Job: Multiple Positions – Duke Fuqua School of Business (Durham, NC)
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Position: Multiple Positions
Posted by: Duke Fuqua School of Business
Location: Durham, NC
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JETAA North Carolina Subchapter’s Kyle Munn (who works at Duke) for letting us know that there are some nice openings at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business that could be a good fit for a JET alum.
Here’s the link to position descriptions: https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/about/jobs-fuqua
Job: Assistant to the Vice President – Brookings Institution (Washington, DC)
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Position: Assistant to the Vice President, Global Economy and Development Program
Posted by: Brookings Institution
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
A great opportunity via former JETAANY President Yvonne Thurman-Dogruer who works for the Brookings Institution:
Job posting coming soon for Brookings Institution!
Dear Fellow JET alumni,
I will be recruiting for an Assistant to the Vice President for our Global Economy and Development program.
The job announcement should be up on www.brookings.edu next week, and all applications must be submitted online. However, I am making a call out now to welcome you to email me your resume, should you be interested in this or other positions with my program.
The Assistant to the Vice President must have a Bachelor’s degree, and at least three years of relevant work experience. Required knowledge and experience will include: strategic planning of schedules, managing flow of commitments, planning travel, excellent written and verbal communication skills, project coordination of meetings, roundtables, conferences and other programs.
If you are interested, please email your resume to me at: ydogruer@brookings.edu . Please have your subject line read: Assistant to the VP Position
Thanks!
Yvonne Thurman-Dogruer (Kagoshima-ken, 1994-95)
Job: US JETAA Executive Director – U.S. Japan Exchange & Teaching Programme Alumni Association (Washington, DC)
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Position: US JETAA Executive Director
Posted by: U.S. Japan Exchange & Teaching Programme Alumni Association
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
Please see the below link for the job description for the position of executive director at USJETAA. The submission deadline for cover letter and resume is Thursday, November 30, 2017.
Job: Assistant Program Officer – Cultural Vistas (Washington, DC)
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Position: Assistant Program Officers
Posted by: Cultural Vistas
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
Hello JETAADC members,
Cultural Vistas is looking to hire two Assistant Program Officers for their International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) department! You can find the hiring link and job description below.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assistant Program Officers at Cultural Vistas support and assist with the operations of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) through customer service, administrative, compliance, and program support efforts.
Job: Japan Center Director – North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC)
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Position: Japan Center Director
Posted by: North Carolina State University
Location: Raleigh, NC
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JETAA North Carolina subchapter’s Kyle Munn for sharing this great opportunity. Would be wonderful to see a JET alum get the job.
Below is a partial description. Click here for full details.
The Director will initiate, coordinate, and oversee a wide range of activities which build relationships and serve academic, research, business, and cultural needs related to interaction between Japan and North Carolina.
Support business initiatives:
- Work with university, state, and local economic development and business organizations to foster increased exports to Japan, and to facilitate Japanese investment in NC.
- Create and maintain programs that help make North Carolina a welcoming environment for Japanese companies and their employees to live and do business.
- Provide workshops and training opportunities for those in North Carolina interested in doing business in or with Japan.
- Organize conferences for businesses engaged in Japan, and contribute to conferences organized by others.
- Build relationships and meet regularly with leaders and representatives of both new and established businesses.
Support academic and research initiatives:
- Engage with the NC State campus community and participate in relevant activities and events on a regular basis.
- Expand and develop relations with prominent Japanese universities and institutes to enhance academic exchange and research collaboration.
- Provide leadership to stimulate increased Japan-related activity at universities throughout the UNC system.
- Seek out and assist in the administration of scholarship funds for North Carolina students planning to study in Japan, and Japanese students planning to study in NC.
- Seek out and assist in the administration of funding to support faculty research.
- Provide support to NC State’s Japanese language program.
Support the general public:
- Oversee the Japan Center’s non-credit Japanese language classes conducted for pre-college students and adults.
- Sponsor workshops, training opportunities, cultural events and art shows throughout the year. Ensure wide publicity and outreach for all events.
- Maintain a library of print, video, and electronic materials about Japan.
- Speak at various public venues about Japan, its history and culture, and its relations with North Carolina.
General:
- Lead the strategic planning for the NC Japan Center, and develop specific goals for the center’s vision.
- Ensure visibility and awareness of the NC Japan Center among all stakeholder groups.
- Manage the operational budget to maximize and build on available resources.
- Initiate and engage in fundraising and development activities, to expand sustainable resources for the operation of the NC Japan Center.
- Supervise NC Japan Center staff.
- Collaborate with and support other units and faculty at NC State that engage with Japanese agencies, universities, or organizations
Job: Editor and Speechwriter – The Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations (New York City, NY)
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Position: Editor and Speechwriter
Posted by: The Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations, Political Section
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum Jessica Wang (Nara-ken) for the following job opportunity:
The Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations is seeking an Editor and Speechwriter for the Political Section.
Requirements/Preferences:
- Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills at native level required.
- At least 3 years’ experience in editing/speechwriting or journalism required.
- Japanese language skills and familiarity with Japanese culture highly preferable.
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
- Excellent Computer skills, typing skills (60wpm minimum) required.
- Fair knowledge of international affairs, diplomacy and the United Nations system preferred
If interested, please send a cover letter and your resume by November 3rd, 2017, to the following e-mail address with “PMJ Editor/Speechwriter, Political Section” in the subject line: kokurendai1@dn.mofa.go.jp
More information here: http://www.un.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/job_opportunities.html
Job: Administrative Assistant – Embassy of Japan, Consular Section (Washington DC)
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Position: Administrative Assistant
Posted by: Embassy of Japan, Consular Section
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
The JET Office would like to share the following opportunity for an administrative assistant at the Embassy’s Consular Section with the JET alumni community. Please see the original job listing at http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/english/html/job-consular-assistant.html.
The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of administrative assistant. This individual is primarily responsible for issuing visas to enter Japan and providing consular services to Japanese nationals in the U.S. Please see below for a detailed listing of responsibilities.
The Embassy offers group health insurance coverage, paid vacation and sick leave. Working hours are 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with the occasional weeknight and/or weekend work (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.
Responsibilities:
Job: English Teacher Position – Kaichi Nihonbashi Gakuen (Tokyo, Japan)
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Position: English Teacher Position
Posted by: Kaichi Nihonbashi Gakuen
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum Jonathan Anzai (Kagoshima-ken) for the following job opening at his school:
Kaichi Nihonbashi Gakuen (KNG) is seeking a full-time English teacher to join its faculty from April 2018. The school is a six-year combined junior and senior school focusing on inquiry-based international education. It is currently an International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) candidate school, with planned authorization visits for both programs scheduled next year.
At present, the school is seeking to employ a full-time English teacher who is able to begin teaching classes starting from April 2018. This position is not an ALT position, and candidates are expected to possess the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to teach in a solo capacity.
The successful candidate is expected to:
- Serve as a homeroom teacher or assistant homeroom teacher
- Oversee course instruction, curriculum development, and grading in IB Language Acquisition classes and other inquiry-based classes
- Create and reflect on unit plans for each unit of inquiry
- Support the planning and development of grade and school level events
- Participate in subject, grade, faculty, committee, and parent meetings
- Lead and support extracurricular club activities
- Actively collaborate with other teachers to help establish a new, and progressive educational program here in Japan
The successful candidate will be employed under the same remuneration system as the school’s Japanese faculty members, with the possibility of earning tenure based on the applicant’s performance. Read More
Job: Business Consultant – FitSeed Consulting Inc. (Tokyo, Japan)
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Position: Business Consultant
Posted by: FitSeed Consulting Inc.
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Kyoko Wakabayashi for the following job opening:
- Company: Japanese Consulting Firm
- Job Title: Business Consultant
- Job Description:
- Organizing and executing assigned business projects according to client’s requirements.
- Meeting with assigned clients when needed and perform an initial assessment of a problematic situation.
- Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- New graduate / Year and month of graduation: must be between May 2017 and Sep 2019, Age: under 25 (at the time of joining to the company) * There are some restrictions on graduation date and age because this is the job offer for new graduates in Japan
- Highly self-motivated and goal-orientated
- Client-focused with a passion for excellence and positive team attitude
- Eager to start a career as a Business Consultant / Analyst at a fast-growing company in Japan
- Japanese language skill is a big plus but not required
- Salary: ¥3,500,000 – ¥4,500,000 (DOE)
- Location: Tokyo Japan
- The company will support a working visa of Japan
- The company information
- Sales: ¥17,100,000,000 （as of February 2017）
- Number of employees: 1,273 (as of April 2017)
- Established: March 1998
The company is a Japanese firm that provides comprehensive consulting services across a wide variety of fields, both public and private sectors. They support sustainable growth of their client by addressing their issues and achieving concrete impact. Read More
Job: Administrative Assistant/Receptionist – Seigakuin Atlanta International School (Atlanta, GA) [UPDATED 10/26]
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Position: Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Posted by: Seigakuin Atlanta International School
Location: Atlanta, GA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum Aaron Bentzel who works directly at the school for the following job opening:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Required skills: English editing and proof reading skills, Intermediate Japanese conversation skills, Computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Publisher, File Maker, etc.)
- Duration: Temporary (expected through June 13, 2018)
- Application Process: Please send your resume to employment@seigakuin.us
Job: Language Coordinator – TVT (Los Angeles, USA)
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Position: Language Coordinator, Language and Localization
Posted by: TVT
Location: Los Angeles, USA
Contract: Part-Time
Thanks to JET alum Alex Scotcher who works for TVT for the following job opening:
About TVT
TVT works with some of the world’s best-known entertainment brands such as BBC Worldwide, Discovery, A&E and Scripps International to bring their programming to the screen in multiple languages. We offer managed services to help broadcasters and streaming service providers version, comply, localize and deliver their programming worldwide. We take pride in delivering excellence.
Purpose of the Role
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Language Coordinator to lead a fast-growing team of translators / subtitlers. Reporting to the Head of Localization, the Coordinator will manage a team working on a high volume contract. They must be very well organized, able to manage their own time and priorities, and communicate effectively with both team members and management.
The Coordinator is the primary point of contact for multiple freelancers, and the ability to build strong relations and manage expectations in this highly demanding and fast paced industry is vital.
Job: ESL/English Teachers – R/Lingo Learning Center and Friends Academy (Manhattan, NY, USA or Fort Lee, NJ, USA)
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Position: ESL/English Teachers
Posted by: R/Lingo Learning Center and Friends Academy
Location: Manhattan, NY, USA or Fort Lee, NJ, USA
Contract: Part-Time
Here’s some part-time work received directly from the company:
Part-time ESL/English teachers needed (NJ or Manhattan)
Position 1 : ESL/English teacher (3-4th Grade level)
- Job Location: R/Lingo Learning Center: Fort Lee, New Jersey
- Schedule : Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Start Date: ASAP
Position 2 : ESL/English tutor (K-12th Grade)
- Job Location 1 : R/Lingo Learning Center: Fort Lee, New Jersey
- Schedule : Monday to Friday : between 3:30 & 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday: between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
- Lessons will be arranged upon requests and availability.
Position 3 : ESL/English tutor (K-12th Grade)
- Job Location : Friends Academy : Manhattan(Upper West Side), NY
- Schedule : Monday to Friday : between 3:30 & 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday: between 9:30 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
- Lessons will be arranged upon requests and availability.
Position 4 : ESL/English HOME tutor (K-12th Grade)
- Job Locations: NJ area (near Manhattan), Manhattan
- Schedule : Monday to Friday : between 3:30 & 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday: between 9:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.
- Lessons will be arranged upon requests and availability.
- Employment Status: Part-time
- Degree Level: Native English Speakers + BA (+ K-12 teacher certificate/TESOL + Teaching exp. are preferred)
- Compensation:
- Position 1-3 :At least $30.00/hour *We pay transportation cost.
- Position 4 : At least $50.00/hour including transportation cost.
Job: Director of Finance – Brookings Institution (Washington, D.C.)
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Position: Director of Finance, Economic Studies Program
Posted by: Brookings Institution
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alumna Yvonne Thurman-Dogruer (Kagoshima-ken) for the following job opening with her organization:
Job description and link to application is found here: https://careers-brookings.icims.com/jobs/1584/director-of-finance/job
Job: Program Assistant – Japan ICU Foundation (New York, NY)
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Position: Program Assistant
Posted by: Japan ICU Foundation
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum and current JETAANY treasurer Fernando Rojas (Fukui-ken) for a job opening with his organization:
Job description and link to application is found here: https://www.jicuf.org/employment-opportunities/
Job: Bilingual (JP/EN) Finance Coordinator – North Pacific Fisheries Commission (Tokyo, Japan)
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Position: Bilingual (JP/EN) Finance Coordinator
Posted by: North Pacific Fisheries Commission
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full or Part-Time (Temporary)
Thanks to JET alum Mervin Ogawa (Nagano-ken) for the following job opportunity:
General Staff Position Vacancy
Finance Coordinator
The North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC) invites applications for a General Service Staff position of Finance Coordinator. The appointment will be for a four-year period starting from 1 April 2018, with the possibility of a second four year appointment subject to the assessment of performance evaluations by the Executive Secretary.
The NPFC is an inter-governmental organization established in 2015 by the Convention on the Conservation and Management of the High Seas Fisheries Resources in the North Pacific Ocean and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The Convention’s primary objective is to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of fisheries resources in the Convention Area while protecting the marine ecosystems of the North Pacific Ocean in which these resources occur.
For further information on the Commission, please refer to the following link: https://www.npfc.int Under the overall supervision of the Executive Secretary of the NPFC, the Finance Coordinator will assist the Executive Secretary regarding financial matters of the Commission.
The Finance Coordinator’s primary functions and duties are to:
- Establish, operate, maintain and update financial accounting, monitoring and control mechanisms according to international standards for all financial systems for the Commission on behalf of the Executive Secretary
- Assist the Executive Secretary in payment, disbursement procedures and travel arrangements
- Annually arrange and support independent auditors for the Commission
- Assists the Executive Secretary in the preparation of budgets for the regular functioning of the Secretariat and associated special projects
- Liaise with service providers for all infrastructure, equipment, maintenance requirements for the Commission
- Assist with preparations of the Commission meetings and workshops
- Perform other duties as assigned
