This job posting comes from the National Association of Japan-America Society employment connection page.

Sakura Educational Exchange USA, a nonprofit international student exchange organization in Rockville, Maryland is seeking an English instructor and a cultural assistant for its short-term English-language summer program for Japanese high school exchange students.  The program starts at the beginning of May.

ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR:

• Teach conversational English to groups of 14-16 Japanese high school students who are participating in a short-term (2 week) study abroad program
• Follow set experiential, theme-based curriculum provided by SEE-USA
• Enthusiastic, hands-on teaching style required!
• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Education, ESL or related field
• Interest in working with high school age international students
• Flexibility; Openness and sensitivity to cultural differences
• Prior ESL teaching experience required

CULTURAL ASSISTANT:

• Help to set up SEE-USA temporary office at program site and prepare all rooms
• 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

HOW TO APPLY: Click here to read more detailed online descriptions, salary and start/end date information for the instructor and assistant positions.  Send your resume and cover letter to

Stephanie Libonati,

slibonati@seeusa-ryugaku.com

Program Manager
Sakura Educational Exchange USA

Amazon is looking for a Digital Music Operations Coordinator and a Investigation Specialist with Japanese language skills at their headquarters in Seattle, Wash.

Digital Music Operations Coordinator

ROLES:

• managing and conducting the receipt, handling, transformation, and ingestion of Japan-based content (with Japanese characters)
• ensuring Japan-based content providers receive excellent service
• engaging with Japan-based content providers to ensure their content goes into saleable distribution in a timely and high quality manner

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be fluent in written and spoken Japanese
• Must be willing to work a staggered schedule (noon or early afternoon start time – exact time can be negotiated)
• Familiarity with managing product flow in a manufacturing operation – maximizing efficiency, reducing cycle time, maintaining quality, etc.
• Experienced working in a production environment and proven success in achieving efficiency and throughput goals.
• Strong technical aptitude and expertise with MS Office tools including MS-Excel & MS-Access. Experience with SQL a plus.
• Familiarity with common digital formats and digital transmission methods such as FTP and SFTP
• Experience working with major record label operations a plus
• 2 years of strong analytical skills and project management experience
• 4 year degree required

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online here.

Investigations Specialist

ROLES:

• Candidates will be responsible for a wide range of duties related to the investigation and elimination of online eCommerce risk.  Ideal applicants will have experience in the eCommerce payments space, risk and fraud investigations, previous trust and safety experience, and experience succeeding in a customer-driven workplace.
• Knowledge of Japanese bank systems will be a plus.
• All candidates will be analytical and capable of succeeding in a fast-paced team environment with minimal supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to recognize non-obvious patterns.
• Prior knowledge of the fraud or risk investigations
• Excellent team player capable of learning and sharing knowledge in global team environment.
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and data security standards
• 24/7/365 availability, including willingness to work on weekends, and outside of the “standard” work day.
• Experience in payments & banking domain is strongly preferred.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online here.

Grinnell College, a small liberal arts college in Iowa, is hiring a part-time lecturer in Japanese language, culture and literature for two courses during the summer.

HOW TO APPLY:

In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in teaching in an undergraduate liberal-arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction and values diversity.

Review will start immediately until position is filled.

Send cover letter, CV, and names of three references to Professor Jin Feng, Japanese Search, Department of Chinese and Japanese, Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA 50112-169 [e-mail:ChineseJapaneseSearch@grinnell.edu; (641) 269-4803; Fax (641) 269-4953].

This job listing came from the Association of Teachers of Japanese.

The Department of German, Russian, & Asian Languages & Literatures at Tufts University, a medium-sized private college in Boston, is looking for a part-time lecturer in the Japanese language for Fall 2010.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• native or near native fluency in Japanese
• good command of English
• demonstrated excellence in teaching Japanese, preferably at the college level in the U.S.
• commitment to language teaching and curriculum innovation
• college degree required, MA desirable

ROLES:

• Japanese language instruction at the 1st-year level
• curriculum-related activities

HOW TO APPLY:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To facilitate the application process, applications can be submitted by e-mail to kiyomi.kagawa@tufts.edu.

Letter of Application, CV, and two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to:

Kiyomi Kagawa, Language Coordinator, Program in Japanese

Department of German, Russian and Asian Languages and Literatures

Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

This job opening came from The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles website and the Association of Teachers of Japanese website.

The World Bank is looking for a communications associate for its East Asia/Pacific region of its Web site at its headquarters in Washington D.C.  The Online Communications Producer will support the day-to-day operation of the region’s sites to better serve audiences and increase web content.

DUTIES:

• Helping maintain the region’s web editorial calendar.
• Preparing, packaging and adapting content for the web.
• Ensuring that web content is optimized for search engines.
• Creating and publishing graphics, multimedia, video, and audio content.
• Coordinating and contributing to blogs and other social media.
• Ensuring that content complies with the Bank’s web standards.
• Publishing content to the region’s sites, using the Bank’s content management system.
• Compiling and publishing reports on metrics.
• Composing newsletters and managing distribution of e-mail alerts
• Helping implement adoption and maintenance of online tools (contacts management, others)
• Liaising with technical web teams: Running performance tests on websites, reporting on bugs, following up on fixes
• Archiving content.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in interactive communications, journalism, marketing or other related field; two years’ experience working on the web.
• Excellent written and spoken command of English.
• Experience working with content management systems, html, and Photoshop.
• Strong writing skills; able to produce clear, concise, and web-friendly content.
• Familiarity with search engine optimization and web marketing and metrics.
• Experience creating multimedia and interactive content (such as slideshows, videos, and timelines).
• Demonstrated understanding of social media communications principles and other web 2.0 technologies.
• Good time-management skills and eye for detail.
• High level of initiative, judgment, and decisiveness in accomplishing tasks. Proven ability to work independently.
• Ability to work capably under stress and to juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams.
• Strong diplomatic, interpersonal, and teamwork skills; sensitivity to working in a multicultural environment.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online here.  Must be resident in a member state country.

Via the Miyakaki-ken Yahoo listserv:

If you’re looking for a job in Miyazaki city and you like teaching both Junior High School and High School, then this is the job for you. Miyazaki Gakuen is a private High School located in the heart of Miyazaki City. The job starts in September and no teaching license is required.

Requirements:
-Bachelor’s Degree
-Be a native English speaker
-Conversational Japanese skills
-Prior teaching experience is a plus

Salary is around $3,000 a month. Paid vacation includes 10 days of nenkyu and one week of spring vacation, a month long summer break, and a week of winter break. This job requires you to work two Saturdays a month (first and third Saturday from 8:20 to 12:15). Weekend hours will be awarded with nenkyu.

Interested parties should contact Ernesto Salinas at ernestosalinas@hotmail.com

JETAA NY’s annual Meishi Exchange is this Thursday, March 11.  See the slick flyer designed by the wonderful and talented JETAA NY Secretary Amber Liang:

A local English school for children in Yokohama who learned about JetWit from a JET friend shared the following job listing:

NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER

• Fun, local English school for children aged 2-15 looking for a friendly part-time native English teacher to join our team.
• 3-4 hours/day, 2-3 days/week, 2000yen or more/per lesson (40-, 50- and 60-minute lessons).
• Teaching location: Yokohama city, Hakuraku station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line.
• Proper visa, BA/BS required. Experience teaching English to kids and/or adults, and TESL/TEFL/TESOL certification preferred.
• APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN.
• Transportation allowance (to 1000yen/day).
• Six-month renewable contract.
• Application deadline; End of March, 2010.
• Position available from Mid of March, 2010.
• Please apply by e-mail with CV/resume, letter of introduction, photo, availability and visa status.
• Contact: Shige Satsuma, Proud Academy Corporation. 34-28, Kandaiji 4-chome, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama 221-0801.
• mail to: info@esbkids.com
• http://www.esbkids.com

The Japan Society is looking for a development associate for their headquarters in New York City to coordinate their giving and donors program.

DUTIES:

• Manage daily membership operations, including the timely processing of Individual and Corporate renewals, upgrades, gift acknowledgements and solicitation materials, with follow-up by phone when necessary.
• Field inquiries via Individual and Corporate membership phone lines, email inboxes, providing member service/troubleshooting as necessary, while referring more complex inquiries to appropriate Japan Society staff.
• Fulfill Individual and Corporate member benefit obligations and requests, including complimentary catalogues, gallery passes and Executive Courtesy Cards.
• Track cultivation and stewardship of Individual and Corporate prospects in Raiser’s Edge; update Individual and Corporate member records on Raiser’s Edge as needed.
• Help research and identify new membership and donor prospects in consultation with Managers of Individual and Corporate Giving.
• Perform daily website uploads and Convio updates.
• Follow up on returned mail and file all copies of correspondence as needed.
• Support Special Events and Annual Dinner as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years related development administration experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be a flexible and detail-oriented team player with ability to multitask.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and strong written, oral and intercultural communication skills are essential.
• Experience with database processing (preferably Raiser’s Edge—including the building of queries and custom reports, and prospect tracking utilities) required.
• Knowledge of Japanese culture a plus.

This posting comes from Idealist, a job listing site for those interested in non-profit, educational or activism work around the world.

The Polaris Project, an international non-profit organization aimed at stopping human trafficking, is looking for a bilingual fellow to work at their office in Washington, D.C. for 4-6 months.  The fellow will facilitate communication between the D.C. and Japan offices and play a large role in global initiatives.

ROLES:

* Assisting the executive management team and PPJ staff in developing and implementing:
+ Programmatic activities, both PPJ-centered, and joint office initiatives
+ Operations/Financial policy and mechanisms
* Fundraising initiatives, including identifying funding sources in both the US and Japan
* Translating financial, press, and other materials for internal use and public distribution
* Working with the PPJ office and individual departments on other activities as assigned
* Assistance in Performance Measurement management for PPJ
* Assistance with annual Questionnaire from the Office to Combat and Monitor Trafficking in Persons.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Strong commitment to human trafficking and human rights generally.
* Business-level English and Japanese language skills – both writing and speaking. (Non-native Japanese speakers: JLPT level 1 or 2 certification preferred)
* Interested in working with a dynamic team and resiliently positive attitude
* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
* Strong writing and analytical skills
* Ability to multi-task and effectively operate in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to work in a diverse office environment with people of different backgrounds
* Legal, Operations, Development, Financial background a plus
* Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred; Current enrollment in a baccalaureate program also considered.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply directly online here.

This listing came from Journalism Jobs.

Bloomberg News, one of the world’s leading financial news wire services and media organizations, is looking for interns at their Tokyo bureau for the summer.  Interns work for 10 weeks and are paid.

ROLES:

• Reporting and writing
• Contributing to coverage of financial markets, companies and economies.
• Producing breaking news stories under deadline pressure.
• Responsibilities may also include monitoring other media and writing spot features.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications Studies/Mass Comms or any equivalent experience is required
• Interest in financial markets, companies and economies
• Prior reporting experience is essential
• Prior experience working in a real-time news environment is desirable
• Ability to work within a team under deadline pressure
• Fluency in English and Japanese is preferred
• Applicants must be available to work for 10 weeks program in Jul/Aug 2010

HOW TO APPLY: Apply directly on their website here.

Other openings include a bilingual receptionist at the Tokyo bureau, customer service representatives and technical service representatives.

This job listing came from Media Bistro, a career blog and listing site for media jobs.

The luxury brand COACH is looking for a bilingual web producer to manage and maintain their online presence, especially the Japanese language copy on their site, at their offices in New York City.

ROLES

• Work closely with the Interactive Creative Director, NY Creative and Production Teams, and Coach Japan business partners to identify, develop and define creative business solutions.
• Act as primary liaison between Creative Services & the Coach Japan business team.
• Implement and improve the maintenance, traffic, communications, translation, and approvals system for Japan and International.
• Manage the day to day/monthly maintenance and updates of the Coach Japan website and assist with US projects.
• Project manage and drive strategic initiatives (US, Japan and select International).
• Communicate project status and schedules to all key stakeholders.
• Update Project Lists with key dates, progress & team leaders weekly.
• Request and distribute creative brief for all site enhancements and emails from Coach.com business team.
• Analyze project requirements, develop iteration plan, and assess opportunities for future growth and maintenance.
• Partner with merchants on monthly page updates and with vendors for implementation on the website.
• Manage the creative production of emails.
• Work closely with art director to provide all creative information.
• Distribute priority list and confirm feasibility of schedules with art director.
• Ensure projects and project milestones are delivered to agreed timelines, budgets and quality levels.
• Order all art and catalog PDFs through production and confirm that art director has all recent/accurate art.
• Partner with copywriter to obtain and review copy.
• Prepare all website/email copy for translator.
• Partner with merchants on monthly page updates and with vendors for implementation on the website.
• Route layouts through Creative Services and Coach.com business team for final approval and ensure deadlines are met. Schedule approval meetings as necessary.
• Attend strategy/brainstorm meetings and contribute ideas for site enhancements.
• Manage budget where appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree with a minimum of 5 years related project management experience in Web/Interactive experience

Knowledge of Japanese language (ability to read and write) and culture required

HOW TO APPLY? Apply directly online at Media Bistro.

Via JETAA DC President Michelle Spezzacatena:

Mansfield Fellowship in Japan

Federal employees with a strong career interest in issues of importance to the U.S.-Japan relationship now have the opportunity to apply for a Mike Mansfield Fellowship.

During the two-year program, Fellows spend a year working full-time in Japanese government offices, preceded by a year of full-time rigorous language and area studies training in the United States. After completing the program, Fellows return to their U.S. agencies with proficiency in Japanese and practical, firsthand experience with Japan and its government that enables them to contribute to their agencies’ Japan-related work.

For more information about the Fellowships, information sessions in Washington, D.C., and application guidelines, please visit www.mansfieldfdn.org or contact Ms. Sara Seavey, Program Assistant, Mansfield Fellowship Program at 202-347-1994 or sseavey@mansfieldfdn.org.

Application deadline:  April 1, 2010.

The Mansfield Fellowship Program is administered by The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation with the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, as grantor.

Via Iwateminions Yahoo group:

Speak Up conversation school is looking for an English teacher to start in late May. Working hours are Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 8.30/9 pm.  Pay is 250,000 yen /month.  Paid holidays include Golden Week, Obon, and the New Year, plus 7 additional days/year.  If the teacher wanted to work four days a week, or some time off in the summer, that could be arranged also.

Students range from 4 to 80 years old. Classes have a size limit of 6 students. The instructor will be required to teach a small company class off-site about 2 times a week. A driver’s license is recommended. Teaching materials are available but teachers are encouraged to develop their own resources as well.  There is considerable freedom regarding what and how you teach.

An apartment is not provided but taking over the departing instructor’s apartment may be an option.  Sponsorship for a working visa is available.  Applicants will be considered immediately as Speak Up is looking to fill this position as soon as possible to facilitate visa sponsorship.

Interested applicants should contact Phil Williams ASAP at phil_speakup (at) yahoo (dot) com.

via the Hokkaido JETS Yahoo group:

The YWCA  in Hakodate is looking to fill an English teaching position by the end of the month.

Working time: Tuesday to Friday, 4 days a week, 10am start, 21 lessons a week (about 21 hours), about 70 students. All levels and ages.
Salary: 200,000 yen a month after income tax deductions.
Housing: The YWCA will help you get an apartment within walking distance of the working place in Central Hakodate near Goryokaku.
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The Tsukuba International School in Ibaraki, Japan is looking for a full-time elementary school teacher.  The candidate must be a native English speaker with a degree in education (or related field) and teacher qualifications.   The school is not a conversation school, but rather a full-time elementary school where children learn all of their subjects in the English language.

QUALIFICATIONS: Note – these are non-negotiable requirements.

• Native English proficiency.
• University degree in education (preferably with elementary specialization, i.e. ages 6 to 12) from a country with an English language-based curriculum. (A degree in “Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language” is not sufficient.)
• Qualifications to teach in a jurisdiction with primarily English-based education. (This means that the candidate must be a qualified teacher in a country such as Australia, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, or the United States.)

OTHER PREFERENCES:

• Experience teaching in an elementary school.
• Experience teaching at an international school, or in a multicultural environment.
• Experience teaching non-native speakers of English.
• Experience teaching the Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate.
• Familiarity with inquiry-based learning.
• Experience living in Japan, or living abroad.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach all core subjects: Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies
• Share responsibilities in other subjects: Art, Physical Education, Music, and Media Studies
• Able to manage a dynamic classroom setting.
• Possess the flexiblity to deal with new students and new teaching paradigms gracefully.
• Have a clear understanding of the importance of professional development, through workshops/seminars and independent learning.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit a resume outlining your education and employment history (including your current position), and give three references who can be contacted. Attach a one-page cover letter stating why you are interested in this position and what you could contribute to our school. Applicants chosen for interviews will be required to submit copies of relevant degrees and certificates. Applications can be sent by postal mail or email. Interviews may take place in person or by web conference. If you have a web camera and a Skype account, please mention that in your cover letter.

POSTAL ADDRESS
Tsukuba International School
Attn: Mr. Masayasu Kano
Kamigo 7846-1
Tsukuba, Ibaraki, JAPAN
300-2645

Please write: “Teacher Application” on the envelope.

EMAIL ADDRESS

Please submit your documents as PDF files or in plain text. Use the subject “Elementary Teacher: September 2010″.

Applications are due by March 15, 2010, but we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found. We hope to fill the position by March 31, 2010.

via the JETAAJOB Yahoo group:

Tsukuba International School (TIS) offers an international education for children in grades 1 to 8. They are currently seeking a qualified elementary school teacher to start in September 2010. The successful candidate will teach all core subjects (including Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies) and will share responsibility for additional subjects (including Art, Physical Education, Music, and Media Studies). As TIS is currently a candidate school for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) of the International Baccalaureate, experienced PYP teachers will be given preference, although qualified teachers
with a strong interest in the PYP will also be considered.

Applications are due by March 15, 2010

Please see the TIS website for more details about the position:
http://tis.ac.jp/2010/02/seeking-full-time-elementary-school-teacher

The United States-Japan Foundation, a non-profit grantmaking organization, is seeking to employ a full-time Administrative Assistant for their New York City offices.

The position provides administrative and clerical support to the Asst. Secretary & Treasurer and administrative area.

DUTIES:
.    Processing of payments and disbursements, and accounts receivables;
.    Record-keeping and maintenance of accounting, investment, and administrative files;
.    Reception, and processing/distribution of mail and correspondence;
.    Word-processing, writing, editing of correspondence and worksheets;
.    Special projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:
.    Excellent writing, communication, and computer skills (Lotus, Excel, Word, Quickbooks)
.    Understanding of basic accounting helpful
.    Financial or investment background a plus
.    Japanese language is a definite plus.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested parties should email, fax or mail resume to (no calls please):

Asst. Secretary/Treasurer
United States-Japan Foundation
145 East 32nd St., 12th Floor
New York, NY  10016
Fax: (212) 481-8762
Email:  mcmanapat@us-jf.org

This job listing comes from Idealist, an online home for NGOs, government groups, educational institutions and other non-profits internationally looking for volunteers and job candidates in that field.

Polaris Project Japan, a human rights non-profit organization, is looking for a full-time, bilingual Public Outreach Officer in Tokyo.  Polaris Project, an international anti-slavery group based in the United States, has worked in Japan since 2004 and need someone to coordinate their public affairs strategies, fundraising and grant efforts, and advocacy locally in Tokyo.

DUTIES:

• Take the leading role on public communications, including fashioning a public affairs strategy, managing communications materials, social networking efforts, awareness newsletters, and the PPJ website; and importantly helping to produce a quarterly analysis of trafficking trends in Japan.
• Play a leading role in fundraising, including donor development and relationship management; fundraising events and campaign management; pursuit, and management of grants.
• Support the general administration of the PPJ Office, including a primary role in the training and coordination of volunteers and training materials development, office management, maintenance of timesheets, Salesforce data management, and response to general office inquiries.
• Play a leading role in legislative advocacy and PPJ’s role in the anti-human trafficking coalition, including interaction with the legislative and executive branch of the Japanese government and the dissemination of trafficking trends analysis to all relevant stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least three to five years of experience, preferably in the non-profit sector
• Minimum three years of professional experience in PR or Marketing sector in Japan
• Knowledge of government agencies in Japan
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills in Japanese
• Strong command of both Japanese and English languages
• Experience, competence, and confidence in supervising volunteers
• Experience working in multicultural environments
• Ability to set and balance multiple priorities, plan ahead, and anticipate programmatic needs
• Solutions-oriented, collaborative, self-directed, and self-disciplined
• Resiliently positive and energetic attitude
• Focus on and commitment to human and women’s rights and interest in fighting human trafficking

HOW TO APPLY:

Go directly to the job listing on Idealist for contact information.

This posting comes from Craigslist L.A.

We are looking for a full-time employee who can do editing, writing and Japanese-English translation in print/web publishing field.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong writing and communication skills in BOTH Japanese & English
• Japanese and English at native or near-native fluency. (Chinese and Korean languages are also a plus)
• Computer literacy: Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)
• Strong organizational skills

DUTIES:

• Job entails working with the Japanese and Japanese-American community of Southern California in print and online via the Rafu Telephone Guide, and www.CompassCompass.com.
• Other projects include working with Japanese art from www.ARTas1.com.
• Tasks include writing/editing/proof reading advertisment contents, colums & articles, press releases and office documents, copywriting, public relations and customer support. More detail will be discussed at the interview.

HOW TO APPLY:

Click here to access the Cragislist posting.  Please forward a copy of your resume with any response to this posting.
Qualified applicants will be invited to our office for an interview.

RISO Inc., an international printing and publishing company is looking for a bilingual executive assistant to the CEO. This position provides support for the CEO by performing various high level administrative functions including all high level confidential and proprietary information for executives of the Company. This includes, but is not limited to, complex calendar scheduling, coordination and preparation of presentations, budgets, contract and policy review/edit, certain legal matters, customer and employee relations, translation of Japanese to English/English to Japanese and support and special projects assigned by senior executives.

DUTIES:
・Ensure the timely processing, prioritization and follow-up on executive reports and projects coupled with maintaining all aspects of the position.
・Create and maintain all high level confidential files for the CEO and others as required.
・Ensure CEO’s time is used optimally and schedule his time and appointments accordingly. This includes maintaining his personal and professional calendar, business appointments, and travel management.
・Schedule and coordinate meetings led by the CEO. This may include coordination of management meetings.
・Handle, resolve and direct all incoming correspondence for CEO (and other executives, as required).
・Prepare written correspondence on behalf of the CEO.
・Provide support in areas related to the expatriate assignment to the USA. This involves assistance in personal areas including, but not limited to, such things as managing bank accounts and managing housing utilities. The incumbent will also be available to the CEO and accessible by phone on weekends and holidays to assist in case of emergencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:
１．Eight to ten years of high level administrative experience. Must be confident with current office tools.
２．Excellent verbal and written communication skills; appropriate for the business environment, both English & Japanese.
３．Strong financial and analytical aptitude.
４．Ability to deal with diverse projects and deadlines.
５．Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online at Career Forum, here.

This job listing comes from JETAA DC’s Arbora Johnson, Manager, Business Development, ITOCHU International (Hiroshima-ken CIR, ‘94-’97)

lTOCHU International, a Japanese trading company, is looking for a full-time Policy and Business Research Associate for their office in Washington D.C. Japanese language and work experience is preferred, but not required.

DUTIES:

Conduct research and prepare reports on trade and investment policy, country risk, foreign affairs, and other domestic and international policy issues.
Associate will also conduct market research and provide business development support in technology and other sectors.

Conduct policy analysis and reporting, including contributions to regular office publications. Topics cover a range of issues in US trade, investment, foreign and security policy. Responsibility may include assignment to monitor, analyze and report on specific topics on an on-going basis. Requires networking and primary research using a wide range of sources in Washington DC.

Conduct research and prepare reports on US federal, state and local policies relevant to new business development, including infrastructure spending, R&D funding, and other incentives and policies to promote specific industries.

Conduct research and provide business development support related to technologies, companies and markets of interest. Conduct primary and secondary research and draft final reports. Perform company/technology scouting and evaluation, industry networking, and company visits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

o Masters in international affairs or related field
o Minimum two years work experience
o Strong business and policy research skills
o Strong writing and communication skills
o Comfort with and interest in technology and business-related subjects
o Team player with good interpersonal skills, as well as self-starter who is able to work well independently
o Detail oriented; able to multi-task and meet deadlines
o Comfortable in multi-cultural professional setting
o Japan experience and / or Japanese language ability a plus

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit resume and cover letter by March 5, 2010 (as soon as possible) to Chris Banks at: chris.banks@ itochu.com. No phone calls, please. Start date as soon as possible.

ITOCHU International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Via the Philanthropy News Digest Jobs Alert:

Development Associate
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=166700052

Noguchi Museum (Long Island City, New York)
http://www.noguchi.org/

Founded by internationally renowned Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi, The Noguchi Museum is the first museum in America to be established by a living artist for the display of his own work. When Noguchi opened the Museum to the public in 1985, he established The Isamu Noguchi Foundation, Inc. to manage it. In February 2004, the Museum and the Foundation were consolidated into a single entity, The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, receiving a 501(c)(3) public charity status from the IRS. An extremely dedicated Board and staff are committed to the aesthetic that Noguchi articulated through his expansive body of work represented in the Museum and to extending his reach through exhibitions and public and educational programs.

In 2004, the Development Office was established to solicit, for the first time, support on a continuous basis from individuals, corporations and foundations, and to build upon the government support that the Museum had received throughout the years. Over the past five and a half years, the Museum has launched a comprehensive development plan and has successfully met and exceeded its fundraising goals. The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum seeks a Development Associate to assist in furthering the Museum’s campaigns to raise foundation, corporation, government, and individual support. The Development Associate reports to the Director of Development.

Specific responsibilities:

• Work with and assist Director of Development to draft proposals, letters, reports, and other fundraising materials;
• Coordinate the production and mailing of annual appeals;
• Oversee the Museum’s membership program;
• Manage the donor database (Raiser’s Edge), which includes processing gifts and acknowledgements, and generating reports and solicitation lists;
• Identify and research donors and prospects;
• Assist in organizing the Museum’s annual gala benefit and donor cultivation events;
• Perform general administrative duties as needed.

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via Oitajets yahoo group:

Several part-time English lecturer positions are open for the Spring 2010 semester at Asia Pacific University. Applications must arrive by Feb. 19th. Job begins April 1st.

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The University of Oklahoma seeks a full-time program manager to serve as Director of the Oklahoma Institute for Teaching East Asia (OKITEA) and as Associate Director of the Confucius Institute. This administrative position is based on the OU-Tulsa campus.

OKITEA offers professional development opportunities regarding East Asia to K-12 teachers and administrators and promotes teaching East Asia topics and Chinese language instruction to multiple audiences.

ROLES:

• This individual directs a statewide program to assist K-12 teachers in making East Asia part of their curriculum and helps place visiting Chinese language teachers in Oklahoma schools.
• As Assistant Director of the Confucius Institute, this individual plans and promotes Confucius Institute events and classes, working closing with the director of the Confucius Institute in Norman, OK.
• The OKITEA director is responsible for administration, grant writing, and budgetary oversight for the unit.
• Must be able to read and interpret policy as well as state and federal regulations
• Must be able to supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively
• Must have superior grantsmanship skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with culturally diverse groups of teachers, administrators, private foundations, and federal and state agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must have bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 18 months experience in grant writing and/or administration
• Preferred candidates will have a degree emphasis in K-12, foreign language education, or East Asia Studies, and a master’s degree is desirable.
• A strong grant-writing record and administrative experience are important
• Proficiency in Chinese language would be helpful, although not required.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants must apply online at https://jobs. ou.edu. Refer to job requisition #08868 for Program Specialist II-Director for OKITEA. The University of Oklahoma is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace.

The International Institute, Graduate School is currently accepting applications from certified teachers who are interested in teaching English in Taiwan from August 2010 to July 2011. This program is sponsored by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan.

Taiwan Teacher Exchange Program Benefits:
- monthly salary, health, dental, and labor insurance
- round trip airfare to Taiwan
- dormitory accommodations or a housing allowance
- Chinese language learning opportunities

Deadline for application: March 15, 2010.

For more information on the program, please follow this link to our website: here.

Colin Fink
Program Technician
International Institute
Graduate School

600 Maryland Avenue, SW Suite 320
Washington, DC 20024-2520

Phone: 202-314-3455
Fax: 202-479-6806

E-mail: Colin.Fink@graduate school.edu

Via naganojet yahoo group:

Ez Communications, one of the few foreign-owned and operated schools in Matsumoto, is looking for a full-time teacher starting on the first of April. The position available focuses mainly on pre-school kids and uses a storybook curriculum.  Some junior high school and adult classes are offered as well.

Ez Communications offers an initial salary of 250,000 yen, assistance in finding a place to life, and visa sponsorship. They are looking (ideally) for a teacher who already lives in Japan, has a driver’s license, and enjoys teaching children.

Interested parties should send their resume and contact information to trevorralph@ezcomm.biz. Successful candidates will be contacted.

Via jet-nagasaki yahoo group:

The following teaching positions are available in Sasebo, Nagasaki starting in April:

Full-time:
*ELT Position: Kyubun High School. (Monday – Friday)

Part-time:
*Nagasaki Junior College: English Conversation Teacher. (Mon-Fri 9-10:30)
*Kyubun Yochien: Teaching English to pre-school aged children. (3 hours a week)

Interested applicants should contact Luc Roberge at Nagasaki Junior College:
roberge@njc.ac.jp
0956-47-5566

Via iwateminions yahoo group:

InsideJapan Tours, an independent travel specialist based in the UK, is currently recruiting for a new travel consultant. This company has a number of ex-JETs among their staff, and they are looking to fill a vacant position in April. The position available is for a Full Time Japan Travel Consultant based at the UK Office in Bristol. InsideJapan Tours is looking for someone who has experience living and working in Japan and wants to share their passion for the country with others.

Application deadline is the 12th of February, no work visa sponsorship available. Details at:

http://www.insidejapantours.com/jobs/

Lloyd Staffing is looking for a full-time bilingual marketing assistant for a New York City firm.

DUTIES:

• Provide administrative support to Marketing Department of Downtown NYC firm, reporting to VP of Marketing.
• Candidate will get involved in client relations having direct contact with clients.
• Will assist with prospect lists, database work, marketing reports, planning events, purchasing supplies, and more.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ideal candidate will have proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Must be proficient in communicating in both English and Japanese languages.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in both languages.
• 1-3 years administrative experience.

For immediate consideration, please call Barbara Cohen Farber, Executive Director at 631-777-7600 ext 778. Or email your resume to bcohenfarber@ lloydstaffing. com

International Access Corporation is looking for an Administrative Assistant in Washington D.C.

DUTIES:

• Support position with a Japanese transportation association.
• Requires excellent English communication and writing skills
• Some Japanese language or cultural exposure to Japan is desirable.
• Planning Washington D.C. seminars and study groups as well as general office support.
• Word, Excel required; PowerPoint, Quicken desired
• Bilingual English/Japanese
• Salary Range: $37,000

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send resume WITH COVER LETTER to Elizabeth McCarthy - mccarthy@iacdc.com

Position includes FULL health insurance, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and proftsharing plan, generous vacation and holidays. Stimulating international office in downtown D.C. near two Metro stops.

This job opportunity comes from the Chicago Craigslist, from the JET Alumni Association of Chicago.

Our client, Japanese Media company seeks a Japanese/English bilingual General Manager. This position will be responsible for entire operation of the publishing weekly community paper and supervise both sales/marketing and editing department including sales forecast, budgeting, sales report, HR, General Affairs, liaison with the President, etc. Management experience must. Experience in publishing industry strongly preferred but not must.

Please forward your resume and cover letter in an MS Word format to apply (to this e-mail address). We will review your application and will get back to qualified candidates to set up a preliminary interview with our recruiter in charge of this position. We are a recruiting company currently working for one of our client companies mentioned above. Please understand that we do not pass resumes to the hiring company without this process, and we take this process seriously. Look forward to your application.

* Location: North Chicagoland
* Compensation: Up to 50K(DOE)

The Asian Cultural Council is looking for a Program Associate to start immediately.  The foundation was established thirty years ago to promote cultural exchange between the United States and Asian countries through individual artistic grants and local programs.  Fluency in an Asian language and a graduate degree are preferred, but not required.  Compensation is $35,000-$40,000 per year plus full benefits including medical, dental, vision and transit. A 401K plan will begin after six months of employment.

DUTIES:

• Manages online application process, sending out applications, processing completed applications, (letters of references, grant notification letters, etc.)
• Supports Program Officers in New York on all aspects of day-to-day program activities
• Arranges individual overall program plans that will enable grantees to meet their goals and develop in their careers, including arranging meetings, residencies, and travel etc.
• Creates and manages grantee budgets and tracks overall program budget
• Works closely with Manager of Grantee Programs to handle grantee logistical plans, including apartment set up, local travel, setting up of bank accounts, visas etc.
• Works with program staff to evaluate applications, meet applicants, correspond with references, make funding recommendations and write grant notification letters
• Writes reports recommending candidates for fellowships for review by ACC Board of Trustees
• Maintains grantee entries in the ACC database; assists in generating declination and postponement letters, lists, reports, etc.
• Regularly attends performances/exhibitions

QUALIFICATIONS:
• At least three years of arts administration, programming, and/or related experience
• Professional experience working with artists from Asia, travel and/or work in Asia
• Excellent writing/verbal communication skills, computer skills (both PC and Mac platforms)
• Familiarity with data base systems (Filemaker Pro, GIFTS, etc.)
• Work experience in cultural exchange and non-profit organizations a plus
• Spoken fluency and written proficiency in an Asian language a plus
• Graduate degree preferred

HOW TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and resume to opportunitiesataccandtmu@accny.org. We will contact applicants whom we wish to interview. Please no phone calls.

This job listing comes from idealist.org, a website for non-profit, educational and other community-related employment information.

Posted by Machiko Yasuda, a senior at UCLA and Friend of JET.

This opportunity comes from Lee-Sean Huang, the JETAA NY (and JetWit) webmaster.

Purpose – a New York based company that builds cutting-edge social and political movements – is looking for a talented, entrepreneurial, and creative technology lead to join our rapidly growing team. Purpose partners with organizations and brands to build real movements that mobilize millions. We work with some of the world’s biggest brands, the most exciting new players in the green economy and the best-known forces for global social change.

Purpose is a home for movement entrepreneurship. Our principals have co-founded the world’s largest online political community and the Australian political movement that now has more members than all that country’s political parties put together.

We’re also working on building mass consumer movements that help high-impact green products and services get to scale quickly.

We’re building a multi-disciplinary team of movement-makers drawn from political organizing, business, brand strategy and behavioral economics.

Demonstrated interest in building a technology team in an operating environment such as a start-up or an agency is a key asset for this role. Purpose is a young and rapidly growing company and we’re looking for someone who is excited about developing a technology team, refining our technology offering, integrating it with the rest of the business, recruiting talented and innovative developers and designers and developing and managing budgets for complex projects.

The Creative Technologist at Purpose will be responsible for website and software development for anywhere from 1-3 projects and will also play an over-arching role of management of the technology department and interacting with the movement strategy and user experience teams. This involves specifying technical requirements, researching and determining the information architecture of any given functionality, locating contractors and managing the outsourcing of projects where necessary, maintaining the technical timeline and budget, active development, and working with other technology leads as needed to assist on projects outside your purview.

DUTIES:

• Work with the CEO and other members of the senior management team to refine Purpose\’s technology offering and its role within the business.
• Direct and manage development for custom functionality and design on given campaigning tools and platforms.
• Assist in defining project scope, goals and deliverables.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.
• Develop and manage technical project budgets as needed
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate staff.
• Recruit and cultivate talented developers on our full-time and contract staff
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Create development best practices and tools for project execution.
• Active development as needed on any given project.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Technology/Computer Science/website development or related field.
• Minimum 3 years work as a developer, Project Lead, or CTO.
• Working knowledge of PHP, MySQL, CSS, and the LAMP stack.
• Extensive experience with the Drupal Content Management System.
• Preferred
• Javascript, specifically JQuery.
• Systems Administration, Debian/Redhat/*nix.
• Entrepreneurial or Startup experience.
• Agency experience.
• Demonstrated interest in progressive politics or causes or just a passion for social change.
• Experience using and innovative thinking about using popular social media tools If you’re interested in finding out more, please send a short CV and brief cover note, as well as three URL’s of sites you have worked on, with a description of your specific role in developing the site to jobe. Pay will be competitive and based on experience. We have a strong preference for candidates based in New York City or willing to relocate, but if you think you might be a strong fit, we’d like to hear from you anyway.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit short cover letter and resume to jobs@purpose.com

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The Japan-America Society of the State of Washington, headquartered in Seattle, is looking for a full-time program manager to coordinate events and update their communiques. Bilingual Japanese skills are not required, but at least speaking is preferred.  Act fast, because applications are due by February 12th.

DUTIES

• Programming – The Program Manager is responsible for the Society’s business, public affairs, and cultural programs. Programs include lectures, discussion groups, seminars, lunch programs, and fundraising events. In coordination with the Executive Director, the Program Manager contacts potential speakers and co-sponsoring organizations. S/he negotiates contracts with the management of lecture halls, hotels, and other venues; coordinates publicity and media efforts; and supervises staff and interns on the day of the event.
• Weekly Events Bulletin and Communications - Organizes and sends the Society’s weekly events bulletin via e-mail. Designing and producing other announcements and publications (such as special event invitations) is also required.
• Website - Updating the upcoming events page, calendar page and the JYPG (Japan Young Professionals Group) page are among the main website responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified candidates must have a four-year college degree, relevant work experience, and a general understanding of U.S.-Japan affairs.
• Spoken Japanese ability preferred.
• Must be eligible to work legally in the United States.
• The work demands excellent writing skills, high attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Familiarity with databases, familiarity with U.S.-Japan business and trade issues, and experience living, working, or traveling in Japan are all desirable qualifications for the position.
• Knowledge of web design and HTML is a plus but is not required.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Send cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three references by 5 pm, February 12th to: Mark Smith msmith@jassw.org
• If selected for an interview, you must be available in our office the week of Feb 22-26, and available to start work on March 1st.

The Greenwich Japanese School is looking for a full-time bilingual ESL teacher.  The 1st through 9th graders at the small private school, located in Greenwich, Connecticut, are mostly Japanese expatriates who speak it as a first language.  The only class taught in English is the English as a Second Language class.

Salary: Commensurate with experience (salary range $40,000-$42,500); full fringe benefit package
Percent Time: 100% (Full-time)
Start Date: This position has a start date of April 5th2010

DUTIES:

• Design, plan and conduct courses in English as a Second Language to elementary students.
• Design, plan and conduct English grammar courses (to be taught in Japanese) in accordance with the Japanese school curriculum to junior students.
• Design the course structure by selecting the materials to be used in the course and the subject matter to be taught in the course within the framework of the established ESL and Japanese curriculum guidelines.
• Plan and teach 20 classroom hours per week
• Evaluate student work in the courses taught and assign grades.
• Attend meetings (staff, level, skill area and professional development).
• Serve on program committees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION – Japanese Government English teaching certification, M.A. in Linguistics/TESOL or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• EXPERIENCE -  Bi-lingual fluency (Japanese / English) at native or near-native proficiency. Previous English grammar teaching experience in Japanese public or private junior high school. Demonstrated excellence in teaching. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in computer software applications. Must be US citizen or green card holder.
• Previous ESL teaching experience in an English speaking country.

HOW TO APPLY: Please send resume, cover letter, and three professional references available upon request via email (preferred) or mail to: Jennie Farnell

Email: farnell.gwjs@gmail.com
Greenwich Japanese School
15 The Ridgeway
Greenwich, CT 06831
Website: www.gwjs.org

Densho, a nonprofit organization dedicated to documenting oral history to promote equality and social justice, is looking to expand its web presence and is hiring many different part-time positions: IT-Systems Administrator, Information Manager, Web Development Manager, Oral History Interviewer/ Researcher, Marketing Manager, Education Outreach, and Fund Development Specialist.

From the organization: Candidates can apply for two positions if they desire full-time employment.  Up to three positions will be filled immediately, and up to four additional positions will be brought on in late spring or the summer.

HOW TO APPLY: To apply for the job openings listed below, please send your resume (Word, PDF, or Plain text) and a cover letter describing your interest to jobs@densho. org by Monday, February 1. Please put the title of the position or positions to which you are applying in the Subject field. All applications will be held in confidence. All submissions and questions should be sent via email – please no phone inquiries.

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The National Committee on American Foreign Policy is looking for a bilingual Assistant Project Director for their Forum on Asia-Pacific Security at their offices in New York City.  Someone who speaks an Asian language, experience living abroad in Asia, and academic background in policy is preferred.

DUTIES:

• Advise the Senior Vice President on the strategic direction of the Forum on Asia-Pacific Security.
• Organize all project conferences and meetings, which bring together government officials, former officials, academics and policy experts to discuss current security challenges in Northeast Asia. Currently administering four Track II projects on: improving U.S.-China and cross-Strait relations; strengthening the U.S. alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea; promoting quadrilateral cooperation between the United States, China, Japan and the ROK to enhance Asia-Pacific security; and working toward the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula while exploring the potential for a Northeast Asia security forum.
• Research, write and edit policy papers, meeting summaries and talking points for the Forum.
• Oversee grants administration, grant reporting and proposal development, as well as program budgeting.
• Develop relationships and facilitate exchanges with an international network of think tanks, semi-official and official governmental organizations.
• Responsible for providing updates to NCAFP’s Executive Committee and membership on the Forum’s activities.
• Manage the Forum’s team of interns and research assistants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required and a Masters Degree is preferred.
• Ability in at least one Asian language (intermediate-level or higher).
• Strong-attention to details.
• Ability to take initiative, self-motivated, driven.
• Ability to multitask and juggle competing assignments.
• Events or Meeting or Conference coordination/planning experience required.
• Strong academic or professional background in Northeast Asia.
• Experience living in Asia preferred.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Proven background in editing required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 to 5 page writing sample on a topic related to Asia-Pacific Security to Ms. A. Greer Pritchett
greer.pritchett@ncafp.org 320 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022

This job listing comes from idealist.org, a website for non-profit, educational and other community-related employment information.

Posted by Machiko Yasuda, a senior at UCLA and Friend of JET.

The Institute of International Education (IIE) in Washington D.C. is looking for a program associate to support the Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). This position involves the overseeing the entire application process, pre-departure preparations, orientation and exchange program administration of their Japan program.  It would be great for anyone with the JET experience.

DUTIES:

• Assist with the text revisions and design of ESD program application and pamphlets.
• Assist in researching outreach options to identify public, parochial and independent schools; research newspaper/internet outlets for ESD program promotion.
• Assist senior program officer in planning the U.S.-based program for Japanese teachers.
• Contact various companies to obtain quotes for hotels, bus companies, interpreters, restaurants, etc. for possible use during the program.
• Research schools for site visits.
• Work closely with senior program officer to develop itinerary for Japanese teachers.
• Provide on-the-ground support during the program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; 2-3 years demonstrated experience in a professional environment; experience with primary and secondary educational institutions and programs preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently and organize and process large volumes of work under tight deadlines
• Japan experience and ability to speak Japanese a plus

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please email cover letter and resume to: hr-dc@iie.org
NO PHONE INQUIRES PLEASE

This job listing comes from idealist.org, a website for non-profit, educational and other community-related employment information.

Posted by Machiko Yasuda, a senior at UCLA and Friend of JET.

TELL, the Tokyo English Life Line, a new free, anonymous telephone counseling for English-speakers in Tokyo is looking for a full-time Fundraising, Events & Communication Coordinator in Tokyo

DUTIES:

• Responsible for managing fundraising events
• Supporting other fundraising efforts
• Recruiting and managing volunteers
• Coordinating media relations in order to enhance the financial and volunteer resources critical to the organizational health of TELL

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, send a resume and cover letter to: Jason Chare, Director of Life Line Services lifeline1@telljp.com

To learn more, click here.

The Asia Society headquarters in New York City is looking for a Program Assistant for Global Business Development & Programs to help plan and administer the Asia Society’s global business development and programs both in the U.S. and Asia.

DUTIES:

• Assisting with agenda planning, including identification of speakers, preparation of letters, coordination of speaker participation in events
• Assisting with corporate sponsorship relationships, including identification and research on target companies. Preparation of sponsorship proposals, coordination of sponsor participation in conferences and/or study missions, tracking of sponsorships payments/receivables.
• Managing and maintaining general department trackers, lists, and databases.
• Assisting with conference and/or study mission administration, including all logistics and conference secretariat coordination.
• Assisting with conference and/or study mission documents, including maintenance of all tracking documents.
• Assisting with outreach coordination for programs, including brochure and flyer distribution in the U.S. and in Asia.
• Assisting with Asian corporate conference brochure, advertisement development, and all P.R. materials and website information/maintenance for all other business programs in Asia.
• Assisting with consultation/coordination with other areas within the Society—Communications, External Affairs, Cultural Programs & Performing Arts, Museum, Education, and Centers/Representative offices—regarding programming as required.

HOW TO APPLY:

• For positions in New York, please email your cover letter and resume indicating position reference code and salary requirements to: businessjobs@asiasociety.org.
• Indicate job title in the subject line.
• Resumes without cover letters will not be accepted.
• No phone calls, please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

American Apparel is looking for a well managed Japanese speaking retail operations assistant in Los Angeles. This positions principal duty is to communicate policy and procedural updates with our Japanese and Korean locations. You will also be coordinating promotions according to various holidays and seasonal shifts. A good understanding of Japanese retail business is necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communicate all retail related updates with Japanese and Korean locations

Collect feedback for new styles and promotions

Troubleshoot technical issues

Maintain records, reports and/or files

Use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Filemaker and our POS Retail Pro system to enter, access or retrieve data

Conduct weekly conference calls with Japan and KoreaREQUIREMENTS:

Fluency (written and spoken) in Japanese and English languages

Detail oriented with intermediate to advanced excel skills

Critical thinking

Negotiation ability

Positive attitude

Excellent communication skills

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The Asia Foundation seeks a Marketing Coordinator to support its Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) unit in San Francisco.

The Marketing Coordinator will provide direct marketing, outreach and communications support to Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) team, including fundraising, writing and research tasks. The incumbent will manage and update CFR records in Raisers Edge database, track pertinent donor relations information and pull reports and queries as needed. In addition, the ideal candidate will conduct web-based research around potential partners, trade organizations, and other relevant sources. In conjunction with CFR Director, the Marketing Coordinator will manage day-to-day work of CFR intern(s) if applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelors degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, International Relations or a related field
• Experience: 3 years of recent professional experience in marketing, fundraising or a related field is required.  Proven experience in writing, editing, and disseminating information to a variety of target audiences is required. Proven track record in developing and executing successful outreach and stewardship plans is essential. Significant professional experience in corporate or grantmaking-foundation setting preferred.
• Other: Excellent written and oral communications skills are critical to success in this position. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is also essential. Familiarity with fundraising/database software such as Raisers Edge preferred. Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, flexibly adapt to changes in priorities, work effectively and collaboratively under pressure, and thrive in a multi-cultural environment is essential. Proven experience in writing, editing, and disseminating information to a variety of target audiences is required. The candidate must be a self-starter who is highly creative, organized, and detail-oriented. Experience working in Asia and/or knowledge of Asian issues preferred. Experience in newsletter design, email marketing and tools, and web design is desirable.

HOW TO APPLY:

We offer excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience.  We will only consider applicants who provide a cover letter including salary requirements along with their resume, limit their resumes to a maximum of three pages, and submit their application prior to the deadline.  Apply online here.

This posting comes from Kate (ALT, Osaka-fu, 05-08) of CET Academic Programs

CET Academic Programs is looking for a full-time Academic Director in Osaka for their new Intensive Japanese Language & Area Studies program to start in May 2009 for two years with the possibility of renewal. The director’s principal objective is to apply his/her expertise in the areas of curriculum design, pedagogy, and teaching methodology to CET’s newest program Intensive Japanese Language and Area Studies. Due to the specific goals of our program, the Academic Director must have experience with effectively addressing problems related to in situ language learning.

DUTIES:

• manages the launch and continuation of CET’s Japanese language program
• supervises instruction
• conducts teacher training (both formally and informally), and offers office hours for the Japan faculty and American students
• reports to CET’s head office, making recommendations for short-term curricular changes and long-term programmatic/structural changes
• counsels students to solve problems related to their classes, expectations, dormitories, or activities. Read More

The Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville is looking for a Program Coordinator to help manage JET and other cultural programs like scholarships and exchanges.  The Nashville consulate covers the five state jurisdiction of Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee. The deadline is January 4th.

DUTIES:
• Organizing Japanese cultural programs (i.e. Japanese cultural fairs, school/library visits)
• Promoting Japanese language and Japanese studies education (i.e. Japanese speech contests, seminars on U.S.-Japan relations)
• Assisting with the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, Japanese Government Scholarship Program and other exchange programs (i.e. recruitment, interview, orientation)
• Website management

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Invested interest in, knowledge of and passion for Japan and U.S.-Japan exchanges
• Understanding of Japanese culture and intercultural communication skills (Conversational Japanese language ability and working experience in a Japanese environment desired)
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational, administrative and people skills
• Strong computer skills (website design and database management skills desired)
• Outgoing, flexible and creative personality

HOW TO APPLY:
Please e-mail your resume to Consul Megumi Osugi (culture@cgjnashville.org)
Deadline: January 4, 2010

The CIEE, Council on International Educational Exchange, headquartered in Portland, Maine, is looking for an enrollment manager for their Asia division.  The enrollment officer is in charge of overseeing the application process for students traveling and studying abroad, and knowledge of an Asian language and experience with education abroad are highly preferred in a candidate.

The Enrollment Officer (EO), based in the CIEE Portland office, has primary responsibilities for students between the point of application and the point of departure on the program. The EO is responsible for the review and acceptance of applicants, tracking and collection of supplementary application and predepature materials, efficiency in processing student applications, customer service to applicants, parents and study abroad advisors and maintaining the integrity of participant data in the database system. The EO also oversees the creation of participant pre-departure materials, including visa instructions, as well as their collection and dispersal to the appropriate staff people. Read More

The Mizuho Corporate Bank is looking for a bilingual operations assistant in the New York offices.

DUTIES:
• Obtain a basic understanding of the Bank’s applicable rules and procedures and comply with the Bank’s code of conduct.
• Support Supervisor and Unit Head on special projects as necessary.
• Serve as liaison between customers and the Bank for the handling of financial transactions such as loans, time deposits and FX in accordance with the Bank’s procedures.
• Preparation of required documents to open or close accounts and the required forms for systems registration.
• Understand new deals schemes and other conditions with the assistance of Account Officers.
• Provide quality service to customers over the telephone, assist Account Officers with complex transactions and other assignments as required.
• Conduct KYC processing of new account openings and annual review of assigned accounts.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in both Japanese and English.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Well developed interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• A good team player.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online.

The Japanese mobile telecommunications company, NTT DoCoMo, is looking for a bilingual manager of research and strategy for their offices in New York City.  The company behind Japan’s i-mode and the American Namimail, a tech solution to reading and typing Japanese on Blackberries also recently opened a New York Customer Service Desk in the local Kinokuniya Bookstore.

DUTIES

• Conduct mobile/telecom related research.
• Interpret and analyze research results to offer strategic directions.
• Maintain contacts and relationships with existing business partners.
• Forge new relationships and partnerships with key corporate entities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field with 5 or more years of experience in business development; preferably in telecommunication or IT industry.

• Experience in development and implementation of strategies and contract negotiations.

• Strong interests in wireless communication business or contents business.

• Possess creative mind with entrepreneurial spirit that can think outside the box to deliver new business models.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Interpersonal skills to build rapport quickly that lead to the formation of valuable business relationships.

• Native level English with business level Japanese.

• Knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel.

Azumano International, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic and outgoing person to coordinate educational programs for Japanese students visiting the Seattle area.  This job is part-time with a possibility of full-time after three months.

DUTIES:

• Recruit host families
• conduct host family orientations and act as contact to families during programs
• Counsel Japanese students
• Visit schools and maintain relationships with school contacts
• Arrange field trips and activities for students and provide support to other departments Read More

A downtown Seattle company is looking for a Network Support Engineer II (NSE). Please call Kathy Simmons, senior technical recruiter, at 435-519-6654 to apply.

DUTIES:

• Provides remote technical assistance on client’s products to internal and external customers and client’s partners in Japan.
• Fluency in Japanese required
• Hours are Mon-Thurs in 10 hour shifts
• Salary range is mid $60,000 to low $70,000 a year.