s programs and events. 3 major fundraising events: Annual Meeting (April), Golf Tournament (July), and Holiday Celebration Dinner & Auction (December)
• Support other staff members with ad-hoc projects and large mailings.
This is a two-year, grant-funded position with one of the oldest international non-profits in the State of Washington. It is anticipated that funding will be secured beyond the initial two-year period.
Location: Japan-America Society of the State of Washington office, downtown Seattle
Hours: This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position. The basic work week is M-F, 8:30-5:00. Some evening and weekend hours required.
Salary: $25,000 with a performance review and possible increase after 6 months
Other: Benefits package including bus pass, health insurance stipend, retirement contributions
Job Requirements
• Native level fluency in Japanese: speaking, reading and writing
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to use computers: Familiarity with Microsoft Office products preferred
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a small office setting
• Willingness to speak in front of small groups
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Possibly some driving will be required. Must have a valid WA State driver’s license and be comfortable driving in city traffic and on highways.
How to Apply: Send resume in both English and Japanese and the name and contact info of three references to: Mark Smith msmith [at] us-japan [dot] org
Applications must be received by 5 pm, September 20th. If selected for an interview, you must be available to come to our office on September 23rd or 25th, and available to start work on September 28th.
No phone calls please
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