Mar 12

Job: Exchange Visitor Program Associate – American Immigration Council (Washington, D.C., USA)

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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Exchange Visitor Program Associate
Posted by: American Immigration Council
Location: Washington D.C., USA
Contract: Full-time

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Integral to fulfilling the daily work activities to facilitate a successful exchange visitor program in the intern/trainee category; the Exchange Visitor Program Associate is responsible for vetting and approving sponsorship applications to ensure exchange visitors and host organizations comply with the State Department regulations and the Council’s internal policies. The Exchange Visitor Program Associate serves as a support resource to exchange visitors and their active hosts (and/or legal representation) while participating in the American Immigration Council Exchange Visitor Program.

Our expectations for this position include but are not limited to:

• Serves as an Alternative Responsible Officer in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) for the Council’s J-1 Trainee and intern programs.
• Assesses and finalizes defensible decisions on the Council’s sponsorship applications via a web-based portal, within framework of J program and internal policies.
• Conduct one-on-one Skype interviews with potential exchange visitors.
• Maintain communications with host companies, attorneys and the Council’s ambassadors’ in general.
• Manage program evaluation process by securing regulatory compliance and collecting program evaluations.
• Represent J-1 visa issues to businesses and Chambers of Commerce, Congress, immigration lawyers and the greater exchange and education communities.

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Mar 12

Job: Multi-lingual Museum Tour Guides – Museum of the City of New York (New York City, New York)

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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Multi-lingual Museum Tour Guides
Posted by: Museum of the City of New York
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-time

Here’s a job via Idealist:

The Museum of the City of New York is recruiting multi-lingual Ph.D. candidates, post-doctoral researchers, and early-career academics interested in gaining experience in public history to provide tours as Museum Scholars to visiting groups including college/university students, foreign tourists, seniors, professional organizations, and alumni associations.

The Museum is pleased to offer a roster of interactive, guided tours as a key component in a new initiative in adult education. Tour offerings will include highlights of the Museum’s current exhibitions, as well as in-depth experiences of singular exhibitions including the New York at Its Core. Tours typically last between 60 and 90 minutes, and are primarily offered during regular museum hours: 10:00am – 6:00pm, seven days a week.

Ideal candidates will have excellent public speaking skills, an interest in understanding and relating history though artifacts and images, an ability to synthesize and communicate new information from the Museum’s rotating schedule of exhibitions, and fluency in one of the following languages: Spanish, Mandarin, French, Japanese, Italian, or Portuguese. Though an appreciation of New York City history is essential, candidates from a range of academic disciplines are encouraged to apply. Read More

Mar 6

Job: Exchange Vistor Sponsorship Advisor – Institute of International Education (New York, NY, USA)

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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Exchange Vistor Sponsorship Advisor
Posted by: Institute of International Education
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-time

Here’s a job via Idealist:

The Department of Exchange Visitor Sponsorship provides J-1 visa sponsorship to educational and research institutions, corporate partners, libraries, museums, not-for-profit and other similar organizations. The Exchange Visitor Sponsorship Advisor serves as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) on multiple IIE sponsored programs, provides high-quality customer service to internal clients and reviews back-up documentation.

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Mar 1

Job: Translator/Exchange Program Coordinator/Liaison – Chicago Futabakai Japanese School (Chicago, IL, USA)

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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Translator/Exchange Program Coordinator/Liaison 
Posted by: Chicago Futabakai Japanese School
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to JET alumni, Ben Picone (Shimane-ken) for the following job opening at his company. Just a heads up, they prefer to higher a former JET: 

Position Summary

The Chicago Futabakai Japanese School is an all-Japanese language school in Arlington Heights, IL that serves Japanese children and provides them with the same education they would receive in Japan. We are looking for a translator/interpreter to support the principal and staff at the school, as well as run the exchange program with local schools. The position would begin in April. Read More

Mar 1

Job: Senior Corporate Giving Officer – Japan Society (New York City, New York)

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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Senior Corporate Giving Officer
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-time

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Established in 1907, New York’s Japan Society is an internationally recognized nonprofit, nonpolitical organization that provides access to information on Japan, offers opportunities to experience Japanese culture, and fosters sustained and open dialogue on issues important to the U.S., Japan, and East Asia.

SENIOR CORPORATE GIVING OFFICER

The Senior Corporate Giving Officer works as part of the Development team to maintain and expand the corporate membership program while working closely with other Development Office staff members on Special Events and other projects as needed. Read More

Mar 1

Job: Director, Foundation and Government Relations – Japan Society (New York City, New York)

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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Director, Foundation and Government Relations
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-time

Here’s another job via Idealist:

Established in 1907, New York’s Japan Society is an internationally recognized nonprofit, nonpolitical organization that provides access to information on Japan, offers opportunities to experience Japanese culture, and fosters sustained and open dialogue on issues important to the U.S., Japan, and East Asia.

DIRECTOR, FOUNDATION AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Japan Society seeks a Director, Foundation and Government Relations to lead fundraising efforts to obtain restricted program support, general operating funds, and funding for capital projects from foundations and city, state and federal government agencies. The Director is responsible for developing a fundraising strategy and annual fundraising calendar, identifying new funding sources, stewarding current and prospective funders, drafting and editing proposals and reports, and supervising the department’s staff. The Director must be a proactive, innovative leader with superior communication skills who can expand Japan Society’s funding sources by identifying and stewarding new funding prospects. This position works closely with Japan Society’s President, Chief Development Officer, senior management, and program directors as a key member of the organization’s development team. Read More

Feb 23

Job: Director of Investor Initiatives – CDP North America (New York, NY, USA)

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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Director of Investor Initiatives
Posted by: CDP North America
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-time

Here’s another job via Idealist:

CDP is a leading international charity founded 16 years ago to address the dangerous threat of climate change. It has since grown to become the world’s foremost system for companies and cities to report on carbon emissions, water stewardship, and deforestation. We operate key hubs in London, New York, and Berlin with other representation in the rest of Europe, Brazil, Australia, Japan, India, and China.

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Feb 23

Job: Program Coordinator, Takeda Innovators in Science Award – New York Academy of Sciences (New York, NY, USA)

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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Program Coordinator, Takeda Innovators in Science Award
Posted by: New York Academy of Sciences
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-time

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Feb 22

Job: Chapter Relations and Membership Manager – Fulbright Association (Washington D.C., USA)

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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Chapter Relations and Membership Manager
Posted by: Fulbright Association
Location: Washington D.C., USA
Contract: Full-time

Here is a job via Idealist:

ORGANIZATION

Founded in 1976, the Fulbright Association (FA) is the alumni association of the Fulbright Scholarship Program in the United States. Fulbright Scholars travel to 165 countries to teach, research, and engage in ways that promote peace and understanding. Returning scholars and other alumni join the FA to magnify the impact of the Fulbright experience by advocating for the program to Congress and by offering international educational programs: community outreach, events sponsored by 50 chapters nationwide, a national conference, and “impact” travel. The FA also awards the prestigious Fulbright Prize to world leaders. Previous recipients include Nelson Mandela, Jimmy Carter, Bill and Melinda Gates, and Doctors without Borders.

This year, the FA is focused on expanding advocacy efforts, working with chapters to share the Fulbright experience with communities nationwide, expanding membership with clear messaging and marketing, piloting a networking portal for members, developing an enriched digital presence in social media, and supporting chapters through development grants and other services. Chapter Relations and Membership will play a vital role in the success of the Association, helping to raise the profile of the Fulbright community, to drive membership and engagement, and to ensure the effectiveness of advocacy and educational programs.

POSITION

Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive Director, with a dotted reporting line to the Deputy Director, the Manager will support chapters and members in ways that are contemporary, dynamic, creative and measurable in impact. We welcome applications from dedicated, hard-working and detail-oriented professionals who have worked with dispersed and varied stakeholders, and who believe in the mission of international exchange and understanding. The Manager plays a central role in helping the Association realize a growing vision of chapter engagement focused on community outreach and grassroots advocacy for the Fulbright program. S/he will help drive individual membership growth and satisfaction in outreach and advocacy, as well, providing strong and effective operational management. Read More

Feb 22

Call for Applications: Youth, Peace and Security Asia and the Pacific Regional Consultation (Bangkok, Thailand)

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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Thanks to JET alumna Brenda McKinney (Hyogo-ken) for passing this along:

Call for Applications: Youth, Peace and Security Asia and the Pacific Regional Consultation

Calling young people engaged in peacebuilding in the Asia-Pacific Region!

The United Nations is seeking 45 young people (aged 15-29) who are active, enthusiastic and invested in peacebuilding in their country or across the Asia Pacific region, to help reshape the role of youth in peacebuilding in communities, countries, across the region and worldwide for a safer tomorrow.

As part of a series of regional consultations United Nations will organize a consultation for the Asia-Pacific region, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 16th–19th of May 2017, which is part of a global effort to bolster action on the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 that calls for a greater role for young people in strengthening peace and security. The discussions from all the regional consultations will feed into a report on the positive contribution of young people to peacebuilding. This will be presented to the UN Secretary General and the Member States of the United Nations at the end of 2017. The consultation in Bangkok will comprise of strategic peer to peer discussions among 45 selected young people from the region. There will also be time dedicated to capacity/skills building exchange for the selected participants, and discussions between young people and key stakeholders such as INGOs, academic institutions, donors and UN agencies.

Feb 20

Job: Senior Manager of Engagement – Innovations in Healthcare (Durham, NC)

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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Senior Manager of Engagement
Posted by: Innovations in Healthcare
Location: Durham, NC
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to JETAA North Carolina Subchapter Rep Kyle Munn, who works for Duke herself, for sharing this opportunity.

Innovations in Healthcare is a global network that amplifies the work of leading healthcare innovators – currently 74 and growing – who are driving significant improvements in cost, quality, and/or access to health services for vulnerable populations around the world. A core partner in the Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator at Duke (SEAD), Innovations in Healthcare avails numerous types of support to innovators to help bring their tested products and services to scale.

Innovations in Healthcare is currently hiring for a Senior Manager of Engagement to manage the selection and relationships with healthcare innovators in the Innovations in Healthcare network. International experience is a big plus.

This position is a critical role for the Engagement Team and is best held by someone who understands the fundamentals of social innovation (e.g., impact measurement, systems thinking, cross-sector approaches) and is passionate about the role that social innovation is playing globally in health systems transformation.

Learn more about the position and other opportunities at Innovations in Healthcare: https://www.innovationsinhealthcare.org/careers/

Feb 13

Job: Program Assistant for Teachers of Critical Languages Program – American Councils (Washington D.C., USA)

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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Program Assistant for Teachers of Critical Languages Program
Posted by: American Councils
Location: Washington D.C., USA
Contract: Full-time, Temporary

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The Teacher Program staff at American Councils is responsible for implementing the Teachers of Critical Languages Program, an international exchange program that recruits and places English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers from China, Egypt, and Morocco within American K-12 schools where they teach their native language and culture for one academic year. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and its implementation includes but is not limited to recruitment, selection, placement, participant training and support, and alumni relations.

The Program Assistant for Teachers of Critical Languages Program will have an opportunity to work with a diverse group of teachers from China, Egypt, and Morocco and learn about implementing an exchange program. The Program Assistant reports to the Senior Program Manager. He/she will work with teacher programs team members to help with tasks associated with participant’s selection and notification, in-person and online workshops and alumni relations. Occasional travel maybe required.

The position is full-time, temporary- expected to last 6-8 months from start date. Some weeknights and weekend hours will be required. Read More

Feb 13

Job: Chief Development Officer – Japan Society (New York, NY, USA)

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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Chief Development Officer
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-time

Here’s a job via Idealist:

Japan Society seeks an innovative and hands-on Chief Development Officer to lead and expand Development efforts, including: securing major gifts, maintaining productive relationships with Board members, and overseeing all fundraising efforts directed toward individuals, foundations, members, corporations and other potential funding sources. The CDO will work closely with the President of Japan Society, the Vice President of Finance and Administration, and the Board of Directors, as well as Program Directors, to fulfill ambitious fundraising goals, which include a combined annual goal of $7 million.

The main areas of responsibilities include:

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Feb 13

Job: Branch Office Administrator – Edward Jones (Redmond, WA, USA)

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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Branch Office Administrator
Posted by: Edward Jones
Location: Redmond, WA, USA
Contract: Full-time

Here’s a job via PNWJETAA:

Chiaki Hirate, AAMS®, a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones in Redmond is looking for a Branch Office Administrator. English is a must and familiarity with Japanese is a plus! Check out the job description and flyer. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Hirate at Chiaki.Hirate@edwardjones.com

Job Description

Are you an organized individual capable of self-managing your time?  Does it excite you to provide a high level of service in a team environment?  Would others describe you as someone with strong communication skills both verbal and written with an ability to build strong relationships?  If so, continue reading about how you can play an important role in helping clients and the success of your branch team.

Our Branch Office Administrators (BOA) play an important role in serving our clients and successfully operating our branch offices in partnership with Financial Advisors.  BOAs work independently to organize and manage a wide range of administrative and client support activities.  Successful BOAs possess strong written and verbal communication skills, build strong relationships with their clients and are motivated by the opportunity to make a difference in our clients’ lives. Read More

Feb 10

Job: Executive Assistant – Pokémon Company International (Bellevue, WA)

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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Executive Assistant
Posted by: Pokémon Company International
Location: Bellevue, WA
Contract: Full-time

Here’s a job via JETAASC:

Love Pokémon & fluent in Japanese? Apply for this Executive Assistant position with the Pokémon Company ASAP! See attachment for details. If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity, please contact Synda McCormick Reischl from Stellar Rocks recruiting company directly (do not apply online via Pokémon’s website):

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