Apr 8

Job: Research Specialist – ITOCHU International Inc. (Washington, DC)

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Job Title: Research Specialist
Posted by: ITOCHU International Inc.
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time

Itochu’s DC office has a job opening for someone with strong Japanese skills and research/analysis experience.

Job Summary: Key member of the Washington Office policy research team providing advisory services for ITOCHU International Inc. and ITOCHU Corporation. Applicant will have excellent general research capabilities with the ability to cover a broad portfolio of issue areas and have the desire and capability to engage in business development opportunities. Applicant should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to quickly distill and analyze large volumes of information in a concise manner.

About Us: ITOCHU International Inc. is the North American flagship company of the ITOCHU Group. ITOCHU provides trading services for more than 20,000 items and manages a portfolio of more than 20 subsidiaries and affiliates. Established in New York in 1952 and headquartered in midtown Manhattan, ITOCHU has various offices from coast to coast in the United States, as well as operations in Canada and Mexico, and is staffed by approximately 160 employees. Its subsidiaries employ thousands more. ITOCHU operates in a wide variety of businesses, with particular strength in the machinery, energy & chemicals, electronics, food, forest products, chemicals and textiles sectors. ITOCHU and its subsidiaries have assets of nearly $1.7 billion and annual revenues of over $3.6 billion in the last year.

More Information and Application Process: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1169017862/

Apr 6

Job: Custom Programs Assistant – International Studies Abroad Tokyo (Tokyo, Japan)

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Job Title: Custom Programs Assistant
Posted by: ISA (International Studies Abroad) Tokyo
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a JET-relevant job passed along to us for those looking to stay in Japan:

ISA (International Studies Abroad) Tokyo is currently seeking an on-site Custom Programs Assistant in Tokyo, Japan. This is a full-time position. The ISA Custom Programs Assistant will be responsible providing a comprehensive array of services to ISA and WSISACP students in Tokyo.

Requirements

• Candidate must already have obtained legal work permissions in Japan;
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Business Administration, International Studies, Marketing, Education/Pedagogy, Bilingual Education or Pedagogy, or a related field);
• Willing to work odd hours and weekends and be on call 24 hours a day while program is in session.

Preferred Qualities and Qualifications

• Fluency in Japanese and English;
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, diplomatic, friendly, confident, articulate and able to work effectively with different types of people;
• Must be a positive team player;
• Must be mature and able to use discretion when necessary;
• Able to multi-task effectively and work effectively under stress;
• Willing to work odd hours and weekends and be on call 24 hours a day while program is in session;
• One year of work experience in a similar or related position;
• Knowledge and experience in higher education, undergraduate, and international education;
• Work or study experience in the United States;

More Information and Application Process: https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=WORLDSTRIDES&cws=37&rid=1281

Apr 5

Job: Chief Operating Officer – U.S.-Japan Council (Washington, D.C., USA)

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Job Title: Chief Operating Officer
Posted by: U.S.-Japan Council
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job passed along to us:

The U.S.-Japan Council is hiring for a new COO position in their DC office. Please find the attached announcement below and follow up as per the application instructions.

USJC – Job Announcement – Chief Operating Officer

Mar 28

Job: Multiple Positions – Mori no Ike (Beltrami County, MN, USA)

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Job Title: Japanese Language Teacher, Japanese Language Counselor, and Culinary Arts Staff
Posted by: Mori no Ike
Location: Beltrami County, MN, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here are a couple of summer positions still open and passed along to us:

SUMMER OPPORTUNITY WITH MORI NO IKE

Do you speak Japanese, love working with children, and need a fun and interesting gig for the summer? Mori no Ike, the Japanese Language Village at Concordia Language Villages–an immersion-based summer program based in Minnesota, part of 15 languages–is still looking for several staff members for 2019.

Here is a message from the Dean, Hanna:

Stay connected with all things Japan! Mori no Ike is a Japanese language and culture immersion program in Northern Minnesota. Every summer we welcome over 300 young people from around the country to participate a Japanese immersion summer camp experience. Villagers in our program live the language and culture of Japan through language classes, cultural activities and authentic Japanese meals. We are still hiring staff for summer 2019.

Positions still open for summer 2019 include:

• Japanese language teachers and couselors—teach high school Japanese classes: https://hr.cord.edu/postings/5190
• Culinary arts staff—prepare authentic Japanese meals (https://hr.cord.edu/postings/5332)

Summer dates are: June 10-July 14 & July 9-August 18

Application Process: For more information, please contact Hanna Brandt hbrandt@cord.edu

Mar 27

Job: Production Manager – MoustacheCat Dance (New York City, NY)

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Job Title: Production Manager
Posted by: MoustacheCat Dance
Location: New York City, NY, USA
Contract: Part-Time

Here’s a part-time job gig passed along to us for a JET alum interested in performing arts:

SEEKING PRODUCTION MANAGER

Kaoru Ikeda/MoustacheCat Dance is seeking a Production Manager for the dance work Freedom Isn’t Free, which addressed the Japanese American experience during WWII. The work will premiere on June 14-15, 2019.

DUTIES:

• Updating and assisting in distributing flyer
• Outreach – contacting Japanese newspapers, etc.
• Fundraising
• Making simple playbill
• Setting up ticketing website (ex: Brown Paper Tickets)

As a small non-profit organization, they cannot pay much but it will be at least $600.

CONTACT:

Kaoru Ikeda/MoustacheCat Dance
Cell: 347-803-3376
kaoru@moustachecatdance.org
http://moustachecatdance.org/
http://www.facebook.com/moustachecatdance

Mar 26

Job: Program Assistant – CIEE Tokyo (Tokyo, Japan)

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Job Title: Program Assistant, CIEE Tokyo High School Summer Abroad
Posted by: CIEE Tokyo
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alum, Darren Biggs (Okayama-ken) for the following summer job opening:

Direct Report: Program Coordinator for High School Programs
Hiring Organization: CIEE Tokyo

About CIEE:

A nonprofit, non-governmental organization, CIEE is the oldest and largest nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization in the United States. Since 1947, CIEE has helped thousands of people gain the knowledge and skills necessary to live and work in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world by offering the most comprehensive, relevant, and valuable exchange programs available. CIEE programs and services span study abroad, teach abroad, international faculty training, and various specialty and custom programs for secondary, post-secondary, and international students.

We strive to lead a robust community of international program providers and sponsors through innovation, quality, safety, exemplary service, and exceptional efficiency. Our success depends on having the very best professionals. CIEE is committed to recruiting and retaining the best people in the industry, particularly those who are passionate about international education, are self-starters with high levels of energy and autonomy, and are dedicated to exceeding expectations in every challenge.

About CIEE Tokyo:

CIEE Tokyo offers a variety of study abroad and intercultural exchange programs. Our current program lineup includes college semester; college summer; faculty-led and custom programs for colleges / universities; high school semester; high school summer; gap year abroad; and internships.

Summary of Position:

This is a short-term, contract-based position for the summer of 2019. The Program Assistant (PA) is responsible for helping CIEE successfully implement our High School Summer Abroad programs (both sessions 1 and 2) in Tokyo. The HSSA program provides high school students from the US a unique opportunity to live and study Japanese language and culture in the heart of Tokyo. Students live and take language classes in the National Olympic Memorial Youth Center (NOYC), located in the heart of Tokyo near Yoyogi Park and Meiji Shrine. The PA will assist CIEE staff with program logistics and supporting students to ensure they have a safe, enjoyable, and meaningful study abroad experience.

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Mar 21

(Paid) Internship: Writing/Marketing Intern – Vertical, Inc. (New York City, NY, USA)

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Job Title: Writing/Marketing Intern
Posted by: Vertical, Inc.
Location: New York City, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a paid part-time internship passed along to us:

Writing/Marketing (paid) Intern for JP manga publisher Position is from April to June/July.

Description:

• Write blog post copy, coordinate production of promotional items and arrange shipment to third parties, facilitate sweepstakes giveaway prize shipments.
• Write copy, compile and send assets, and coordinate with freelance designers to ensure the timely creation and submission of monthly print advertisements
• Contact third parties for marketing collaboration and PR, conduct market data research, and track marketing budget and reprint schedule
• Facilitate license, editorial, and marketing coordination by drafting and submitting editorial and marketing proposals, including proposals for special projects, such as box sets, bonus items, and marketing campaigns
• Coordinate publicity related mailings, including sending complimentary copies to review outlets and international company offices
• Write additional website blog posts and run online social media marketing campaigns as necessary

Mar 20

Job: Japanese-English Bilingual Staff Position – Window Research Institute (Tokyo, Japan)

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Job Title: Japanese-English Bilingual Staff Position
Posted by: Window Research Institute
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the company:

Position at Window Research Institute

Guided by the belief that “windows represent civilization and culture,” the Window Research Institute seeks to collect and disseminate a wide range of knowledge and ideas related to windows and architecture, to aid research, and to support and organize cultural projects. Going forward, the Window Research Institute plans to create a global foundation in Tokyo specializing in windows on par with the top architectural foundations in the world.

Responsibilities:

• Start a grant program for overseas foundations
• Serve as the executive director of the Advisory Committee, chaired by Italian expert Vittorio Magnago Lampugnani, who will oversee the development of the foundation’s long-term roadmap
• Manage foundation’s overseas publicity, website, social media, print media, etc.
• Serve as project manager for overseas projects
• Conduct market research on existing overseas funded research foundations
• Manage PR for the Japan House projects (Sao Paulo, London, Hollywood)

Mar 16

Job: Program Coordinator, Student Services – Council on International Educational Exchange (Tokyo, Japan)

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Job Title: Program Coordinator, Student Services (PCSS)
Posted by: Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alum, Darren Biggs (Okayama-ken) for the following job opening:

Position: Program Coordinator, Student Services (PCSS)
Organization: Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
Department / Division: CIEE Tokyo (CIEE KK)
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Reports to: Manager of Student Services

About CIEE:

A nonprofit, non-governmental organization, CIEE is the oldest and largest nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization in the United States. Since 1947, CIEE has helped thousands of people gain the knowledge and skills necessary to live and work in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world by offering the most comprehensive, relevant, and valuable exchange programs available. CIEE programs and services span study abroad, teach abroad, international faculty training, and various specialty and custom programs for secondary, post-secondary, and international students.

We strive to lead a robust community of international program providers and sponsors through innovation, quality, safety, exemplary service, and exceptional efficiency. Our success depends on having the very best professionals. CIEE is committed to recruiting and retaining the best people in the industry, particularly those who are passionate about international education, are self-starters with high levels of energy and autonomy, and are dedicated to exceeding expectations in every challenge.

About CIEE Tokyo:

Located on the campus of Sophia University, CIEE Tokyo offers a variety of study abroad and intercultural exchange programs. Our current program lineup includes college semester; college summer; faculty-led and custom programs for colleges / universities; high school semester; high school summer; gap year abroad; and internships.

Summary of Position:

The Program Coordinator, Student Services (PCSS), supports the Manager of Student Services (MSS) in ensuring the wellbeing of students in college and internship programs in accordance with CIEE health safety and security policies. The PCSS will actively engage with students in the above-mentioned programs to ensure the quality of their study abroad experience, assisting them on a wide range of matters related to their daily lives, health and safety, and overall enjoyment of the program. The PCSS will also support CIEE Tokyo colleagues as needed for students in other program lines. Additionally, the PCSS will coordinate and implement CIEE Tokyo internship programs, including Tokyo Global Internship (GLINT) programs.

The selected candidate will be hired on a one-year contract with the possibility of converting to full-time permanent at the end of the first year, conditional on satisfactory performance and the needs of the company.

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Mar 15

Job: Account Representative and Customer Service Representative – DSA International (Los Angeles/Orange County, CA, USA)

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Job Title: Account Representative and Customer Service Representative
Posted by: DSA International
Location: Los Angeles/Orange County, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here are a couple of jobs passed along to us:

Account Representative

A global material and Automotive Manufacturing firm is seeking a qualified Account Representative for their Ohio branch. This person will be responsible for growth with new and existing customers in the automotive industry. Minimum 1 yr experience desired, training will be provided by management.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• 1-2 years of sales / account management experience (preferred but not required)
• Automotive supplier experience (highly preferred)
• General understanding of manufacturing concepts for electronics (a plus)
• Bilingual Japanese/English language abilities
• Good communication skills with the ability to give presentations

Mar 14

Job: Education Coordinator – Youth for Understanding USA (Naperville, IL, USA)

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Job Title: Education Coordinator
Posted by: Youth for Understanding USA
Location: Naperville, IL, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a JET-relevant summer opportunity passed along to us:

Youth for Understanding USA runs a yearly Japan Pre-Departure Orientation (JPDO) for American teenagers going abroad to Japan for the summer. We are currently looking for an individual to serve as the on-site 2019 JPDO Education Coordinator.

This individual would effectively review the orientation’s Japanese culture and language curriculum and train a small team of teachers on the curriculum through remote training calls and on-site staff training. Ideally, the Education Coordinator would have the following qualifications and availability:

Mar 8

Job: Travel Trade Business Development Rep – InsideAsia Tours Ltd (Remote Work)

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Job Title: Travel Trade Business Development Rep
Posted by: InsideAsia Tours Ltd
Location: Remote Work – US Northern East Coast
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the company:

InsideAsia Tours Ltd is recruiting for a dynamic and motivated individual to sell and build awareness of our brands and services among the Travel Trade with a concentration in the US Northern East Coast.

This is a remote-based posting with exciting potential to play an integral part in the travel industry and make an impact in travel to Japan and other countries in Asia.

You will have the chance to show your passion for this area of the world through networking, training, product promotion, and excellent service delivery.

If you enjoy meeting new people, the challenge of smashing sales targets, and are looking for a position that affords you the opportunity to travel around the US, then this position could be a great fit for you!

Join our team of like-minded people with a love for travel and a sincere desire to make our travelers’ trips the best they absolutely can be, sharing their experiences and expertise every single day.

For full details of the Business Development Rep position, please click here

If this role is of interest, please apply now by sending an up-to-date resume and a comprehensive cover letter, showing how your skills and experience match the job description to: jobs@insideasiatours.com

For this role, the following dates apply:

Closing date:    Friday March 15th 2019
Initial interviews:     From Monday March 18th 2019
Second interviews:   From Monday April 1st 2019
Start date:        First week of June 2019

Mar 6

Job: JET Program Coordinator & Educational Affairs Assistant – Consulate General of Japan in Miami (Miami, FL, USA)

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Job Title: JET Program Coordinator & Educational Affairs Assistan
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in Miami
Location: Miami, FL, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Florida JETAA for the following job opening:

Mar 4

Job: Director of Corporate Partnerships – Japan Society (New York, NY, USA)

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Job Title: Director, Corporate Partnerships
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Japan Society for passing along the following opening with their organization:

The Director of Corporate Partnerships will lead the corporate fundraising team in recruiting new corporate members, maintaining existing accounts, and developing corporate sponsorships for Japan Society’s programs. The Director will design and implement effective strategies to increase funding support by American and Japanese corporations. The Director, Corporate Partnerships will be an integral part of the Development team, working hands-on with program areas and Special Events on cultivation events, Business & Policy programs, and the annual dinner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop the strategy and execute a plan to increase overall corporate support for Japan Society;
• Research and identify corporate member prospects; create and implement cultivation strategies to increase overall corporate membership revenues through upgrades, new memberships and cross- selling opportunities such as rentals, Webcast services, and program sponsorships;
• In coordination with program areas, research, identify and negotiate corporate sponsors for gallery exhibitions, film, performing arts, education, public policy and other program areas as appropriate;
• Work with the Media & Marketing Department on corporate membership-related collateral materials, including membership-related aspects of Japan Society’s website and online presence;
• Conduct cultivation visits with existing and potential corporate members, and cultivate members at Japan Society programs on a regular basis throughout the year;
• Collaborate with program areas and Special Events Department on cultivation events, fundraising campaigns, and the annual dinner;
• Lead Department of Corporate Partnerships and supervise staff providing frontline services for corporate members including monthly renewals, upgrade and solicitation materials, fulfilling membership and sponsorship benefits, invitations to programs and gallery openings, complimentary catalogs, telephone and email inquiries, and providing customer service;
• Manage annual revenue budgets and forecasts;
• Oversee data entry in Raiser’s Edge related to corporate members and sponsors and corporate prospects;
• Draft funding and sponsorship proposals, correspondence, marketing materials, acknowledgement letters, and reports;
• Oversee credit lines of corporate sponsors in coordination with Director, Foundation & Government Relations;
• Monitor airline contracts and ticket usage, and report to Finance Department as needed.

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Mar 1

Job: Summer Intern – Japan ICU Foundation (New York, NY, USA)

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Job Title: Japan ICU Foundation
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JETAANY Treasurer, Fernando Rojas (Fukui-ken) for the following internship opportunity:

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Japan ICU Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity committed to supporting International Christian University’s (ICU) global and ecumenical programs. ICU is a bi-lingual (English/Japanese) liberal arts university situated on a verdant 150-acre campus in the western suburbs of Tokyo, Japan. Through the JICUF Endowment, we provide ICU students and faculty with grants and scholarships. We run programs for ICU students and faculty and assist ICU in the construction and renovation of campus buildings. We also work with ICU’s staff to recruit international students, raise funds and support the activities of ICU alumni in North America.

In close collaboration with the entire JICUF staff, the Summer Intern will help plan and implement the Japan ICU Foundation’s Global Link program. The Summer Intern will also be involved in other aspects of the JICUF’s work, on an as-needed basis. This will include working with JICUF staff on planning activities around our 70th anniversary.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Launched in 2014, Global Link is a selective, one-month summer program managed by the Japan ICU Foundation for students of ICU. The program aims to educate students about globally oriented careers. Throughout the month of July, we organize a series of office visits, sector-specific professional roundtables, networking events, professional-skills workshops, discussion sessions, and volunteer activities in New York City and Washington, D.C. Our goal is to inspire students to reflect not only on their professional potential, but also on their personal attitudes and identities in an increasingly interconnected world.

The Summer Intern will be responsible for helping to plan, implement and assess the Global Link summer program. Duties will include the following:

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