Job: Intellectual Property (IP) Secretary – Paratus Law Group, PLLC (Virginia, USA)
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Positions: Intellectual Property (IP) Secretary
Posted by: Paratus Law Group, PLLC
Location: Herndon, VA, USA
Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time
Paratus Law Group, PLLC located in Herndon, VA is seeking a full time or part time Intellectual Property (IP) Secretary with Japanese fluency, to work in a team environment.
Job Duties:
- Clerical aspects: Patent prosecution from filing to issue, including client correspondence and billing, as well as docketing, mail processing, data entry, reports, and preparing and filing documents with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office including, but not limited to, assignments and priority documents.
- Client correspondence: Reporting out various incoming USPTO correspondence to clients including, but not limited to, Official Filing Receipts, Notices of Recordation, formality Notices, Notices of Publication, Office Actions, Interview Summaries, Notices of Allowance, Letters Patents, and Certificates of Corrections.
- Maintaining and organizing files and file records, opening and processing mail, preparing shipping labels and sending mail through a variety of a services, archiving documents, locating and delivering files, matching documents with files, processing receipts and expenditures, assisting with travel arrangements and scheduling, scanning and photocopying documents, embedding and manipulating PDF documents, locating and downloading patent and non-patent literature documents from online databases, and double-checking citation lists.
- Handle special projects as needed.
Application Requirements:
- No prior experience is required. On-the-job training will be provided.
- Work independently and as a team
- Prioritize tasks
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong proofreading skills
- Strong writing skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure in high-volume environment
- Computer-literate and capable in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Excel skills are a plus
Application Process: Please send resumes to recruiting@paratus-law.com.
Job: Sales Representative – Yutaka Co., Ltd. (Osaka, 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.
Positions: Sales Representative
Posted by: Yutaka Co., Ltd.
Location: Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka, Japan
Contract: Regular Occupational
Requirements:
- English: Native level
- Japanese: Business level
- Must currently reside in Japan
Duties:
- Working with existing and new customers (presentation of products)
- E-mail communication with foreign partners, written translation, oral interpretation (import/export, etc.)
- Answering phone calls
- Working with and serving customers
- Taking part in weekly meetings and writing up meeting minutes
- Learning about and understanding company products
- Visiting clients (greetings, presentation of products)
- Preparation of materials and catalogs about company products, written translation (Word, Excel and Photoshop etc.)
- Providing support during preparations for and accompanying at the exhibitions
- Other duties (assistance to the company president, providing suggestions for improvement of operations or products, etc.)
Application Process: For more information regarding the application process and the position please visit the following webpage: www.tech-yutaka.co.jp.
For the recruitment, please contact Eri Yasuda at y-eri@tech-yutaka.co.jp
Job: Credit Teacher and Counseling Staff – Concordia Language Villiages (Minnesota, USA)
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Positions: Credit Teacher and Counseling Staff
Posted by: Concordia Language Villages
Location: Moorhead, Minnesota, USA
Contract: Seasonal
Concordia Language Villages “Mori no Ike” Japanese language camp seeks counseling staff and language teachers to work with American high school students. Travel assistance to Minnesota may be available, and stipend includes meals and housing.
For more information contact Hana Brandt at hbrandt@cord.edu
- General Employment information: http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/work-at-the-villages
Credit Teacher and Counseling Staff Job Descriptions:
- Credit Teacher Job Description: https://hr.cord.edu/postings/2102
- Counseling staff Job Description: https://hr.cord.edu/postings/2105
Job: On-Site Program Coordinator – CISabroad (Massachuesetts, USA)
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Position: On-Site Program Coordinator
Posted by: CISabroad
Location: Northampton, Massachuesetts, USA
Contract: Part-time, contract position
CISabroad is an education abroad organization providing innovative education programs that broaden academic perspectives, promote global awareness, and encourage personal development while laying the foundation for participants to become engaged world citizens.
This position is a part time, contract position, functioning as part of the Customized Faculty-Led Programs team and reports to the Customized Faculty-Led Programs Coordinator who specializes in the designated country. The primary role of this position is to facilitate the in-country implementation of the assigned customized program and provide safety/emergency support as needed. During the program, the On-Site Program Coordinator is responsible for managing the day-to- day logistics of the assigned customized program and providing in-country support to both the leading faculty and students. Using personal travel experience and where possible language knowledge, the On-Site Program Coordinator will help create a program environment that is safe and conducive to cultural engagement. This position is contracted for the duration of the program. Read More
Job: Sales Promotion Designer – YKK USA Inc. (Georgia, USA)
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Position: Sales Promotion Designer
Posted by: YKK USA Inc. National Marketing / Marietta Georgia
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Contract: Full-Time
The purpose of this position is to create Promotional Materials & Sales Tools including design work and to plan and coordinate for company participation in Tradeshows, Market Research, Advertisements (Business to Business, Business to Customer, Design School Students). Plans, and coordinates promotional materials for Value Added Products &Demand Creation for YKK USA Zipper, T&P, S&B and GMG USA, YCA. These duties include creating the strategy, annual plan and budget by performing the following duties. Read More
Job: Development Assistant – Japan Society (New York, USA)
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Position: Development Assistant, Individual Giving and Membership
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 U.S., Japan, and East Asia.
The Development Assistant provides the administrative backbone for Individual Giving, ensuring the smooth operation of all aspects of Japan Society’s individual membership and gift programs. Read More
Job: Multiple Teaching Positions – Sapporo Kaisei Secondary School (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: Four Teaching Positions – Two English, One Art, and One Music
Posted by: Sapporo Kaisei Secondary School
Location: Sapporo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Sapporo Kaisei Secondary School is seeking four teachers to join its school from October 2016. Theschool is a six-year (combined junior high and high) school. It is currently an International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) candidate school with an aim to progress into offering the IB Diploma Programme (DP). The aim of this school is to produce self-motivated problem solving lifelong learners through an inquiry-based curriculum.
We are advertising for two English, an Art and a Music teacher to teach classes full time from April 2017. However, the successful applicant will be employed for a six-month paid training period from October 2016, with conditions similar to the Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Programme.
The successful candidate will have time to adapt to the school, write teaching programs and assist with other classes. Should the applicant demonstrate the ability to teach independently at the school, teachers will be employed from April 2017 by the Sapporo Board of Education with annual contracts in line with Japanese teachers. The four teachers’ main responsibility will be independently teaching their respective subjects from April 2017. As you can appreciate, the suitable applicant needs not only their specific subject area knowledge but the ability to teach English language. Read More
Job: Online Projects Coordinator – Georgetown 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: Online Projects Coordinator – English Language Programs
Posted by: Georgetown University
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Full-Time
The Coordinator, Online Projects, works for the U.S. Department of State funded English Language (EL) Programs administered by Georgetown University’s Center for Intercultural Education to support the following Office of English Language Programs (OELP) activities:
- American English Webinar Series
- The Community of Practice (COP), the (EL Programs social media platform
- OELP Websites, Materials and Social Media Platforms
Job Duties (not limited):
- Providing on-going technical and admin support for all aspects of the Webinar Series, including vetting of presenters and content development
- Coordinating Webinar Series participant registration, attendance and email notification systems and strategies
- Monitoring COP content
- Building COP content and expanding level of participant engagement on the COP
- Coordinating COP maintenance, technical revisions, and updates
- Supporting content development for the American English Website, English Teaching Forum, and American English social media channels
- Participating in EL Programs outreach and alumni engagement, as needed
Job: Chief Copy Editor – The Cambodia Daily (Cambodia)
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Position: Chief Copy Editor
Posted by: The Cambodia Daily
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Contract: Full-Time
The Chief Copy Editor will work with a small team of copy editors to ensure that national news stories are clean, concise and accurate. Oversee the selection and layout of international news stories, opinion pieces and photographs. Work with other editors and copy editors to ensure that deadlines are met. Collaborate with editorial staff to constantly improve the overall quality of our print product
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a copy editor, proofreader or news editor
- Keen eye for detail, passion for grammar and firm understanding of AP style
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
- Ability to train new hires on the job
Application Process: To apply, contact Editor-in-Chief Colin Meyn at jobs@cambodiadaily.com
Job: Executive Assistant – McLarty Associates (Washington, DC)
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Position: Executive Assistant
Posted by: McLarty Associates (Latin America Practice)
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full-Time
High-profile international strategic advisory firm seeks a bright, resourceful, and energetic individual to be an executive assistant in the administrative support team for the Latin America practice.
- Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- The ideal candidate will have experience handling a wide range of business executive support functions and have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proofreading and editing experience.
- This person must be well-organized, flexible, able to anticipate change, perform well under pressure, and up to date on current political and business issues.
- It is critical that the candidate is able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- This individual must be a team player who takes initiative, anticipates needs, and adapts to demanding and ever-changing situations.
- Proficiency in Spanish and international travel experience is required.
Application Process: Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to eacandidatedc@gmail.com. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Job: PA/Office Manager – Centre People (England)
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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: PA/Office Manager
Posted by: Centre People
Location: London, England
Contract: Full-Time
We are looking for a PA/Office Manager to join an innovative web service provider in Central London. The company develops IT/social media/media platforms and other software such as gaming apps focused on the consumer market. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team who are planning to expand further into the UK and wider European markets.
Duties:
- Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management and filing
- Recording office expenditure and managing the budget
- Organising the office layout and maintaining supplies of stationery and equipment
- Maintaining the condition of the office and arranging for necessary repairs
- Organising and meetings and conferences and arranging travel, visas and accommodation accordingly
- Screening phone calls, inquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate
- Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority
- Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the manager
Requirements:
- Fluent in both English & Japanese language (including reading and writing)
- Previous office management/PA experience
- First – class organisation and administration capabilities
- A professional telephone manner with the ability to speak to customers at all levels
- Good negotiation skills
- The ability to deliver against tight deadlines
- Strong PC literacy
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
- Honesty, integrity and respect
- A creative approach
Application Process: To apply for this job email your details to japan@centrepeople.com If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two working days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.
Job: Foundation and Government Relations Intern – Japan Society (New York)
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Position: Foundation and Government Relations Intern
Posted by: Japan Society’s Development Department
Location: New York City, NY
Contract: Flexible weekday schedule up to 20 hours per week, minimum three to six month commitment.
Japan Society’s Development Department is seeking an intern interested in learning more about institutional giving from foundations and government sources. This is a great opportunity to work closely with senior staff on fundraising strategy and execution.
Responsibilities
- Conduct prospect research on foundations and prepare prospect profiles
- Assemble project reports for foundations
- Assist with proposal and letter writing
- Complete general administrative tasks
- Provide staffing support at various Society events, as needed.
Qualifications
- Applicants should be organized and detail oriented, should write well, and be proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Familiarity with The Raiser’s Edge a plus
- Ability to read Japanese is a plus.
Time Frame: Beginning Spring or Summer 2016 for three to six months.
Salary: This is an unpaid internship. However, Japan Society encourages school credits if available and occasional complimentary tickets available to performances.
Application Process: Email a letter of interest and resume to: jobs@japansociety.org. Please use “Application for Foundation/Government Relations Intern” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Job: Travel Consultant – The Art of Travel (Japan)
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Position: Travel Consultant
Posted by: The Art of Travel
Location: Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Contract: Full-time
This position entails a variety of responsibilities, including planning itineraries for overseas clients, handling communication & mailings, assisting visitors during their stay in Japan, and more.
Character Traits: Friendly, reliable, cool under pressure, quick, flexible & service-oriented
Qualifications
- Strong sales and customer service skills a must.
- Excellent Japanese language skills a plus.
- Candidates from native-English-speaking countries (Canada, US, UK, Australia, NZ, etc.) preferred.
- Visa sponsorship possible.
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Excel and Word required.
- Experience in travel planning, sales, and hospitality a plus (but not required).
Education: Bachelor’s degree required
Certificates: travel agent, guide, translator will have a strong advantage.
Job: Game Translator – Voltage, Inc. (Remote)
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Position: Game Translator
Posted by: Voltage, Inc.
Location: Remote (Must Have Internet Connection)
Voltage, Inc. is looking to expand its lineup of translated games and is in need of Japanese to English translators who have experience translating scripts for video games. Voltage is a pioneer in the field of romance visual novel apps for a female audience in Japan and continues to lead the industry.
- Japanese: http://koi-game.voltage.co.jp/
- English: http://koi-game.voltage.co.jp/romance/index.html
Translators will be provided with scripts from Voltage’s “Koi-game” series and will translate these into English. Emphasis will be on creating a script that will appeal to English-speaking users rather than creating a direct translation of the original script. Scripts should be translated into American English rather than British English.
Requirements:
- Must have strong understanding of both Japanese and English grammar.
- Experience translating scripts for video games or apps.
- Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 level or equivalent reading comprehension in Japanese.
- Bonus points for experience in script writing.
Responsibilities/Possible Assignments:
- Main Story: 17 chapters per character.
- Epilogue: 3 chapters per character.
- Sequel: 10 chapters per character.
- Spin off: Varies between games.
There are about 5000 characters per script and there will be up to 200,000 to 250,000 characters to translate each month.
Salary: 3 Cents per character. All references to “characters” refer to the Japanese characters in the original text.
Application Process: If you are interested, please submit your resume and a translation sample to l10n@voltage-ent.com
6 Jobs in International Education
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(1) (MN) Study Away Advisor- Macalester College
Purpose of Position:
Macalester College is St Paul, Minnesota, is seeking to hire a full-time Study Away Advisor. The Study Away Advisor is responsible for advising students, assisting with pre-departure processes, coordinating exchange programs, and facilitating the Center for Study Away’s communications plan. This position involves a high degree of student contact.
Institutional Overview:
Since its founding in 1874, Macalester has provided students with the inspiration, insight, and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, Macalester enrolls nearly 2,100 students who come from virtually every state and 91 countries. Macalester is committed to being a preeminent liberal arts college known for its high standards of scholarship and its special emphases on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society.
Additional Information:
For best consideration please submit resume and cover letter in one PDF document through the Macalester Employment Opportunities webpage no later than Monday, April 11, 2016. Review of applications will begin on Monday, April 11, 2016.
