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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** Note: If you apply, please indicate that you learned of the listing via JETwit.**
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.
2013 JET Memorial Invitation Program (Deadline April 17th)
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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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** This opportunity is actually for high school students, but I thought it was worth sharing with the JETwit Jobs group. – Steven**
Program Overview:
A reminder that the 2013 JET Memorial Invitation Program (JET-MIP) deadline is Wednesday, April 17. Please let any high school students you know who may be interested in applying. The exchange program, now in its third year, was created to honor the memory of the two JETs who lost their lives in the 3/11 disaster.
All candidates should complete the National Japanese Exam by April 10, which is a requirement to apply. If you have any questions, please make sure to contact the 2013 JET-MIP Coordinator at the link below.
JET-MIP will provide 32 high school students with the opportunity to visit Japan for two weeks, with a focus on the Tohoku region, to participate in exchanges with Japanese students, see the current condition of recovery in the region, and to act as symbolic bridges to enhance the goodwill between Japan and the United States.
Inspiring essays written by past participants about their experiences on the program can be found here:
2012 JET-MIP (Year 2)
2011 JET-MIP (Year 1)
2013 JET-MIP website:
http://www.jflalc.org/jle-jet-mip.html
Job: Travel Consultant with InsideJapan Tours (CO)
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Thanks to JET alum Matthew Eccles who works for the company. 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: Travel Consultant
Posted by: InsideJapan Tours
Type: N/A
Location: Boulder, CO
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
InsideJapan Tours is a young and dynamic travel company. Formed in the UK, we also have an office in Japan and in 2010 opened our first US Branch in Boulder, Colorado. We are now looking for a fourth person to join this pioneering office and form part of the integral team.
This position presents the perfect opportunity for a former JET to begin a career in the travel industry and use their knowledge and love of Japan. Boulder and the surrounding area is a fantastic place in which to live and work, and the Pearl Street location couldn’t be better!
For more information about the company, role, great benefits and to apply, please see our website:
http://www.insidejapantours.com/about-us/jobs/
Job: Global Pathways at Pace University Student Advisor (NY)
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Via INDEED.com. 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: Student Advisor
Posted by: Kaplan
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Position Summary
The Global Pathways Student Advisor will process enrollments and sales for the Global Pathways program. The Pathways Advisor is responsible for processing bookings, providing customer service to agents and students, and coordinating all on-site student support services.
Key Job Responsibilities
– Develop existing and new streams of applications for Global Pathways programs – Process applications and forward to university personnel to obtain admission decision – Field questions (via phone and email) about the Global Pathways program from Kaplan’s sale force and prospective students – Develop and maintain excellent relationships with our partner agents – Build strong relationships with colleagues at the Global Pathways program – Provide efficient, friendly, and proactive customer Read More
Job: Japanese Speaking Executive Assistant (OH)
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Thanks to JETAA Southeast alum, Mellissa Takeuchi. 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: Honda Motor Co.
Type: Full-time
Location: Marysville, OH
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Responsibilities:
1.Coordinate and prioritize all activities of HAM President & CEO who also acts as NA-E Leader as well as Honda Motor Co. Senior Managing Officer on a daily basis.
2. Interfaces with all of HAM’s plants and divisions, NA-E companies, as well as Honda Motor Japan to coordinate business functions.
3. Arrange travel plans and all means of transportation for president, including limo service, taxi service, rental car, domestic/international commercial flights, chartered plane, etc. Read More
Job: Actus – New Retail Store Manager at a Japanese Fashion/Apparel Firm (Long Island, 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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**Note: Please indicate that you learned of the position via JETwit if you apply.**
Position: Retail Store Manager
Posted by: Actus Consulting
Type: Full-time
Location: Long Island, NY
Salary: $33~35K(DOE) + Benefit
Start Date: N/A
Company Information:
The parent company was founded in Kobe, Japan in 1998. Within just 14 years, we have become the largest baby and children’s clothing company in Japan with 187 retail stores nationwide and maintaining robust wholesale business with over 1200 distributions. Addition to Japanese market, we operate 40 stores in China and expanding. Read More
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: Senior Broadcast Co-ordinator, BBC World News, Japanese Service
Posted by: TVT Japan
Type: Permanent, full-time
Location: Tokyo
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
TVT Japan is responsible for providing the Japanese service of BBC World News. It is part of the TVT group of companies with headquarters in London and offices in Tokyo and Singapore. The group provides translation, versioning and post-production services to Broadcasters all over the world including BBC World News, BBC Worldwide Channels, BBC World Service, UKTV, NBC Universal and Disney.
Responsibilities:
As Senior Broadcast Co-ordinator you will play a vital role in ensuring the overall success of the Japanese Service of BBC World News. Reporting to the Operations Manager you will lead the team responsible for the Japanese versioning of live news and current affairs programming. Read More
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: Associate Producer
Posted by: TV ASAHI America
Type: N/A
Location: DC
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
The Washington, D.C. Bureau of TV Asahi, a national Japanese broadcasting company (similar to ABC, NBC or CBS) is currently seeking candidates for a full-time Associate
Producer position:
The Associate Producer will assist the Bureau in its newsgathering, reporting, and production activities for news broadcasts in Japan.
Requirements:
- BA degree minimum; MA degree preferred
- English language fluency required, with strong oral and written communication skills; Japanese language ability a plus, but not required Read More
Job: Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta Employment Opportunity Receptionist (GA)
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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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Position: Receptionist
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan
Type: N/A
Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta is seeking an individual for the position of Receptionist (including Telephone Operator, Assistant for Accounting Section and Translation).
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. green card holder, must be fluent in Japanese and English, and possess computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel etc. preferred).
To apply for this position, please send your resume to katsumi.isoda@mofa.go.jp.
http://www.atlanta.us.emb-japan.go.jp/cgjaodop.html
Job: CUNY Start – Cooperating Teacher and Writing Assistant (NY)
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Thanks to JET alum and JetWit founder Steven Horowitz for sharing this post. 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: Various positions including Cooperating Teacher and Writing Assistant
Posted by: The City University of New York
Type: Various
Location: New York, NY
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Note from Steven:
CUNY Start is a unique and innovative adult education program, and I thought it may be of interest to any JETs or JET alumni seeking to work in adult education. More information available at the website listed above. Additionally, I’m currently teaching in this program and would be happy to answer questions for any JETs or alumni interested in applying.
– Steven
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Program Overview:
CUNY Start provides intensive preparation in academic reading/writing, math, and “college success.” The program enrolls prospective CUNY students who have been accepted to college because they have a high school or GED diploma, but are not ready for college-level work based on their scores on the CUNY Assessment Tests.
Students who have enrolled in CUNY Start re-take the required CUNY Assessment Tests. Past students have shown significant skill gains when they re-test; many have bypassed required remedial coursework entirely.
Spring 2013 and Fall 2013 Job Opportunities at CUNY:
- Associate Program Director – CUNY Start
- Cooperating Advisor
- Cooperating Math Teacher
- Cooperating Reading/Writing Teacher
- Writing Assistant
http://www.cuny.edu/academics/programs/notable/CATA/cti-cunystart/cunystart-employmentopps.html
Job: Coordinator for CAPAS (Center for Asian Pacific American Students)
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Thanks to JET alum Maria Valenzuela for sharing this post. 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 CAPAS (Center for Asian Pacific American Students)
Posted by: Pitzer College
Type: Full-time
Location: Claremont, California
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Company Information:
CAPAS (Center for Asian Pacific American Students) provides programs and services that focus on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) issues for a multicultural campus community. The Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the Center’s daily operations, serving as a resource and facilitating programs for AAPI students, raising awareness of issues affecting the AAPI community, training and developing student leaders. Read More
Job: Marketing Intern at POPSUGAR Japan (SF)
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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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Position: Marketing Intern
Posted by: POPSUGAR
Type: Summer Internship
Location: San Francisco
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Company Information:
POPSUGAR, the leader in online media for women and recently named to the “10 San Francisco Tech Companies You Wish You Worked For” by WIRED (http://www.wired.com/business/2012/10/best-san-francisco-tech-companies?…), is looking for an exceptional and passionate individual to join the POPSUGAR Japan team as our Intern! Read More
