Job: Actus – Business Development/Sales at Japanese NPO (New York , NY)
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Via Actus Consulting. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Business Development/Sales at Japanese NPO
Posted by: Actus Consulting
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $37K+ Excellent Benefits
Start Date: N/A
Company Information:
Established in 1951, the hiring non-profit government related organization has been promoting trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world.
The hiring company also provides information and support to foreign companies looking for successful entry and expansion in the Japanese market. They provide a wide-range of services, such as timely market intelligence, extensive business development support, and relevant business events, designed to encourage new business between foreign companies and Japan . They also provide current information on the laws and regulations surrounding new business operation in Japan to assist companies in expanding their business to Japan.
6 branches in the US including the one in NY, 72 branches in 54 countries around the world, 36 branches in Japan.
More than 1500 employees around the world Read More
Let’s Talk Japan Podcast: Episode 8, The Art of Japanese Bonsai
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Let’s Talk Japan is a twice monthly, interview-format podcast covering a wide range of Japan-related topics. Host Nick Harling lived in Japan from 2001 until 2005, including two great years as a JET Program participant in Mie-Ken. He practices law in Washington, D.C., and lives with his wife who patiently listens to him talk about Japan…a lot.
In this episode, Nick speaks with Aaron Packard, assistant curator of the National Bonsai and Pinjing Museum, which is located within the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. Together they discuss:
- The history of bonsai
- How Aaron became interested in this art form and was able to make it a full-time career
- The contents of the National Arboretum’s Bonsai and Penjing collection
- The rewards and pressure that can come from working with bonsai
- Advice for anyone interested in starting a bonsai collection
Click HERE to listen.
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Thanks!
Nick
Job: TKP New York, Inc. – Group Sales Manager – Conference Center/Event Sales (New York, NY)
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Thanks to JET alum Lana Kitcher of Bridges to Japan for sharing this job listing. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Group Sales Manager – Conference Center/Event Sales
Posted by: TKP New York, Inc.
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Job Summary
TKP Corporation, Japan’s premiere Conference Center and Event Planning space, is coming to the US. We need key Sales Staff to help grow our unique business concept in this country!
The Group Sales Manager is responsible for building TKP New York, Inc.’s (“TKP”) brand in the New York City area. This includes, but is not limited to, actively prospecting and calling on new business, preparing proposals, making sales, managing a sales group, improving internal processes, and ensuring all events/conferences are delivered according to client expectations. The most important task of this position is to reach individual and team monthly US revenue targets for our Conference Center sales. This is the one of the key managerial positions for the Company in the US. Read More
WIT Life #230: Spring has sprung! (桜祭り)
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WIT Life is a periodic series written by professional Writer/Interpreter/Translator Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03). She starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she shares some of the interesting tidbits and trends together with her own observations.
After spending the last week in New Orleans on business, I was happy to come home to lovely spring weather here in NY. The sun is shining and the flowers are blooming, not least of all the sakura! Around these parts the 桜祭り (sakura matsuri) at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden is famous for celebrating the cherry blossoms and Japanese culture, but over in Queens there is another festival which has grown over the last three years. As you can probably tell from this shot of the 59th Street Bridge shrouded in sakura, I’m referring to Roosevelt Island’s very own 桜祭り.
After getting off the F train or alighting from the tram, a short walk along the East River leads you to the stars of the show, the sakura. Although they weren’t quite at their peak, they were Read More
Job: Translator/Interpreter At Denso Manufacturing In Athens, TN
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Thanks to JET alum Victoria White for sharing this posting. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Translator/Interpreter
Posted by: Denso Manufacturing
Type: N/A
Location: Athens, TN
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Job Summary:
Provide translation and interpretation of Japanese to English, and vice versa, to various departments.
Essential Functions:
1. Document translation of drawings related to machinery.
2.Interpretation for business between Japanese visitors/Expatriates and local associates regarding machine build.
3.Support in creation of presentation materials including data, graphs, and drawings. Read More
Job: Reporter / Researcher – Yomiuri NY
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Thanks to JET alum and journalist Olivia Nilsson for sharing this excellent JET-relevant opportunity. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Reporter /Researcher
Posted by: The Yomiuri Shimbun
Type: Full-time
Location: NY
Salary: Approximate $40,000 with health insurance
Start Date: Immediately
Qualifications:
Applicants should have a background in international relations, foreign policy or journalism. Attention to accuracy and the faculty to multitask effectively under daily deadline pressure is required. Ability to develop and maintain good sources, a strong work ethic and ability to take direction well and work collaboratively with others is essential. Japanese language skills are preferred but not necessary. Read More
Job: Guest Relations & Membership Associate at the Morikami Museum (Delray Beach, FL)
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Thanks to JETAA Florida Wendy Lo. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Guest Relations & Membership Associate
Posted by: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Type: Full-time
Location: Delray Beach, Fl
Salary: $10.00 – $12.50/hour
Start Date: N/A
Position Description
Under the guidance of the Development Manager, the Guest Relations/Membership Associate is responsible for providing excellent customer service to museum members and visitors by answering general inquiries and having extensive knowledge of the facility and its services.
Responsibilities And Duties
- Serves as the membership expert knowing all information pertaining to the museum’s membership program.
- Provides courteous and professional service to museum visitors that want to become a member, and functions as the point of contact for members who have questions about their existing membership. Read More
Job: Atlas Corps TOMODACHI Fellows Program
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Thanks to jet alum Rachel Olanoff for forwarding this opportunity. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Overview
Atlas Corps seeks nonprofit leaders from around the world to apply for the newly launched Atlas Corps TOMODACHI Fellows Program in the United States. The new initiative, a collaboration between the TOMODACHI Initiative and Atlas Corps, seeks to engage leaders from Japan committed to the nonprofit sector in 12-18 month, professional fellowships at organizations in the United States to learn best practices, build organizational capacity, and return home to create a network of global leaders. The TOMODACHI Fellows join the greater Atlas Corps community of of more than 150 Fellows from throughout the world. Profiled as a “best practice” in international exchange by the Brookings Institution and featured in the Washington Post as a model social entrepreneurship program, Atlas Corps Fellows serve full-time at Host Organizations such as Ashoka, CARE, Grameen Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, GlobalGiving Foundation, and the UN Foundation. In addition, Fellows supplement daily knowledge with theoretical topics presented in the Atlas Corps Global Leadership Lab and networking with leaders from around the world. This prestigious fellowship includes a living stipend to cover basic expenses (food, local transportation, and shared housing) and health insurance. Read More
Job: Project Coordinator – Intralink (Tokyo)
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Thanks to JET alum Alan Mockridge (Iwate-ken, 1992-94) who is President of Intralink. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Sales Representative
Posted by: Intralink
Type: N/A
Location: Tokyo
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview
Intralink is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic candidate with excellent oral presentation, analytical and written skills for the position of Project Coordinator, (Business Development). Candidates must be native English speakers with fluent spoken and written Japanese (JLPT level 1, 2 or equivalent) and should have studied and/or worked in Japan for a minimum of two years. Experience and/or qualifications in business or a relevant technology sector, such as engineering, software, consumer electronics, telecommunications or semiconductors is an advantage but not essential. Read More
Job: Japanese Speaking Sales Representative (Brentwood, TN)
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Thanks to JET alum Jennifer Butler, who works for the Consulate in Nashville, for sharing this JET-relevant listing shared with her by the Japan-America Society of Tennessee. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Sales Representative I
Posted by: CareHere!
Type: N/A
Location: Brentwood, TN
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview
The Sales Representative I under the direction of the Vice President of Sales responsibilities include selling and servicing new accounts; create new ideas to increase sales and perform basic office functions as needed.
REPORTS TO:
Vice President of Sales Read More
Job: Actus – Account Representative/Manager (Midtown, NY)
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Via Actus Consulting. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Account Representative/Manager at a Japanese company
Posted by: Actus Consulting
Type: Full-time
Location: Midtown, NY
Salary: $41K～$49K(DOE)
Start Date: N/A
Company Information:
Japanese company seeks an Account Representative or Account Manager for immediate hire. Sales experience a big plus, but entry level is welcome.
Must have good communication skills both in English. Monday through Friday 9:00am～5:45pm. Read More
Let’s Talk Japan Podcast: The History of the Most Famous Cherry Trees Outside of Japan
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Ever wonder how 3700+ cherry trees ended up at the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C.? Check out Episode 7 of the Let’s Talk Japan Podcast in iTunes or by clicking on the link below to hear D.C.’s unofficial cherry blossom expert, Ambassador John Malott, speak on the subject.
http://www.letstalkjapan.com/007-the-most-famous-cherry-blossoms-outside-of-japan/
Happy Hanami!
Job: New York University’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) Job Announcements
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Via New York University’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS). Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Academic Director
Posted by: NYU-SCPS American Language Institute Tokyo Center
Type: Full-time
Location: N/A
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Company Information:
New York University’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) seeks a talented and experienced professional to serve as an energetic, creative, and entrepreneurial academic director to lead its new American Language Institute (ALI) center in Tokyo, Japan, which is scheduled to open in October 2013. Identifying and securing an academic director for the center is the highest managerial priority as the plans for this NYU-SCPS global initiative move from conceptual to development and implementation phases.
In establishing the ALI Tokyo Center, NYU-SCPS is working with Nichii Gakkan, a leading Japanese health care and education provider. NYU-SCPS in New York City will oversee all academic aspects of the program including, but not limited to, curriculum and course content; instructor recruitment, selection, training, scheduling, and supervision; as well as assisting in the marketing of those programs in Japan. The academic director will also ensure that NYU-SCPS ALI Tokyo educational practices conform to NYU-SCPS standards. Nichii Gakkan will employ the academic director and instructors and handle the management, logistics, and operation of the Tokyo Center. Read More
Job: Actus- Night Auditor (Midtown, NY)
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Via Actus Consulting. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Night Auditor
Posted by: Actus Consulting
Type: Full-time
Location: Midtown, NY
Salary: $18~/hr
Start Date: N/A
Company Information:
The hotel is a boutique property located in the historic Murray Hill district, effortlessly blending traditional Asian hospitality and contemporary convenience. Guests can enjoy museum-quality artwork in the public areas and guestrooms, and nightly world-class jazz entertainment. Serene guestrooms and suites are spacious and comfortable offering spectacular City views, luxurious accommodations, posh amenities and sound-proof windows for a relaxing and revitalizing stay.
http://www.bullhornreach.com/job/801880_hotelhospitality-night-auditor-new-york-ny
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Be familiar with all Front Office, Reservations, PBX, Concierge policies and procedures: Register and check-out guests: Assist the Night Manager and Assistant Front Office Managers in controlling room inventory, maximizing occupancy, revenue and average rate: Handle reservation inquiries and bookings during the absence of a Reservationist: Perform Bucket check, nightly audit and Close-of-Day, file back-up: other supportive duties as needed. Reading, writing & oral proficiency in the English language. Read More
Job: International Marketing Coordinator (Kyoto)
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Thanks to JET alum James Kent for sharing this posting. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: International Marketing Coordinator
Posted by: Kyoto Convention Bureau
Type: Full-time
Location: Kyoto, JP
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Are you an expert in international marketing? Do you have a passion for Kyoto? Do you have a proven record of growing global networks?
Kyoto Convention Bureau is recruiting an International Marketing Coordinator to strengthen Kyoto’s position as destination of choice for global meetings, conferences, incentive travel and like business events. This person will be responsible for creating promotional materials & professional bids; conducting sales presentations & promotional seminars; representing Kyoto at trade shows; growing global sales & marketing networks; and much, much more.
The ideal candidate will be looking to further their career in marketing, will be a native English speaker with business level or above competency in Japanese. You should have an interest in meetings/conventions/business events coupled with a passion for Kyoto. Competency with Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and email is essential. A valid visa allowing work in Japan is required.
Interested candidates are invited to send a full resume / CV in English and “rirekisho” in Japanese with photograph to the address in the linked PDF.
Deadline for applications is Sunday 14th April 2013.
Please see the linked pdf for a full overview of the job, conditions, and contact details for enquiries.
