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Job Title: Tutor
Posted by: Inizian
Location: Remote
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alum, Lauren Nakasato (Okayama-ken) for passing along the following opportunity:

Work at home in your free time!

Inizian (www.inizian.com) is a company with a mission to connect tutors and students all over the world via online education. We currently run our site with English and Japanese sites and implemented some translations in Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese and Spanish. Once you become a tutor, you set your available lesson time slots, price your lesson fee and decide the lesson curriculum to help students.

We look for applicants who have prior tutoring experiences in English. Tutors need to be able to teach in the Asian time zone.

Requirements:

• Over 18 years old
• Have a valid work permit
• Currently enrolled in or has completed a program to obtain a bachelor’s degree or hold any other equivalent educational background.
• Able to spare time for the tutor interview in English (no need to be fluent) and be able to communicate with the Inizian office members in English.
• Possess prior tutoring experience in English. 

Application Process: Please go to the below application link to secure your interview schedule with us. If you don’t hear from us please feel free to email at contact@inizian.comhttps://www.inizian.com/find_tutors.html

Apply to become a tutor today!  

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Job Title: Media Support Staff
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in Nashville
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job sent to us directly from the Consulate General of Japan in Nashville:

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Job Title: Various Positions
Posted by: U.S. Census Bureau
Location: Multiple Locations
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary

Here’s a job sent to us directly from the US Census Bureau:

Apply for a 2020 Census job! The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring thousands of people for temporary jobs across the country.

Earn $20-$27 per hour and work flexible hours while helping your community.

Application Process: Learn more and apply online at 2020census.gov/jobs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JET memoir explores a heart healed in rural Japan 

VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2019: Sometimes you have to run far, far away to find your way home.

That’s what Sarah Coomber learned when she traded out her wrecked young-adult life in Minnesota for a contract teaching English with the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program. 

Her debut memoir, The Same Moon (TouchPoint Press, 2019), is the story of a young woman seeking respite in Japan after a painful divorce, hoping to spend a solitary year nursing her wounded heart. Instead, she finds herself drawn more and more deeply into an isolated rural community, where she finds controversial romance, cross-cultural challenges and, over the course of two years, new purpose in life. 

It isn’t the Japan she was seeking, but it turns out to be the Japan she needs. 

Described as “inspiring, a story of grit and humanity” by Readers’ Choice, The Same Moon weaves Coomber’s personal tests of love, faith and partial assimilation with the experience of being an assistant English teacher in the mid-1990s. The story is informed by Coomber’s multiple experiences with Japan, beginning with a home stay at age 16, and including 11 years of koto studies in Yamaguchi and Oregon, and her ongoing relationship with her host family. 

Coomber is an award-winning public relations professional and former journalist. Her stories and essays about her experiences in Japan have appeared in The Christian Science Monitor, The Japan Times, The Star Tribune, Cha: An Asian Literary Journal, Memoir Journal and The Font: A Literary Journal for Language Teachers. 

For more information, please visit Coomber’s website at https://sarahcoomber.com/.

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From the cover of The Same Moon:

“Sarah Coomber has written an insightful story about her journey to Japan and a journey to find herself. Readers will enjoy an entertaining and honest account of a young woman’s self-discovery in a foreign land.”

—Laura Kriska, author of The Accidental Office Lady: an American Woman in Corporate Japan and cross-cultural consultant

“With sensitivity and humility, exploring no one’s story but her own, Coomber addresses the question of this American hour: how to honor—even cherish—fellow humans regardless of divergent cultural, political or spiritual convictions. The Same Moon injects hope into the current American climate of intolerance.”

—Natalie Kusz, award-winning memoirist and author of Road Song

“Sarah captures in great detail many things unique to Japan in nature, daily life and relationships.”
—Yukari Sakamoto, author of Food Sake Tokyo, and Tokyo-based chef, sommelier and shōchū adviser

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Job Title: Hotel Receptionist
Posted by: Hospitality Solutions Corp. 
Location: Yokohama, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the hotel:

Established in 2005, Hospitality Partners Group currently operates 53 hotels ad 7 ski resorts across Japan and has been striving to provide Japan’s signature “omotenashi” service to visitors from around the world.

The company is looking for a front desk receptionist for 2 Yokohama locations: 

Contract Type: Full-time Employee

Business Hours: According to shifts (8 hours per shift) 

Overtime: Average 10 hours per month 

Annual income: ¥2,500,000 ~ ¥4,000,000 depending on experience 

Benefits: 

• Bi-yearly bonus (June, December) 
• Yearly raise (in July) 
• Transport allowance (up to ¥50,000/month) 
• Paid overtime 
• Family allowance (if applicable – spouse: ¥10,000  child: ¥5000) 
• 8 to 9 rest days per month, plus paid leave
• Social insurance, health insurance, pension package included 
• Free or discounts for stay at group hotels 

Application Process: Those interested in applying for this position may send their resume (Japanese preferred) to: 

Nisshin Global Corp.

Winnie Tan: yijun.tan@nisshin-global.com 

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Job Title: Research Staff
Posted by: Asmarq Corp.
Location: Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the company:

Asmarq Corp. is a company specializing in Marketing Research, and is looking for a research staff whose main responsibilities include liaising with research monitors who are foreigners, as well as being able to conduct independent research.

Job Scope: 

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Job Title: Customer Services and Support Assistant
Posted by: Walk Japan  
Location: Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the employer:

Full-time customer services based role which will mainly involve communicating with new and booked customers via Email and telephone in English. The pioneer of off-the-beaten-track walking tours in Japan, Walk Japan has been operating for 27 years. As we continue to grow, there is the potential for this role to diversify and you may be required to help out in other areas of the business if needed.

This particular role will be based in Tokyo but will include travel to our other offices as well as opportunities to join the tours from time to time to better understand the tours and the company. Regular working hours are between the hours of 10am ~ 6pm in the office, Saturdays and National Holidays on a rotation, with a day paid in lieu. There is also an evening and weekend phone rota which you will join following your probationary period. 

Probationary salary (3-months) between JPY20~230,000, depending on experience, with a salary increase after this period. Salary reviews after this, usually on a yearly basis, are dependent on performance. Commuting allowance up to JPY20,000 provided.

Computer skills are required (Mac) as well as strong spoken and written English skills.

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.

Application Process: Applicants must live in Japan. Holding a working visa is preferred. Please send resume along with cover letter to Naomi Addyman at naddyman@walkjapan.com  

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Job Title: Associate Program Officer, Grassroots Exchange & Education
Posted by: Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership 
Location: New York City, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the organization:

Established by the Japanese government in 1972, The Japan Foundation’s mission is to promote international cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other nations. The Japan Foundation’s activities consist of three major programs: 1) Arts & Cultural Exchange; 2) Japanese-Language Education Overseas; and 3) Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange. The Center for Global Partnership (CGP) was founded within the Foundation in 1991 and seeks to promote exchange and collaboration between Japan and the United States with the goal of fulfilling shared global responsibilities and contributing to improvements in the world’s welfare. For more information, please visit our websites at www.jfny.org and www.cgp.org.

Description: The Japan Foundation CGP, New York seeks an Associate Program Officer who will be responsible for the management of both institutional and other programs in Grassroots Exchange & Education. Through these programs, The Japan Foundation CGP aims to foster Japan-U.S. grassroots exchange in various ways. This position will report to the Program Director of Grassroots Exchange & Education.

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By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe–shi, 2001-02). Justin has written about Japanese arts and entertainment for JETAA since 2005. For more of his articles, click here.

From the silver screen to the theatrical stage to J-pop, November is just as colorful as the autumn leaves tumbling through the air. Add these live events to the mix and you’ve got an irresistibly epic rundown.

This month’s highlights include:

November 6, 9, 13, 16, 22, 25

Madama Butterfly

Metropolitan Opera House, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza

$37-$460

Leading sopranos Hui He and Ana María Martínez share the heartbreaking title role of Puccini’s doomed geisha, with tenors Piero Pretti and Andrea Carè as the American naval officer who abandons her. Paulo Szot and Markus Brück share the role of Sharpless, and Elizabeth DeShong is Suzuki, alternating with Maria Zifchak. Pier Giorgio Morandi is on the podium for Anthony Minghella (The English Patient)’s sweeping production, a perennial audience favorite. Presented in Met titles in English, German, Spanish, and Italian. Four additional performances will be held in April 2020.

November 9-Dec. 14

Yayoi Kusama: EVERY DAY I PRAY FOR LOVE

David Zwirner Gallery, 537 West 20th Street

Free

An exhibition of entirely new work by Yayoi Kusama—including paintings, sculptures, an immersive installation, and the debut of INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM – DANCING LIGHTS THAT FLEW UP TO THE UNIVERSE—comes to New York this fall. The exhibition introduces new paintings in the artist’s iconic My Eternal Soul series. Created in a more intimate format on view for the first time in the United States, these works are singular explorations of line and form, climaxing with a large, new floor-based constellation composed of almost a hundred different stainless-steel elements. An opening reception will be held Saturday, November 9, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. For an FAQ with more information, click here.

Available November 12

Dragon Ball: A Visual History

MSRP $34.99

For the first time in English, VIZ Media presents a definitive collection of art from Akira Toriyama’s iconic manga series! This comprehensive art book showcases decades of manga art, additional promotional material, creator commentary and notes/sketches/posters—allthroughout the history of the original Dragon Ball manga series (1984-1995), all featured in a beautifully slipcased hardcover book with a dust jacket.

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Job Title: Director of Global Partnerships
Posted by: Japan Society 
Location: New York City, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the organization:

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Job Title: Business Development Representative
Posted by: Inside Travel Group Ltd.
Location: Remote Work – U.S. Northern East Coast
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the company:

Inside Travel Group is recruiting for a dynamic and motivated individual to sell and build awareness of our brands and services among the Travel Trade with a concentration in the US Northeast / East Coast.

This is a remote-based posting with exciting potential to play an integral part in the travel industry and make an impact in travel to Japan and other countries in Asia.

You will have the chance to show your passion for this area of the world through networking, training, product promotion, and excellent service delivery.

If you enjoy meeting new people, the challenge of smashing sales targets, and are looking for a position that affords you the opportunity to travel around the US, then this position could be a great fit for you!

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Job Title: Operations Associate
Posted by: Armoury Group
Location: New York City, NY
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a JET-relevant job passed along to us:  

Job description

The Armoury Group is looking for a responsible, detail-oriented Operations Associate for its New York-based team. If you thrive working in a small, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment we are interested to hear from you!

The Operations Associate will report directly to the Operations Manager and will be responsible for handling daily office operations and procedures. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and clerical tasks. S/he is also an independent self-starter, well-organized & detail-oriented, flexible, and enjoys the administrative challenges of supporting an office of diverse people.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Assist the Office Manager to ensure daily office operations run smoothly with no interruption
• Serve as the point person for shipments, supplies, equipment, bills, and errands
• Accounting
  • processing & organizing supplier and service invoices
  • all bills are paid on time
  • Manage time cards and process payroll
• Calendar Management – Organize and schedule meetings and appointments
• Provide general support to visitors
• Liaise with third-party service providers as needed 
• Undertake additional duties or sharing responsibilities during busy times and/or as requested by the Manager

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Job Title: Sales Support Administrator
Posted by: Inside Travel Group
Location: Boulder, CO, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the company:

Inside Travel Group contains the award-winning travel brands InsideJapan and InsideAsia. They offer unique tailored itineraries, small group tours, and exclusive cultural experiences on travels in Japan and Southeast Asia. We are looking for a travel-minded individual with a strong attention to detail for a Sales Support Administrator position.

This is a full-time administrative position based in our US office in Boulder, CO. You will help facilitate the booking of our tailor-made holidays and create final travel documentation for our clients before departure. You will make bookings for a variety of services included in our trips over the phone, by email and using online booking systems. You may also be asked to do research on behalf of Travel Consultants and to check availability/pricing if required. As a key part of the customer experience we offer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the final documents for our clients are prepared in a timely fashion, accurately and using the most up-to-date information.

Our Boulder office is bright, vibrant and full individuals with a love for travel and a sincere desire to make our travelers’ trips the best they absolutely can be. With a comprehensive benefits package, 20 days of PTO, and employer matched 401(k), we support our team both in and outside the office. Join us today!

Application Process: For full details of the Sales Support Administrator role, please visit https://www.insideasiatours.com/jobs/  

If this role is of interest, please apply now by sending an up-to-date CV and comprehensive cover letter showing how your skills and experience match the job description to: jobs@insideasiatours.com  

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Job Title: Library Specialist
Posted by: University of Pennsylvania Libraries
Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job passed along to us:

The Penn Libraries seeks a Library Specialist to handle acquisitions and cataloging functions for the Japanese and Korean collections. Reporting to the Area Studies Technical Services Coordinator, the Japanese/Korean Library Specialist, working at an advanced level and independently, will acquire and describe Japanese and Korean language materials for the Penn Libraries in accordance with established standards and institutional policy.

In both acquisitions and cataloging, the incumbent will perform complex problem-solving using advanced analytical skills. The incumbent will collaborate closely with the Japanese Studies Librarian to identify priorities for resource processing.

DUTIES

Primary responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• In accordance with cataloging standards/rules and local practice, perform routine and complex copy cataloging of Japanese and Korean language materials. Create original bibliographic records for Japanese and Korean language materials as needed.
• Perform routine and complex ordering, receipt, and invoicing of Japanese and Korean language materials, including frequent direct communication with vendors.
• Perform routine and advanced searches of Penn Libraries catalogs (Franklin & Alma), external bibliographic utilities (e.g. OCLC Connexion, CiNii), and online marketplaces (e.g. Amazon Japan, Nihon no Furuhon’ya/JADOB) for bibliographic and acquisitions information.
• Process physical inventory, including unboxing materials (with occasional lifting of boxes), barcoding of library items, and transporting book trucks through Penn Libraries spaces.
• Solve routine and highly complex bibliographic and acquisitions problems involving Japanese and Korean materials, including providing language expertise to other Penn Libraries staff as needed.
• Train and supervise student assistants, and review their work as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

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Job Title: International Affairs Analyst
Posted by: Aflac
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the company:

Aflac, a leading U.S. financial institution in Japan, is looking for an International Affairs Analyst to handle a wide range of duties as a member of a highly effective government relations team. Responsibilities include researching and writing advocacy materials and policy documents; close tracking of and frequent reporting on regulatory and legislative developments; providing staff support for senior executives; and project management, including event planning. Close attention to detail, the ability to handle multiple projects and work collaboratively with others under tight deadlines are key attributes for this position.

Compensation competitive and commensurate with experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in international studies, finance, or a related discipline
• At least three years of related work experience (preferably five)
• Strong Japanese, JLPT N1 or equivalent
• Strong Work and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
• Superior writing ability (translation experience preferred) and interest in public policy
• A positive, constructive attitude and determination to follow through 

Application Process: For more information or to apply, please email Adam Richards: <arichards@aflac.com>