Job: Interview Assistant The Japan Information Center at the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago
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Thanks to Robert Corder for sharing this job 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: Jet Program Interview Assistant
Posted by: The Japan Information Center at the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago
Type: N/A
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
The Japan Information Center at the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago seeks an Interview Assistant to help coordinate the JET Program Interviews for 2013. Please note that this is a part-time, temporary position.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist with JET Interviews (tentatively, February 18-23), which includes but is not limited to preparing documents, attending to the judges, keeping scores
2. Other responsibilities pertaining to the JET Program and JIC activities
Qualifications:
1. Alumni of the JET program
2. Excellent organization and communication skills
3. Must be able to use Microsoft Word and Excel Read More
Job: Writing Opportunities for What Can I Do with a B.A. in Japanese Studies?
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Thanks to JET alumLeah Zoller. 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: Blog Contributor
Posted by: Shinpai Deshou
Type: N/A
Location: N/A
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
What Can I Do with a B.A. in Japanese Studies? (Shinpai Deshou) is looking for writers! Shinpai Deshou is a blog aimed at students of Japan Studies and related fields to provide resources and advice for their next steps after graduation as well as tools for language and cultural study. We are looking for new contributors, particularly to write posts about professional development, careers, and networking.
Ideally, we’d like to have 1-2 regular writers to contribute posts on a monthly basis, though a single article or series of articles would also be very welcome. In addition to writing about professional topics, we also would like posts on linguistic and cultural resources, language study, Japan-related blogs, fun links, book announcements, scholarship/funding opportunities, study abroad opportunities, and outreach events.
For example, I’ve written about working as a JET CIR, reviewed Japanese design blogs, and supplied posts on job openings and Fun Link Fridays. We’ve also done series on studying at the InterUniversity Center (IUC), finding a home stay, working as a JET ALT, and the job hunt. Some specific examples of topics we’d like to cover are Middlebury Summer Language Schools (after the campus move to Mills in 2009-), other language or postgrad programs, working in the travel industry or study abroad programs, and writing a rirekisho. If you have an idea for a topic not listed here, pitch it to me!
Thank you!
Leah Zoller
leah.zoller@gmail.com
Job: Program Officer for Corporation for National and Community Service (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: Program Coordinator
Posted by: The Corporation for National and Community Service
Type: Full-time
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
The Corporation for National and Community Service was established as a Federal agency in 1993 to engage Americans of all ages and backgrounds in community-based service. Together, its Senior Corps and AmeriCorps programs promote the ethic of service and help solve critical community problems in every state, many Indian tribes, and most U. S. territories. As a result, hundreds of thousands of Americans are joining forces to address community needs in education, homeland security, housing, health care, environmental protection, and disaster relief.
Key Requirements:
•U.S. Citizenship Required
•Relocation expenses will not be paid
•A 2-year probationary period is required for new Federal service employees
•Merit Promotion applicants must submit a SF-50 to verify status and grade Read More
Job: Bellevue College/ISP -Temporary Hourly Position
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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: Program Coordinator
Posted by: Belleview College
Type: Short Term
Location: Belleview, WA
Salary: $14.26 (no benefits)
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
The following duties are typical for this position but should not be considered all-inclusive. Duties may be changed or assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs. The Coordinator is responsible for preparation and delivery of a short-term, customized educational program for a Japanese college group. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: reserving and confirming all activities and transportation, supervising an assistant, arranging public transportation, conducting site visits of activities, preparing and delivering a welcome/ orientation program and graduation luncheon, photographing the students throughout the program to create a slide show for the graduation luncheon, guiding the group to all on- and off-campus activities and excursions, conducting a program evaluation and making a summary report to the director. The coordinator is also responsible for briefing the Director daily, and is expected to build an open, inclusive, and safe learning environment to take every opportunity as a learning moment and empower the students to think and resolve minor conflicts that may arise during the program. Read More
Mochi Making
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Posted by Benjamin Martin, a 5th year JET in Okinawa, publisher of the blog MoreThingsJapanese.com and author of the YA fantasy novel Samurai Awakening (Tuttle).
It’s the New Year, and in Japan that means its time for mochi! Mochi is a Japanese treat made from pounded rice. While mochi is now eaten throughout the year, it’s a favorite tradition during the New Year’s season. It’s generally served as a stuffed dumpling with fillings varying by region, taste, and tradition. On the left is a sweet bean filled mochi served on a getto leaf in Okinawa.
More on Mochi
In Japan, a lot of events have their origins in times when most villager’s diets consisted of very simple food. A long time ago, when rice was used as a currency, most Japanese only got to eat rice on special occasions. A condensed rice treat then, would have more calories, and be even more special. Eating mochi on new years “to ensure health in the new year” was almost literal. It was like a version of ancient Japanese powerbar. One Japanese story, Momotaro, tells of the young peach boy offering rice based treats to ensure help in a quest. Such legends show the how the traditions came to be. Today mochi is still an import part of New Year’s celebrations. It forms the centerpiece for the offering at many shrines.
Mochi takes time, energy, and to really do it right, community. All of these things tie into most Japanese celebrations. The act of creating and eating mochi brings people together for a shared experience, while also acting as an offering for the town’s, family’s, or individual’s ancestors.
Unfortunately, mochi has a dark side as well. Every year, several people are hospitalized due to their consumption of the sticky treat and often a few die. Be careful!
To learn about how mochi is made visit MoreThingsJapanese.com
As a special thank you to all my readers, followers, and friends I have released the first of the Jitsugen Samurai Diaries as a free ebook. Checkout The Tanner’s Daughter on Smashwords.
Job: Embassy of Japan: Japan Information and Cultural Centre Temp Staff (London, UK)
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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: Temp staff, Assistant for Education Attache
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Type: Full-time/ Temporary
Location: London, UK
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Main duties: administrative jobs related to the JET(Japan Exchange and Teaching) Programme and also educational issues (research, document writing, answering inquiries etc)
Essential skills:
(A) Fluent in both English and Japanese with high standard of writing skills in both languages
(For non-Japanese national, minimum JLPT level 2 or above is necessarily)
(B) Good communication and organizational skills in both languages
(C) Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
(D) Ability to supervise a small team Read More
JETwit seeks new JETAA Chapter Beat Curator
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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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JETwit is seeking a new person to curate the periodic JETAA Chapter Beat posts on the site. If interested, please email me directly at jetwit@jetwit.com. Here’s a link to previous JETAA Chapter Beat posts: http://jetwit.com/wordpress/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/jetaa-chapter-beat/
The role involves subscribing to as many JETAA chapter email lists/groups as possible. Then once a week (or periodically) putting up a post on JETwit with a small sampling of interesting items that you see. And the goal is to give a sense of what’s going on in the JETAA world. You can be as straightforward or creative as you’d like with the posts. There are also certain strategic elements to the JETAA Chapter Beat posts that I’ll explain when we get to that point.
You’ll be replacing JET alum Jonathan Trace, the first and only JETAA Chapter Beat poster to date. He did a wonderful job for several years, and you’ll have the benefit of his experience via email should you need any help. (I’ll be available to help too, of course.)
Yoroshiku onegaishimasu,
Steven
Job: Consulate General of Japan in Chicago, Technology and Information Coordinator
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Via JETAA Chicago. 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: Technology and Information Coordinator- Japan Information Center
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan at Chicago
Type: PT/FT Contract Position
Location: New York, NY
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Japan Information Center
1) Edit and manage all content on the Consulate’s English website
2) Write, edit, and publish a monthly e-mail newsletter detailing Japan-related events in the Consulate’s 10-state jurisdiction
3) Coordinate the Consulate’s social media presence on Facebook and Twitter
4) Assist organizing cultural events and Japan-related presentations to local schools
5) Draft speeches/remarks for Consul General and other staff
6) General office responsibilities, including assisting for conferences/receptions and supporting other staff members as need arises Read More
Job: Japanese Translator – Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products (Bowling Green, KY)
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Via JETAA Music City (Nashville). 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 Translator
Posted by: Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products
Type: N/A
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
International auto parts company seeks a part-time Japanese translator, preferably with prior manufacturing experience. This is an on-site, temporary position. We are willing to consider an internship for the right candidate.
Qualifications:
•Native fluency in English
•Minimum Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2 or equivalent.
•Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications.
•College degree is highly desirable.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending a resume to humanresources@kobeal.com
http://www.kobeal.com/home.html
Job: [JET] NY Times Travel Show Volunteer Opprtunity
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Thanks to Noriko Furuhata, JET coordinator at the NY consulate. 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: Volunteers
Posted by: The Consulate General of Japan in New York
Type: N/A
Location: N/A
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
This year, the Consulate is doing a “Yoroi (traditional samurai armor) try-on.” We will encourage visitors to try on a set of samurai armor and take photos. We would like to have some “genki” JET alumni to help out at our booth. Please see below for the details:
Date:
Saturday, January 19 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Sunday, January 20 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Venue:
The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
(11th avenue between 34th and 38th streets)
3 volunteers are needed each day. If interested, please e-mail the Consulate with the following information by Thursday, January 10.
Your Name:
Email address:
Cell phone number:
JET placement location:
JET years:
JET position (ALT or CIR):
Date you can volunteer (1/19 or 1/20):
Please respond by Thursday, January 10! (Please note that the Consulate will be closed from Monday, December 31 to Thursday, January 3.)
Consulate General of Japan in New York
299 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10171
Tel: 212-418-4461
Fax: 212-371-1294
Email: jet@ny.mofa.go.jp
www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp
Job: Japanese Preschool Seeks Native Speaking Teachers (Brooklyn, NY)
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Thanks to LetWit Founder, Steven Horowitz. 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: Preschool Teachers
Posted by: Aozora Gakuen
Type: Part-time
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Aozora Gakuen is Japanese-English bilingual preschool in Fort Green, Brooklyn and looking for teachers for the following positions that start in September.
Part time native English speaking preschool teacher
Tuesdays 2pm-6:30pm, Wednesdays 9am-2pm.
Experience of working with children 2 years old and above is essential. The school is attended by children from the ages of 2 – 4 years old with a maximum 12 children.
You should be:
-positive, creative, and self motivated individual
-full of energy, hard working, patient, and enjoys working with children
-able to maintain a safe environment for the children
-responsible and able to work well with other staff
-able to be physically active with kids
-professional, helpful, and able to communicate well with parents
Responsibilities also include:
-developing and implementing an effective and fun curriculum
-Clean up duties
Requirements:
-Three references
-Meet state licensing requirements for education level, previous experience and be over 18 years old
-a degree in early childhood development or related field equivalency degree is preferred
If you are interested please send your cover letter and resume to kaoru@aozoragakuen.com with the subject line “Preschool Teacher Candidate”.
Job: Delta Air Lines Flight Attendants- Japanese Speaking Qualification Required
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Thanks to JET alum Jessica Cork Kennett
for sharing this opening. 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: Flight Attendants
Posted by: Delta Airlines
Type: N/A
Location: Various
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Summary Of Essential Job Responsibilities:
Handle emergency situations, effectively implement instructions from the flight deck & follow appropriate emergency procedures established by Delta. May serve as flight leader when needed. Provide exemplary customer service to exceed customer expectations; work independently & as part of a team. Ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Ensure passenger compliance with in-flight safety measures. Provide special assistance including stowing luggage, emergency medical aid, wheelchair assistance. Prepare/serve meals & beverages. Sell onboard liquor, headsets, duty-free items. Actively seek to ensure the safety & comfort of customers. Must maintain professional appearance & composure at all times; communicate effectively & write detailed reports pertaining to flight incidents, discrepancies. Read More
Jobs: Sakura Educational Exchange (DC) Job Openings
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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: MALE Cultural Assistant
Posted by: Sakura Educational Exchange USA
Type: PT/FT Contract Position
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $800 – $1,000 (total) depending on experience and responsibilities
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Sakura Educational Exchange USA, a nonprofit international student exchange organization in Rockville, Maryland is seeking energetic, international-minded, fun-loving, dedicated people interested in working with visiting Japanese high school students in March 2013.
Dates:
Two Full Days of Orientation in Rockville, MD – TBA
- Wed. March 13, 2013 – Mon. March 25, 2013 – Full time including weekends and lodging in Gaithersbrug, MD Read More
WIT Life #223: Return to LDP rule with Abe at the helm
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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.
The parliamentary election in Japan two Sundays ago restored the conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP or 自民党) to power after three years of the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ or 民主党) being in charge. LDP leader and former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is now the incoming Prime Minister, and current Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda resigned as head of the DPJ. A particular focus will be the new administration’s handling of issues such as relations with China and other Asian nations (in particular the territorial dispute over the Senkaku Islands), possible restarting of nuclear power plants and Japan’s energy policy (the LDP favors the nuclear option), and socioeconomic challenges (such as the low birthrate/increasingly aging population and combating deflation).
Abe is known to be a hawkish conservative, and he emphasizes both Japan’s ownership of Read More
JET Alum Author Beat 12.15.12
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Gemma Vidal (Okayama-ken, 2010-12) is a recently returned JET seeking work in licensing/merchandising (if it’s within the publishing industry, even better!). You can usually find her in her little web spaces Gem in the Rough and Peachy Keen (her JET adventures) or training with San Jose Taiko. If you know of any authors/aspiring writers you’d like to see featured in JET Alum Author Beat, just contact Gemma at gem.vidal [at] gmail.com. She would also like to express her deepest condolences to the community of Newtown, Connecticut.
- Roland Kelts (Osaka-shi, 1998-99), author of Japanamerica wrote a special article for The Japan Times where he interviewed Pete Townshend, guitarist of The Who and discussed UK/Japan post-WWII similarities and Mr. Townshend’s recent memoir, “Who I Am”. You can find the article here. Roland Kelts also posted an interesting article on the possible decline of the pop culture phenomenon “Japan Cool”. That article can be found here at The Christian Science Monitor.
- If you’re looking for some light entertainment, Young Adult book Guardian of the Dead’s New Zealand author Karen Healey self-published a collection of essays titled Teen Movie Times. In this collection she muses on teen movie “classics” such as Bring it On and Clueless. Who knows, maybe one of these movies can be used in one of your lessons?
