Dec 8

Job: Cultural Assistant at Sakura Educational Exchange USA

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via JETAA DC. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

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Job Position: Cultural Assistant

Job Description:

Sakura Educational Exchange USA, a nonprofit international student exchange organization in Rockville, Maryland is seeking energetic, international-minded, fun-loving, dedicated people interested in working with visiting Japanese high school students in March and July 2011.

Dates:

1st Program:

  • TBA – Full Day Orientation in Rockville, MD
  • TBA – Full Day Orientation at Sleep Inn / Crowne Plaza, Rockville, MD
  • Tue. March 15, 2011 – Sat. March 28, 2011 – Full time including weekends and lodging in Rockville, MD

    • Hours: vary depending on the day’s activities but basically 24/7 except occasional mornings off

    2nd Program:

  • Tue. July 5, 2011 – Orientation in Rockville Maryland
  • Wed. July 6, 2011 through Tue. July 12, 2011 – Full time 24/7 including lodging in Rockville, MD

    • Salary:

  • 1st Program: $1,000 – $1,300 (total) depending on experience and responsibilities
  • 2nd Program: $450 – $550 (total) depending on experience and responsibilities

    • Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Transport and Set up SEE-USA temporary office at hotel.
  • Participate in orientation/training sessions before students arrive
  • Manage his/her assigned group of 10-15 Japanese High School students
  • Participate with the students in all study abroad activities including outings, school visits, sports, special events, volunteer
  • projects, English/communication games, meals, etc.
  • Initiate conversations, songs and games in English with the students
  • Study and follow the schedule and assigned activities to your fullest ability
  • Contribute with an energetic spirit and outgoing attitude with a focused direction

    • Requirements:

  • Completion of at least two years of college/university study
  • Interest in working with high school age international students
  • Openness and sensitivity to cultural differences
  • Flexibility; Ability to work well in a team with leadership qualities
  • Knowledge of camp songs and a willingness to entertain as well as direct the students
  • Outgoing, friendly, cheerful and highly extroverted personality

    • Positions available: 13

    How to Apply:

    If interested, please email your resume and letter of interest to:
    Attn: Stephanie Libonati, Program Manager
    Sakura Educational Exchange USA
    slibonati@seeusa-ryugaku.com


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