Nov 29

Job: Charter Bus Operations Manager – Some Japanese Required (Seattle)

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Via Pacific Northwest JETAA email 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: Charter Bus Operations Manager
Posted by:  Puget Sound Coachlines
Type: N/A
Location: Auburn, WA
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:

Puget Sound Coach Lines located in Auburn, WA seeking a motivated charter bus operations Manager who can oversee charter bus dept.  Responsible for daily dispatching, coordinating a fleet of buses, drivers, DOT regulations…

 Qualifications

• some understanding Japanese language
• detail oriented, good for paper works
• self motivated, team player
• clean driving record, preferably with CDL
• refined customer service & problem solving skills
• willing to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.

Please respond directly back to Puget Sound Coachlines, please send a resume to:

kaz@pscoachlines.com

www.pscoachlines.com

Nov 29

Job: Asia Society – Grants Writer & Manager (NYC)

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Via Philanthropy News Digest.
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: Grants Writer and Manager
Posted by: Asia Society
Type: N/A
Location: New York, NY
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
Asia Society, a prestigious, global, educational and cultural non-profit seeks a Grant Writer and Manager – Education. This position is an integral member of the Asia Society’s External Affairs Office and works with the Director of Institutional Relations & Program Support on all fundraising activities regarding grants from foundations and government agencies for Asia Society’s education department. The Education department is a high-performing team whose mission is to graduate K-12 students college- ready and globally competent. For more information visit www.asiasociety.org/education. Read More

Nov 29

Job: Government Relations Representative for U.S. English, Inc. (DC)

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Thanks to former JETAA DC Newsletter Editor Gina Anderson for passing on this interesting 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: Government Relations Representative
Posted by: U.S. English, Inc.
Type: N/A
Location: Washington D.C.
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:

U.S. English, Inc. seeks a mid-level or senior Government Relations Representative to help develop and promote our agenda at the state and federal level. Responsibilities include interacting with legislators and grassroots groups to promote the organization’s agenda. The ideal candidate will be personable, organized, and capable of mastering details of public policy issues. College degree required; ability to speak a second language a plus. Salary negotiable. Excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage in a convenient downtown location. Please submit a cover letter, resume and general salary history/requirements to info@usenglish.org with the position title in the subject line.

http://www.us-english.org/

Nov 23

Volunteer: Interpreters for Peace Boat (sail around the world for three months for free!)

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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: Interpreter
Posted by: Peace Boat
Type: Volunteer
Location: UK
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:

We are looking for potential EJ bilingual speakers who would be interested in coming on board as volunteer interpreters. If you speak both Japanese and English (and/or Spanish) then take this chance to sail around the world for three months, for free!

The deadline for applications is December 14th.

Info on the voyage can be found here http://www.peaceboat.org/english/?page=view&nr=104&type=4&menu=64

Info on the position/how to apply is here http://www.peaceboat.org/english/?menu=113

Nov 16

Job: Amazon.com Job Opportunity (WA)

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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:  eCommerce Investigation Team Member
Posted by: N/A
Type: N/A
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
Amazon.com is seeking dedicated, hardworking, analytical candidates with a proven track record of performance and results-oriented thinking, to join the Investigation Team in Seattle. Candidates will be responsible for a wide range of duties related to the investigation and elimination of online eCommerce risk. Ideal applicants will have experience in the eCommerce payments space, risk and fraud investigations, previous trust and safety experience, and experience succeeding in a customer-driven workplace. Knowledge of Japanese bank systems will be a plus. All candidates will be analytical and capable of succeeding in a fast-paced team environment with minimal supervision.

This position requires interaction with external and internal clients. Internal clients include teams in Payments, Sales, Customer Service, Transportation, etc.; external clients include Buyers and Sellers. Besides investigation, you will also get to learn about wide range of operational and technical knowledges from associated internal teams, and learn how to lead projects such as improving operational and system efficiency.

The position relies on excellent judgment to plan and accomplish goals and will work under very limited supervision of the Manager. Excellent individual problem-solving and analytical skills are used to authenticate customers and complex transactions and accounts. Nearly all decisions are expected to be made independently with little to no guidance and a high degree of accuracy. Read More

Nov 16

Job: Japanese Speaking Creative Coordinator Position (Culver CIty, CA)

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Thanks to JET Alum Lejarie Battiste for sharing this interesting 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:  Creative Coordinator
Posted by: N/A
Type: N/A
Location: Culver CIty, CA
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
In-house creative team for large Entertainment company in Culver City is looking for a Creative Coordinator with strong Japanese language skills and is familiar with Japanese culture.

Will work under Creative Services Manager.

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Assisting in review and approval of thumbnail art
• QC and reporting work, studio asset retrieval and QC
• Coordination with Japan Marketing and Operation teams
• Help with coordination of Holiday promotions and campaigns

Vendor will need to be fluent in Japanese, and familiar with Japanese cultures, as they will be working closely with the Japan team.

3-month freelance assignment (can be longer) – starts ASAP – pays $21/hr

Interested applicants should contact:

Laxmi Jethani

Talent Acquisition – Creative, Marketing, & Interactive
24 Seven
110 East 9th Street, Suite A209 | Los Angeles, California 90079
www.24seventalent.com
Office: 213.412.2260

Nov 16

Job: FHA Mortgage Credit Specialist (NYC)

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Thanks to JET Alum Hope Sterns for sharing this job 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:  FHA Mortgage Credit Specialist
Posted by: N/A
Type: N/A
Location: New York, NY
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
A financial services and private investment group and one of the nation’s leading providers of commercial mortgages for multifamily and healthcare properties seeks an FHA Mortgage Credit Specialist.  The firm is headquartered in New York City, with analytical groups located in Virginia, Maryland, Tennesee offices.  Location is somewhat flexible, as long as near one of these offices. The ideal candidate will be a leader and team player, someone who can work in a collaborative environment and possesses drive, integrity, creativity, compassion and a strong work ethic.

FHA Mortgage Credit Specialist
Complete mortgage credit analyses on individuals and companies seeking financing on commercial real estate.  Review resumes, credit reports, and financial statements to determine credit worthiness and financial capacity consistent with established HUD criteria.  Individual will work across established underwriting teams to provide this specialized skill on each deal underwritten by the firm. Read More

Nov 16

Job: Administrative Aide – NYU Law School (NYC)

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Thanks to JETAA NY Board member Clara Solomon, the Career Services Director for NYU Law, for forwarding this opening at her school.
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 Aide II
Posted by: New York University’s School of Law
Type: N/A
Location: New York, NY
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Summary:
New York University’s School of Law, Public Interest Law Center (PILC) is seeking an Administrative Aide II to perform a wide range of clerical and general office duties including those of a confidential nature. PILC’s mission is to support students and alumni seeking employment in the government and non-profit sectors, and to encourage all students to include public service work in their careers. The successful candidate will enjoy assisting in program management as well as interacting with law students, and responding to detailed inquiries in person and by phone and email. The Aide must have demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize office activities and supervise undergraduate student employees in a fast-paced academic environment. S/he will serve as primary clerical support for several of PILC’s major programs, including an annual Career Fair and our Summer Funding Program. S/he must be tech-savvy, confident with word processing, email and database programs, with the ability to master new web-based programs quickly.

This position is expected to:
Respond to inquiries displaying a comprehensive knowledge of PILC offerings and policies. Serve as primary clerical support for PILC’s major programs, including annual Career Fair and Summer Funding Program, as well as additional programs and events. Customize and/or compose documents on own initiative or in response to requests for information. Perform general word processing duties using intermediate to advanced-level functions. Modify and/or create databases and complex spreadsheets. Work on web pages and social media accounts.

Full Details:  https://www.nyucareers.com/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp

Nov 16

Job: Transcribing, Summarizing, Digitizing Staff Needed – Fuji TV (NY)

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Thanks to Noriko at the Consulate in NY, 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:  Transcribing, Summarizing, Digitizing Staff
Posted by: Fuji TV New York
Type: N/A
Location: New York, NY
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:

Fuji TV New York Office is looking for staff members who want to be a part of our upcoming television program. Prior experience is not required. Smart, responsible, organized and hard working individuals are most welcome.

Job Description:
-Transcribing the pleading, statements and debates in the courtroom, given by attorney, prosecutor, witnesses and others by watching the trial footage
-Summarizing the court cases and court documents
-Preparing and help coordinating for the filming
-Digitizing the trial footage Read More

Nov 16

Job: Information & Cultural Centre Staff – Embassy of Japan (NZ)

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Thanks to JETAA South Island Alum, Simon Shimizu-Metcalfe 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: Information & Cultural Centre Staff
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Type: N/A
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:

The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for a position in the Japan Information and Cultural Centre (JICC). This position will be responsible for a wide range of general office administrative duties, including the Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Programme, Embassy website and social media presence.

Please note: Candidates must have either New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and interviewed. Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. Read More

Nov 16

Job: New Media Director – The Rockefeller Foundation (NY)

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Thanks to JETAA NY Webmaster (and new media guru) Lee-Sean Huang 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: New Media Director
Posted by: The Rockefeller Foundation
Type: N/A
Location: NY
Salary: A competitive salary commensurate with experience
Start Date: N/A

Overview:

The Rockefeller Foundation’s New Media Director will plan and implement a new media strategy that positions Rockefeller as a social media innovator and enhances the Foundation’s global communications positioning and messaging. This position reports to the Vice President of Global Communications.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and implementing a new media strategy that positions Rockefeller as a social media innovator and enhances the Foundation’s global communications positioning and messaging
• Working with the Managing Director of Knowledge Management to develop web-based platforms for sharing knowledge
• Supporting RF staff to more effectively use social media
• Working with Communications Office colleagues to suggest ideas for adding social media components to announcements and events
• Working closely with the Centennial team to ensure best use of social media in Centennial activities
• Developing and ensuring consistent content of a high standard for RF blog
• Developing additional social media tools with a particular focus on mediums that solicit and share ideas
• Managing and further developing the website, soliciting and supervising contractors as needed
• Managing Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other social media platforms as needed and develops a strategy that identifies the best use for each platform
• Developing use of social media for internal communications Read More

Nov 16

Job: Administrative Assistant needed – InsideJapan Tours (Colorado)

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Thanks to Jet Alum Matthew Eccles, US Branch Manager at InsideJapan Tours, 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: Administrative Assistant
Posted by: InsideJapan Tours
Type: Full-time
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Salary: $20K-$23K per annum
Start Date: N/A

Overview:

InsideJapan Tours (www.insidejapantours.com ) is a dynamic travel company with an office in downtown Boulder, Colorado. We are looking for a full time Admin Assistant to join and support the current team of two.

The ideal candidate will be a native speaker of Japanese, must be authorized to work in the US, and able to work 30-40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Day to day tasks will vary but will likely include:

• Processing Japan Rail Pass Orders
•  Processing mail and banking checks
•  Filing and office supply management
•  Preparing client travel documents
•  Calling Japanese accommodations to ask questions and make bookings.
• Creating bi-lingual accommodation description pages
•  Researching information about client itineraries

Vacation: 20 paid days

Partial group health benefits, 401(k) (with a company contribution up to 3.5%) all after required probationary period. RTD ECO Pass.

Please send your resume and covering letter to mathew@insidejapantours.com

Nov 14

JET Alum Author Beat 11.14.2012

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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

• Congratulations are in order to Will Ferguson (Nagasaki-ken, 1991-94), author of Hitching Rides With the Buddha (f/k/a The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Japan), who was awarded the esteemed 2012 Scotiabank Giller Prize for his novel 419. You can check out the announcement on the Scotiabank Giller Prize website and read more about his novel and other works on Will’s own website. Congratulations again, Will!

• What better way to warm up from the cold weather than a cup of sake! If you’re a fan of sake and live in Japan, check out John Gauntner’s (author of The Sake Handbook) annual Sake Professional Course 2013. It is a 5-day educational course which includes classroom sessions and visiting sake breweries in the Osaka/Kyoto/Kobe area. For more information about the schedule and registration, please visit the SPCJapan website. You can also download a free version of Sake: The Least You Need To Know, a quick start guide to sake here

• Suzanne Kamata (Tokushima-ken, 1998-90), author of Losing Kei and fiction editor of Literary Mama announced that her latest Young Adult novel, Gadget Girl: The Art of Being Invisible will be published by GemmaMedia (cool name) in May 2013!  Gadget Girl follows the life of 14-year old Aiko Cassidy and her dream to become a manga artist. The story won the SCBWI Magazine Merit Award in Fiction. You can check out the book on her website or through Amazon, Powells, and Indiebound.

“In a universe torn by war, two governments vie for power: the elemental Kingdom and the telepathic Hierarchy. Hierarchy women with animal bonds think nothing of sacrificing their beasts’ lives to protect themselves. Except sixteen-year-old Renagada. The bond with her carrion-eater bird Acha is two-sided, and she knows his mind as much as he knows hers. When Rena overhears her parents plotting to kill Acha because of superstition, she must leave her fiancé and home of sheltered luxury to flee with Acha into the desert. Peril awaits them at every turn, and someone is tracking them…”

And that’s all for this round of the Author Beat!

Nov 6

Job: Asian Arts Museum – HR Coordinator (SF)

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Via Philanthropy News Digest. 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: Human Resources Coordinator
Posted by: The Asian Art Museum
Type: N/A
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview
The Asian Art Museum offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated individual to gain hands-on human resources experience in a dynamic San Francisco Museum.

The Human Resources Coordinator assists in the administration of a comprehensive and dynamic human resources program for the museum. The Coordinator performs a broad range of administrative and paraprofessional duties related to recruitment and selection, classification, compensation, wellness, benefits, training, and employee relations. The focus of the position is on the coordination of the daily ongoing operations of the Human Resources department. The museum’s complex work environment encompasses both private- and public-sector employees, and seven labor organizations. The nature of the position requires maximum flexibility, resourcefulness, initiative, and creativity.

Examples of Duties
•Coordinates the daily operations of the Human Resources department; maintains all departmental files and records; performs a variety of support duties; responds to inquiries from staff and the public.
•Assists in the management of the personnel administration for public sector employees of the museum; processes hiring, compensation, and other personnel materials for employees of the City and County of San Francisco.
•Manages computerized HR information system (ABRA) for personnel and benefits information; develops improvements to system as necessary; processes personnel transactions; coordinates personnel action requests with payroll; prepares a variety of reports.
•Working closely with the Benefits Manager, assists in benefits administration and management.
•Manages the recruitment mailing list and database; researches and compiles new recruitment sources on a continuous basis to insure maximum outreach; prepares and mails job announcements; places online job advertisements.
•Assists with the interviewing process including scheduling interviews, arranging interview panels, preparing interview materials, and conducting applicant testing; conducts phone screens, interviews and checks references as required; assists with orientation of new employees.
•Plans, organizes, and implements a variety of staff wellness events; oversees the provision of refreshments for monthly staff meetings; plans, purchases, and sets up required food and beverages. Read More

Nov 6

Job: AFS-USA – Director of Outbound Sponsored Programs (DC)

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Via Philanthropy News Digest. 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: Director of Outbound Sponsored Programs
Posted by: AFS-USA
Type: N/A
Location: New York, New York
Salary: Will be negotiated at the time of hire
Start Date: N/A

Overview
The Director of Outbound Sponsored Programs will develop and implement programming under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State and other funders and funding sources. The Director of Outbound Sponsored Programs collaborates closely with the Director of Inbound Sponsored Programs and the Project Manager and Vice President of Sponsored Programs to foster a team environment across the Sponsored Programs Division. The Director of Outbound Sponsored Programs must work both interdepartmentally and with other organizations, both within the AFS network and outside the AFS network, as well as the US State Department and other funders, to ensure that the programs are successfully implemented. Incumbent directly supervises a staff of two, including two Program Specialists and others as projects require. The Director of Outbound Sponsored Programs reports directly to the Vice President of Sponsored Programs. Read More