Via JETAA DC. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: Bilingual (English/Japanese) Legal Assistant
Posted by: MOTS Law, PLLC
Type: Full-time
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
MOTS is seeking a legal assistant who is able to file to USPTO, prepare letters to the clients, assists to the patent attorney and other administrative duties as necessary.
Prefer experienced but will consider the person willing to learn patent execution. Must be fluent in English and Japanese, be detail oriented and have Microsoft Office skills.
Full time position, work hours 8:30 – 5:30(core time 10:00 – 4:30), health and vision/dental insurances, 401(k), no visa support. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Please send your resume with salary requirement to hr(at) motslaw.com
バイリンガル(English/Japanese) リーガルアシスタントの募集
MOTS LAW, PLLC (Farragut North/Farragut West) では業務拡大のため以下の1名を募集しております。
バイリンガルリーガルアシスタント 米国特許庁への出願事務、クライアントへの報告書類作成、特許弁護士の 補助、その他必要に応じた庶務的な業務。経験者を優遇しますが、未経験者の方も教育いたします。几帳面でマイクロソフトオフィスのスキルある方。フルタイム 勤務時間8:30 – 5:30（コアタイム10:00 – 4:30）各種保険, 401(K) ビザサポートは行いません 待遇は経験により決定 履歴書と希望給与額をhr(at)motslaw.com までご送付ください。
Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: Accounting Staff
Posted by: CRASH Japan
Type: Full-time
Location: Higashikurume, Tokyo)
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
www.crashjapan.com
Description:
CRASH Japan is a non-profit Christian disaster relief organization based in Tokyo that is officially recognized by the Japanese government. CRASH has a paid job opportunity at headquarters in Tokyo for accounting staff.
Work Times:
5 days a week, from 9:00 to 18:00
Required Skills / Materials:
At least one year of accounting experience; a recommendation from your pastor or leader, Japanese reading ability (reports and receipts are in Japanese)
Additional Info:
Transportation fees will be covered. Stipend is available. CRASH does not sponsor work visas.
If you are interested, please go to www.crashjapan.com and register as a “volunteer.” After registration, contact Yoneyama at admin.chief@crashjapan.com for more details about the position.
Via JETAA UK. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: Japanese Speaking Sports Journalist
Posted by: Tay 2 Productions
Type: N/A
Location: West London, UK
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Details:
Japanese speaking sports journalist – Tay 2 Productions – West London
To view details about this job vacancy visit: http://www.jetaa.org.uk/jobs/japanese-speaking-sports-journalist/
Via Idealist.org. Posted by Geneva Marie (Niigata-ken 2008-09) Geneva is a contributor to both JETwit and JETAANY. Geneva is on a continuous (epic) search for Japanese-related jobs in the United States. Hire me! :-)
Office Manager
Posted by: Japan Society of Northern California
Type: Full-Time
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience
Start Date: June 1, 2012
The Japan Society of Northern California is seeking an office manager to work directly under the president. Candidate must be highly organized, and positive team player, a quick learner who can work efficiently with precision and minimal supervision. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/5K553gWd4fsP/
Type: Full-Time
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: DOE
Start Date: Not specified
Via Futaba North America. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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(Received directly from hr at Futaba. They hired a jet alum last year who still works there and have been extremely pleased.)
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Position: Purchasing Representative – Auto Parts Manufacturing
Posted by: Futaba North America Engineering & Marketing Corporation (FNA)
Type: Full-time
Location: NA
Salary: $35,000 (Entry Level)
Start Date: N/A
http://www.futaba.com/
Responsibilities:
The corporate office of four auto-parts manufacturing subsidiaries is seeking a Purchasing Representative. This is an entry-level position. We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented person with excellent customer service and phone skills. The applicant must be flexible, a team player and be able to multi-task successfully in busy office environment.
The position responsibilities include pricing administration for materials and parts for our subsidiaries and suppliers, developing and maintaining excellent client/supplier relations, and maintaining online and physical records. This position includes some traveling to our subsidiaries and suppliers. In addition, the incumbent will support TS compliance requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to learn the purchasing functions of the auto parts manufacturing business. Our purchasing team is responsible for purchasing supplies and parts for the Futaba North America subsidiaries and sister company in Canada.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is essential, with a particular emphasis in Excel and Word.
A college education is required. Japanese language skills are preferred. Most of the communication to vendors will be in English; however, the primary language spoken in this company is Japanese.
Send resumes to: employment@futabanaem.com
Overview:
We are Futaba North America Engineering & Marketing Corporation (FNA). We are a Japanese company. FNA was created in November 2011 to be the holding company for the three auto-parts manufacturing subsidiaries in Illinois, Indiana, and Texas. (Futaba has had a presence in the USA, since 1994.) We also provide support for our sister plant in Canada.
Via Actus Consulting. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Job Position: Import-Export Assistant/Business Assistant
Location: Manhattan, NY
Position: Temporary (position starting from June until Feb, 2013 with possibility of extension.)
Salary: $18.50/hr. (DOE)
Hour: Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm with 1hr unpaid lunch break.
Job Description:
1. Customer Service Contact
2. Vendor contact
3. Data entry tasks.
4. Certificate of analysis verification
5. Excel reporting
6. Document maintenance
7. Provide backup assistance to colleagues when needed.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
・Good communication skill in English required. Japanese is not required, but a big plus.
・Proficient in MS Office with experience using a business system like SAP or other accounting software
preferred.
・Import/Export related experience preferred.
Company Information:
• Japanese chemical company.
• Customer Service Team: 4 employees in total.
• Friendly working environment. No overtime work. Convenient location.
To apply to this position, email me your resume and a cover letter as an MS Word attachment to mokumura@actus-usa.com.
Thank you!
Actus
Via Idealist.org. Posted by Geneva Marie (Niigata-ken 2008-09) Geneva is a contributor to both JETwit and JETAANY. Geneva is on a continuous (epic) search for Japanese-related jobs in the United States. Hire me! :-)
LAN Administrator
Posted by: Japan Society
Type: Part-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: DOE
Application Deadline: June 30, 2012
The Japan Society’s New York branch is seeking a part-time Lan Administrator. Position requires some nights and weekends on call. Bachelor’s degree and 3 years experience preferred.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/32j7757J6Sz5P/
Tomadachi Resident Assistant
Posted by: AYUSA International
Type: Temporary/Contract
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: Not Specified
Start Date: Summer
AYUSA International is looking for a resident assistant for their summer academic program at UC Berkeley. Experience working with youth as well as recent grads preferred.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/ktBtZb4bbncp/
Thanks to Jet alum Steve Sundstrom for sharing these postings at Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ in Chicago, IL where he also happens to work. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position:
Senior Specialist / Analyst in Foreign Exchange Group
Position Summary:
Communicate and negotiate with Japanese Corporate Banking Department (JCBD) customers as well as coordinate with JCBD in (i) executing daily transactional activities including loans and investments, and (ii) developing and maintaining good customer relationships via responding to customer inquiries and solving customer problems.
Responsibilities:
35% Support other traders or RMs to promote Foreign Exchange relevant products to the Division’s Japanese customers, to execute Foreign Exchange transactions with customers (communicating both in English and Japanese) and GMDA or relevant product offices, and to prepare dealing records or other administrations associated with trade transactions.
20% Assist other traders or RMs in enhancing the overall marketing capabilities of the Division by creating FX newsletter and other promotional materials, and sending market related information to both customers and RMs.
20%Performs as a liaison between the Division and GMDA or relevant product offices, and assists other groups of the Division for the marketing and administrations of Market Products.
20% Maintains and enhances the Division’s infrastructure (including system) for market products activities, cooperating with other groups.
5% Other duties as assigned. Read More
Via JETAA DC. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: Paid Translation Opportunity with Japanese Professor
Posted by: Professor Yasuaki Onuma of Meiji University
Overview:
Professor Yasuaki Onuma of Meiji University (he retired to there after 35+ years at Todai) is working on translating into English for publication a short primer on international law he wrote, and he is looking for individuals fluent in Japanese to help him with one or more chapters. Chapter topics include territory, nationality and citizenship, global environment, and dispute settlement. Chapters are 35-55 small-sized pages in Japanese (the book is much smaller than 8 1/2 x 11 size).
If you or someone you know would be interested, please contact Professor Onuma at onuma@j.u-tokyo. ac.jp. He will be in the DC area until the end of the month, and is of course happy to work long-distance once he is back in Japan. I’ve gotten to know Professor Onuma as a visiting scholar at my school, he’s a wonderful guy, and he would greatly appreciate any help he can get. (Doug MacLean, 2002-04 ALT, Akita-Ken)
Via Actus. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Job Position: Dormitory Supervisors
Location: Westchester, NY
Position: Full-Time (Direct-hire)
Salary: Around 30K
Hour:
Job Description:
Educational Institution is seeking Dormitory Supervisors for immediate hire.
This will be a great opportunity for those who want to seek a career in educational field. Entry level is welcome.
Must have bachelor’s degree. Must reside on campus. Several years of experience at educational institutions preferred. Education, Counseling or Psychology background is a plus. Understanding of Japanese culture is a big plus.
Job Preference:
English: Business Level
To apply to this position, email your resume and a cover letter as an MS Word attachment to mokumura@actus-usa.com. Thank you!
Via Actus. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Job Position: Export & OEM Sales Coordinator
Location: Laureldale , PA
Position: Full-time
Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate the movement of products in and out of the country in accordance with company procedures while complying with relevant country and international laws.
2. Effectively communicate with import and export authorities, customers, and suppliers.
3. Manage sales inquiries, price quotes and other sales activities.
4. Maintain excellent business relationships.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
1. 4-year college degree.
2. Customer-focused, individual seeking career opportunity.
3. Proficient working knowledge of MS Office Suite with advanced Excel skills.
4. Motorcycle or powersports enthusiast not a requirement but a plus.
5. Japanese skill is NOT required, but a big plus.
6. Must be THOROUGH and DETAIL-ORIENTED. Read More
Thanks to JET Alum Daniel Lee for sharing this posting. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: Program Associate
Posted by: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Type: Full-time
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
http://www.wilsoncenter.org/article/wilson-center-seeks-japan-expert-for-associate-position
Responsibilities:
The Asia Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C. is seeking a new associate, who will work primarily on North East Asia. The program associate will be responsible for planning and developing conferences and seminars primarily related to Northeast Asia, including Japan, China, Taiwan, and the Korean peninsula, but secondary responsibilities will also include Southeast Asia, including Australia and New Zealand.
Primary responsibilities include identifying and selecting appropriate speakers for public events, designing formats, publicizing events, and producing meeting reports. The associate will also: edit and oversee production of Asia Program publications and manage content on the program web site; write articles to be published on the Internet and for Wilson Center publications; conduct research on Asia Pacific affairs required for the planning and coordination of Asia Program activities; stay current on developments in East Asia, and U.S. policies in the Asia Pacific region; assist with preparation of proposals for funding; and prepare narrative reports at the conclusion of the grant period(s). The associate will also be called upon to assist in the administration of the various fellowship and visiting scholar competitions by reading and evaluating proposals and identifying peer reviewers and performs other related duties as may be assigned.
Applications close May 14.
Extensive knowledge of contemporary Japanese politics, economics, history, culture and public policy, as well as experience in Japan, are considered requirements for the position.
Via Permanent Mission of Japan. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: Secretary to Senior Diplomats
Posted by: Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations 国際連合日本政府代表部
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Manage appointment schedules and prepare daily and weekly schedule for senior diplomats
2. Respond to telephone calls, both incoming and outgoing, with efficiency and professional etiquette
3. Coordinate logistics/protocol for conferences, meetings, briefings, receptions, and other official functions
4. Draft and prepare letters and diplomatic correspondence
5. Prepare and mail invitation cards for official functions
6. Prepare and mail greeting cards for senior diplomats
7. Prepare table cards and tray cards for luncheons and dinners
8. Research topics related to the United Nations and Japan as required by the Mission staff members
9. Update and develop contact information including the bio of VIPs as well as invitation list databases
10. Receive and sort incoming mail
11. Assist as a receptionist at official functions
12. Receive guests and serve tea
13. Respond to inquiries
14. Receive dictation from senior diplomats, take accurate and quick notes, and keep records or write up summaries as required Read More
Via Ayusa. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Job Position: Teaching/Mentoring
Location: San Francisco, CA
Position: Part-time (July 23 – August 11, 2012)
Salary: $2,500
Hour: 8:30 AM – 12 PM
http://usjapantomodachi.org/tomodachi-e-softbank-01.html
Program Description:
The Tomodachi Initiative is a public-private partnership supported by the US and Japanese governments to support Japan’s recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake. The goal of the program is to foster the next generation, a “Tomodachi generation” of doers, thinkers and creators who are invested in the future of U.S.-Japan relations. The program will support the students to appreciate our two cultures, and to cultivate globally oriented skills and mindsets needed to thrive and make a difference. Led by Ayusa International in partnership with the University of California – Berkeley’s Center for Cities & Schools, students will partake in a unique civic engagement and leadership initiative called Y-PLAN (Youth – Plan, Learn, Act, Now) aimed at preparing a group of 300 Japanese youth to be leaders of change and revitalization.
Responsibilities:
Selected teacher/mentors will each lead a team of 20 -25 Japanese high school students through the unique 5-step Y-PLAN course in community development and leadership. The Center for Cities & Schools will provide teachers with training and a step-by-step manual to guide the students through the Y-PLAN process.
The overall Tomodachi Program design incorporates community service projects, cultural enrichment activities, global skills training, and experiential learning. It promotes civic responsibility and commitment to communities and inspires future leaders to be agents of positive change. Additionally, the program equips participants to take local action on issues of international importance, to empower, inspire and prepare them to work to create a peaceful international community. Read More
Via JETAA Minnesota. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: Logistics Coordinator / Assistant Logistics Manager
Posted by: Anshin Technology, Inc.
Type: Full-time
Location: Bloomington, MN
Salary: USD 34,000 – USD 45,000
Start Date: N/A
Responsibilities:
- Handle full set import/export documents, L/C, shipping documents and customs declaration independently.
- Issue Purchase Order, Sales Order, Invoice, Packaging details, Item registration.
- Contact and coordinate with external (customers, vendors, 3PL warehouse, freight forwarder) and internal
parties, and negotiate if necessary.
- Visit 3PL warehouse (Will call / Drop Off / Damage shipment inspection or for anything if necessary.)
Business trip may be required (probably within US domestic trip)
- Update and monitor delivery, adjust if necessary, and keep tracking.
- Handle customer inquiries, complaints, orders follow-up and coordination.
- Prepare summary reports & perform general clerical duties.
- Maintain filling system to ensure easy retrieval of information.
- Check bills from vendors, sales expense sheet & enter them in the system.
- Manage Account Payable & monitor Account Receivable & inquire overdue payment to customers.
- Customer/ Vendor registration. Read More
