Job: Customer Services and Support Assistant – Walk Japan (Oita, 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: Customer Services and Support Assistant
Posted by: Walk Japan
Location: Kunisaki Peninsula, Oita Prefecture, Japan
Contract: Full Time
We are a fast growing company requiring candidates with excellent communication skills in both English and Japanese. They must be enthusiastic, motivated, able to work in a team as well as independently and enjoy a challenge. This position is particularly suited to those looking to improve their Japanese language skills as the office language is Japanese. www.walkjapan.com
- Full-time support services based role which will mainly involve communicating with booked customers via Email and telephone in English, supporting and working with operations staff and tour leaders. The role has the potential to become diverse or you may be required to help out in other areas of the business if needed.
- This particular role will be based in our operations office in Kunisaki but will include travel to our other offices as well as opportunities to join the tours from time to time.
- Working between the hours of 9am ~ 10pm, Monday to Saturday on a shift/rotation basis of 8 ~ 9 hours a day, five days a week, within a team of approximately 6 ~ 7 people based in various locations.
- Probationary salary is from JPY150,000 depending on experience. Salary increases after this will depend on performance.
- Computer skills are required (Mac) as well as strong English written skills and intermediate Japanese.
- Applicants must live in Japan and hold a drivers license or be able to get one. Holding a working visa is preferred but not essential as sponsorship is available through the company.
Application Process: Please send resume along with cover letter to Naomi Addyman at naddyman@walkjapan.com If you would like further details, please feel free to contact and ask.
Job: Program Coordinator – American University (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 Coordinator, International Programs
Posted by: American University – School of International Service
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Full-Time
This is such a short notice but we wanted to share this interesting job opportunity at American University-School of International Service. The SIS Office of International Program is currently hiring a full-time position to serve as a program coordinator. This position will support many of their school’s study abroad programs, with a special focus on their longstanding partnership with Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan. The office is closing the application on Wednesday, September 28th. If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter directly to sisabroad@american.edu by then. You can also mention that you heard about this opportunity through the JET Program Office.
Under the supervision of the SIS Office of International Programs (OIP) Program Manager, this position will coordinate a portfolio of dual degree and semester exchange programs within the School. The portfolio will include the School’s current East Asian institutional partnerships with a focus on coordinating the joint undergraduate degree program with Ritsumeikan University and other emerging international partners. This position is responsible for the student advisement, administrative tasks, marketing, event planning, and liaising between American University and any appropriate external and internal constituencies for the programs. This position is contingent on continued contract program (IRC) funding. Read More
Job: Country Director – Walking Tree Travel (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: Country Director
Posted by: Walking Tree Travel
Location: Tokyo, Japan (Preferred)
Contract: Full-Time
Walking Tree Travel is a student travel company based in Denver, Colorado. We have an immediate opening as Country Director based in Japan. Please check out the below description and if interested.
Walking Tree maintains a Country Director in each of our host countries to help organize, prepare for and manage our programs. We are looking to hire a Country Director in Japan . The job is seasonal with very flexible hours, offering a great way to make a supplemental income. Specifically, the Country Director would be in charge of helping to establish and conceptualize the program, find service providers, make necessary reservations for hotels and transportation, talk to interested participants, make contact, interview, and prepare potential homestay communities, make preparations for excursions and service projects (when applicable), and be on call and occasionally with the group while any program is in-country, among other duties. Essentially, you would be our go-to person for all things in country.
Our goal is to inspire individuals to become global citizens by taking an active interest in the world around them. We hope to achieve this goal by providing unforgettable programs filled with challenging and enriching adventures. Walking Tree stands for a more open, curious and compassionate form of travel. We facilitate meaningful cross-cultural interactions that allow our travelers to participate and recognize the similarities among people instead of fearing the differences. Rather than a typical tour, our programs are designed for a proactive, select group of travelers who seek an authentic international experience and the opportunity to affect change in the world community.
Learn more at www.walkingtree.org. Read More
Job: Program Associate – Japan Society (New York, 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: Program Associate, Business & Policy Program
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York, New York
Contract: Full-Time
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 United States, Japan, and East Asia.
The Program Associate will work with the Deputy Director and Program Officer on managing logistical and administrative aspects of approximately three programs per month. He/she will also assist in program execution, future program planning, research, program outreach activities, and interact with leaders and distinguished speakers in the academic and business community, as well as thousands of Corporate Members. Read More
Job: Graphic Designer – Embassy of Japan (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: Graphic Designer
Posted by: Embassy of Japan – Public Affairs Section
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Graphic Designer. As Graphic Designer, you will work in collaborative partnership with our communications team. This individual is mainly responsible for producing high-level web and print publicity collateral for the Embassy’s social media accounts. He or she will design and create deliverables for internal and external purposes, creating items that include (but are not limited to) infographics, advertisements, posters, and promotional items. The candidate must have impeccable attention to detail and exacting standards regarding file setup, organization, pre-press, color management, and overall quality control.
Working hours are 10:00 am – 6:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Please note that the Designer is an independent contractor to the Embassy and will not be deemed an employee of the Embassy for any purpose whatsoever. This position does include paid vacation and sick leave, but does NOT include group health insurance coverage. 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. All candidates will be subject to background checks and security clearance. Read More
Jobs: Book Buyer and Event Coordinator or Team Member – Kinokuniya Bookstore (Washington, 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: Book Buyer and Event Coordinator or Team Member
Posted by: Kinokuniya Bookstore
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Contract: Part-Time and Full-Time
Thanks to PNWJETAA for the following two job listings:
Kinokuniya Bookstore in Seattle is hiring for the following positions:
- Full-time English Book Buyer and Event Coordinator – 8 hours a day, 5 days a week (at least 1 weekend day)
- Part-time English Book Team Member – 7 hours a day, 3 or 4 days a week (at least 1 weekend day
Japanese language skills are not required for these positions, but a strong interest in Japan is a plus.
Job: Social Media Assistant – Japan Exchange and Teaching Office (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: Social Media Assistant
Posted by: Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program Office
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Part-Time
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program Office at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC is seeking to fill a part-time short-term contractor position within the JET Program Office, assisting with social media under the direction of JET Program Office coordinators. The JET Program Office is part of the Public Affairs section of the Embassy of Japan. Our role is to inform aspiring applicants about the JET Program, as well as the application and selection process. We also seek to widen the audience of the JET Program through
The assistant will prepare posts on various social media platforms, research topics of interest for future posts, and create a schedule for posts. S/he will also respond to inquiries on social media platforms, and perform other duties as required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple on-going projects
- Experience with social media such as Facebook and Twitter
Preferred:
- Prior participation on the JET Program
Position Details
- Please note that the Social Media Assistant is an independent contractor to the Embassy and will not be deemed an employee of the Embassy for any purpose whatsoever.
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. green card holder.
- Working hours will be approximately 12-20 hours per week (flexible) within the frame of 10AM – 5PM from Monday –Friday.
- Term will be from late September through late November exact dates TBD
- Work location will be the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program Office at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC
- Does not include sick leave, health insurance, paid vacation.
- Salary: $12/hour
- All candidates will be subject to background checks and security clearance.
Application Process: Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp.
Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Job: 総合職 – Japanese National Tourism Organisation (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: 総合職
Posted by: Japan National Tourism Organisation
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
We have received an email from JNTO, the Japan National Tourism Organisation, about a job posting which they would like JET alumni to apply for. The information is all in Japanese, and can be found at the following link.
https://employment.en-japan.com/desc_776988/?aroute=13
Job: Overseas Sales/Manufacturing- Sedeco (Tokyo, Japan or Westchester, Ohio, 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: Overseas Sales/Manufacturing
Posted by: Sedeco (Seidensha)
Location: Tokyo, Japan or Westchester, Ohio, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Mr. Ikeyama from the International Foreign Studies Association who is the main contact person for the following job opportunity:
The company’s name is Sedeco (Seidensha). Check out their company here: http://www.sedeco.co.jp/ and http://www.sedecousa.com/
For information on the job and to apply: http://ifsa.jp/index.php?K160804En
Job: Development Officer – Japan Society (New York, 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: Development Officer, Corporate Giving
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York, USA
Contract: Full-Time
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.
The Corporate Development Officer provides administrative support for Corporate Giving, ensuring smooth operation of all aspects of Japan Society’s Corporate Membership and Sponsorship programs, as well as participating in fundraising activities in order to help the Development team meet Membership and Sponsorship goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned.)
- Manage daily membership operations, including the timely processing and tracking of Corporate Membership renewal letters, payments, gift acknowledgments and solicitation materials, with follow-up by phone or e-mail as necessary.
- Field inquiries via Corporate Membership phone lines, email inboxes, providing member service/ troubleshooting as necessary while referring more complex inquiries to appropriate Japan Society staff.
- Fulfill Corporate Member benefit obligations and requests, including updating complimentary mailing lists and producing and sending gallery passes.
- Identify and research new prospect companies, track cultivation and stewardship of prospects in consultation with Corporate Giving team.
- Attend meetings with representatives of current Corporate Members or prospects.
- Upkeep of Corporate Membership promotional contents (website listing, information packets, and materials, benefit sheets).
- Track the Corporate Giving team’s meetings with current and prospect companies.
- Proofread and copyedit Corporate Giving correspondence and Corporate-related e-blasts and materials.
- Maintain Corporate records in Raiser’s Edge database and member files, generating reports and lists as needed.
- Prepare meeting material for corporate visits (profiles, mailing lists, employee event participation reports).
- Support the Business & Policy Program and Special Events department as needed with preparation and execution of events, including Annual Dinner, Young Professional Network events, and other events.
- Supervise Corporate Development interns, assigning various projects, including research, filing, data entry and other tasks.
- Support other areas of Development as needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three to five years related non-profit or corporate experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be very detail-oriented, organized, flexible and a team player with the ability to multitask. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and strong written, oral and intercultural communication skills are essential. Experience with database processing (preferably Raiser’s Edge—including the building of queries and custom reports, exports and merges) strongly preferred. Knowledge of Japanese culture a plus.
To Apply: Email your letter of interest and resume to jobs@japansociety.org.
Job: Development Assistant – Japan Society (New York, 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: Development Assistant, Corporate Giving
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York, USA
Contract: Part-Time
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 United States, Japan, and East Asia.
The Development Assistant provides administrative support for Corporate Giving, primarily focused on maintaining Corporate records in the Raiser’s Edge database.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned.)
- Update and maintain all Corporate records in the Raiser’s Edge database.
- Generate Corporate Member employee mailing lists as needed.
- Generate and edit Membership renewal and gift acknowledgment letter drafts, invoices, receipts and envelopes via mail merge from Raiser’s Edge.
- Prepare meeting material for corporate visits (assemble information packets, create profiles and employee event participation reports).
- Field inquiries via Corporate Membership phone lines, email inboxes, providing member service/ troubleshooting as necessary while referring more complex inquiries to appropriate Japan Society staff.
- Assist team with fulfilling Corporate Member benefit obligations and requests, including updating complimentary mailing lists and producing and sending gallery passes.
- Maintain Corporate Member files.
- Work with Database manager to ensure the integrity of Corporate data, including merging duplicate records.
Job: English PR Staff – Kyushu University (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: English PR Staff
Posted by: Kyushu University
Location: Fukuoka, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Kyushu University in Fukuoka is looking for staff to assist with English PR (website maintenance, speech writing, etc.).They are specifically looking for a JET alumni. Requires N2 or above.
Please refer to attached PDF: 九州大学広報室求人
Deadline has been extended to September 6th with targeted interview date of September 9th and start date of October 1st.
Job: Program Coordinator – Youth For Understanding (Washington, DC)
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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
Posted by: Youth For Understanding (YFU) USA
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
Youth For Understanding (YFU) USA is searching for a candidate who would fill the Program Coordinator position, working on the Kakehashi Program with Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE). Kakehashi program is sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan, and we welcome over 1,000 Japanese high school and university/graduate students to the U.S. on short-term study/educational tours. They are scheduled to start coming in Oct/Nov.
If interested, please visit our website at:
OR
Please direct all your inquiries and application through the job application cite above. Thank you.
6 Jobs in International Education
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Via Carleen Ben (Oita). Posted by Sophia Chan (Sapporo-shi, 2009-2014). If interested in more job listings, join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
(1) (MA) Tufts University, Program Coordinator, GMAP Student Services – The Fletcher School
The Fletcher School is the United States’ first professional graduate school of international affairs. Since 1933, Fletcher’s multi-disciplinary education in international relations, law, and business, has prepared the world’s leaders to become innovative problem-solvers in government, private sector, and non-governmental organizations. The Fletcher School seeks to fulfill its mission in the most environmentally sensible way possible.
The Global Master of Arts Program (GMAP) at The Fletcher School at Tufts University is a one-year graduate program in international affairs for mid- and senior-level professionals, which combines residency sessions, internet-mediated collaboration and faculty-produced multimedia content. GMAP is designed to provide unique global affairs educational opportunities to professionals who wish to continue working while studying.
Provides advanced support and coordination for a university Program or Project. Produces a variety of documents, reports and proposals, responds to inquiries and provides detailed information to constituents. Organizes and maintains files and databases; designs and updates applications or other forms for data entry. May assist in updating website and posting social media material. Participates in development of program or project marketing and communications materials, coordinates logistics for meetings and events including travel and arrangements for speakers, provides research assistance, and monitors budgets.
In particular, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for:
• Assumes responsibility for the logistics of three residencies each year – one international and two local (working with caterers, Tufts Conference Bureau, Tufts Facilities, hotels, and other venues, as well as various vendors to ensure smooth handling of the GMAP residencies; coordinating and making travel arrangements for faculty and staff for the residencies, etc).
• Coordination of course materials for the program (working with faculty to organize syllabi and meet deadlines for submission of materials and final grades; ordering books and other materials; obtaining copyright permissions; and mailing books and materials.)
• Providing other general support to the Associate Director (including organization, timely bill payments, etc).
• Assisting the Associate Director with discussion board supervision and course assignment submission, as well as with any other related student services issues, when necessary.
• Providing back-up support to the Senior Associate Dean, and to other members of the GMAP staff, when necessary.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
• High School diploma and 5+ years of related experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 0-3 years of related office experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of or experience in subject matter preferred.
Special Work Schedule Requirements:
This position requires some evening work, domestic, and international travel.
Tufts University is an AA/EO employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds. Please see the Tufts University non-discrimination statement.
Primary Location
: United States-Massachusetts-Medford/Somerville
Job
: Administrative Support
Organization
: Academic Support-Fletcher
Employee Status
: Regular
Schedule
: Full-time
Job Posting
: Aug 18, 2016, 4:38:00 PM
Job: Finance Department Intern – Japan Society (New York City, NY)
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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: Finanace Department Internship
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York City, NY
Contract: Full-Time
The internship will provide an opportunity to assist in financial and administrative functions. The intern will also gain a general overview of the Japan Society’s programs and events.
Responsibilities may include:
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Assist Finance team with annual audit preparation
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Prepare, organize and maintain files and reports
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Input invoices for payment
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Maintain and update databases
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Perform various administrative duties as needed
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Assist in various projects
Requirements:
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Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
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Proficiency in Word and Excel
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Some Finance or Accounting experience, or coursework required
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A quick learner who is detail-oriented and very organized will succeed best in this role.
Time Frame: Beginning March 2016 for three to six months.
Days per week: 3 days per week, preferably Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 10 am to 3:00 pm, days and hours negotiable
Salary: This is an unpaid internship. *
*Japan Society encourages school credits if available.
*Occasional complimentary tickets available to performances.
To apply: email a letter of interest and resume to: jobs@japansociety.org. Please use “Application for Finance Intern” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
