Check out the JETAA Ottawa Newsletter
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Posted by Gemma Villanueva (Fukushima-ken, 2008-11), editor for the JETAA Ottawa Newsletter. Written and photo submissions are always welcome. Please contact us at newsletter[at]jetaaottawa[dot]ca.
Hello, readers!
JETAA Ottawa is pleased to release the latest newsletter!
Please download here (16 pages – Acrobat Adobe PDF, 808kB).
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Happy reading!
In this issue:
1. An exclusive message from His Excellency Kaoru Ishikawa, Ambassador of Japan to Canada.
2. Remembering Tohoku: As the two-year anniversary of the March 11 disaster approaches, current and former Tohoku JETs reflect upon their experiences.
Fukushima JETs proudly wear their “akabeko” tees
– Catherine Lefrancois profiles “Eyes 4 Fukushima,” a non-profit organization spearheaded by her peers.
– Estelle Hebert helped launch “Brighter Than Tomorrow,” a fundraising campaign supporting a small fishing village in Miyagi which had been affected by the tsunami.
– Gemma Villanueva, a Fukushima JET alumna and the current JETAA Ottawa Newsletter Editor, shares how the quake changed her school.
3. Where Are They Now?: JETAA Ottawa catches up with Rigor Maglaya, who puts his own spin on the JET phrase: “ESID. Every situation is different.”
4. Getting to know the 2013-14 JETAA Ottawa Board of Directors. (Contact list available – PDF, 84KB).
… And much more!
Job: Administrative Assistant at NYU Law School (NY)
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Thanks to JETAANY Board Member Clara Solomon. 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: Administrative Assistant
Posted by: New York University
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Clara Solomon is the Career Services Director at NYU Law School and shared this job listing, which reports directly to her. If you apply, by all means let her know you’re a JET alum!
Position Summary:
Perform a broad range of clerical, secretarial, and general office duties including those of a confidential nature. Respond to inquiries displaying a comprehensive knowledge of the department’s activities, policies and programs. Schedule on-campus recruitment interviews; register and monitor responses of participants; prepare and post information regarding job openings; and prepare employer lists and informational packets for off-campus interviews. Assist with the prioritization of office activities and delegate to and monitor work of student and/or casual employees. Compose letters and correspondence. Perform general word processing, spreadsheet and data entry duties utilizing intermediate-level functions. Monitor moderately complex budgets and/or grants. Read More
Washington Post: JET teacher under fire from right-wing for lessons on Japan’s history of discrimination
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This Washington Post article about Okinawa JET Miki Dezaki (“American teacher in Japan under fire for lessons on Japan’s history of discrimination“) describes how a lesson he taught his students about discrimination that was appreciated by his students and his school has turned into a major controversy and drawn attacks from a right-wing Japanese group called netouyo after Miki posted a video of his lesson online to share with others.
Miki was also the creator of the “Shit Japanese Students Say” video that was posted to JETwit last year along with a JQ interview with him. However, we removed those posts from JETwit last week upon his request as the controversy grew into something much larger than he could have imagined. According to The Japan Daily Press (“American teacher faces controversy, harassment over video teaching Japanese racism“), Dezaki also “gained a modest following over past videos he’s posted like ‘Hitchhiking Okinawa’, ‘What Americans Think of Japan’, and an in-depth look at what it’s like being gay in Japan.”
Here’s the video Miki made about racism which he’s modified slightly to address the criticisms of him:
Jobs: AppleCare Agreement Admin At-Home Advisor (Japanese speaking)
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Via Apple. 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: Admin At-Home Advisor (Japanese speaking)
Posted by: Apple
Type: N/A
Location: Various locations (see below listings)
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Apple currently has opportunities for Japanese Speakers to support our AppleCare division providing phone support to our Japanese customers. Specifically we are looking for folks located in Hawaii, California, Oregon, and Washington. Candidates can apply to any requisition.
Hawaii:
https://jobs.apple.com/us/search?#&ss=Agreement%20Admin%20At-Home%20Advisor%20&t=0&so=&lo=0*USA&pN=0&openJobId=25931940 Read More
Job: 5 interesting jobs with CSI Kentucky
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Via Consultant Solutions, Inc. 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: Five available openings (see below)
Posted by: Consultant Solutions, Inc
Type: Full-time
Location: Kentucky
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
CSI, a company based in Kentucky founded by a JET alum that employs several JET alums
Network & Communications Specialist for Development & Support
Seeking candidate to set the strategic direction and provide support for network technologies and services to meet the manufacturing, engineering, and administrative needs of a major Japanese company. Read More
Job: Consulate General of Japan Seeks a Receptionist (Atlanta, GA)
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Thanks to JETAA Southeast officer Valerie Stewart for sharing this 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: Receptionist
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan
Type: Full-time
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
JETAA Northern California Career & Networking Forum – Eventbrite
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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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The JET Alumni Association and the University of San Francisco Center for the Pacific Rim will host the 2013 Career and Networking Forum. JET Alumni and MAPS graduates are invited to attend the event, network with their peers and meet organizations looking for employees, interns and volunteers.
For more information please visit: https://2013cnf.eventbrite.com/
Job: Student Services Coordinator (Japan)
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Thanks to JET alum Carleen Ben 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: Student Services Coordinator
Posted by: The Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU)
Type: Full-time
Location: Hikone, Japan
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
The Student Services Coordinator (“SSC”) is responsible for maintaining a living and learning environment that promotes the overall personal well-being of all students participating in JCMU programs.
Duties include but are not limited to:
assisting non-Japanese students in the transition to life in Japan and to functioning effectively within the JCMU environment and the Japanese culture. Read More
Job: Faculty ESL Postings at the University of Florida ELI (Gainesville, FL )
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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: Instructor
Posted by: University of Florida, English Language Institute
Type: 9-month Term/ full-time
Location: Gainesville, FL
Salary: 9-month salary range
Start Date: As early as March 6, 2013 and no later than August 16, 2013
Overview:
The English Language Institute at the University of Florida is announcing two full-time lecturer positions. Appointments are renewable annually upon successful review.
Minimum Qualifications:
- MA or higher degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field
- 3 or more years teaching experience in a university IEP setting
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching a variety of ESL courses, levels and skills
- Demonstrated ability/willingness to teach all skills (Reading/Writing, Grammar, Listening /Speaking) Read More
Job: The Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville is seeking a receptionist
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Thanks to JET alum and JETAA Country Rep Jennifer Butler, who works for the 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: Receptionist
Posted by: The Consulate-General of Japan
Type: Full-time
Location: Nashville, TN
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
The duties include but not limited to:
- Receiving and directing phone calls.
- Providing secretarial and administrative support.
- Maintaining a general filing system.
- Other office administrative duties. Read More
The English Language Fellow Program – The Department of State
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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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English Language Fellow Program is currently accepting new applications for teaching in 120 countries…
Overview:
The EL Fellow Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) within the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of English Language Programs, and is administered by the Center for Intercultural Education and Development (CIED) at Georgetown University, Washington, DC.
The English Language (EL) Fellow Program promotes English language learning around the world and fosters mutual understanding between the people of the United States and those of other countries. It places talented, highly qualified U.S. educators with Master’s degrees with a focus in TEFL/TESL or Applied Linguistics in all regions of the world. Through U.S. embassy projects, EL Fellows share their expertise, hone their skills, gain international experience, and learn other cultures. Upon returning to the United States, they share their experiences and acquired knowledge with their communities and professional colleagues. Today, the EL Fellow Program is more vital than ever. As a premier, competitive opportunity to work on TESL/TEFL projects in developing countries, the EL Fellow Program has an impact not only on the institutions that host EL Fellows, but also within the wider academic community. Teachers at the host institution receive professional tools from the EL Fellow that promote educational effectiveness and expand their ability to provide English instruction for a wider variety of student populations in a larger number of educational Read More
Job: Curator of Education at the Morikami Museum & Gardens (Del Ray Beach, FL)
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Thanks to JET alum (and Miami Consulate JET Coordinator) Abby McBain for passing this on.. 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: Curator of Education
Posted by: Morikami Museum
Type: N/A
Location:
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Company Overview:
The Curator of Education will report to the Museum Director and be primarily responsible for the creation and implementation of educational programming at the Morikami Museum. This includes working closely with curatorial and exhibitions staff, developing and maintaining school and group tours, programs and activities, evaluating and developing potential educational programs, and assisting in the sponsorship and marketing of educational programs. The Curator of Education will also be responsible for training and scheduling docents. Read More
Job: Wine Educator/Retail Clerk (Napa, CA)
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Via JETAA PNW. 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: Wine Educator/Retail Clerk
Posted by: The Napa Valley Wine Train
Type: Full-time/ Part-time
Location: Napa, CA
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
The Napa Valley Wine Train is looking for an outgoing Japanese speaking individual to work in our Wine Shop, located in the train station, and in our Tasting Car on board the train. This is a full time position which includes medical benefits and 401K. Part-time non-benefited position may also be available. This is an hourly position – must be able to work days, weekends and an occasional evening. Flexibility is a must! Read More
Job: New Consulate position – Visa Section (Houston, TX)
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Via JETAA PNW. 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: Consular Service Clerk
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan
Type: N/A
Location: Houston, TX
Salary: Commensurate with abilities and experience
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
The Consulate General of Japan in Houston is looking for a new Consular Service Clerk (Visa). Candidates must have strong written and verbal Japanese ability.
Traditionally, this position has been offered only to local Japanese natives, but has now been extended to the JET community.
If you want to strengthen your language skills and spend time learning more about Japanese legal culture and researching interesting requests. Candidates who enjoy researching and helping others in addition to language and cultural ability will be considered. For a full summary of the position, please email Ryan Pauley at jetcoord@ho.mofa.go.jp
Job: Cultural Affairs/Public Relations section Consulate General of Japan (Atlanta)
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Via JETAA Southeast. 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: Cultural Affairs/Public Relations Staff
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan
Type: Full-time
Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: Commensurate with abilities and experience
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
The ideal candidate would be a team-player who works well with Japanese people; a recent college graduate or someone with 2-3 years work experience; flexible and motivated, with the ability to handle a wide variety of tasks; educational background in Japanese, English, Journalism, or Communications preferred; posses a strong interest in Japan, preferably with work experience in Japan through the JET Program or other organization or business; Japanese language ability (reading, writing, speaking) and excellent English language skills; and basic IT skills necessary for website updates. Read More
