Aug 31

Job: Intern- U.S.-Japan Council & Tomodachi Initiative (Tokyo)

Thanks to JET alum Mya Fisher who works for the US-Japan Council for passing this along. 

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: Intern
Posted by: U.S.-Japan Council & Tomodachi Initiative
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

The U.S.-Japan Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax exempt organization in the United States which has recently incorporated in Japan as a koeki zaidan hojin. The Council administers the TOMODACHI Initiative, a public-private partnership forged after the Great East Japan Earthquake in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo with the support of the Government of Japan.  TOMODACHI invests in the next generation of Japanese and American leaders through educational and cultural exchanges as well as leadership programs. We seek to foster a “TOMODACHI generation” of young American and Japanese leaders who are committed to and engaged in strengthening U.S.-Japan relations, appreciate each other’s countries and cultures, and possess the global skills and mindsets needed to contribute to and thrive in a more cooperative, prosperous, and secure world. Read More


Aug 31

Job: Program Manager – U.S.-Japan Council & Tomodachi Initiative (Tokyo)

Thanks to JET alum Mya Fisher who works for the US-Japan Council for passing this along. 

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: Program Manager
Posted by: U.S.-Japan Council & Tomodachi Initiative
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

The U.S.-Japan Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax exempt organization in the United States which has recently incorporated in Japan as a koeki zaidan hojin. The Council administers the TOMODACHI Initiative, a public-private partnership forged after the Great East Japan Earthquake in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo with the support of the Government of Japan.  TOMODACHI invests in the next generation of Japanese and American leaders through educational and cultural exchanges as well as leadership programs. We seek to foster a “TOMODACHI generation” of young American and Japanese leaders who are committed to and engaged in strengthening U.S.-Japan relations, appreciate each other’s countries and cultures, and possess the global skills and mindsets needed to contribute to and thrive in a more cooperative, prosperous, and secure world. Read More


Aug 28

Job: ESL Instructor – Showa Boston Institute (Boston)

Via Idealist. 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: ESL Instructor
Posted by: Showa Boston Institute
Location: Boston, MA
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

Showa Boston Institute for Language and Culture, an affiliate of Showa Women’s University Tokyo, has part-time openings for teachers in ESL skills and content courses in the Fall Program September 22 – January 14. Morning skills, afternoon content, and evening TOEIC prep courses available. Read More


Aug 28

Job: Outside Account Representative – Yamamotoyama (East Coast)

Thanks to jet alum Daniel Goldstein for passing this on. 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: Outside Account Representative
Posted by: Yamamotoyama
Location: East Coast
Type: Full-time 

Purpose of Position:

• To effectively promote, and introduce various Yamamotoyama of America products that are available for purchase to potential clients and customers.
• Upon creating new relationships with clients, it is the responsibility of the sales representative to continuously foster and maintain a positive relationship with their respective clients to ensure each client’s needs and concerns are immediately addressed. Read More

Aug 28

Job: Resident Director, CET Intensive Japanese Language & Culture Studies (Osaka, Japan)

Thanks to Osaka-fu JET alum Kate Maruyama who works for CET for sharing this opening at her organization.

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: Resident Director, CET Intensive Japanese Language & Culture Studies
Posted by: CET Academic Programs
Location: Osaka, Japan
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

CET Academic Programs seeks a Resident Director for the CET Intensive Japanese Language & Culture Studies in Osaka, Japan.

The Resident Director (RD) oversees the non-academic aspects of CET’s Japan programs. General responsibilities include managing and implementing activities, excursions, housing, Japanese roommate selection and the language pledge. The RD works cooperatively with a small group of CET Japan staff to ensure that overall goals and expectations of the program are being met through these program components. Excellent communication and team work skills are essential.  Read More


Aug 28

Job: Instructional Support Specialist Multimedia – Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, Kentucky)

Thanks to JET alum David Nelson, who works for WKU and found his job through JETwit, for sharing these.

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: Instructional Support Specialist (Multimedia)
Posted by: Western Kentucky University
Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

Western Kentucky University aspires to be the University of choice for faculty and staff who are dedicated to helping advance academic excellence. True to its spirit, WKU offers an inviting, nurturing, and challenging work environment, which is responsive to the needs of a diverse and ambitious learning community. WKU’s main campus is located on a hill overlooking the city of Bowling Green (population est. 60,000), and is acclaimed as one of the most beautiful in the nation. We invite you to consider WKU as a place where your academic and professional dreams can be realized. Read More


Aug 28

Job: Instructional Support Specialists – Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, Kentucky)

Thanks to JET alum David Nelson, who works for WKU and found his job through JETwit, for sharing these.

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: Instructional Support Specialists
Posted by: Western Kentucky University
Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

Western Kentucky University aspires to be the University of choice for faculty and staff who are dedicated to helping advance academic excellence. True to its spirit, WKU offers an inviting, nurturing, and challenging work environment, which is responsive to the needs of a diverse and ambitious learning community. WKU’s main campus is located on a hill overlooking the city of Bowling Green (population est. 60,000), and is acclaimed as one of the most beautiful in the nation. We invite you to consider WKU as a place where your academic and professional dreams can be realized. Read More


Aug 28

Job: Bilingual Mobile Applications Developer Operations Support Specialist (Mountain View, CA)

Thanks to Tiffany Knearem (Yamanashi-ken 2011-12) for sharing this JET-relevant listing at her workplace.  She says they’re looking to hire ASAP. 

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: Bilingual Mobile Applications Developer Operations Support Specialist (Japanese)
Location: Mountain View, CA
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

A position is available with the growing developer support team of a major mobile application platform. The support specialist will help support app developers in both Japanese and English. This position requires a customer-obsessed individual who is passionate about assisting developers with the timely resolution of issues related to application development and sharing tools. Strong customer service skills and interest in mobile applications are critical. Due to the nature of this role a flexible schedule covering Japanese business hours is required. Read More


Aug 28

Job: Translators – Voltage, Inc.

Via JET Alum Alyssa Hoey (Aomori 2008-2013). 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: Translator
Posted by: Voltage, Inc.

Overview:

Translators will be provided with scripts from Voltage’s “Koi-game” series and will translate these into English. Emphasis will be on creating a script that will appeal to English-speaking users rather than creating a direct translation of the original script. Scripts should be translated into American English rather than British English. Read More


Aug 27

Job: Buyer, Japanese Aerospace (NYC)

Via Actus Consulting. If you apply, please make sure to indicate you learned about the listing from 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: Buyer
Posted byJapanese Aerospace-Trading Firm
Location: Midtown, NYC
Type: Full-time 

Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1.Communication of customer requirements and product information with Japan Offices.
2.Supply Chain management including negotiation with US companies for price, delivery, quality.
3.Process inquiries, quotations, orders, claims, logistics arrangements.
4.Study industry trends and product technology.
5.Responsibility for own accounts. Read More


Aug 25

JETAA UK 2014 Career’s Forum

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.


Friday 19 September 2014 – 15:30 to 18:30

JETAA UK supports our members to use their Japan experience professionally and stay in touch with Japan. We have asked alumni from a variety of industries and backgrounds to come and offer advice on the post-JET experience. Get more insight into the job market in the UK and begin leveraging your JET experience to advance personally and professionally. Network and make valuable connections- there may be job opportunities/internships available through some of the organisations represented. Read More


Aug 25

Job: Secretary at Japanese Magnet School (Livonia, MI)

Via the Great Lakes JETAA FB 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.


Position: Secretary
Posted by: Japanese Magnet School
LocationLivonia, MI
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

This person has the responsibility for a wide range of secretarial and other duties including correspondence, in-house program handouts, biweekly payroll, notices, announcements, parent reminders, assisting with maintenance of school Web site and calendar, and numerous other duties as assigned. Strong phone and in-person communication skills are essential due to daily interaction with parents, students, staff, substitutes, and school district personnel. Read More


Aug 25

Job: Service Delivery Manager – International SOS (NSW, Australia)

Originally posted to the JETAA NSW email newsletter. 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: Service Delivery Manager

Posted by: International SOS
Location: NSW, Australia 
Type: Full-time

Overview:

The Service Delivery Manager (SDM) is responsible for deployment and adoption of Group Products for Australian and Japanese MNC customers in their assigned territory.  This is a front line, customer facing and customer advocate role responsible for engaging with clients to discuss, understand, and plan for deployment of our products.  This position is also responsible for ensuring optimal adoption of the products and their success. Read More


Aug 19

Job: Office Administrator – Portland Taiko (OR)

VIA Idealist. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.


Position: Office Administrator
Posted by: Portland Taiko
Location: Portland, OR
Type: Part-time 

Position Overview:

Portland Taiko seeks a dynamic, industrious Office Administrator to work in partnership with the Board of Directors to bring this vibrant, growing, nonprofit, performing arts organization to the next stage of its development. Read More


Aug 19

Job: Artistic Staff – Portland Taiko (OR)

VIA Idealist. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.


Position: Artistic Staff
Posted by: Portland Taiko
Location: Portland, OR
Type: Part-time 

Position Overview:

Portland Taiko seeks an Artist Staff member to join this nationally recognized, nonprofit taiko company. This new staff will join a dynamic, exciting performing group to assist with performances, school assembly programs, outreach projects, classes, workshops, and composition projects. Read More


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