Job: Executive Director – US-Japan Bridging Scholars Program (Washington, DC, USA)
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Position: Executive Director
Posted by: US-Japan Bridging Scholars Program
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job passed along to us:
Founded in 1998, USJBF strengthens the US-Japan relationship through its Bridging Scholars program, which awards several hundred scholarships to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in Japan each year.
The Executive Director’s key priority will be growing the Bridging Scholars program, so our ideal candidate will be a passionate promoter of our mission. This could be a great opportunity for a seasoned fundraising professional looking to step into an executive role, or someone from academia expanding their skill set to the nonprofit sector. While USJBF has historically been headquartered in DC, this is a global search and the board will consider remote work for the right candidate.
Application Process: Please help us cast a wide net by circulating this announcement to your colleagues and networks. A full job description is below, and can be found online at www.good-insight.org/careers.
Please note that we’ve retained the consulting firm Good Insight to lead the search. Your personal candidate referrals can be forwarded to their CEO, Carlyn Madden. She is available to have a confidential conversation with anyone interested in the position. She can be reached at carlyn@good-insight.org.
Job: Various Teaching/Tutoring Positions – Japanese Children’s Society (Englewood Cliffs/Fort Lee, NJ, USA)
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Position: Various Teaching/Tutoring Positions
Posted by: Japanese Children’s Society
Location: Englewood Cliffs/Fort Lee, NJ, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job passed along to us:
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Urgently Seeking
Part-time ESL/English teacher (Japanese Children’s Society, NJ)
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Jobs at Japanese Children’s Society (February, 2020)
Employment Opportunities for English Language Teachers
*Urgently Seeking, Possible opening position in the near future
The successful applicants will teach English to Japanese students. Must be a native English speaker with a B.A. degree. Applicants with TESOL or K-12 certificates and teaching experience are highly preferred. We offer multiple positions at different locations. If you are interested in teaching at one of these locations below, please send your resume including your information about your preferred locations and available days and time.
March 2020 Chapter Beat
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JETAA Chapter Beat is a periodic mosaic of events taking place in the JETAA sphere. Compiled by AJET‘s Director of Alumni Relations Megan Buhagiar (Ishikawa Prefecture, 2017- Present)
Please click on the following link to see what’s happening with your local JETAA chapter for March 2020!
Job: Group Leader – World Learning (Brattleboro, VT, USA; Japan)
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Position: Group Leader for Summer Abroad Program to Japan
Posted by: World Learning
Location: Brattleboro, VT, USA; Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Here is a job passed along to us. Please view the below document for more details and how to apply:
World Learning Youth Exchange is seeking experienced and inclusive educators to lead groups of high school students on cross-cultural exchanges in summer 2020. Experiment group leaders guide a group of 10 to 12 high school students on a 3-week journey to Japan. For more information, visit The Experiment Group Leader webpage.
Job Description: Opportunity to Apply for Group Leader Positions in Japan
Applicants must have youth facilitation experience, language fluency in English and Japanese, and valid work authorization in the United States.
Application Process: Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume to groupleaders@worldlearning.org. Invitations to complete an application will be extended on a rolling basis.
Job: Various Positions – ClassPass (Tokyo, Japan)
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Multiple Positions: Various
Posted by: ClassPass
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Pam Kavalam (Shiga-ken) for passing along the following job openings:
Also, we have a number of other roles open internationally and domestically. Anyone interested can contact me at pkavalam@classpass.com and apply using my referral code (https://grnh.se/0271ed991).
JET Program Alumni Spotlight: Jonathan Kushner
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Earlier this month, JET alum Jonathan Kushner was featured on the website of Connect, an online monthly dedicated to the JET Program and English-speaking community in Japan. Mr. Kushner talks about his experiences on JET and how they helped launch his post-JET career.
http://connect.ajet.net/2020/02/01/alumni-spotlight-jonathan-kushner/
February 2020 Chapter Beat
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JETAA Chapter Beat is a periodic mosaic of events taking place in the JETAA sphere. Compiled by AJET‘s Director of Alumni Relations Megan Buhagiar (Ishikawa Prefecture, 2017- Present)
Please click on the following link to see what’s happening with your local JETAA chapter for February 2020!
Job: Logistics & Translator for 1 Month Student Trip to Japan (Grad Student or Postdoc) (Boston, MA, USA/Japan)
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Job Title: Logistics & Translator
Posted by: Hiring Professor, Dr. Daniel Aldrich
Location: Boston, MA, USA/Japan
Contract: 1 Month (late June to end of July)
Here’s a job forwarded to us from the hiring professor:
I am writing to ask for your help in finding a bilingual graduate student or postdoc for a one month classroom in the field to be held in Japan in July 2020.
The graduate student or postdoc will travel with our students from Boston’s Logan airport in late June to Japan and spend the full month traveling with the group and assisting with logistics and translation. The following skills are required:
1) fluency in Japanese and English (simultaneous translation)
2) strong knowledge of quantitative methods
3) ability to travel and comfortably interact with undergraduate students
Compensation is high and all travel and accommodation will be covered. The program assistant must be able to start the trip in Boston. Please have interested candidates email me by 14 February at daniel.aldrich@gmail.com with the following items:
1) a cover letter describing qualifications
2) c.v. / resume
3) a link to a recorded video of the candidate carrying out simultaneous translation of a Japanese language television show for 1 minute
Thank you,
Daniel Aldrich
Job: Administrative Support Specialist – Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (Washington, DC, USA)
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Job Title: Administrative Support Specialist
Posted by: Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Contract: Full-Time
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This position is located in the Japan-United States Friendship Commission.
The incumbent serves as Secretary to the Executive Director and as Staff Assistant for all Commission-related activities, with responsibility for performing a variety of analytical, technical, advisory, administrative, and other office duties and functions related to the management of the Commission and its related organizations.
More information and Application Process: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/556814500
Job: Summer Internship Opportunity – JUSFC & I-House (Tokyo, Japan)
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Job Title: Summer Internship Opportunity (Unpaid)
Posted by: Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and the International House of Japan (I-House)
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and the International House of Japan (I-House) are currently seeking three Summer Interns for short-term (not to exceed two weeks) internships during late July-August 2020 to coincide with the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
The interns will support the ongoing activities of the 2020 U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Program (NichiBei Creative Artists) . JUSFC and the National Endowment for the Arts have selected five artistic teams for this program. Each team of artists from the United States and Japan are working on a collaborative artistic project that will be presented to the public in Tokyo during summer 2020. More information on this project can be found HERE.
The internship is expected to be fast-paced, and will be based in Tokyo. This is an unpaid internship, and relocation to Tokyo is not covered. However, JUSFC and I-House will reimburse local transportation costs for daily commuting.
More Information and Application Process: https://www.aatj.org/nichibei-creative-artists-program-internship-opportunity-tokyo-summer-2020
Application Deadline: February 17, 2020
Job: Group Leader – CET Academic Programs (Osaka, Japan)
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Job Title: Group Leader, Pre-College at CET Japan
Posted by: CET Academic Programs
Location: Osaka, Japan
Contract: Short-term; Temporary
Here’s a short-time, temporary position passed along to us:
Group leaders play a key role in the high school/pre-college teams consisting of CET overseas residential life staff, potentially including program directors, resident directors, group leaders, and resident assistants to create at least a 1:10 staff to student ratio.
This team is responsible for delivery of four-week summer academic programs abroad for high school students ages 15-18.
Group leaders create a positive and inclusive environment that fosters intercultural student learning and academic success, in conjunction with other program staff. They support a group of 8-25 high school students as they engage in an intellectually stimulating, fun, and challenging program while navigating cultural differences.
They participate in many aspects of the program, serving as student advisor, mentor, and role model for successful cross-cultural engagement while providing 24/7 support and emergency management as needed.
More information and application process: https://cetacademicprograms.com/about/work-for-cet/job-openings/?gh_jid=4499998002
Job: Part-time ESL Instructor – Chinatown Literacy Project (New York, NY)
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Job Title: ESL Instructor
Posted by: Chinatown Literacy Project
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Part-Time
Here’s a job sent to us directly from the Chinatown Literacy Project:
We’re looking for a teacher who can serve as a temporary substitute teacher or a teacher that can fill out the rest of the semester (until the end of April) for our Advance class.
CLP ESL Teacher – Full Job Description
The students of the Advance Class know a fair amount of English, so the teacher does not need to have expert proficiency in Chinese (conversational would be nice). If you have any leads on who I can reach out to or if you have any questions, please let me know.
Application Process: If you have anyone who is interested (or if you yourself are interested), please feel free to reach out to Chinatownliteracyprojectnyc@gmail.com.
Job: Japanese-to-English News Translator – Nikkei Asian Review (New York, NY)
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Job Title: Japanese-to-English News Translator
Posted by: Nikkei Asian Review
Location: New York, NY
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the publication:
Nikkei Asian Review, an online/print business publication focusing on Japan and Asia, is looking for a Japanese-to-English news translator based in New York office. A successful candidate must have a firm grasp of Japanese and be able to write clearly and accurately in English. Experience in journalism and knowledge of finance and economics are welcome.
Working hours will be 8 hours a day including one hour break, basically from 9am to 5pm, 5days a week with some weekend/holiday shifts. Annual salary starts from around $50,000. Employee benefit includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k program etc.
Application Process: Send resume to kazunari.yokota@nex.nikkei.com.
Job: JET Interview Greeters – Consulate General of Japan (New York, NY)
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Job Title: JET Interview Greeters
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Part-Time
- Greeting JET Program applicants
- Checking in JET Program applicant
Successful candidates will have to be able to commit the entirety of the following schedule:
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (8 hours of work and 1/2 hour for lunch)
- Lunch is provided by the Consulate
- Lunch time is unpaid
- On the following days:
- Monday, February 3
- Tuesday, February 4
- Wednesday, February 5
- Thursday, February 6
- Friday, February 7
The compensation for of the above position is $15 per hour. Please note that your actual working hours may be less than 8 hours depending on the number of interviews scheduled on any specific day.
Job: Librarian for Japanese Studies – Duke University (Durham, NC, USA)
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Job Title: Librarian for Japanese Studies
Posted by: Duke University
Location: Durham, NC, USA
Contract: Full-Time
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Duke University Libraries seeks an engaged and knowledgeable librarian for Japanese studies.
The librarian for Japanese studies focuses on service, innovation, collaboration and professional leadership in Japanese Studies. The librarian serves as primary liaison to Japanese Studies faculty, students, visiting scholars and staff in a variety of departments and academic programs, manages and evaluates the Japanese Studies collection and provides instruction, reference and digital consultation services.
The ideal candidate will possess an understanding of research and teaching in Japanese Studies and should be familiar with the art historical, literary, historical, religious and social science disciplines that use the Japanese and East Asian collections.
