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Position: English Language Teacher
Posted by: Community Charter School of Cambridge
Location: Cambridge, MA, USA
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to JET alumna, Yoshika Wason (Aomori-ken, 2018-2020) for passing along the following job opening at her school:

English Language Teacher – Community Charter School of Cambridge (2022-2023 School Year) Description: Community Charter School of Cambridge (CCSC) is a public charter school that serves students in grades 6-12.

Focusing on post-secondary success for all students, CCSC combines high academic and behavioral expectations with an environment of unconditional affection, acceptance, and belonging in which all students can grow and achieve. The English Language Teacher position entails teaching ESL classes to a variety of grades and language levels.

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Position: Youth & Outreach Program Coordinator
Posted by: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Location: Delray Beach, FL, USA
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to JET alumna, Wendy Lo (Toyama-ken, 2002-2005) for passing along the following opportunity at the Morikami Museum where she currently works:

The Youth and Outreach Program Coordinator will be responsible for the creation and implementation of educational programming for children (K-12) activities and off-site outreach programs (children and adults). This includes children’s activities at our annual festivals, special events, teacher development workshops, Family Fun Days, and our MORY and Summer Tour Plus programs.  The position requires a creative, dynamic and hands-on individual.  The person must be able to work weekends and evening events.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here: https://morikami.org/job-opportunities/

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Position: Various Positions
Posted by: Various Organizations
Location: Portland, OR or Seattle, WA, USA
Contract: Varies

Thanks to the PNW JET Alumni Association for passing along the various job openings in their region:

1. The Portland Japanese Garden is actively recruiting for staff with full time & part-time positions including: IT Support Specialist, Facilities Technician, Institutional Giving Manager, Visitor Relations Associate & more! https://www.japanesegarden.com/careers/
2. Assistant Director, International Student Center, Seattle University, Full time. https://seattleu.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=1927&site=2
3. DENSHO, Seattle –  (Full-time)   Executive Director & Office Manager/Bookkeeper, (Internship) Archives, (Volunteer) Special Projects & Event Support. https://densho.org/get-involved/volunteer-jobs/
4. Event & Programs Coordinator, Japan America Society of the State of Washington, Full-time  https://jassw.org/job-board/

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Position: Sales Engineer
Posted by: Figaro
Location: Osaka, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to recruiter, Mr. Nobuo Yoneyama for passing along the attached job opening. The person will be based at Figaro’s Osaka headquarters and may need to travel to Germany to set up an office there.

Application Process: For more information, please click on the document below.

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Position: Student Relations Coordinator
Posted by: Ashinaga Foundation
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna, Jennifer Butler (Shizuoka-ken, 2001-2004) for passing along the following job opening with her organization that will work exclusively on her team:

The Ashinaga Foundation is an NGO based in Tokyo that strives to provide educational access to young people who have experienced the loss of one or both parents.

The Student Relations Team (SRT) provides a link between the Ashinaga Foundation and the AAI Scholars. Student Relations Coordinators (SRC) provide support for Scholars’ leadership self-development, social/cultural adjustment support and academic performance while they are studying in Japanese universities. The SRC plays an important role in the implementation of the Ashinaga Africa Initiative and the position encompasses a wide variety of duties and responsibilities.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here: https://www.ashinaga.org/intl/documents/Japan-SRT-SRC-Job-Description-June-2022.pdf

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Position: Diplomatic Assistant
Posted by: Embassy of Japan in the United States of America
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-time

The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Diplomatic Assistant. This individual will be primarily responsible for managing the schedules and assisting the activities of Political Section diplomats, as well as undertaking some research on policy issues related to Japan-US relations and US politics. Please see below for a detailed listing of responsibilities.

The Embassy offers health and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Working hours are 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with a 1.5 hour lunch break from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. There is also the once a month lunch time receptionist duty, and the occasional weeknight and/or weekend event (all qualify for paid overtime). Salary is commensurate with experience.

Please note: Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. green card holder. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Successful candidates will be requested to submit their background check information.

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Position: Part-Time Japanese Language Teacher
Posted by: Globalize DC
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Part-time

Here’s another job passed along to us:

Globalize DC is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization that works to expand access for DC public school students, particularly those in underserved schools and communities, to global education and language learning opportunities. We serve as a bridge helping to connect the wealth of globally focused resources of the nation’s capital to our local DC students, educators, and schools. Refer to www.globalizedc.org to learn more about us.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please view the document below.

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Position: Cultural Affairs Coordinator or Economic Section Researcher
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full-time

Here are a couple of jobs passed along to us directly from the Embassy of Japan in the United States of America: 

JICC – Cultural Affairs Coordinator and Economic Section Researcher

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Position: Cultural Assistant
Posted by: he Consulate General of Japan in Boston
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to the Consulate General of Japan in Boston for passing along the following opportunity:

The Consulate General of Japan in Boston is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Cultural Assistant. This individual is primarily responsible for coordinating cultural exchange programs. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in U.S.-Japan relations and cultural exchange.

Application Process: For a detailed description of the position, please click here. The deadline to apply is July 5th, 2022 at 5 PM EDT.

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Position: Part-time Assistant Correspondent
Posted by: The Hokkaido Shimbun Press London Bureau
Location: London, UK
Contract: Part-time

Below is a job passed along to us directly from the newspaper.

Salary: £1,500～ (monthly), transportation expenses

Start date: 1st August 2022 ※Available for consultation

The Hokkaido Shimbun Press is looking for an Assistant Correspondent for their London Bureau, which is located on Fleet Street, central London. The successful applicant will assist the Bureau Chief with the preparation of articles to be published in Japan, and handle Bureau administration. The Bureau covers political, economic, and cultural news from the UK and other European countries.

Although you will work mainly during office hours for 3-4 days a week at office or from home, you will occasionally be required to work overtime due to the nature of the job. You should also be willing to travel within the UK or Europe to cover stories.

Candidates should note that this is NOT a writing position. In addition, although the ability to work in Japanese is a requirement.

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Position: Political/Executive Assistant for the Consul General
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in Boston
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Contract: Full-time

Here are a couple of jobs received directly from the Consulate General of Japan in Boston:

Political Assistant Position: The Consulate General of Japan in Boston is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Political Assistant. This individual is primarily responsible for conducting research analysis on U.S. political affairs. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in U.S.-Japan relations and International Affairs. Please see below for a detailed listing of responsibilities.

Political Assistant Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here. The deadline is May 21, 2022.

Executive Assistant Position: The position serves as a link between the Consulate and local governments, universities, and other organizations in New England. The ideal candidate will be someone flexible enough to work on multiple projects at the same time, have an understanding of and interest in Japanese culture and US-Japan relations, and have the ability to make connections with a wide variety of local businesses, government agencies, universities, and other organizations.

Executive Assistant Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here. The deadline is May 13th, 2022.

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Position: Online Tutor Needed for After School Tutoring and Business/Survival English for Adult Learners
Posted by: Two Birds One Stone Learning
Location: San Francisco, California
Contract: Full-time

From JET alum Daniel Stone, founder and owner of Two Birds One Stone Learning:

Online Tutors needed for After School Tutoring and Business/Survival English for Adult Learners. If you have a passion for seeing people from different cultures learn and grow with English, there are tutoring opportunities at Two Birds One Stone Learning.

Proficient English speakers with teaching and tutoring experience are a plus. The use of laptop devices, reliable and robust internet connection, and experience teaching online synchronously is required.

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Position: Assistant Manager
Posted by: DMC aizu 
Location: Fukushima, Japan
Contract: Full-time

Here’s a job passed along to us:

DMC aizu is a resort operation company having multiple ski resort places in Fukushima Prefecture.

Before, the company had enjoyed receiving many foreign visitors mostly from the Oceania region, but the pandemic kept them from visiting Japan for the past two years.

Now that the waves of new cases seem to be under control and Japanese border control is being eased, the company expects a full recovery of skiing visitors from Australia and New Zealand in a not-too-distant future.

Now, the company would like to hire one person from the region as an assistant manager to not only take care of non-Japanese skiing instructors but also to promote the resort company to Australia and New Zealand.

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Position: Reporter/Researcher
Posted by: Yomiuri Shimbun
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-time

Reporter / Researcher for Yomiuri Shimbun New York Bureau

Position: Reporter/Researcher covering the United Nations for the New York Bureau of The Yomiuri Shimbun

The Yomiuri Shimbun is Japan’s largest daily newspaper. We are headquartered in Tokyo and have 26 international bureaus, three of which are in the United States: New York, Washington, and Los Angeles.

Websites:

• Japanese-language Site: http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/  
• English-language Site: https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/

Qualifications: Applicants must have a strong interest in current affairs, especially international relations. An interest in journalism, attention to accuracy and the ability to multitask effectively under deadline is required. Applicants should already be based in New York region.

Description: Main duties involve assisting the Yomiuri’s Japanese United Nations correspondent by covering the Security Council and other UN bodies. This includes covering press briefings, tracking relevant stories, arranging and conducting interviews, doing research, coming up with story ideas, etc. The war in Ukraine, North Korea, and the NPT Review Conference will be a heavy focus. The person hired will also do reporting covering other news areas (including U.S. politics, social issues, and cultural coverage) as the situation warrants.

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Position: JET Program Coordinator
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Contract: Full-time

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Director of the Japan Information Center

• JET Coordinator tasks:
  • Coordinating all aspects of the Japan Exchange & Teaching Program, including recruitment, candidate processing, JET Alumni volunteer management, travel planning, networking, orientation planning and presenting, and any other JET-related activities
  • Handle inquiries for JET program.
  • Coordinating JET program interviews.
  • Creating forms and documents for JET program/JETAA
  • Taking contact with JETAA chapters in Midwest.
• Speech writing and editing
• Updating the Consulate Homepage through use of our content management system
• General office responsibilities including attending events organized by the JIC and other related organizations and helping other staff members’ tasks as needed.

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