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Position: Office Manager/Book Keeper
Posted by: Densho
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Contract: Full-time

Densho seeks a full-time office manager and bookkeeper to support staff in day-to-day operations and build strong financial systems and reporting structures for the organization.

The Office Manager/Bookkeeper handles the daily posting of financial transactions in Quickbooks, prepares financial reports, reconciles bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers, and ensures records are accurate and taxes and bills are paid. They are also responsible for payroll and benefits, building related tasks such as maintenance and supplies, and general administrative support. Currently Densho’s staff is operating under a hybrid work plan and some flexibility and work-from-home options
are possible.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.

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Position: Multiple Job Listings
Posted by: SA International
Location: Multiple Locations
Contract: Full-time

A number of listings shared by DSA International.
Nationwide New Multiple Job Listings!

Japanese/American Companies seeking candidates nationwide. Japanese language or cultural background is a big plus! All of our positions are direct-hire with company benefits!  Please see the below partial listings, we also have many other positions available!

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Position: Editor
Posted by: VIZ Media
Location: San Francisco, California
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to JET alumna, Jennifer Sherman (Mie-ken, 2012-2016) for passing along two new positions for editors with VIZ Media: 

VIZ Media is looking to add two Editors to our publishing department – come join a team of dedicated storytellers and artists and help bring your favorite manga to the English-speaking market!

As an Editor at VIZ Media, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of print and digital publications, collaborate with talented creative colleagues, and even propose series for acquisition. 

What you’ll do:

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Position: Lecture in Japanese (Teaching and Scholarship)
Posted by: The University of Manchester
Location: Manchester, UK
Contract: Full-time

Here’s a job passed along to us:

Applications are invited for the fixed-term post of Lecturer in Japanese Studies (teaching and scholarship), which is tenable from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2025.

You must have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field and demonstrable teaching experience, both in-person and online, in Japanese Studies at university level. You must be fluent in English and Japanese. Some involvement in the Residence Abroad coordination activities of the department will be non-negotiable. You must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to empathise with students.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.

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Position: Director of International Programs
Posted by: Street Law, Inc.
Location: Remote
Contract: Full-time

Street Law, Inc. is seeking a Director of International Programs to oversee its portfolio of international programs by:

• Providing strategic leadership for a diverse set of grant-funded programs around the world.
• Leading program growth including new business development.
• Leading the effective implementation of programs by facilitating training workshops and providing technical assistance to program sites.
• Ensuring the financial health of Street Law’s international programs by managing budgets and securing new grant funding.
• Continually advancing international programs through the collection and utilization of data.

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Position: Reporter/Researcher
Posted by: Yomiuri Shinbun
Location: Temporarily Remote in Washington DC
Contract: Full-time

Here’s a job received directly from the organization:

The Yomiuri Shimbun is Japan’s largest daily newspaper with a circulation of nearly 8 million copies. We are headquartered in Tokyo and have over 20 international bureaus, three of which are in the United States: Washington DC, New York and Los Angeles.

Description: Main duties include assisting our Washington-based Japanese correspondents by attending video-conference, telephonic and in-person briefings and press conferences; tracking relevant news stories; arranging and conducting interviews; composing clear and concise memos on issues of interest; and covering various events, including those held by area think tanks and Congress. Additionally, because there are congressional midterm elections this year, coverage of various elections and campaign rallies and related events will also be an important part of the reporting duties. Rapid and precise transcription is also required.

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Position: Multiple Positions
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York City, NY
Contract: Full-time

Here are multiple jobs received directly from the organization:

In particular, they are looking for a rental event manager. While it does state hospitality/event management background is required, they think anyone with any experience planning any kind of event would be capable.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.

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Position: Policy Research Intern (Paid, Summer)
Posted by: Sumitomo Corporation of Americas
Location: New York City, New York, USA
Contract: Full-time

Please see below the paid Policy Research summer internship at Sumitomo Corporation of Americas that was passed along to us.

Sumitomo Corporation’s Washington Office is looking for an intern to assist the Business Intelligence Unit in its policy research work, including creating presentation materials and reports. The policy research intern will also be asked to attend various think tank and trade association events in Washington DC and write memos for the Washington Office.

Operating at the intersection of policy and global business, research interns may conduct research and analysis on the following topics:

• U.S. domestic politics
• Trade policy
• Energy policy
• Climate change policy

Application Process: The application deadline is May 15, 2022. For more information, please click the link below.

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Position: Program Assistant
Posted by: Laurasian Institution
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to JET alumnus, Gabriel Rebeck (Kagoshima-ken, 2008-2011) for passing along the attached job opening at his organization. 

The Program Assistant is responsible for the smooth operation of Laurasian’s grant programs by carefully maintaining financial records for our program participants and keeping detailed documentation per program requirements. The position involves regular communication internally within departments and externally with participants and funders. Occasional travel to workshop locations around the U.S.

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

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Position: Executive Director
Posted by: Densho
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Contract: Full-time

Here’s a job received directly from the search committee:

Densho has launched the search for its next Executive Director. You can view the full position profile here.

This is a pivotal moment for Densho and so they are calling on the community to help cast the net as widely as possible as they search for their next Executive Director. The successful candidate will be charged with oversight for the continued success, transition, and growth of the organization. And they will be a visionary leader who will work to advance Densho’s mission to document the injustices of our past to promote justice and equity today.

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Position: Senior Data Analyst
Posted by: The Clooney Foundation for Justice
Location: Remote, Global
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to JET alumna, Marry Tran (Tokushima-ken, 2016-2018) for passing along the following job opening:

Job Summary

The Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ), an international non-governmental organization that advocates for justice through accountability for human rights abuses around the world, seeks a Senior Data Analyst to support our exciting new gender justice initiative called Waging Justice for Women (WJW). Working closely with a program team and partner organizations, the Senior Data Analyst will develop and apply quantitative analytic methods to collect, process, and evaluate large datasets related to selected discriminatory laws and their application against women in Africa. The compilation and analysis of such data, which is now woefully lacking, will reveal the nature, scope, and severity of gender discrimination in various African countries and help inform CFJ’s response, including notably through legal advocacy.

The ideal candidate will bring years of professional experience in data or statistical analysis, and be comfortable working with large, noisy, and incomplete datasets. They will be expected to develop and manage complex datasets, conduct quantitative analyses, and prepare reports on their findings. They will have outstanding written and oral communications skills and be able to translate the results of statistical modeling for a non-technical audience. They will be a self-starter and be able to work collaboratively and in a fast-paced environment. This is a 12-month contract-based consultancy position with the possibility to renew or extend.

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Position: Media and Communications Associate
Posted by: The Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ)
Location: Remote, Flexible
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to JET alumna, Marry Tran (Tokushima-ken, 2016-2018) for passing along the following job opening:

Job Summary

The Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ), an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that advocates for justice through accountability for human rights abuses around the world, seeks a Media and Communications Associate. We are looking for someone with experience in social media and/or communications and journalism and a proven interest in international human rights and criminal justice. The ideal candidate will have outstanding written communication skills and be creative, self-motivated, and able to work effectively against deadlines. In addition to providing day-to-day media and communications assistance and support, the Associate will help create content for and grow our social media channels.

This is an exciting time for the media team and the Associate will have a hand in many projects, including developing our social media and digital communications strategy, style guide, and content publication calendar. The Associate will support media and communications efforts on behalf of CFJ generally as well as each of our flagship initiatives – TrialWatch, The Docket, and Waging Justice for Women – and in concert with our strategic partner, The Sentry.

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Position: Assistant Program Officer OR Program Officer with the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)
Posted by: Cultural Vistas
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to JET alumna, Rachel Reed, current JETAADC President (Akita-ken, 2010-2013) for passing along the following two job openings at Cultural Vistas where she currently works:

Cultural Vistas is currently hiring in Washington, DC!

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here: https://jobs.keldair.com/culturalvistas.

• Assistant Program Officer, IVLP (must be based in DC)
• Program Officer, IVLP (must be based in DC)

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Position: Sales Planning Analyst – Japanese-English Bilingual
Posted by: YKK
Location: Austell, GA
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to JET alumna, Jessica Cork, (Hiroshima-ken, 1997-2000) for passing along the following job opening at her company:

Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™.  We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return.  Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities.

We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work.  By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.

Position Summary: The purpose of this position is to strategically and effectively, build and manage various processes and systems and provide focused business analysis of all key critical success factors and Key Performance Indicators for Leadership.

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Position: Promotion Specialist – Spanish-English Bilingual
Posted by: YKK USA
Location: Marietta, GA
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to JET alumna, Jessica Cork, (Hiroshima-ken, 1997-2000) for passing along the following job opening at her company:

FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt
REPORTS TO TITLE:  New Demand Creation Manager 

JOB SUMMARY: The roll of this position is to facilitate and improve internal communications among YKK Americas Group companies and communicate YKK’s brand value externally through website, social media, and other online and traditional media.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop strategies to drive traffic and manage the structure and contents of YKK Americas website.
2. Support marketing initiatives and communication in Americas region (Mexico, Central America and South America), especially with regards to social media and website.
3. Produce videos and interactive content to promote YKK’s capabilities (event videos, marketing videos and webinars, etc.)
4. Developing a library of content including successful posts, product photos and stock photos to help easily create content for future posts, schedule posts and track engagement.
5. Develop channel best-practices and recommendations for Instagram and YouTube.
6. Research trends in the social media industry to provide recommendations for new ideas, projects, and content to move existing social media strategy to the next level.
7. Using Google Analytics and other measurement tools, provide reports on metrics and continually find ways to improve on those metrics through testing and new initiatives. Effectively translate data into understandable and actionable insights to drive strategy.
8. Support teams to help update, edit and create marketing collateral.
9. Perform any other assigned duties or projects.

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