Jan 19

Job: Junior Recruiter – Prolink Consulting (Tokyo, Japan)

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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: Junior Recruiter
Posted by: Prolink Consulting
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to current JET Luis Mesa (Fukushima-ken) for the following job opening based in Tokyo, but works all over Asia.

Prolink Consulting was established in Hong Kong to cover insurance market across Asia Pac region including Japan. Now we are looking for a junior recruiter to cover Asia Pacific market-based in Tokyo.

Responsibilities:

1. Day-to-day insurance related news collecting and posting to our website.
2. Day-to-day learning about insurance and actuarial responsibilities and career developments.
3. Cold /warm calling/emails to candidates in the insurance industry in the world.
4. Develop insurance clients within Asia Pacific region.
5. Occasional trips to develop relationships with clients and candidates in Asia Pacific region.

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Jan 11

Job: Group Leaders specifically for Japan – Experiment in International Living (Brattleboro, Vermont, USA & Japan)

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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: Group Leaders specifically for Japan
Posted by: Experiment in International Living
Location: Brattleboro, Vermont, USA & Japan
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to Associate Group Leader Laura Martin for the following updated description for summer group leaders to Japan:

Now hiring group leaders for summer abroad programs to Japan!

The Experiment in International Living is currently hiring exceptional professional individuals to serve as International Group Leaders to guide our summer 2017 programs in Japan. To learn more about our programs in Japan, please visit: www.experiment.org/pn/programs/country/japan/ .

Group Leaders are The Experiment’s most critical on-the-ground resource, traveling alongside their group and serving as their students’ primary support throughout the program.  Each program has two co-leaders, who work together to guide a group of 10 to 15 high school students on a 4-week journey.  Leaders take on a wide range of responsibilities, including helping their students integrate into local cultures and host families, conducting group excursions, and guiding students through discussions of and reflections on their experiences. Leaders work with the Experiment’s US-based staff and in-country partners to maximize students’ health and safety and to ensure the program is meaningful, challenging, and experientially rich.

Commitment to Diversity

The Experiment is committed to recruiting and supporting students of diverse backgrounds, and thus The Experiment is equally committed to hiring International Group Leaders who represent diverse geographic, ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds.

How to Apply

The Experiment is currently accepting applications for 2017 International Group Leaders available to lead trips to Japan. The final application deadline is January 24, 2017. Apply online at www.experiment.org/leaders .

Learn More about the leader hiring timeline and access the application on our website at www.experiment.org/leaders.

Questions?

Contact The Experiment at leadership@experiment.org.

Jan 11

Job: Strategic Planning Associate – Septeni America (San Francisco, California, 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: Strategic Planning Associate
Posted by: Septeni America
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to USJETAA Executive Director Laurel Lukaszewski for the following job opening:

From Yuuki Shinomiya:

Looking to hire a few smart, energetic, and fun-loving people to join our office in San Francisco. We are a rapidly growing global digital ad agency with a strong foot print in Japan. Japanese/English speaking abilities strongly preferred (many of us are bilingual/some tri-&quatro-lingual).

Message me if you’d like to know more! I can be reached at 

yuuki@septeniamerica.com.

(The below link is just for one position, but we have more openings in SF).

http://septeniglobal.com/Jobdesc/st_us.html

Jan 11

Job: Project Coordinator – Seiko Corp. Of America (Mahwah, NJ)

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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: Project Coordinator – Luxury Sales Division
Posted by: Seiko Corp. Of America
Location: Mahwah, NJ
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to JET alumna Kia Cheleen Samaniego (Aichi-ken) for the following job listing:

If you believe that timing is a key factor in your next career position, come join SEIKO Corporation of America an industry leader in the field of precision timepieces!  We have an excellent opportunity for a dedicated, hard-working individual to join our team.

This position will be actively involved in all facets of the Luxury Division of Seiko Corporation of America.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project management: facilitate the smooth operation of Seiko’s luxury boutiques and the Luxury Sales Division Plan and coordinate: Management of all POS assets, Departmental timelines and schedules, new account coordination, distribution of information to divisional personnel and retailers.
• Timely communications with parent company in Japan Sales and inventory reporting and analysis Coordinate and prepare material for presentations, monthly, quarterly and seasonally Coordination with key retailers, their local vendors and SCA Marketing to promote and organize local retailer events Attendance and travel to special events as needed across the US.
• Working with vendors to accommodate boutique and divisional needs Coordination with vendors, retailers and property owners related to site visits and installations of Luxury boutiques and shop in shops within premier retail shopping districts and leading retailers across the US.

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Jan 11

Job: Facility Rental Coordinator – Morikami (Delray Beach, Florida, 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: Facility Rental Coordinator
Posted by: Morikami
Location: Delray Beach, Florida, USA
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to JET alumna Wendy Lo (Toyama-ken) for the following job opening:

I would like to inform you that we have a job opening in our Facility Rentals department for the Facility Rental Coordinator position. For the  job description details please visit http://morikami.org/job-opportunities/

Jan 11

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

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

Here’s a 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.

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.

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Jan 11

Job: Hotel Staff (Shibuya, Japan)

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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: Hotel Staff
Location: Shibuya Japan
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to Mr. Ikeyama who works at IFSA (International Foreign Students Association) for the following job opening:

Wanted Full-time hotel staff! 

New hotel will open next May at Shibuya, Tokyo!

The new hotel is special because the concept is “SOCIALIZING”. “SOCIALIZING” means “Cool and Recycle・Reuse”!! They put “Cool” and “Recycle・Reuse” into the hotel.

They would like many guests from overseas to come to the hotel. That’s why they want to hire foreign staffs!!

Let’s make new hotel!!

【Required skill】

• English fluently
• To have good communication skill

【Conditions】

Full-time

【Place】Shibuya, Tokyo

▼Pictures of hotel

http://www.weddingpark.net/00001df3/photo/

Please contact me, if you are interested in being a staff and make new hotel!! We let applicants know detail!

【How to apply】

Send email to “Ikeyama” of IFSA

kokusai@ifsa.jp

Title of email is “Apply to hotel staff”

Jan 11

Job: Coordinator, Study Away Programs – Western Kentucky University (Kentucky, 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: Coordinator, Study Away Programs
Posted by: Western Kentucky University
Location: Bowling Green, KY, USA
Contract: Full-time

The Study Away Program Coordinator is part of a team responsible for developing faculty-led programs in both the United States and multiple countries. This position will assist students and faculty with registration, travel and touring information, and general program support primarily for domestic programs.  The Study Away Program Coordinator works under supervision of the Director of the Office of Study Away.

Thanks to JET alumni David Nelson (Oita-ken) for the following job opportunity:

https://wku.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=80197

Jan 5

Job: Nippon Television Reporter for Super Bowl – ZIP! (Houston, Texas, 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: Nippon Television Reporter for Super Bowl 
Posted by: ZIP!
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Contract: Full-time

Really cool opportunity for a JET alum received directly from the company.

“ZIP!” (http://www.ntv.co.jp/zip/), a morning daily entertainment news program that airs on Nippon Television is looking for a reporter for their coverage of the Super Bowl that is taking place in Houston next month.

Requirements: Looking for an 18 to 25 year old, female who lives in Houston. Must be a sports enthusiast who knows about football — the teams, players, coaches etc. The ability to speak conversational Japanese would be a plus.

Time Commitment: February 4th & 5th (full days)

This is a PAID work opportunity.

If interested, please send resume and photograph to arkaram@ntvic.com and include cell phone number in email.

Jan 4

Job: Assistant Correspondent – Kyodo News (Los Angeles, CA)

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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: Assistant Correspondent
Posted by: Kyodo News
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Contract: Full-time

Received directly from the company.

Kyodo News, the largest Japanese newswire, is currently seeking an assistant correspondent for its Los Angeles bureau. Journalism experience and Japanese language skills are not required, but some level of interest and knowledge of international affairs and Japanese culture and language is desired. Duties include assisting Japanese correspondents by researching political, cultural and international issues, attending press briefings and other events (award ceremonies, criminal trials, sporting events, etc.) as needed. Occasional out-of-state travel is required. Byline and other writing opportunities are regularly available for Kyodo News International, an English-language wire service, and they may be published by leading English newspapers in Japan and around Asia. Administrative tasks will include writing correspondence, planning logistics, and transcribing, arranging and conducting interviews.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is thinking about pursuing a career in journalism.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in international affairs.
• Interest and experience in Japan and Asian regional issues highly desired.
• Journalism experience and Japanese language ability is a plus, but not required.
• You must be able to work in the United States legally. We do not sponsor visas.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills
• Because this position requires travel to time-sensitive events, car ownership is required.

Compensation:

• Salary and paid overtime
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid vacations and sick-time
• Biannual bonus

Career Level: Entry

How and to Whom to Apply: Please address all correspondence to Chitose Nakagawa, Bureau Chief, Kyodo News Los Angeles. Resume and cover letter should be emailed to cdrkyodo@gmail.com

About Kyodo:
Kyodo News, founded in November 1945 as a nonprofit cooperative organization, is the leading news agency in Asia. Kyodo covers the ever-changing developments in Japan and around the world, distributing news to domestic and overseas news media as well as international organizations and institutions. Major Japanese newspapers and radio-TV station subscribes to Kyodo. Kyodo News includes Japanese, English and Chinese-language services. Operating with an annual budget from membership dues and other subscription revenues, Kyodo is completely independent of any government or commercial interests.

Jan 4

Job: Executive Director – Japan-America Society of Central Ohio (Ohio, US)

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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 Director
Posted by: Japan-America Society of Central Ohio
Location: Dublin, OH
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to JETAA USA Board member Jessyca Livingston for passing this along.

The Japan-America Society of Central Ohio seeks an Executive Director to serve JASCO’s current membership and recruit new members. The successful candidate should possess an entrepreneurial spirit, a general understanding of the nonprofit sector, and a strong interest in the Japanese culture. 

To be successful, the candidate should be a self-starter, confident in marketing and sales abilities, excellent at communicating with sensitivity to the people of diverse cultural backgrounds, and able to manage the multiple needs of the organization. 

The position offers opportunities to be a leader in the U.S.-Japan grassroots relationships in Central Ohio by working with successful business and government leaders and working with Japanese, Japanese-Americans, and others with a strong interest in growing cultural understandings. JASCO provides the new Executive Director with a strong foundation and infrastructure to build upon. Fluency in Japanese is a plus. 

JASCO is one of nearly 40 Japan-America Societies throughout the United States and is a member of the National Association of Japan-America Societies. Accordingly, the successful candidate should lead JASCO in fulfilling its mission as one of those societies, that is, to enrich lives by bringing the Japanese and American communities together, promoting goodwill through the sharing of knowledge about Japan, and providing a forum for informed discussion regarding the Japan-U.S. relationship.  Read More

Dec 20

JET Alumni: Positions Using Japanese at San Francisco Career Forum 2017 (San Francisco, CA, 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.

Event: JET Alumni: Positions Using Japanese at San Francisco Career Forum 2017
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA

Thanks to JET alumna Catherine Rackley (Chiba-ken)  who works for DISCO International, for sharing this info:

JET alumni with at least conversational Japanese language ability are invited to the San Francisco Career Forum 2017 on February 11 & 12.

In addition to being a great opportunity to meet and interview directly with companies seeking individuals with intercultural skills, the San Francisco Career Forum will feature an informative panel discussion with bilingual IT professionals from Google, Nikkei America, and more.

—– San Francisco Career Forum  2017 —–

February 11 & 12 (Sat. & Sun.)

San Francisco Marriott Marquis

http://www.careerforum.net/event/sf/?ref=2017JETwit&lang=E

Register and begin applying to companies here: http://www.careerforum.net/event/sf/comlist.asp?ref=2016JETwit&lang=E

*There is no cost to register for or attend Career Forums.

Dec 20

Job: Youth & Outreach Program Coordinator – Palm Beach County (Delray Beach, Florida, 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.

Positions: Youth and Outreach Program Coordinator
Posted by: Palm Beach County
Location: Delray Beach, Florida, USA
Contract: Full-time (40hrs/week)

Thanks to JET alumna Wendy Lo (Toyama-ken) for the following job opening:

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 Summer Tour Plus program. The position requires a creative, dynamic and hands-on individual. The person must be able to work weekends and evening events. Position Reports to the 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.
• Supervise daily operations of STP, which also includes training and scheduling of interns and high school volunteers for the STP program.
• Work with Education Staff in developing, creating, preparing and implementing programs for public and private school collaborations and teacher development workshops.
• Manage the organization and inventory of the Education Department’s program supplies and replacement of various educational materials in the Yamato-kan exhibits when necessary.
• Work in conjunction with education staff to develop educational teaching materials and tour program contents
• Keep accurate monthly attendance and fiscal reports for all children’s programs, STP program, school collaborations, and outreach programs.
• And other duties as specified

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Dec 19

Job: YES Alumni Coordinator – 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.

Positions: YES Alumni Coordinator, Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program
Posted by: American Councils
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full-time

This is a job via Idealist:

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

JOB BAND: 4

Based in Washington, DC, the Alumni Coordinator will be part of a team that administers the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The YES Inbound program annually provides scholarships for up to 900 high school students from approximately 40 countries with significant Muslim populations to spend an academic year in the U.S. Students live with host families, attend high school, engage in activities to learn about American society and values, acquire leadership skills, and help educate Americans about their countries and cultures. The Alumni Coordinator will be the primary contact for alumni programming for the YES Consortium and will report to the YES Program Manager. Read More

Dec 19

Job: Senior Program Officer, Sustainability – Asia Society (New York City, 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.

Positions: Senior Program Officer, Sustainability
Posted by: Asia Society
Location: New York City, USA
Contract: Full-time

This is a job via Idealist:

Asia Society, a prestigious, global non-profit with an exciting portfolio of programs in the areas of arts and culture, business and policy and education and leadership is seeking a Senior Program Officer for Sustainability in ASPI. The Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) is a start-up, solution-oriented think/do tank that places policy and business on equal footing in solving pressing challenges confronting the Asia-Pacific in security, prosperity, sustainability, and the development of common norms and values. The Senior Program Officer will help carry forward the project, ‘Toward a Northeast Asian Carbon Market’ (NEACM). The position will report to the Director of Asian Sustainability. It is a one-year, grant-funded position, with the potential of renewal. Read More