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。

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.

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/

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/

 ***Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JETwit. Thanks.***

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.

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

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/

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.

Requirements:
1-2 years (Sr. Specialist) / 3 + years (Analyst) related work experience in Market Product Sales is preferred.

Basic knowledge of accounting practices in area of foreign exchange and derivatives products.

Language/Communications Skills: Ability to read and understand a variety of written documents. Must be able to effectively respond (both verbally and in writing) to customer inquiries in a bilingual Japanese/English setting.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to accurately compute FX/Derivatives rates and margins, etc.

Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint).

BA or BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other related degree preferred.
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Position:
Senior Specialist / Specialist in Customer Service Department

Position Summary:
Provide Japanese and /or English Cash Management Services (CMS) technical and operational support to the CMS customers in, prior and after implementation of various CMS services; Process currency wires; and Conduct wire investigations.

Responsibilities:
60% Perform BTMU Innovation setups (including adding/modifying/deleting Wire Transfer templates), to provide user training in conjunction with implementation of BTMU Innovation, Lockbox, Direct Deposit of Payroll, Controlled Disbursement, Positive Pay, Nationwide Lockbox and ACH services, to perform setups of other CMS products including, but not limited to, Cash Pooling, Automatic Sweep, Reverse Sweep, Zero Balance Accounting, GCMS, etc., to provide customer support and technical support for the CMS products, and to present and review all necessary agreements and forms for timely and accurate execution.

10% Perform investigations and process customer lifting charges related to wire transfers, to purchase currencies through RET System, to confirm Forex-wire application instructions with customers, and to coordinate with customers and Foreign Exchange Group to determine an exchange rate (for incoming and outgoing funds) – informing customers of exchange for CMS wires and confirming exchange with customers for non-CMS wires..

23%Maintain and review a customer contact log to ensure that customer inquiries and troubleshooting are resolved in a timely manner, to update CMS related listings and databases, to review CMS billings for accuracy; especially, for those with special charges, to monitor and review CMS Wire Template Logs daily, to develop ideas to create better efficiency of CMS customer requests.

2% Participate in Kaizen Activity to improve accuracy and efficiency of operations.

5% Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
2-3 years experience (Sr. Specialist) 1-2 years experience (Specialist) in servicing Cash Management and other deposit services is preferred.

Knowledgeable of overall payment systems and the related operations.

Good understanding of desktop applications are required.

Bachelor degree preferred (Senior Specialist); Associate degree required (Specialist).
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Position:
Business Promotion Specialist II (Associate) or Business Promotion Specialist I (Analyst) in Japanese Corporate Banking Department

Position Summary:
As a Relationship Manager (“RM”),responsible for the management of business development activities associated with a group of Japanese corporate account relationships with the primary goal being the creation of revenue opportunities with such clients in order to achieve the objectives of the Bank and the Division. Maintains and develops relationships with existing clients with deposit accounts by obtaining new settlement accounts and providing settlement related services such as Cash Management Services (CMS), investment, foreign exchange and etc.

Responsibilities:
30% Acquire new settlement accounts for existing clients. Develop, maintain, and work to broaden and deepen close business relationship with existing clients for deposit or settlement accounts in promoting settlement services, including marketing presentations to clients, creating pricing proposals, training, implementation and maintenance in supporting client. Collaborate with members of Customer Service Department and Administration Group, Product Offices and support RMs of Japanese Primary Offices in providing settlement services to clients. Maintain regular calling effort with key members of the client and report to the management all important dialogues. Serve as contact officer for clients for matters relating to settlement services. Advise clients, where possible, concerning business management and financial matters.

15% Develop strategies to promote our settlement services such as Cash Management Services (CMS) and implement them by coordinating with relevant groups. Monitor RMs’ activities on this matter and urge them to meet pre-determined target. Report the result of activities to management periodically.

15%Perform as a marketing officer by monitoring client activities, analyzing portfolio profitability recognizing client needs and promoting BTMU’s services to the clients. Collect and analyze information that reflects the current creditworthiness of the clients if necessary.

15% In addition to act as a marketing officer for the clients assigned, also support other RMs for the business related to promoting settlement services.

10% Manage deadlines and ensure timely service delivery for the clients during Cash Management Services Implementation. Deliver ongoing quality assurance and technical support of Cash Management Services to maximize the client satisfaction.

5% Develop and implement marketing strategies to establish new business with new clients.

5% Keep abreast of local, national and international economic, financial and political events and climates that could have an impact on settlement services in the banking industries.

5% Perform special projects and duties relating to departmental services as assigned, including tasks related to internal and external audits and examinations.

Requirements:
1-2 years (Analyst) and 3-5 years (Associate) experience of progressively increasing responsibilities in marketing and commercial lending positions.

In-depth knowledge of business and finance practices, international banking transactions, lending regulations & procedures, and marketing strategies.

Bilingual in Japanese and English

Marketing experience in financial institutions, formal credit training and CPA preferred.

BA in Finance or other business related field required.

***If any JET alumni are interested, they can e-mail me directly (at vicepresident [at] jetaachicago.com) with any questions and their resume. I’ll hand their application directly to the hiring manager and our HR personnel. – Steve Sundstrom***

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)

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!

***Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JETwit. Thanks.***

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.

Company Information:
-Is the leading manufacturer and distributor of powersports batteries to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and aftermarket distributors in North America .

-Has leading share in motorcycle battery market. Their powersports batteries are used in motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile and personal watercraft applications.

-Headquartered in: Laureldale , PA. Has 30 employees in the PA office, 200 in the factory.

Your Role with the Company:
-As the primary contact for our export and Japanese OEM accounts, this person will coordinate internal resources to successfully satisfy customer requests and inquiries. They are seeking an individual who is thorough and committed to getting the job done for the customer.
-Prior import and export experience is not mandatory. This role is very important to our continued profitable growt

Other notes:
$40~50K (DOE)
Benefit: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Vacationh.

Please forward your most recent resume and cover letter to stakeda@actus-usa.com as an MS WORD attachment. Make sure to mention which position you are applying to in your cover letter. We will contact qualified candidates to have a preliminary interview. We are a Japanese staffing agency and currently searching for candidates for the above position at one of our client companies. We look forward to your application. Thank you!

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.

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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

Requirements/Preferences:
1. U.S. citizenship or green card required
2. Computer skills, typing skills (60wpm minimum) and excellent English writing and verbal communications skills required
3. College degree required
4. Basic knowledge of international affairs and diplomacy preferred
5. Familiarity with Japanese language and culture preferred

Position begins: July 1 2012

Please send a cover letter and resume by Friday, 18 May 2012 by 1:00 p.m. to tomoko.hirano@mofa.go.jp with ‘PMJ Secretary to Senior Diplomats Position’ in the subject line. No phone calls please.

***Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JETwit. Thanks.***

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.

Requirements:
-Individuals with experience teaching/mentoring youth in leadership development or related educational experiences
-Japanese language ability and experience/knowledge of Japanese culture
-International experience preferred
-Experience navigating cross-cultural differences
-Availability for instruction during July 23 – August 11, 2012 Monday-Friday from 8:30am-12:00pm, plus 2 team meetings weekly, and       some afternoon activities as needed.
-2 days of program and curriculum training at UC Berkeley by CC&S in June (date TBD)

To Apply: Please submit cover letter and resume to David Beiser at dbeiser@ayusa.org. Applications reviewed on an on-going basis till May 21, 2012.

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.

Other Responsibilities:
- Report directly to Office Manager in Colorado Springs and Shipping Manager in Japan (required a couple
times of night-time skype meeting in a week, usually 0.5-1.5 hours)

Bloomington office has only 4 people including you and miscellaneous things to maintain office like ordering office supply or office equipment troubleshooting is required.

Requirements:
Full knowledge in handling full set of I/E, L/C and customs declaration.
3 years or more experience in handling order and shipping arrangement, or international shipments.
Pro-active, responsible, strong problem solving skill, open-mind, independent and able to work well under pressure. (externally to customer/vendor, also internally to sales people)
Hands-on, detail-oriented and systematic, be able to coordinate well with various parties.
Fluent in English. Capability of speaking Japanese is preferable.

Benefit:
Salary: USD 34,000 – USD 45,000 (per annum)
Paid Vacation/Holidays : 10 days paid vacation per year / a total of 13 days of Federal & Company Holidays
401K: Employer match up 33.333% for Employee’s contribution (maximum 7.5%)
Sick Leave : 3 days paid sick leave
Medical Insurance / Dental Insurance / Basic Group Life Insurance / Long Term Disability Insurance
Discretionary bonus based on individual performance and company profit 3 months probation period

** Please send your resumes. : by e-mail : to minak@anshin-tech.com / by mail : Anshin Technology, Inc. 2950 Metro Drive Suite 314, Bloomington, MN 55425 **

Company Description
Anshin Technology, Inc. is a Japanese trading firm based in Bloomington, MN USA.
We purchase printer/copier parts basically from group companies in Asia and Mexico, carry stock in Bloomington and distribute them to US customers and some customers abroad.

Posted by: Daniel Gauss
Type: Full-time
Location: N/A
Salary:  Deferred pay
Start Date: N/A

Author of an ESL book to be published in the Spanish-speaking world is seeking a Japanese collaborator to tailor the book for Japanese English-learners. The purpose of the book is for learners to acquire English idioms and vocabulary through reading English instead of relying heavily on line translations. For more information about the book on Amazon, click on the following link:

http://www.amazon.com/Sucks-Youll-Wanna-Anyway-ebook/dp/B004TSPAQS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301236827&sr=8-1

Job Responsibilities:
- Write chapter introductions in Japanese
- Add introductions in Japanese to the vocabulary sections
- Write up short explanations or translations of difficult English words in the text
- Aid in changing the main character of the book to a Japanese hero or heroine (Main character is currently
a young woman from Spain studying English in New York.)
- Aid in communication with Japanese publishers to publish book in Japan

Job Requirements:
- At least a bachelor’s degree
- Proficient in written Japanese
- English teaching experience in Japan (preferred)

Compensation:
- Deferred pay (If the book is published in Japan and earns a profit, you will receive 50% of the cut.)

Note: This can be discussed, but a percentage of the profit can be donated to a charity supporting Japan.

Contact: Please send credentials to the author, Daniel Gauss, by e-mailing him at djg51qu@gmail.com.

Posted by: ITOCHU International
Type: Full-time
Location: Washington, DC
Salary:  N/A
Start Date: N/A

Responsibilities:
Provide administrative and business support for our trading group based in
Washington, DC.

Key Responsibility areas:
1. Responsible for the scheduling, operations, and follow-up on deliveries per customer contracts.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing notices to suppliers and facilities, customer service, confirming/updating clients on shipping schedule and delivery status, and ensuring payments are made/received in a timely manner.
2. Responsible for the maintenance, filing and retrieval of contracts and correspondence on a daily basis.
Including inventory data, cash flow data, credit line control data, and commodity balance control data.
3. Support monthly, quarterly and yearly budgeting process by preparing expense summaries, forecasting, and consolidating data.
4. Works with the following departments to draft, prepare and submit internal applications: Risk Management, Accounting, Corporate Planning, Legal. Responsible for ensuring the application request is completed accurately and follows up on their approval.
5. Report on customers or vendors volume, price, sales and payments.
6. Performs general administrative functions such as preparing/typing correspondence and contracts, arranging/coordinating meetings or functions. Books travel itinerary for the department, and is responsible for distributing/ sending mail/faxes, and filing.
7. Support for general business activities. Prepares all expense reports for the business unit and works with accounting to ensure proper compliance procedures are followed for payment. Prepares monthly travel and entertainment expense reports and supports budget management.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
At least 3 years experience in an administrative role (preferably supporting either the Accounting or Finance Department).  Undergraduate degree required. Bilingual (English and Japanese).
No phone calls or agencies please. ITOCHU International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position offers a base salary, a bonus incentive and a comprehensive benefits package. To apply, please submit a Resume, Cover Letter and Salary Requirements to recruiting@itochu. com. For more information on ITOCHU please visit our careers web page http://www.itochu. com/general/ careers.

Posted by: Consulate General of Japan
Type: Temporary
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary:  N/A
Start Date: N/A

Responsibilities:

The Coordinator for Public Relations works closely with consulate officers and other local staff to promote greater interest in and understanding of Japan and Japanese culture in Northern California and Nevada. S/he also works with the JIC Director to handle Japan-related press and public affairs issues that arise within areas served by this office. In addition, as a staff member of the Consulate, applicants must be willing to work as a part of a team, respecting other team members and sharing responsibilities in the team and office in general.

Please note that the Consulate is unable to provide visa support for prospective employees, and as such all applicants are required to have the appropriate legal permission to work in the United States.

Duties include:

• Monitoring media organizations and keeping Consulate staff informed on a daily basis of press coverage on Japan-related issues in local newspapers
• Contacting both Japanese and American media to attend Consulate events
• Writing and editing press releases in both English and Japanese
• Assisting in the arrangement and coordination of press conferences, seminars, and special programs designed for media contacts
• Maintaining and updating the Consulate Facebook page with postings of events
• Translating Japanese to English for the Consulate’s English version of the website
• Website maintenance in the capacity of Assistant Webmaster
• Writing and editing speeches, remarks and letters for consular officials
• Distributing publications, maintaining inventories and mailing lists
• Assisting in the arrangement and coordination of meetings for Consulate staff and visiting Japanese officials, media executives and other guests
• Creating and distributing promotional materials for events
• Planning public and cultural programs and coordinating project activities with co-sponsoring community organizations
• Responding to inquiries from the general public in both English and Japanese
• Assisting with various JIC programs and projects as needed

Qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S. degree
• Strong skills and interest in media relations
• Excellent written and spoken English; strong knowledge of Japanese preferred
• Strong organizational skills and familiarity with MS Office (including MS Access)
• Knowledge of and interest in U.S.-Japan economic, political, and cultural relations
• Strong HTML and especially strong knowledge of Photoshop and Dreamweaver
• Familiarity with Japanese work environment and operational styles preferred
• Knowledge of additional foreign languages considered favorably
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends

Salary:

This is a temporary position. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application:

Interested applicants are requested to email a cover letter and resume listing academic background and professional experiences by May 11 to:

Ayumi Sohn
Japan Information Center
50 Fremont Street, Suite 2200
San Francisco, CA 94105
Email: prinfo@cgjsf.org

(Please include: “Coordinator for Public Relations Position” in the subject line)

Posted by: Consulate General of Japan
Type: Full Time
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary:  N/A
Start Date: N/A

The Japan Information Center of the Consulate General of Japan seeks to fill a position for the Coordinator for Education. Applicants who meet the following requirements and who are interested in the position will submit a resume to our office.

Duties include:

(1) Handling education -related issues: Promotion and support of Japanese language. education, the
Japanese Government Scholarship sponsored by the Ministry of Education, studying in Japan,
introducing Japan to local schools etc…
(2) Assisting with various Japan Information Center programs and projects as needed.

Qualifications:

(1) Person who is able to make a long-term commitment (Japanese citizens must hold a green card).
(2) Work experience (especially in the education field) and a strong interest in Japanese language
education in the United States and Japan-US educational exchange.
(3) Person who has strong communication skills in Japanese and English.
(4) Computer literate.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: Friday, May 11. Please e-mail your resume and cover letter as an attachment to:

Hisako Takahashi
Japan Information Center
50 Fremont Street, Suite 2200
San Francisco, CA 94105
Email: education@cgjsf.org

(Please refrain from contacting us by telephone)

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
http://www.un.emb-japan.go.jp/aboutus/job_opportunities.html

Description:
The Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations is seeking an Administrative Assistant in the Social Section at the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Draft and prepare letters and diplomatic correspondence
2. Assist in logistics/protocol for conferences, meetings, briefings, receptions, and other official functions
3. Edit English in both official/unofficial documents
4. Manage appointment schedules for the section, visiting diplomats, and VIPs
5. Attend meetings/conferences at UN as necessary
6. Respond to inquiries
7. Assist other officers and staff in the section when needed

1.US citizenship required
2.Bachelor’s degree, preferably in International Relations, Political Science, Human
Rights, Humanitarian Affairs, or related discipline
3.Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
4.Computer skills, typing skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc) required
5.Japanese language skills preferred

Please send a cover letter and resume no later than Tuesday 8 May toharuka.yamazaki@mofa.go.jpwith “PMJ Administrative Assistant” in the subject line. No phone calls please.