Sep 7

Job: Japan Studies Assistant, Japan Foundation New York (NYC)

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Thanks to JET alum Susannah Davidson (Shimane-ken, CIR, 2010-13), who works for the Japan Foundation, for sharing another opening there.  

Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Japan Studies Assistant
Posted by: Japan Foundation New York
Location: New York, NY
Type: Part-time 

 Overview:

Established by the Japanese government in 1972, the mission of The Japan Foundation is to promote international cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other nations. The Japan Foundation’s activities consist of three major programs: 1) Arts & Cultural Exchange; 2) Japanese-Language Education Overseas; 3) Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange, including The Center for Global Partnership (CGP). For more information, please visit The Japan Foundation, New York office and CGP websites at www.jfny.org and www.cgp.org. The Japan Foundation, New York has an opening for a part-time Assistant in Japanese Studies. The Japanese Studies program provides grants designed to enhance Japanese Studies in the US primarily at the university level and is overseen by an American Advisory Committee (AAC).

Responsibilities:
The part-time Assistant will report to the Program Director in Japanese Studies and will contribute to the following:
1. Program coordination:

• Assist in the implementation of The Japan Foundation’s programs, with a particular focus on, but not limited to, institutional support and individual fellowships for Japanese Studies;
• Review letters of inquiry, proposals and reports, draft recommendations and related materials;
• Communicate with grantees and grant-seekers through written correspondence, meetings, and site visits (if necessary);
• Assist in preparing the materials for the AAC, organizing annual as well as special meetings, and producing meeting summary reports.

2. Foundation coordination:

• Coordinate various programs including in-house events such as roundtables, seminars, and outreach events;
• Participate in the development and implementation of a public relations strategy;
• Carry out other logistical and administrative duties as assigned by the Program Director and senior management in The Japan Foundation, New York and CGP;
• Assist in the proofreading of English documents.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Analytical skills; ability through questioning and informal research to understand the feasibility and implications of submitted proposals and reports;
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English;
• Organizational skills and keen attention to detail;
• Understanding of contemporary Japan; experience living in Japan and proficiency in the Japanese language, including translating ability, preferred;
• Proficiency in basic software such as MS Word and Excel; database experience preferred;
• US citizenship, permanent residency visa, or valid working visa in US.

Work Hours and Days: 9:30 am-5:30 pm, 4 days (no more than 30 hours) per week.

Wage: Hourly wage, commensurate with experience. No other benefits offered.

Job Commencement: October 1, 2014. Initial term will be for a three-month contract, renewable for a second term, contingent on needs and performance, through March 31, 2015. Further renewals of the three-month contract may be possible (to be determined).

To Apply: Please email résumé, cover letter, and one-page writing sample to: info@jfny.org

The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, September 22, 2014.