Job: International Programs Coordinator and Japan Programs Assistant – 2 Job Openings (Seattle)
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Via Jetaa PNW. Posted by Kim ‘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 Programs Coordinator and Japan Programs Assistant
Posted by: NorthWest Student Exchange
Type: N/A
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
NorthWest Student Exchange, located in the University District of Seattle, has two job openings for those interested in international high school student exchange: International Programs Coordinator and Japan Programs Assistant. One job might be ideal for ex-JETs. The other requires native-level Japanese language skills.
For more information on NWSE, go to http://nwse.com/ For more information on the jobs and how to apply, see below:
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Position: International Program Coordinator: Japan and International Programs
Full-Time (Seattle) Salary DOE
Responsibilities: Coordinate international high school exchange programs with particular emphasis on Japan and East Asia.
As part of the NorthWest Student Exchange team, you will coordinate programs of participants from Japan and other countries in East Asia, as well as from other parts of the world. The Program Coordinator generally will: Read More
Job: Consulate General of Japan – Executive Assistant (Seattle, WA)
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Via PNW JETAA. 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: Executive Assistant
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan
Type: Full-time
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Company Information:
Perform a variety of secretarial projects and duties including speech and correspondence writing, scheduling, research, event planning, etc. Excellent command of written and spoken English, computer skills, flexibility and diligence required. Japanese language ability preferred.
Key responsibilities:
-assist with the writing and proofreading of communication materials such as speeches, correspondence and website content.
-event planning for large and small official events.
-provide general administration and office support. Read More
Event: Tomodachi-Mitsui & Co. Leadership Program – Friday May 10th deadline
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Thanks to JETAA NC’s Mark Frey 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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The TOMODACHI Initiative is now accepting applications for the 2013 TOMODACHI-Mitsui & Co. Leadership Program!
TOMODACHI is seeking twenty outstanding young American and Japanese professionals from the business and government sectors to participate in the TOMODACHI-Mitsui & Co. Leadership Program. This program is designed to inspire and motivate the next generation of young American and Japanese leaders to be active in U.S.-Japan relations.
– This program is NOT open to students.
– This program is for people already in the workforce under age 35.
– DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2013. Interested applicants should apply immediately.
– Applicants do not necessarily need experience living in Japan or speaking Japanese.
– People who work in tourism, government, education, high-tech –basically any industry field is open – are encouraged to apply.
Generously funded by Mitsui & Co., Ltd., participants will represent broad geographic diversity through different target cities each year with a target age range of 35 and younger. Delegates will be leaders, active in their respective fields, and committed to addressing local, regional, or global community concerns.
The U.S. delegation will travel to Japan July 26-August 3 and the Japan delegation to the United States September 8-16. This bicultural experience provides outstanding young leaders with unique access to leaders in the U.S.-Japan arena and an opportunity to broaden their perspectives to enhance the work or initiatives in their professional fields.
To apply, go to http://usjapantomodachi.org/2013/04/5887/
Also, questions about the program should be addressed to Noriko Litwin (nlitwin@onemanagementgroup.com ) or Wesley Stockstill (wesley@onemanagementgroup.com ).
Job: Edmonds Community College – Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE) – for Short Term International Students
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Via Pacific Northwest JETAA. 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: Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE) – for Short Term International Students
Posted by: Edmonds Community College
Type: Full-time
Location: Lynnwood, Washington
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Company Information:
Under the general supervision of the Housing Director for the Housing Office, the live-in Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE) serves as a member of the College Housing team. This team consists of the Housing Director, 12 Resident Assistants (RAs), 6-10 International Peer Advisors (IPAs), Housing Office Coordinator, Homestay Coordinator, Office Assistants, and clerical and student support staff.
This is a new position for the college that will allow for the CRE to bring his/her own ideas and creativity to the job. The CRE will work closely with the Housing Team and the International Office to establish expectations of IPAs and short programs. The CRE coordinates the Short Program for the Residence Halls, and Homestay Program, supervises 6-10 IPAs, shares on-call expectations with peer CRE, and supports over all programming of Residence Halls and Homestays. EdCC Housing is comprised of approximately 250 domestic and international students in the Residence Halls, and 500-800 students placed in EdCC Homestay Families. By living in the Residence Hall, the CRE will be available to all RAs, IPAs, and students when on call. Read More
Job: Japanese Research Analyst – Glass Lewis (SF area)
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Via JETAA Northern California LinkedIn group. 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: Japanese Research Analyst
Posted by: Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC
Type: Full-time
Location: San Francisco, California
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Company Information:
As a member of our Japanese Proxy Paper research team, you will analyze Japanese company filings and recent news events, summarize their proposals, and offer voting recommendations to our clients some of which include the world’s largest institutional investors. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the intricacies of the corporate structure, to research publicly-traded Japanese companies including their executives and managers, and to work at the forefront of the emerging corporate governance field in light of the recent economic crisis that has directly impacted companies globally.
This will be a particularly valuable experience for those wishing to pursue careers or graduate study in law, business, and public policy, among others. Students are encouraged to apply.
Japanese Language skills required.
Interested Candidates should email Naoko Ueno, nueno@glasslewis.com, and mention that JETAANC referred you.
Job: Lecturer in Japanese language
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Via JETAA UK. 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: Lecturer in Japanese language
Posted by: The School of Language and Communication Studies, University of East Anglia
Type: Full-time
Location: Norwich, Norfork
Salary: £30,424 to £36,298 per annum
Start Date: Available from 1 September 2013
Company Information:
Applications are invited for this new post designed to further strengthen the existing Japanese Sector.
The School of Language and Communication Studies wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Japanese language for an indefinite term. You will be expected to play a full role in the School, including carrying a formal administrative role, advising students, and undertaking enterprise and engagement work. You will be teaching degree level Japanese language and culture to beginner, intermediate, and advanced students, and contribute to fostering exchange programmes with Japanese Universities. Read More
Career: DISCO Sydney Career Forum for bilingual jobs in Asia – May 11, 12
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Via JETAA New South Wales. 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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DISCO Inc., the producer of International Career Forums around the world, will be starting a new event in Sydney, Australia in 2013. Australia was chosen for this new event because it is an active member of the Asian Pacific’s people, culture, and business interactions, while still retaining world-ranking universities. It is the best place to hire the English bilingual business leaders of Asia for the future. The event is being focused on companies that want Japanese-English bilinguals as well as other Asian-background bilingual students and mid-career professionals residing in Australia, New Zealand, and other surrounding Oceanic countries.
[Business Attire Required]
*Because the Career Forum is a job fair event, business attire is required for all Career Forum participants. Casual attire such as jeans, t-shirts and sneakers are not permitted at the event.
For more information please go to: http://www.careerforum.net/event/syd/?lang=E
Job: The Japan Foundation – Program Coordinator (Sydney)
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Via JETAA New South Wales. 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: Program Coordinator
Posted by: The Japan Foundation
Type: Full-time
Location: Sydney, AU
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Company Information:
The Japan Foundation, Sydney, aims to promote cultural exchange between Japan and Australia as one of the 22 overseas offices of the Japan Foundation, which was established in 1972 in Tokyo. We organize and participate in a diverse range of cultural events to provide Australians with opportunities to experience Japanese art and culture, and support Japanese studies and Japanese language education in Australia through a variety of programs.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated person for the following position. Read More
Job: ZeroChaos, Inc.- Ads Quality Rater, Japanese Language
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Thanks to JET alum Amy Kawabata. 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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**Note: If you apply, please indicate you learned of the job through JETwit.**
Position: Ads Quality Rater, Japanese Language
Posted by: ZeroChaos, Inc.
Type: Temporary, Part-time telecommuting position
Location: N/A
Salary: $15 per hour
Start Date: N/A
Company Information:
ZeroChaos, Inc. is recruiting temporary part-time telecommuters with fluency in Japanese and an in-depth knowledge of current Japanese culture to help with Quality Evaluation for websites for our client, a leading Silicon Valley search engine company. Do you have an eye for spotting awkward language in web ads or ads that are poorly matched with your search results? Have you spent twelve months living abroad in Japan in the past eight years or do you visit there fairly frequently? We are looking for average internet users to help improve the accuracy/relevancy of the ads that are placed with search results and on websites. All work is performed from home, on your computer. Read More
Event: Portland JETAA Iron Chef!
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Via PNWJETAA. 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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Three years ago, PNWJETAA made a fine showing and won “Best Overall” for their Soy Sauce Green Tea Ice Cream!
(Try it, and be surprised by how mellow the garlic is!)
This year, on May 18th, we’ll have a chance to defend the title! If you’re interested in heading down to Portland with some of the JETAA folk, send an email to president@pnwjetaa.org for more information!
When: May 18th (Saturday)
Where: Portland, Oregon
Why: Because we’re awesome and we need to show Portland just awesome we are.
The theme this year is Soybeam Jozo Chickpea Miso – excited? OH YES.
Job: Internship/ Employment Opportunity
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Via Lighthouse Global. 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: Internship and Open position: System Engineer, Programmer, System Operator
Posted by: Information Development Co., Ltd
Type: N/A
Location: Tokyo
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
INFORMATION DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD. (ID) Group offers a comprehensive IT outsourcing service, i-Bos24®, which covers consulting, software development, system operation management, cloud/security, and BPO since 1969. ID Group are currently located in Japan, China, Singapore, United States, and England.
ID is an IT solution company and they are looking for capable individuals who can advance their globalization. Information sessions and interviews will be held on May 4th in Boston. They are also looking for interns for this summer in Tokyo. This is going to be a great chance for those who can speak Japanese and are interested in working in Japan! Read More
Job: Executive Assistant to the Consul General (Atlanta)
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Thanks to Noriko Furuhata at the NY consulate 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: Executive Assistant
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan
Type: Full-time
Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta is seeking a well qualified individual to provide assistance to the Consul General.
The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta is a diplomatic mission that works to further relations between Japan and the Southeast (Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia). The Consul General acts as the ranking Japanese diplomat in the region. Read More
We are pleased to inform you…
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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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Remember how nervous you were as you read those words in your acceptance letter from the Japanese Consulate and found out that you were going to Japan?! Truly a moment you will never forget.
Those words of acceptance are still fresh for newly appointed JET, Meg Worden, and her Japanese instructor and JET alum Faye Valtadoros. Read more about Meg and Faye here.
Congratulations Meg and welcome to the family!
Job: Research Analyst for MIPRO of Japan (DC)
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Via Jetaa DC. 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: Research Analyst
Posted by: MIPRO of Japan
Type: Full Time
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: Depends on Experience
Start Date: Mid-May
Company Description:
Manufactured Imports and Investment Promotion Organization (MIPRO) of Japan is a non-profit public interest foundation established in Tokyo to create mutually profitable bilateral trade and mutual understanding between Japan and other countries. The DC office fs primary functions includes researching the US economy, trade and industry; engaging in activities to promote exports and investment to Japan; performing liaison functions for visiting Japanese delegations; and general office administration activities. Read More
Job:Actus – Administrative Assistant (Fort Lee, NJ)
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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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**Note: If you apply, please indicate you learned of the job through JETwit.**
Position: Administrative Assistant
Posted by: Actus Consulting
Type: Temporary
Location: Fort Lee, NJ
Salary: $19/hr
Start Date: N/A
Company Information:
Japanese maker company seeks an administrative Assistant. This is a temp position with a possibility of becoming direct hire.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Customer Support
2. Administrative job
3. Accounting Assistant Read More
