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Position: Administrative Assistant
Posted by: Halcyon
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Full-Time
Halcyon, a non-profit in Georgetown, currently has openings for a full-time Administrative Assistant to the Founder and CEO.
About Halcyon: Halcyon seeks and celebrates creativity in all forms and galvanizes creative individuals aspiring to promote social good. We bring together diverse groups of changemakers in art and social enterprise and provide a safe haven for their bold ideas to take flight. Halcyon offers an ecosystem of advocacy that encourages socially engaged creatives to learn, freely experiment, sometimes fail, and advance their talents and visions. In doing so, we foster new pathways to knowledge and resources and help innovators transform their inspiration into impact.
About the Position: Manage all scheduling requests and provide administrative support for the office, personal, and philanthropic endeavors of both the Founder and the CEO. Job requires incredible organizational skills for an ever-changing business calendar and complex schedule. The Administrative Assistant will be engaged in every aspect of day-to-day life, making discretion and confidentiality vital. Superior client relationship management and incredible customer service skills are a must.
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Position: Grant Writer
Posted by: Halcyon
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Part-Time
Halcyon, a non-profit in Georgetown, currently has openings for a part-time Grant Writer.
ABOUT HALCYON: Halcyon seeks and celebrates creativity in all forms and galvanizes creative individuals aspiring to promote social good. We bring together diverse groups of changemakers in art and social enterprise and provide a safe haven for their bold ideas to take flight. Halcyon offers an ecosystem of advocacy that encourages socially engaged creatives to learn, freely experiment, sometimes fail, and advance their talents and visions. In doing so, we foster new pathways to knowledge and resources and help innovators transform their inspiration into impact.
About the Position
Research, write and submit winning funding proposals.
Essential Responsibilities
- Craft funding proposals in a clear and compelling manner
- Assemble and submit grant proposals, including letters, proposals, budgets, and presentations to foundations and other grant‐making organizations, persuasively communicating the organization’s mission and programs to potential funders
- Help establish and steward relationships with foundation contacts and program officers
- Conduct robust prospect research
- Maintain a calendar/spreadsheet to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines, and reports
- Ensure prompt acknowledgment of foundation gifts
- Prioritize projects to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner, meet deadlines and manage supplemental material required for proposals
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Position: Administrative and Program Assistant
Posted by: The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the organization:
The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, a non-profit that promotes understanding and cooperation between the United States and Asia, seeks a full-time Administrative and Program Assistant for its Washington, D.C. office. The Administrative and Program Assistant will have responsibilities in the following areas:
Office Operations
- Maintain office equipment and supplies
- Manage vendor relationships
- Oversee all aspects of IT systems (including hardware, software, and basic support for Foundation staff)
- Oversee D.C. office finances and serve as liaison with Montana-based financial director
- Update and maintain Foundation website (using WordPress)
- Manage website upgrades
- Use iContact to distribute Foundation e-newsletter, announcements, and invitations
- Update and manage office database
- Provide administrative support for Foundation exchanges and dialogues, including scheduling, logistics, travel arrangements, and program promotion
- Assist President and Vice President with administrative tasks, scheduling, and outreach activities
- Manage recruitment and support of Visiting Fellows
- Recruit and supervise interns
- Serve as D.C. point of contact for Japan’s Friendship Ties Programs
- Assist with day-to-day operations of Mike Mansfield Fellowship Program
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Position: Japanese/English Bilingual Associate Producer
Posted by: NHK
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the company:
NHK General Bureau for America is seeking a full-time Associate Producer who covers news in North America. The Associate Producer will be working with correspondents from Japan with duties including but not limited to:
- Conducting research, reporting, and fact-gathering regarding social and cultural issues, and breaking news
- Pitching story ideas for longer-term reports
- Arranging on-location filming, interviews, and travel logistics
- Domestic and international business trips, including sudden and extended trips to cover breaking news; occasionally required to drive on location
- Appear on TV for “NHK World” (NHK’s international TV service in English)
This position will start as soon as possible. You must be able to come for an in-person interview
NHK is Japan’s largest and the sole public broadcasting network nationwide and worldwide. NHK General Bureau for America (based in Manhattan, New York) covers all the news in North and South American Continents for NHK’s various news and documentary programs.
You can see NHK’s info from these URLs:
http://www.nhk.or.jp/pr/koho-e.htm
http://www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/
Qualifications:
- Show a strong interest in broadcast journalism, especially regarding social and cultural issues, and breaking news
- Be a resourceful self-starter who works well under pressure
- Be outgoing and have good communication skills
- Be willing to travel and drive
- Language: Fluent English required, Japanese and Spanish preferred.
- Have a driver’s license
- Microsoft OFFICE skills
How to Apply:
- Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to jobs@nhkny.com
- Clips are welcome; kindly refrain from phone inquiries.
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Position: AIndividual Giving Associate
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the company, which had very positive experiences hiring former JETs and would like to do the same for future job openings like this one:
INDIVIDUAL GIVING ASSOCIATE
Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving, the Individual Giving Associate provides the administrative backbone for the Individual Giving Department, ensuring the smooth operation of all aspects of Japan Society’s membership and gift programs, including renewals; gift processing and acknowledgement; database management, data entry and recordkeeping; handling of member queries; special events assistance; and research.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Day-to-Day
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Manage daily individual membership operations and other types of individual contributions, including the processing of solicitations, renewals, upgrades, and gift acknowledgments, with follow-up when necessary. Update individual records in Raiser’s Edge and SRO databases, as needed;
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Field inquiries via the individual membership phone line and email inbox; providing member service/troubleshooting, referring more complex inquiries to appropriate Japan Society staff;
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Manage and fulfill individual member benefit obligations and requests, including complimentary catalogs, gallery passes, and special offers;
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Manage and implement plans for department campaign mailings, providing administrative assistance as needed, while managing all department electronic and paper filing systems;
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Log department expenses for budget tracking, submit check requests to Finance Department;
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Help recruit, train and supervise interns.
Membership Benefits/Special Events
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Organize logistics for member events, some in conjunction with Special Events or other departments;
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Maintain and expand the Restaurant and Merchant Partners Program;
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Negotiate and publicize special offers, incentives, and discounts for members;
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Support the Annual Dinner, Gallery Benefit Auction/Arts & Culture Celebration, and other select special events.
Communications
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Coordinate all membership/individual giving electronic and online communications, including scheduling the e-blast calendar with Japan Society’s Web Producer, drafting electronic messages and the monthly e-newsletter; and drafting/coordinating website updates;
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Assist in drafting campaign communications for membership and annual appeal pitches in consultation with the Director of Individual Giving;
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Assist with select Board-related duties including the Annual Board Appeal, Board welcome packages, complimentary membership packages, and Board Alumni Network.
Cultivation & Stewardship
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Assist with donor cultivation and represent Individual Giving at Japan Society programs and events;
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Assist with research and identifying new membership and donor prospects in consultation with the Director of Individual Giving.
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Position: Associate Program Officer for the Arts and Cultural Exchange
Posted by: The Japan Foundation
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the company:
Established by the Japanese government in 1972, the Japan Foundation’s mission is to promote international cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other countries.
The Japan Foundation’s activities consist of three major programs: 1) Arts & Cultural Exchange; 2) Japanese-Language Education Overseas; and 3) Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange.
For more information, please visit our websites at www.jfny.org and www.jpf.go.jp.
Description: The Japan Foundation, New York seeks an Associate Program Officer for the Arts and Cultural Exchange program. This program promotes the introduction of Japanese arts and culture as well as exchanges between Japan and the United States through various fields of arts and culture. This position will report to the Program Director of Arts and Cultural Exchange.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the implementation of the Japan Foundation’s programs, with a particular focus on, but not limited to, Performing Arts, Film, and Literature.
- Manage the grant programs in Arts and Cultural Exchange by processing applications, maintaining program files and documents, and communicating with prospective applicants and grantees.
- Administer the Performing Arts Japan (PAJ) program by maintaining the application website, overseeing the application and screening process, responding to inquiries, and coordinating awards.
- Liaise with the Japan Foundation’s PAJ Advisory Committee, which consists of distinguished arts professionals from various institutions in the United States.
- Coordinate logistics for in-house meetings as well as public events by planning venues, catering, transportation, audio/visual equipment, materials, etc.
- Create program materials and publications (e.g. newsletters, fliers, and web pages) and assist in the proofreading of English documents.
- Conduct outreach activities and site visits throughout the U.S. as a representative of the Japan Foundation.
- Collaborate and correspond with program staff at the Japan Foundation Tokyo Headquarters.
- Perform other duties and additional responsibilities as directed.
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Position: International Program Coordinator – Japan and International Programs
Posted by: NorthWest Student Exchange
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alumna Leah Zoller (Ishikawa-ken) for the following job listing:
Join the NorthWest Student Exchange team in Seattle as International Program Coordinator. As a vital part of the NorthWest Student Exchange team, the International Program Coordinator will coordinate exchange programs of high school exchange students as well as other related duties.Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate programs of Japanese students and students of other countries.
- Work with international partners, U.S. local coordinators, host families and students
- Coordinate program in compliance with CSIET and Department of State regulations
- Maintain excellent communication with local coordinators, students, host families, and partners
- Accurately collect, track, and record required programmatic documents and reports
- Prepare extensive student documentation for annual audit
- Screen students and host families and their applications
- Coordinate “inbound programs” of students to the U.S. as well as “outbound” American students abroad.
- Work with aspects of invoicing procedures for participants and partner organizations
- Work with aspects of the J-1 visa as well as student health insurance
- Collaborate with NWSE team members on team projects, e.g. orientations, presentations, events, outreach, etc.
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Position: Public Relations Coordinator
Posted by: The Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job via JETAANY Board Member Mark Flanagan:
The Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations is seeking a Public Relations Coordinator.
Public Relations Coordinator will be in charge of supporting and engaging in duties pertaining to the Coordination Section (including coordination on press relations and cultural events of Coordination and Planning Division, as well as other activities).
Requirements/Preferences:
1) U.S. citizenship or green card – required
2)Excellent English speech writing and verbal communication skills, computer skills, touch typing skills (60 wpm minimum) – required
3) College degree – required
4) Japanese language skills and cultural familiarity – preferred
5) Basic Knowledge of the United Nations and diplomacy – preferred
6) Prior experience in the JET Programme – preferred
If interested, please send a cover letter and your resume by June 15th, 2017to the following E-mail address: kokurendai1@dn.mofa.go.jp
More information here: http://www.un.emb-japan.go.jp/aboutus/job_opportunities.html
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Position: Staff Reporter (Defense)
Posted by: The Asahi Shimbun
Location: Washington D.C., USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the company:
Salary: $34,800 to $37,200
The Asahi Shimbun is Japan’s leading national daily newspaper. Based in Tokyo, it has a circulation of nearly seven million. Its North American bureaus are located in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred). Background in foreign affairs and American politics is highly desirable. Interest in East Asia preferred. Japanese language is preferred.
Description
Duties include assisting our Washington-based correspondents with articles by conducting thorough background research, attending press briefings at the Pentagon and other government agencies, gathering news and views, arranging interviews, and closely following developments in the area of foreign affairs and politics. Some administrative support, such as transcribing interviews and other assignments, is also required.
Some domestic travel may be required. This is a reporting position with no article-writing or byline opportunities. Competitive benefit package includes overtime pay, excellent medical/dental benefits, commuting expenses, and 401(k). Position will be available immediately.
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Position: Program Manager, Center on Japanese Economy and Business
Posted by: Columbia University
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the institution:
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Position: Intelligence Analyst
Posted by: Point72 Asset Management
Location: Stamford, CT and New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alumni Robert Moeller (Miyagi-ken) for the following opening:
https://www.point72.com/jobs/investment-services/intelligence-analyst-japanese-language-skills/
Intelligence Analyst – Japanese Language Skills – Stamford, CT and New York, NY
About Point72 Asset Management:
Point72 Asset Management (“Point72”) is a global private asset management firm managing the assets of its founder, Steven A. Cohen, and employees. Point72 focuses primarily on discretionary long/short equity investing and makes significant quantitative and macro investments. The firm is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and maintains offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore and New York.
Job Description
About the Function/Department:
The Intelligence Team monitors employee activity for evidence of violations of applicable federal securities laws, internal compliance policies and procedures, and relevant rules and regulations enforced by the SEC, FINRA, and other organizations. The Intelligence Analyst Associate will work closely with a senior Intelligence Officers to use unique datasets, specialized tools, and network analysis techniques to identify and analyze risks to the firm. The Intelligence Team is expected to produce a range of sophisticated short and long term analytic products with an emphasis on using in-depth research and assimilation of data from many disparate sources, usually under tight time constraints, to craft a tightly-integrated written product. This position is based in New York, but focuses on our offices in Asia.
The Intelligence Analyst will be expected to:
- Identify and compile/organize relevant information from a variety of sources including; proprietary research, trading data, communications, market information and open sources to inform analysis
- Conduct routine reviews of employee communications for potential violations of relevant laws, rules, regulations and policies when warranted
- Populate, update, and maintain multiple databases
Job: Multiple Positions – Globalme (Vancouver, BC, CAN or Beaverton OR, USA)
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Position: Multiple Positions
Posted by: Globalme
Location: Vancouver, BC, CAN or Beaverton OR, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Are you interested in working with an amazing team in a fast-paced tech start-up? Globalme, a language and tech company based in Vancouver has many positions for both Oregon and BC!
Job details below:
https://globalmelocalization.recruitee.com/
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer at jen.yj.kim@gmail.com
Job: Staff Member – Wakayama Prefecture Tourism Federation (Wakayama, Japan)
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Position: Staff Member
Posted by: Wakayama Prefecture Tourism Federation
Location: Wakayama, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to current JET Alberto Servín (Wakayama-ken) for passing along this job opportunity. Unfortunately, it’s only in Japanese:
https://www.wakayama-kanko.or.jp/information/2017/05/19/2506/
For quick responses go here: https://www.wakayama-kanko.or.jp/form/inquiry/index.html
For more detailed questions, please contact Ms. Arisa Maruno at < maruno_a0001@pref.wakayama.lg.jp>
Job: Program Coordinator – International Education Programs (Washington D.C., USA)
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Position: Program Coordinator
Posted by: International Education Programs
Location: Washington D.C., USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job from JETAADC:
OPC Position with International Education Partners (DC)
International Education Programs (www.iepabroad.org) is looking to hire someone in DC for the fall semester, to coordinate a program for visiting students. IEP also plans study abroad trips for university classes, which JET alumni have led previously led, but this is for a U.S. post-secondary institution that will be sending 10 university students and a faculty member to DC for the fall term.
The students will be doing internships in the DMV area and so the company is assisting with funding a Program Coordinator to do the following:
- Conduct a welcome orientation
- Assist in planning bi-weekly events (we have them pretty much decided already actually)
- Plan a welcome, thanksgiving and farewell dinner)
- Be available via cell for any student concerns, program changes, etc.
The OPC will ideally be someone that lives in the DMV (DC city proper area), who has a full-time position but does not travel for work and knows DC well.
Interested candidates can send their information to Scott Tayloe at scott@iepabroad.org.
Job: Customer Success Manager – Glint (Redwood City, CA, USA or London, UK)
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Position: Customer Success Manager – Enterprise (Japanese Speaking)
Posted by: Glint
Location: Redwood City, CA, USA or London, UK
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the company:
We are hiring a Japanese speaking customer success manager at our company in Redwood City or London. Please take a look at the job description if you are interested in this role at a growing startup. If any JET alumni is qualified for and interested in the role, please contact Shirley (head recruiter) directly at <sdeoliviera@glintinc.com>.
https://www.glintinc.com/careers/customer-success-manager-enterprise/
