Position: Japan Information & Cultural Center Education Coordinator
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco:

The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco has an opening for a full-time staff member in the Japan Information and Cultural Center (JICC). This position is in charge of overseeing all aspects of educational exchange between Japan and the Consulate’s jurisdiction of Northern and Central California and the entirety of Nevada, in particular study abroad programs in Japan (including promoting and overseeing applications of MEXT scholarships), introducing Japan-related topics at schools in the Consulate’s jurisdiction, promoting and supporting Japanese language study, and youth exchange.

They will also work as part of a team and assist with general JICC activities (including but not limited to office work, public events, and responding to inquires [in English]).

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/23_0510.html.

Position: Assistant Director for International House
Posted by: San Jose State University
Location: San Jose, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna, Jennifer Hwang (Shizuoka-ken, 2008-2012) for sharing the following opening. She previously worked with the director of I-House, and she is an extremely kind and supportive boss!

San Jose State University’s International House is searching for an assistant director. They are looking for a person who will help create a warm, welcoming intercultural community at I-House while holding a position of responsibility for residents and managing administrative processes.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://www.sjsu.edu/researchfoundation/about/open-positions/index.php

Position:Outreach Coordinator, Center for East Asian Studies
Posted by: University of Kansas
Location: Lawrence, KS, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job passed along to us:

Founded in 1959, the University of Kansas Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) at the University of Kansas (KU) is the major academic hub and premiere outreach network in the Great Plains region, disseminating knowledge about East Asian languages and cultures and building global competencies in the 21st century.

Serving as a national resource center, funded by the US Department of Education’s Title VI grant, one of CEAS’ main focuses lies in outreach programs on and off campus. The Center collaborates with other units, including other area studies centers, professional schools, the Spencer Museum of Art, the Lied Center, and the Hall Center for the Humanities, among others, to ensure the Center’s mission.

The Outreach Coordinator is expected to design, develop, and deliver outreach programs on campus and beyond to a wide range of community partners: K-16 schools, business world, government, military, and the local communities. To coordinate and carry out our outreach programs, the Outreach Coordinator utilizes a wide array of creative ideas, engaging materials, and media to reach diverse audience in in-person and virtual formats.

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Position: JET Program Coordinator
Posted by: Embassy of Japan in the United States
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the Embassy of Japan in the United States:

The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of JET Program Coordinator at the Public Affairs Section. This individual is primarily responsible for coordinating the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program with the other JET Program Coordinators and the JET Program’s supervising diplomats. Please see below for a detailed listing of responsibilities.

Working hours are 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with lunch time receptionist duty once a month and occasional weeknight and/or weekend events (paid overtime). Salary is commensurate with experience and the skills of the candidate. Benefits include group health insurance coverage, paid time off, sick leave and an annual bonus. There is a potential annual salary increase based on individual performance. The minimum monthly base salary for this position is $3,500 USD. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Please note: Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. green card holder. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Successful candidates will be requested to submit their background check information.

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Position: Japanese Language Teacher
Posted by: Proviso Math and Science Academy
Location: Forest Park, IL, USA
Contract: Full-Time; 2023-2024 year

Attached is a job opening sent to us directly from the principal of Proviso Math and Science Academy (PMSA).

Level: High School

City: Forest Park, IL (a suburb of Chicago)

Name: Proviso Math and Science Academy (PMSA). PMSA is a selective enrollment high school serving ten communities located in the western suburbs of Chicago. Student enrollment is 865. U.S. News and World Report rated PMSA the #6 high school in Illinois. We offer AP, IB and dual credit courses. We seek a fulltime Japanese language teacher serving grades 9-12. We are open to hiring candidates who need the H1B visa. For more information on PMSA please visit: https://www.pths209.org/pmsa
https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/School.aspx?schoolid=060162090170003.

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Position: Assistant Manager, Sales and Marketing
Posted by: East Japan Railway Company
Location: Singapore
Contract: Full-Time

Attached is an opportunity from a fellow JET alum in Singapore.

East Japan Railway Company, Singapore Branch, is a branch office of the well-known listed Japanese company, East Japan Railway Company (“the Head Office”) in Japan. The Head Office is primarily in the business of operating rail-based transportation as well as a wide range of businesses related to this rail-based transportation system. Our main aim is to support the Head Office’s business in Singapore and Southeast Asian countries, especially sales and promotion of Railway Passes and lifestyle businesses.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a representative of JR East, you need the skills and experiences to work with business counterparts in the Southeast Asian markets.

JR EAST PASS and Other services Sales and Promotions

Promote JR East products and services (various types of railway passes and sightseeing trains, seat reservation services, life style businesses in Japan etc.) while collaborating with related persons,companies,associations both in Southeast Asia and Japan.

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Position: PR & Culture Section Staff
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Miami
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job sent to us directly from the Consulate-General of Japan in Miami. Unfortunately, they are unable to sponsor visas:

The Consulate General of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented candidate for the position of a PR and Culture section staff at Consulate General of Japan in Miami.
 
1. Qualifications
(1) Fluent in writing and speaking in English. Fluency in Japanese is preferred but not required.
(2) U.S. citizen or Green card holder.
(3) Good at communication and can work as a team with the other consular members.
(4) Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft office.
(5) Basic knowledge in managing a webpage, Experience in organizing events. Those who have experience in promoting or practicing Japanese cultural activities are very welcomed.

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Position: Japan Specialist Travel Consultants, Senior Japan Specialist Travel Consultants, and a Branch Sales Manager with Inside Travel Group
Posted by: Inside Travel
Location: Broomfield, CO, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Below are three job openings received directly from the company:
Inside Travel Group has job openings for new Japan Specialist Travel Consultants, Senior Japan Specialist Travel Consultants, and a Branch Sales Manager for a July start date.

Application Process: Job descriptions are below and a link to the website can be found here- https://www.insidejapantours.com/us/jobs/

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Position: Part-time Marketing Coordinator
Posted by: LEX Language Project
Location: Cambridge, MA, USA
Contract: Part-Time; 10 hours per week (hybrid)

Thanks to JET alumna, Elizabeth (Victor) White (Ehime-ken, 1987-1989) for sharing the following part-time job opening with our community:

JET Alums: Stay connected with Japanese language and culture while gaining exposure to other languages and cultures!

Small Cambridge, MA non-profit seeks part-time marketing coordinator who is passionate about languages and cultural exchange.  

Promotion of Language Clubs, Overseas Internship Programs, and Homestay Programs

• Promote programs and special events online and via community outreach.
• Help recruit volunteers, interns, and host families.
• Create marketing materials as needed. 
• Track and report on effectiveness of marketing initiatives.

Required Qualifications 

• A minimum of three years marketing or outreach experience with a non-profit organization.
• Cross-cultural experience and interest in languages.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a car.
• COVID vaccine status: “fully vaccinated” and “up to date” according to CDC definitions, including for remote candidates.  Candidates will be required to show proof of vaccination upon commencing employment. 

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Position: Program & Communications Coordinator
Posted by: USJETAA (U.S. Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme Alumni Association)
Location: Remote
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna and Executive Director of USJETAA (U.S. Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme Alumni Association), Jessyca (Wilcox) Livingston (Hokkaido-ken, 2003-2006) for passing along the following opening with USJETAA:

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here –  https://grnh.se/dbb709c13us

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Position: Head of Public Policy and Government Relations, Australia/New Zealand and Japan
Posted by: Japan Center for International Exchange
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job passed along to us by a JET alum that has no connection to the position:

“Head of Public Policy and Government Relations” position based in Sydney, Australia. They think it’ll be good for someone with JET experience who is also a lawyer or has a public policy, lobbying, or government relations background.

We are looking for a kind, smart, humble and experienced public policy professional that has a track-record within the APAC region. The ideal person will have a deep understanding of the public policy and regulatory environment, policy-making process and cultural nuances in Australia/New Zealand – and ideally Japan – combined with business acumen and product interest.

This is going to be a policy-entrepreneur based in Sydney (with the capacity to be in Japan or elsewhere in the region, as required), a self-starter but great collaborator – someone that will have to wear many hats and help Stripe navigate the environment in a diverse set of markets and help us and our customers/users expand across the APAC region.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here –https://stripe.com/jobs/listing/head-of-public-policy-and-government-relations-australia-new-zealand-and-japan/4948108

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Position: Program & Administrative Assistant (Full-time, Non-exempt)
Posted by: Japan Center for International Exchange
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumnus, Stephen McHugh (Tokyo-to, 2015-2017) for passing along the following opening with his organization:

Supervisor: Executive Director

Professional level: 2–3 years of experience preferred

Days in Office and Remote Work: JCIE/USA employees work at the office on two predetermined days of the week and remotely on other days.

The Program and Administrative Assistant works as part of a dynamic and productive team in New York, led by the Executive Director based in the Washington DC area. They will also work in close collaboration with JCIE/Japan staff in Tokyo, Japan, with whom we organize many joint programs.

Roughly 50% of the position’s time will be spent supporting the program officers in planning and executing our activities in programs on global health and human security, women’s leadership, democratic governance, and congressional staff exchange.

The remaining 50% will be spent assisting the Executive Director in managing office operations including finance and accounting, HR, IT, office-wide events, communications, and administrative functions.

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Position: Media Researcher
Posted by: Nikkei America Inc.
Location: Washington, D.C. USA
Contract: Full-Time

Below is a job received directly from the company. They offer H1B or I Visas for qualified candidates, but are looking for U.S.-based applicants since the job is in Washington, D.C.

Application Process: Interested candidates can send their resumes to Yuka Olujobi at <yuka.olujobi@nex.nikkei.com>.

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Position: Assistant Director, Digital Future Initiative
Posted by: Columbia Business School
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job shared by Ryan Hata’s colleague at Columbia Business School:

Position Summary

The Digital Future Initiative (DFI) is a new initiative launched at Columbia Business School to help organizations, governments, and communities better understand, leverage, and prosper from future waves of digital disruption. The initiative will bring together faculty members from Columbia Business School and Columbia University with corporate leaders from across industries to help organizations, governments, and communities optimize and accelerate the technological advances of the future.

Reporting to the Administrative Director for the Digital Future Initiative, the Assistant Director is responsible for the administration and management of the Initiative’s events, communications, and operations, and will work strategically to engage internal and external stakeholders with the activities of DFI. The Assistant Director will be responsible for working independently and collaboratively to manage the various activities of the Digital Future Initiative.

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $61,500 – $75,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Application Process: For more infomation and to apply, please click here – https://main.hercjobs.org/jobs/18282270/assistant-director-digital-future-initiative?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic

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Position: Japanese Food Education Instructor, Wa-Shokuiku Project
Posted by: TABLE FOR TWO USA
Location: San Diego, Boston and Washington, DC areas, USA
Contract: Hourly

Here’s a job shared by USJETAA:

The Wa-Shokuiku Project is an initiative from TABLE FOR TWO USA (*). Wa-Shokuiku combines the Japanese words “Washoku” which refers to Japanese food and “Shokuiku” food education. It is a series of classes on Japanese food and food culture for American elementary and middle school-age students.  Our goal for the Wa-Shokuiku program is that students will be equipped with practical knowledge and skills regarding healthy eating, Japanese foodways, and best practices.  The objectives are (1) to expand students’ palates by teaching how to prepare tasty and healthy dishes using washoku preparation techniques, (2) include discussion about nutrition, manners, respect toward food and simple relevant Japanese words, and (3) introduce food related concerns, such as obesity and waste while discussing do-able daily actions inspired by shokuiku. Our instructors and volunteers will implement and teach the Wa-Shokuiku curricula in designated schools. The instructors will help to introduce children to a cuisine and culture, which many are learning about for the first time. TABLE FOR TWO USA is seeking Wa-Shokuiku instructors in the San Diego, Boston and Washington, DC areas.

Please view these 2 videos of recent programs in New York City and Washington, D.C. to give you an idea of how the program is run. 

• https://www.wa-shokuiku.org/photos/2017/12/6/wa-shokuiku-learn-cook-eat-japanese-introduction
• https://www.wa-shokuiku.org/photos/2017/12/6/wa-shokuiku-learn-cook-eat-japanese-introduction-nyc

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