Job: JET Ambassadors – volunteer basis (DC, MD, VA, WV, DE)
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Via JETAADC. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: JET Ambassador
Posted by: JETAA
Location: DC, MD, VA, WV, DE
Type: Volunteer
Overview:
We are pleased to announce a call for volunteers for the JET Ambassadors Program!
As the brainchild of Ambassador Fujisaki, the JET Ambassadors Program is a volunteer-based program allowing participants to visit local DC and surrounding area schools and share their experiences from Japan through interactive self-designed presentations. The program aims to educate newer generations about Japan and raise international awareness throughout the community, as well as giving former JETs the chance to reconnect with their own experiences. Read More
Job: User Support Specialist – Japanese & Korean speaker (Austin, TX)
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Via Anzu Global. If you apply, please make sure to indicate that you learned of the listing via JETwit. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: User Support Specialist
Posted by: MultiLing Corporation
Location: Yokohama, Japan
Type: Full-time, contract, $22/hr
Overview:
Our Fortune 100 client is looking for a Japanese and Korean speaker to help with customer support of user system. Participate in projects and testing efforts related to support. Previous technical support or customer support is a plus. Must have strong communication skills, good work ethic, great attention to detail, and exceptional customer focus. Candidate must be able to read, write and speak both Korean and Japanese. Will train on technology.
Please contact Jeanne at jeanne.sharpe@anzuglobal.com for more details.
Job: Writer/Translator for RocketNews24 English (Online)
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See below for a very interesting writer/translator work opportunity from Michelle Lynn Dinh (Shimane-ken, Chibu-mura, 2010 – 2013), the editor for RocketNews24 English, a website specializing in quirky news from Japan and Asia. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Writer/Translator
Posted by: RocketNews24 English
Type: Freelance
Salary: Calculated on a per article basis + incentive
Overview:
RocketNews24 English is looking to hire a few talented writers to help them grow! Thanks to a lot of hard work and its awesome readers, RockNews24 English is currently making plans to expand its website and increase our daily output. To this end, the site is looking for a couple of talented writers to join the team.
Requirements:
be creative individuals who write regularly.
enjoy keeping up to date with current events, trends and pop culture.
speak/read Japanese well (equivalent to JLPT N2 or better)
be able to produce five or more articles per week
Applicants from all over the world are welcome. They are also looking for speakers of Chinese, Korean or other Asian languages.
Application Instructions:
(If you apply, make sure to indicate that you learned of the listing via JETwit.)
Please send your resume, Japanese and English, and translations (see #2 below) to recruit @ en.rocketnews24.com
1）Please write the following IN JAPANESE in your e-mail.
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Name：
Age：
Address：
Motivation for applying：
E-mail address：
Telephone number：
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※Please write『英訳ライタースタッフ応募／氏名』for the subject.
※Please attach a picture of yourself with your resume.
2）Please translate the following two articles and submit them with your resume
1. ■普通じゃない！神戸北野で異人館を改装した『スターバックス』に行ってきた
2. Please write an original piece that you think would be a good fit for RocketNews24. This could be a loose translation of an article from a foreign language website, a short piece introducing something neat you found on the net or your own personal opinion or anecdotal piece based on your experiences in Japan and Asia.
Only accepted applicants will be notified of the results.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, RocketNews24 is a Japanese-language news blog. Since their humble launch in 2008, they’ve built a massive fan base by reporting the interesting, strange and random—much of it brought over from the English-speaking world.
Job: Blog Writers – RESOBOX
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A Queens, NYC-based Japanese cultural center is seeking bloggers to write on its website. Thanks to JET alum interpreter, translator and journalist Stacy Smith for putting this unique organization in touch with JETwit. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Blog Writers
Posted by: RESOBOX
Type: $10 per article
Overview:
RESOBOX, a Japanese cultural center in Queens is seeking bloggers to write about any topic related to Japan on its website.
The blog is about promoting artists of Japanese arts and culture and truly sophisticate it so that these can evolve in an inspiring and innovative manner. Currently blog has content based on swordsmanship and stick fighting techniques, introduction of Japanese tea, anime film critics, event or performance at RESOBOX. Read More
Job: Japanese Press & Community Relations Officer – Japan Society (NYC)
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Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Japanese Press & Community Relations Officer
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York, NY
Type: Full-time, temporary
Overview:
The temporary Japanese Press & Community Relations Officer will work with the Media and Marketing Department to strategize, initiate, coordinate, and implement press-related initiatives for Japan Society, focusing mainly on Japanese media. Read More
Job: World Internships – Director (MA)
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Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Director of World Internships
This position will require leadership, entrepreneurial thinking, brand development, corporate relationship building, partner management, and program oversight. The director will report to an executive director and will oversee in office sales/marketing staff and remote field staff in program development and delivery.
The director will focus on growing the organization. Areas of specific focus will be: global development of university and partner agreements; program development; and recruitment strategy.
Additional areas of responsibility will be to oversee and participate in student communication, and all aspects of program delivery. Finally, the position will also require a strong focus on program quality through use of program evaluation metrics.
For more information see the complete job description and application details on our website: https://www.worldinternships.org/careers/
Job: Registration Coordinator, USAC (University of Nevada, Reno)
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Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
The University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) seeks a skilled problem solver and communicator with a proven capacity for consistent good judgment for the position of Registration Coordinator.
The ideal candidate will be able to handle a large caseload of students, to execute a high volume of administrative processes, and to manage and synthesize information from multiple sources. He/she will provide excellent customer service to students and staff at our study abroad sites and internally within USAC.
The Registration Coordinator reports to the Registration Manager in the Enrollment Services Department of USAC. This position is located at USAC’s Central Office on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno, where a staff of 45 manages the operations of a worldwide network of study abroad programs for college students throughout the United States. This position does not involve travel.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
An opening in the Study Abroad Office at North Carolina State University for a full-time Regional Coordinator for Latin-America and Sub-Saharan Africa. A full job description can be found at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/42118.
*RESPONSIBILITIES*
In designated geographic regions (currently the Americas, Caribbean, and Sub-Saharan Africa), serve as the lead contact and advisor for NC State study abroad programs. Manage student exchange agreements for designated region, including facilitating renewals and initiating new agreements, as well as maintaining balance of enrollment numbers. Research programs and communicate with colleagues at partner institutions and program providers in the United States and abroad regarding academic opportunities, costs, housing options, support services, and exchange agreements.
Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Stanford University is pleased to announce the following position:
*Special Programs Coordinator (64192), BING Overseas Studies Program*
The Special Programs Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating overseas seminars and other short-term, faculty-initiated programs. The Special Programs Coordinator exercises a high degree of independence and judgment in solving problems, executing and completing projects, interacting with colleagues and managers throughout the University, as well as faculty, students, and parents.
To Apply*:
– Access the Stanford Careers website at http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu
– Click on Job Search
– Enter “64192” the Job Number Search field (the search result will appear)
**Please Note: *Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume via the Stanford University website. Applications submitted directly to BING Overseas Studies Program office will not be considered.
Job: Program Associate, IHP – SIT Study Abroad
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Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email
SIT Study Abroad, a program of World Learning is pleased to announce recruitment for the following position. Please submit resume with cover letter and salary history in one .pdf file at: http://www.worldlearning.org, or online http://www.worldlearning.org/employment/job-search/
General Description: The Program Associate serves as a member of the team responsible for the administration of the IHP/Comparative portfolio of study abroad programs. The Program Associate provides ongoing programmatic and administrative support to the Academic Dean. S/he also works closely with the Program Directors (PDs) and field staff to facilitate the flow of information, appropriate documentation, and the smooth functioning of programmatic activities. The Program Associate also works with Marketing, Admissions, IT, Human Resources, Finance, and the Legal and Compliance offices on matters of programmatic support.
For more information regarding IHP/Comparative programs please visit: http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/location-comparative.cfm
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Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
The University of Georgia at Oxford Study Abroad Program seeks an Associate Director for the University’s Residential Center Study Abroad Program in Oxford, England. This position is based primarily at the UGA campus in Athens, Georgia, with significant travel duties to the U.K. The Associate Director assists the Director in the administration of the Oxford programs and Center and serves as the second-in-command for the UGA at Oxford Program. Duties include program and facilities oversight, communications and development, and IT development and support. The Associate Director will be responsible for marketing the UGA at Oxford Program, organizing Alumni events, planning special extension events such as lectures and debates, and preparing the Program’s annual newsletter. The Associate Director is also expected to remain active in research and academic life at the University of Georgia through teaching and curriculum development. Read More
Job: Translation/Editing 1-year apprenticeship, MultiLing Corporation (Yokohama)
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Received from company. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Translation/Editing 1-year Apprenticeship
Posted by: MultiLing Corporation
Location: Yokohama, Japan
Type: Full-time
Overview:
Located in Yokohama, Japan (Feb 2015-Jan 2016)
MultiLing Corporation is looking for a talented and capable individual to join its subsidiary, MultiLing Japan Y.K., on location in Yokohama, Japan for a full-time one-year apprenticeship position. Responsibilities will include translating, editing and reviewing Japanese to English documents and other related tasks. Please see list of specific requirements below: Read More
Event: Spotlight on Japanese Companies in the UK, October 15th (London)
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Here’s a great career-related event organized by JETAA UK for any JET alums/ex-JETs in or near London. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Mitsubishi Corporation International (Europe) Plc and JETAA UK take great pleasure in inviting to you to attend the first in a series of networking events taking place at Japanese companies in the UK. Find out about Mitsubishi Corporation’s history and global activities, learn more about their Corporate Social Responsibility activities, hear from Triland Metals, one of their group companies and get an overview of the types of jobs within the organisation and the skills needed for these roles. We look forward to seeing you there. Read More
Event: 2014 Japan and Asia Pacific Career and Networking Forum (San Francisco)
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Via the JETAA Northern California linkedin group. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Join us for the 2014 Japan and Asia Pacific Career and Networking Forum in San Francisco!
Meet local companies and JET alumni at the Japan and Asia Pacific Career and Networking Forum, held on Wed. October 1st from 5-8 pm at the University of San Francisco’s McLaren Conference Center!
Register online at http://2014cnf.eventbrite.com – free for attendees!
Job: 2 ESL teachers for JET alum-owned language school (Shiga)
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Thanks to Shiga JET alum and JETAANY Vice-prez Pam Kavalam for sharing this great listing!
Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: 2 ESL Teaching Positions
Posted by: 2b English School
Location: Shiga, Japan
Type: Full-time
Overview:
We are looking for two teachers to join our school from January, 2015. Located in central Shiga, our classrooms are in Notogawa, Hikone and Omihachiman. You may be required to work at any combination of these classrooms. Read More
