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Position: Assistant Director
Posted by: Temple University, Japan Campus
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Temple University, Japan Campus for passing along the following job opening.

Overview of Position
TUJ’s Academic English Program (AEP) offers both semester-long and short-term academic English programs of all ages, from elementary school students to adults. The Assistant Director will play a key leadership role in planning, executing, and continuously improving academic English programs at TUJ Kyoto. This position involves overseeing day-to-day operations, developing new programs, supporting instructors and students, and collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure program success.

The Assistant Director will manage administrative processes, support program marketing and promotion, and ensuring smooth program delivery at TUJ Kyoto. As AEP serves as student pipeline into TUJ, the Assistant Director will assist with recruit efforts and liaise with private and public stakeholders regarding potential and actual programs. Additionally, the Assistant Director may assist with admissions counseling related matters including recruitment visits, open campus events, and language testing.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, along with a passion for international education.

Primary Responsibilities
Program Management and Development

• Oversee the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of AEP programs, especially youth and short-term programs at TUJ Kyoto.

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Position: Economic Development Representative
Posted by: JETRO
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) for passing along the following job opening.

(Position／役職)
Economic Development Representative for supporting economic relationships between Japan and the US at the Research and Information Services Department, JETRO New York

(Job Summary／業務内容)
• Under general supervision of the Executive Director and Director, assists with Federal, State, and Local organizations, businesses, institutions, both from the US and Japan, in the research, preparation, and implementation of bilateral economic relationship activities, programs, and services.
次長およびディレクターの一般的な監督の下、日米両国の連邦、州、地方の組織、企業、機関とともに、二国間経済関係活動、プログラム、サービスの調査、準備、実施を補佐する。

• Research, identify, develop, and monitor Federal and State Government activities in the US and investment activities from Japanese companies to provide accurate and relevant data that encourage economic relationship between the two countries.
米国における連邦政府および州政府の活動や日本企業の投資活動を調査、特定、開発、モニターし、正確で関連性の高いデータを提供することで、両国の経済関係を促進する。

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Position: Japanese Interpreter and Translator
Posted by: CompCare Therapeutics
Location: Edgewater, NJ, USA / remote-optional
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Michelle Yasay (Fukuoka, 2015-2019) for passing along the following job opening.

Join the team as a Japanese Interpreter for Early Intervention (EI) services. CompCare Therapeutics (CCT) is dedicated to supporting families with young children experiencing developmental delays. CCT provides Early Intervention services that empower children and their caregivers through specialized therapy sessions.

CCT is seeking compassionate and reliable interpreters to assist therapists by facilitating communication between families and providers. Interpreters play a vital role in ensuring that families fully understand and engage in their child’s therapy sessions.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately interpret between therapists and families during sessions.
• Ensure clear and effective communication while maintaining professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
• Support families in understanding therapy goals, exercises, and recommendations.
• Adhere to confidentiality and ethical interpretation standards.
• Qualifications: Fluency in English and Japanese. Experience in interpretation, especially in medical, educational, or therapeutic settings (preferred but not required). Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Reliable, punctual, and culturally competent.

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Position: JET Program Coordinator
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco
Location: San Francisco, CA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Kai Wiesner-Hanks (Kyoto, Niigata, 2010-2015) for passing along the following job opening.

Description: The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco has an opening for a full-time staff member in the Japan Information and Cultural Center (JICC). This position oversees all aspects of the Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program within the Consulate’s jurisdiction of Northern and Central California and the entirety of Nevada.

Duties include recruiting, assessing, and selecting qualified participants for the JET Program, promoting the program through information sessions and events, managing orientation and departure for outbound participants, and fostering alumni opportunities and relations. The position also works as part of a team and assists with general JICC activities (including but not limited to office work, public events, and responding to inquiries [in English]) as well as other activities of the Consulate as needed.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/25_0218.html

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

Thanks to Wendy Lo (Toyama, 2002-2005) for passing along the following job opening.

Position Description:
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.

Position Reports to:
Curator of Education

Specific Responsibilities and Duties:
• Create and implement museum educational programs for children and families.
• Coordinate and implement all necessary aspects of programs to ensure success and efficiency (pre-, day-of, and post-program) of set-up and breakdown.
• Develop, implement, and manage outreach programs for both students and adults.
• Develop, create, and coordinate children’s (K-12) activities at our annual festivals and special event days, including the supervision of volunteers and managing setup and cleanup.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the Summer Tour Plus (STP) program activities.

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Position: Career Development and Graduate Support Coordinator
Posted by: Ashinaga Foundation
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to the Ashinaga Foundation for passing along the following job opening.

Description:
We are looking for a Career Development and Graduate Support Coordinator to join our international team to support the Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI) Scholars and Graduates. The position has two roles: (1) to support AAI Scholars in navigating their career journey through their university life and (2) to facilitate positive engagement of AAI Graduates. This role also requires collaboration with other team members within AAI department and Ashinaga regional offices (US, UK, France, Brazil, Uganda, and Senegal).

Your duties would entail:
1. Career Development support to the AAI Scholars
Under the overall supervision of the manager,
(1) Develop and implement a process to promote career readiness and professional skills of AAI Scholars, and to monitor its progress
(2) Run coaching sessions for AAI Scholars on how to navigate their career journey through skill and experience acquisition, as well as the development of CVs, Cover Letters, and interview skills.
(3) Design and implement career development workshops for the different professional/career stages by collaborating with other teams
(4) Work with the team members to review, design and implement an internship placement for AAI Scholars through opportunity sourcing and evaluation in Africa and Japan.
(5) Gather and analyze data for monitoring and evaluation purposes.

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Position: Program Coordinator, Office of Graduate & International Programs
Posted by: Georgetown Law
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Stephen Horowitz (Aichi-ken, Kariya-shi, 1992-94) for passing along the following job opening.

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Tradition. Innovation. A superb faculty. Hundreds of course offerings — and all of this just steps away from the Capitol and Supreme Court. Georgetown Law is an exceptional institution in an enviable location. Students come here from all over the world to study international or tax law, environmental or health care law (just a few of our specialties). They come here for our top-ranked clinics. Most of all, they come because this is the place where theory and practice meet. At Georgetown, students learn the law in the place where laws are made.

The Program Coordinator for the Office of Graduate & International Programs at Georgetown Law works with the Director of Operations and the Office of Graduate & International Programs team to carry out the departmental mission of administering graduate academic programs and providing international student support. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee general office tasks and process financial transactions.
• Coordinate internal and external communication, planning events as necessary.
• Provide technology support, assisting international students with the F-1 and J-1 immigration document issuance process.

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Position: Assistant TV News Producer
Posted by: TV TOKYO America, Inc.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Full-Time

Description:
TV TOKYO America has an immediate opening for a new assistant tv news producer in our Washington DC bureau, covering a wide range of issues including US politics, foreign policy, economics, and general-interest stories. This full-time position involves working closely with correspondents from Japan to assist in all aspects of the reporting process. Join us to cover press conferences of U.S. government agencies, international conferences abroad, and the presidential election.

You should have:

・Familiarity and interest in topics related to US domestic politics and foreign policy, East Asian regional affairs, and current events.
・Strong English communication skills and the ability to quickly digest a lot of information.
・Ability to work under deadline pressure.

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Position: Business Development Representative
Posted by: JETRO
Location: Hybrid; New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) for passing along the following job opening.

(Position)
Business Development Representative of Invest Promotion into Japan and Open Innovation between Japanese and U.S. Companies at Public Affairs Department, JETRO New York

(Job Summary)

• Promotion of foreign direct investment into Japan and Open Innovation between Japanese and U.S. companies through following activities.
  • Researching on U.S. companies mainly in the life sciences and Health-Tech industries, but on occasion sectors like advanced materials and advanced manufacturing, that are interested in setting up business in Japan or collaborating with Japanese companies.
  • Contacting targeted companies in the targeted industry by visiting exhibitions/conferences in person or virtually, conducting cold-calls, following-up with seminar attendees, and responding to inquiries.
  • Providing potential or existing client companies with necessary information. Inquiring to Tokyo HQ, industry advisors and specialists, when needed.

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Position: International Administrative Staff (multiple positions)
Posted by: National Corporation Tohoku University
Location: Sendai City, Miyagi, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Tohoku University for passing along the following job openings.

Tohoku University is hiring multiple bilingual international administrative staff members for positions across 10+ departments, faculties, graduate schools, and institutes. Make the most of your language and intercultural skills, gain professional development opportunities, and be part of Tohoku University’s bold internationalization efforts. For details on hiring positions, see the Tohoku University International Administrative Staff Recruitment Website: https://sites.google.com/tohoku.ac.jp/workwithus/home

Qualifications:

Ability to communicate with a high degree of fluency in business-level Japanese (JLPT N1 level or equivalent) and English for both conversation and writing.

Bachelor’s degree or higher

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Position: Retail Staff
Posted by: BLR WORLD
Location: Osaka, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Sam Hall (Nagasaki, 2012 -2016) for passing along the following job opening.

Description: 🚨 Job Opportunity: Retail Staff at Expo 2025 – Country Pavilion in Osaka! 🌍

About the Role: Join the team at the world’s biggest event, Expo 2025 in Osaka, as Retail Staff at the Country Pavilion! Be a part of creating exceptional experiences for visitors from around the globe.

What You’ll Do:

🛍️ Sales & Customer Service: Help visitors find what they need, recommend products, and ensure they have an outstanding shopping experience.

💳 Payment Handling: Manage transactions securely, process refunds/exchanges, and assist with promotions.

📦 Stock Management: Restock shelves, maintain store organization, and assist with inventory audits.

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Position: Hospitality Staff
Posted by: BLR WORLD
Location: Osaka, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Sam Hall (Nagasaki, 2012 – 2016) for passing along the following job opening.

Description: 🌟 Join the Hospitality Team at Expo 2025 in Osaka! 🌍 We’re hiring for Germany & Kuwait Pavilions! 🇩🇪🇰🇼

📅 Dates: April 4 – October 13, 2025

⏰ Hours: 9am – 9pm (9hrs/day, 6 days/week)

Positions Available:

🍴 Waiters/Waitresses

🧽 Cleaning/Laundry Staff

🍽️ Dishwashers

🍴 Kitchen Assistants

🛍️ Shop Assistants

What We Need:

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Position: Bilingual Pavilion Staff
Posted by: BLR WORLD
Location: Osaka, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Sam Hall (Nagasaki, 2012 – 2016) for passing along the following job opening.

Description: Join the EXPO 2025 team! Help create an unforgettable guest experience at one of the world’s biggest events!

📍 Location: Osaka, Japan

📅 Duration: February – October 2025

Your Role:

✨ Guide guests through the Pavilion journey

🎟️ Manage queues & ensure smooth guest flow

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Position: Technician
Posted by: BLR WORLD
Location: Osaka, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Sam Hall (Nagasaki city, 2012 – 2016) for passing along the following job opening.

Join BLR WORLD at World Expo 2025!

About BLR WORLD:

🏆 Award-winning talent consultancy for culture, entertainment, and events

🎭 Staffing unique visitor experiences worldwide

About the Role:

💡 Maintain and troubleshoot systems for the Country Pavilion at Expo 2025!

🎚️ Specialties: AV, lighting, electrical, and interactive systems

Key Responsibilities:

✅ Ensure Pavilion equipment operates smoothly

🔧 Perform maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting

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Position: Director of Finance & Administration
Posted by: U.S.-Japan Council
Location: Remote
Contract: Full Time

Thanks to U.S.-Japan Council for passing along the following job opening.

The Director of Finance and Administration will play a critical role in partnering with the Chief Operating Officer in financial decision making and administrative support. This is a tremendous opportunity for a finance and administrative director to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected, high-impact organization.

The Director of Finance and Administration is responsible for managing the nonprofit organization’s financial operations, overseeing day-to-day accounting functions, and supporting the COO in ensuring operational efficiency. This role ensures compliance with financial regulations, effective financial reporting, and sound budgeting practices while optimizing administrative functions.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://www.usjapancouncil.org/opportunity/director-of-finance-and-administration-remote-full-time/