Job: Secondary Japanese Teacher – Richardson Independent School District (Texas, USA)
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Position: Secondary Japanese Teacher
Posted by: Richardson Independent School District
Location: Richardson, Texas
Contract: Full-Time
RISD is looking for a high-performing teacher that embraces innovative design, is reflective, and uses resources and goals to engage learners through professional collaboration and reflection. Student-focused teachers create relationships, use differentiation, and monitor and adjust to empower learners to prepare for their global future.
Requirements:
- Must be certified to teach Japanese in the state of Texas, or be in the process of obtaining said certification.
Treatment:
- Base pay $49,000 (monthly salary)
- Health and retirement benefits included
- Vacation: summer, winter break, other school holidays
Application Process:
Apply with RISD here: http://www.risd.org/Group/Employment/Pro_Para_Positions.html
Contact Stephen Quisenberry at Stephen.Quisenberry@risd.org or 469-593-0257
Job: Team Member – International Foreign Student Association (Tokyo, Japan)
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Position: Team Member
Posted by: International Foreign Student Association
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
As a leading company in the world of web, we are active in the development of a wide variety of websites. We are currently searching for native English speakers to handle planning, fieldwork, and writing for an English language global site directed at visitors from abroad. This job includes sharing Japanese history, culture, tourism, cuisine, fashion, and so much more of what you feel is enchanting about Japan to the many people across the globe who will visit in the coming years.
Requirements:
- Native English-speaking current student scheduled to graduate in March 2017. or
- Native English-speaking person graduated university in March 2016.
- Applicants must have daily conversation level of Japanese ability.
Treatment:
- Salary: Base pay 205,000 yen (monthly salary) ~
- Benefits: Other benefits include overtime compensation,sales position compensation, executive compensation, discretionary work compensation
- Transportation: Compensated
- Hours: 9:00 –18:00
- Pay Raise: Once per year
- Bonus: Twice per year
- Vacation: Two days off per week, holidays, summer vacation, year’s end/beginning vacation, paid vacation
- Other: Social Insurance and Pension included, various other benefits
- Joining: Immediately (negotiable)
Application Process: To apply, please click here. Application process includes document screening and an interview.
Job: General Affairs Staff – Consulate General of Japan (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.
Position: General Affairs Staff
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan
Location: New York City, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Consulate General of Japan is currently seeking an employee for the General Affairs Staff. If you are interested, please send us your resume (English or Japanese) via E-mail or postal mail. Work consists of assisting with consular duties including but not limited to reception duties and corresponding/negotiation work with vendors.
Starting Month: August 2016
Basic Work Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00-17:30.
Salary: Will be determined under Consulate regulations.
Qualifications:
- Must be an American Citizen or Green card holder.
- Conversational Japanese level preferred.
- Must be proficient with Word, Excel and other PC related work.
Application Process: Only shortlisted candidates who pass the first screening will be notified of the date for the interview. Please send your resume to either:
a. E-mail: kyujin@ny.mofa.go.jp
b. Mail:
Consulate General of Japan in New York
299 Park Avenue 19th Floor
New York, NY 10171
ATTN：419
Job: Localization Production Assistant – Voltage Entertainment USA, Inc. (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: Localization Production Assistant
Posted by: Voltage Entertainment USA, Inc.
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time; Contract-to-Hire (on-site only) Starting from August 2016
This position is primarily responsible for performing the Japanese to English localization production and live operation tasks assigned and directed by the Sr. Producer and/or other localization team members. The tasks include but not limited to story script checking and editing, data entry, image editing, testing and user support by performing the following duties. This position reports to the Sr. Producer or a Localization Producer.
Product information for this position: http://koi-game.voltage.co.jp/en/lineup/novel.html
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Check localized story scripts (Japanese to English) and edit them as necessary
- Enter the story scripts and associated data such as character images and facial expressions into proprietary format files
- Test the story data in the apps, and correct and fine tune the data as necessary
- Conduct general testing and report bugs to appropriate parties
- Answer inquire emails from users and inform appropriate parties in case of issues
- Resize and edit existing graphic images to be used for social media and other purposes
- Provide documents such as internal request forms (both English and Japanese)
- Translate documents from English to Japanese and Japanese to English
- Organize documents and data that are used in apps
- Perform miscellaneous tasks to help production team members
Job: Office Manager/Assistant to the Associate Dean – New York University (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: Office Manager/Assistant to the Associate Dean
Posted by: New York University
Location: New York, USA
Contract: Full Time (Fall 2016)
The Admin Aide serves the role of Office Manager for the Office of Career Services, overseeing 100+ events annually, support staff coverage, and budget as well as providing the administrative support needs of the Associate Dean. The position requires the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities, maintain strong relationships with numerous Law School departments, and provide strong attention to detail.
This highly professional administrative aide is relied upon to provide extensive customer service to students, employers and alumni, craft correspondence, create spreadsheets and analyze trends, draft and edit documents, schedule meetings and appointments in his/her support role to the associate dean and execute over 100 events, including budgeting and account payables in excess of $100,000 to support the office as a whole.
Office management responsibilities include:inventory and ordering supplies; space booking, copier and fax maintenance, coordinating milestone events (years of service acknowledgments for OCS colleagues, birthdays, etc.),overseeing the hiring, scheduling and management of undergraduate student workers, scheduling staff to ensure reception coverage.
This position requires superlative organization, efficiency, multi-tasking, initiative and strong communication. While it is a support position, the candidate must operate with a great ability to anticipate, problem solve under time pressure, and work independently.
Strong excel and technical skills are necessary for this position.
Must be very detail oriented and very organized. Would love to get another JET in the mix.
The job should be online here: https://uscareers-nyu.icims.com/jobs/intro?hashed=-435680093 with posting #2016-2050, and people can email me directly if they are interested. Clara.Solomon@nyu.edu.
Internship: Business & Policy Intern – 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: Business & Policy Intern
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York, USA
Contract: Full Time (Fall 2016)
The Business & Policy Program seeks an intern to help with various program tasks for Fall 2016 (August – December). The Business & Policy Program hosts unique public and private programs and networking opportunities for the international business and policy community, which promote reciprocal exchange and deep engagement on issues that define U.S.-Japan relations within a global context.
Learning Opportunities:
- Learn firsthand about issues that are of interest and relevance to the U.S.-Japan business and policy communities in New York
- Discover how non-profit organizations interact with corporate sponsors
- Gain experience in the back-office tasks of ongoing program development and execution
- Interact with senior business executives from global corporations and policy leaders
- Conduct research on companies, individuals and industry sectors as needed
- Learn database management
Duties & Tasks:
- Assist with program registrations
- Handle and replenish sponsor materials
- Become familiar with corporate member firms and the benefits of corporate membership
- Assist Program staff at public events, including reception and registration, event A/V tasks, setup and breakdown
- Assist with program research and outreach as needed
- Assist to create badges, guest lists, name plates, and other program materials
- Maintain and update corporate membership records in Raiser’s Edge as needed
- Organize files and materials on programs and speakers
Qualifications:
- Interest in or knowledge of Japanese language and customs
- Interest in and knowledge of international business and international policy especially with regards to Japan
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Superior organizational skills, including ability to keep track of many details at once
- Ability to work with a variety of people and different projects
- Superior writing and oral skills
- Flexibility in hours
- Ability to be self-starter
This is an unpaid internship. Please e-mail a cover letter and a resume to the Business & Policy Program, at register@japansociety.org. No phone calls please.
Job: Facilities Manager – S&R Foundation (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: Facilities Manager
Posted by: S&R Foundation
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full Time
S&R Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports emerging creatives in the arts, sciences, and social enterprise who are pursuing social impact. S&R’s mission to support talented individuals encompasses broad support of individuals with great potential and high aspirations in the arts, sciences and social entrepreneurship, with a special emphasis on furthering international cultural collaboration and ensuing social benefits. Though a unique methodology developed over the past 15 years, individuals are provided with recognition, funding, inspirational space and a supportive community, allowing the facilitation of creativity, innovation and personal growth
The Halcyon Incubator, a program of S&R Foundation, is an immersive, residency-based fellowship for early stage social entrepreneurs. Halcyon provides fellows with free housing, workspace, mentorship, and strategic partnerships and resources to grow their business. Committed to social impact, the incubator does not take equity in the ventures it supports.
Georgetown’s historic Fillmore School will be modernized to be a top quality place for artists from international backgrounds to pursue independent study while providing a hub of artistic learning for DC high school students.
Essential Responsibilities
Ensure the timely upkeep, maintenance and security of Halcyon House, a class A, historic mansion and attached town house, and Fillmore School. Read More
Job: Program Coordinator – S&R Foundation (Washington, D.C., USA)
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Position: Program Coordinator – Halcyon Incubator
Posted by: S&R Foundation
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full Time
S&R Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports emerging creatives in the arts, sciences, and social enterprise who are pursuing social impact. S&R’s mission to support talented individuals encompasses broad support of individuals with great potential and high aspirations in the arts, sciences and social entrepreneurship, with a special emphasis on furthering international cultural collaboration and ensuing social benefits. Though a unique methodology developed over the past 15 years, individuals are provided with recognition, funding, inspirational space and a supportive community, allowing the facilitation of creativity, innovation and personal growth.
The Halcyon Incubator, a program of S&R Foundation, is an immersive, residency-based fellowship for early stage social entrepreneurs. Halcyon provides fellows with free housing, workspace, mentorship, and strategic partnerships and resources to grow their business. Committed to social impact, the incubator does not take equity in the ventures it supports.
Position Summary
Establish nurturing relationships with Halcyon Incubator fellows. Coordinate the fellow recruitment and selection process, implement programming support, assist logistical support for the fellows. Contribute to the growth and sustainability of the Incubator Program. A successful applicant will have a passion for entrepreneurship. Read More
Job: Customer Services and Support Assistant – Walk Japan (Oita, Japan)
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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 enthusiast, 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: Clerk for Consular Section – Houston Consulate (Texas, USA)
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Position: Clerk for Consular Section
Posted by: Houston Consulate
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Contract: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Providing assistance to Japanese nationals who are in trouble and need consular assistance
- Conducting tasks related to security
- Gathering information on issues related to the Consular/ Security Section
- Assist with visa service
- Assist with Japanese passport service
- Assist with Japanese citizenship service (birth, marriage, divorce, nationality, etc.)
- Assist with Japanese election service
- Assist other sections of the Consulate as required
- Other consular duties and assisting the diplomats with day-to-day work.
Required Qualifications:
- US Citizen or US permanent residency holders
- English Language Fluency is required and Japanese Language Fluency is preferable.
- Strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Must be proficient in computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, and Emails.
- Must be able to take business trips and work overtime.
To Apply: Interested candidates should mail, fax, or e-mail their resume, passport, a valid US visa or a valid US permanent resident card (Green card) and cover letter to Consular Section. (Please be informed that we won’t be returning your resume) (Fax: (713) 651-7822, E-mail: cgj.joboffer.ryoji@ho.mofa.go.jp).
Deadline for submission is Wednesday July 20, 2016. Please do not call with regard to your application status.
Job: Education Programs Specialist – General Assembly (Seattle, Washington)
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Position: Education Programs Specialist
Posted by: General Assembly
Location: Seattle, Washington
Contract: Full-Time
Recently voted Fast Company’s #1 Most Innovative Company in Education and #28 Most Innovative Company in the world, General Assembly is a venture backed, post Series D, NYC-based startup in our fifth year. General Assembly transforms thinkers into creators through education and opportunities in technology, business, and design. We offer classes, workshops, long-form courses, and events in worldwide markets including New York where we are headquartered, Atlanta, Austin, Denver, London, Hong Kong, Sydney, San Francisco, Singapore, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Seattle, Melbourne and Washington DC.. We also partner with Fortune 500 companies to spur innovation through increased digital fluency and more effective approaches to collaboration.
At General Assembly, we are creating a global community of individuals empowered to pursue work they love, by offering full-time immersive programs, long-form courses, and classes and workshops on the most relevant skills of the 21st century – from web development and user experience design, to data science, product management and digital marketing.
General Assembly’s educational offerings include part-time and full-time accelerated courses taught by top practitioners. These courses give students the knowledge and best practices they need to learn a new skill or to advance in their existing discipline by diving into emerging or advanced topics in technology, design, and business. We’ve seen tremendous demand for these programs, and we need smart, capable, agile people who can help us run new and better courses.
The Education Programs Specialist will be responsible for managing the General Assembly Part-Time courses and coaching our team of Part-Time instructors. The Specialist will have a key role in running multiple processes for each course, including:
Job: Administration Section (Building & Property Management) – Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations (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: Administration Section (Building & Property Management)
Posted by: Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations
Location: New York, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Full-time local staff. Monday through Friday. 7 hrs 45 mins/day. Three months probation period required. Two years thereafter with possible extension.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in coordinating logistics for special events, conferences, meetings, briefings, receptions, and other official functions
- Overall building and property management for the Residences and Office
- Order official supplies for the Residence and Office(Assistant)
- Draft documents in English (Fluency in English required)
- Administrative work with regard to the service and lease contracts for the office building(assistant)
- Manage official mobile and office phones
- Management/maintenance and set up official AV / computer equipment(Assistant)
- Answer phone calls
- Assist in any other duties as requested
Required Status: Candidates must be US citizen or non-US citizen currently with a legal status that allows him/her to stay for an extended period, preferably on permanent basis, and legally work in the US.
Requirements:
- Experience and knowledge of building and property management required.
- Excellent English writing and verbal communications skills, computer skills, typing skills (60wpm minimum) are required
- Japanese language skills and cultural familiarity preferred
- College degree required
- Basic knowledge of the United Nations and diplomacy preferred
Job Location: The Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations – Administration Section (866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 230 New York, NY 10017)
Salary: Commensurate with applicant’s work experience.
Application Process: If interested, please send a cover letter and resume by post or e-mail (1968-aki.iai-gol@mofa.go.jp and naoto.higo@mofa.go.jp) by July 20, 2016 to the below address (please specify which job you’re applying for).
866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 230 New York, NY 10017
Attention: Mr.Watanabe, Mr. Higo, Administration Section
Job: Research Analyst – Mitsubishi Corporation (New York, USA)
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Position: Research Analyst (Strategy & Development)
Posted by: Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas)
Location: New York, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas) (MCA)/Strategy & Development (SDD) maintains a key corporate planning function, coordinating directly with the company’s senior management team, Mitsubishi Corporation in Tokyo, Mitsubishi Corporation’s Group companies in North America, business group management and other Corporate Staff divisions. SDD aims to ensure the company’s management plans and strategy are implemented effectively, that timely and insightful research is compiled relating to business, industry & political trends, and consolidated group management is strengthened.
The Research Analyst will report to the Chief Administration Officer/General Manager, and support SDD’s research and other key corporate planning functions.
The Research Analyst is responsible for supporting managers through providing research on a number of key topics through monitoring and analyzing periodicals, on-line resources, academic and government papers, consultant reports and think tank reports. The Research Analyst will also periodically attend various seminars and conferences related to research topics to gather information and build a professional network. There will also be a requirement for the Research Analyst to support SDD’s corporate planning function coordination functions. Read More
Job: Development Associate – The Japan Society (New York, USA)
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Position: Development Associate
Posted by: The Japan Society
Location: New York City, 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 U.S., Japan, and East Asia.
The Development Associate (Foundation and Government Relations) provides the administrative backbone for fundraising from foundations and government agencies, ensuring the smooth operation of all aspects of Japan Society’s efforts in these areas, including research and profiles; gift processing and acknowledgement; data entry and recordkeeping; and general office work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (others may be assigned):
- Assist the Director of Foundation and Government Relations with proposal writing (narratives, budgets, attachments)
- Grant management tasks such as acknowledgments, processing contracts and agreements, monitoring reports.
- Maintain data entry, record-keeping, and prospect tracking via Raiser’s Edge.
- Help research and identify new foundations and government prospects and prepare prospect profiles in consultation with the Director of Foundation and Government Relations
- Complete general administrative tasks, such as maintaining files.
- Provide staffing support at various Society events, as needed
Job: Enrollment Coordinator_Bard Abroad (NY)
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Enrollment Coordinator, IILE
The Enrollment Coordinator reports to the Director at Bard’s Institute for International Liberal Education (IILE). This full-time, hourly position is based at Bard College in Annandale, New York.
The Enrollment Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating application, enrollment, and pre-departure processes for participants on Bard’s numerous study abroad and exchange programs. Responsibilities include online student application processing and visa support, transcript management, travel and insurance arrangements, general student support services work, and any other tasks as necessary in order to convert applicants to program participants and guide students through the pre-departure process. In addition to working with outgoing North American students, the Enrollment Coordinator also provides occasional support for incoming students, faculty, and staff from Bard’s partner institutions and coordinates the Bard English Summer Language Intensive (BESLI) in August. Occasional evening and weekend work required.
Requirements include a bachelor’s degree, prior office experience, excellent computer skills including Microsoft excel and word programs; experience with Studio Abroad online application platform is a plus. Attention to detail and ability to follow through on administrative tasks in a timely manner are essential to this position, as are excellent written and verbal communication skills. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently on a large volume of database work and be able to function as part of a team in a shared office environment. Start date is July 1, 2016
To apply please send a cover letter, resume and the names of three references through Interfolio.com at: http://apply.interfolio.com/35342
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity.
