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Position: Executive Assistant/Translator
Posted by: Quick USA
Location: Mooresville, IN, USA
Contract: Full-Time; No Visa Sponsorship

Thanks to Quick USA for passing along the following job opening.

This position will report directly to the President of the company. Will be responsible for translation from Japanese to English and English to Japanese, in both a verbal and written format. This form of communication will also require the following: attend and translate one on one/ group meetings, translate documents, attend, and translate appointments, if needed, attend and translate phone calls, translation of various types of documents, and all other forms of communication to be translated as required.

Essential Duties

•  Good Attendance
• Translating documents and verbal communication
• Translate confidential information
• Preparing and managing correspondence, reports and documents related to production and TOA Winchester HR Organizing and coordinating meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and events
• Maintaining schedules and calendars for President and Japanese members
• Arranging and confirming appointments
• Translating incoming/outgoing emails for President and Japanese members
• Making necessary calls/sending text messages to check production related questions to Manager/Senior Managers/Plant Managers, and Vice President at TOA(USA) and TOA Winchester
• Translate Meetings

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Position: Head of eCommerce
Posted by: Quick USA
Location: Jersey City, NJ, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Quick USA for passing along the following job opening.

The eCommerce division was born during the pandemic when we lost 90% of our core B2B distribution business. With little knowledge or experience of B2C markets and eCommerce, the team was able to organically grow the business to a small, but profitable operation. Now, however, it is time to find that person to take us to the next level. This position is responsible for the entirety of the eCommerce division. The person must have a flexible mindset as this is closer to a startup than an established business, therefore, requiring to wear many hats until things are set up properly. It is a great fit for someone with an eCommerce background and an entrepreneurial mindset but does not want to take the financial risk to start their own business.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for managing the business – strategically, operationally and financially
• Hire and/or manage agencies to help with all aspects of eCommerce including digital marketing, social media and other branding activities.
• Develop long and short term strategies and tactics for growth.
• Develop and manage budgets for marketing, operations, and technology.
• Develop and manage supply chains to ensure continuity and maintain margins.
• Recruit, manage, and develop personnel to support business growth.
• Develop a culture of success and employee satisfaction.
• Manage operations to ensure customer satisfaction.

Working Hours, Working style: 5:00 – 14:00

Salary, Benefit: 70K – 90K + Bonus(Up to 50%)

Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, Holidays

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years working in a manager-level role, ideally with P&L responsibility.
• BS degree or advanced degree in marketing or information technology
• Direct experience in growing e-commerce platforms.
• Deep understanding of product management principles, methodologies, and best practices
• Strong analytical skills
• Eager to take ownership of issues, make decisions and drive results
• Proven track record of leading complex projects
• Self-starter, with a strong ability to prioritize tasks and collaborate across departments
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities

Application Process: Please send resume to yamagishi@919usa.com

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Position: Sales/Business Developer
Posted by: Quick USA
Location: New Jersey, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Quick USA for passing along the following job opening.

Description:

• Sourcing
  • Performs research on new suppliers.
  • Develops and proposes new sourcing strategies.
  • Communicates and negotiates with suppliers for prices and terms of contracts.
  • Checks goods qualities/conditions by checking samples and/or by visiting suppliers.
• Business Development
  • Maintains relationship with existing and prospective customers. Performs sales promotions to existing and prospective customers.
  • Negotiates with customers/prospective customers for products sales.
  • Develops sales contract.
  • Communicates with Inside sales/Operation Associates for executed sales activities.
  • Communicates with customers or other related parties to resolve product sales issues as needed.
  • Collects account receivables
  • Manages customer’s credit line.

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JET alum and novelist Charles Kowalski will give a presentation on worldbuilding in fiction at this year’s Japan Writer’s Conference. The conference, which is free, will take place in Nagoya on Oct. 14-15.

Here’s the official description of his talk:

Charles Kowalski
The Worldbuilder’s Toolbox
Short Lecture with Q&A

Creating an entirely new world is such a daunting task that even gods have been known to wash away their mistakes and start over. Fortunately, we mortals now have tools at our disposal that make some aspects of the worldbuilder’s craft almost as easy as saying, “Let there be light!” This workshop will introduce basic techniques, handy reference books, and online tools to help with the “Four L’s” of worldbuilding: Lore (creating foundational myths and stories), Land (mapping your world), Life (designing cultures and creatures), and Language (giving your world a distinctive sound, whether you want a simple naming language or Tolkien-level complexity).

Charles Kowalski is the author of the award-winning thriller MIND VIRUS, the political/espionage thriller THE DEVIL’S SON, the historical fantasy SIMON GREY AND THE MARCH OF A HUNDRED GHOSTS, and several short stories. When not writing, he teaches at the Department of Cultural and Social Studies at Tokai University.

By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02). Justin has written about Japanese arts and entertainment for JETAA since 2005. For more of his articles, click here.

As the summer winds fade into fall colors, the weeks ahead are shaping up with these exciting events, ready to be enjoyed after Labor Day.

This month’s highlights include:

Friday, Sept. 1, 5:00 p.m. 

Book Signing Meet & Greet with R.L. Stine

Sag Harbor Books, 7 Main Street

$25

Join acclaimed international author R.L. Stine (Goosebumps) for the release of his new book Stinetinglers 2: 10 More New Stories by the Master of Scary Tales! Two kids embark on a field trip to the zoo…and stumble upon a creature they never expected to meet. A boy makes a machine that puts kids in charge…but at what cost? A child is sure his new house is haunted…but is it just in his head? Laced with Stine’s signature humor and a hefty dose of nightmarish fun, Stinetinglers 2 is perfect for fans who want even more scares. These chilling tales prove that Stine’s epic legacy in the horror genre is justly earned. Dive in, and beware: you might be sleeping with the lights on tonight!

Tuesday, Sept. 5, 7:00 p.m.

PassCode

Gramercy Theatre, 127 East 23rd Street

$41.75

Metal girl group PassCode are playing their first ever stateside tour this September, kicking off a three-show U.S. mini-tour! Their metal-style arrangements are in stark contrast to their pop idol styling and dance moves, and lead singer Arima’s harsh vocals give the band a unique sound that is winning fans around the world. Incorporating a wide range of musical genres, PassCode’s debut album ZENITH was released via Universal Music. The band has received love and support from both rock fans and idol fans throughout Japan, and have performed at several major music festivals including Summer Sonic and the Vans Japan Warped Tour, and played a sold-out show at Nippon Budokan last year For more info, visit their website and see their new music video “GROUNDSWELL.”

Sept. 6, 7, 9-10

Perfect Blue

Various locations

$20

Anime Expo Cinema Nights invites you to revisit Perfect Blue, the groundbreaking and rarely screened first film from legendary director Satoshi Kon (Paprika, Paranoia Agent) as it returns to theatres for its 25th anniversary! Rising pop star Mima has quit singing to pursue a career as an actress and model, but her fans aren’t ready to see her go. Harboring feelings of guilt and haunted by visions of her former self, Mima’s reality and fantasy meld into a frenzied paranoia. As her stalker closes in, in person and online, the threat posed is more real than even Mima knows in this iconic psychological thriller that has frequently been hailed as one of the most important animated films of all time.

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Position: Asian Studies Program Assistant
Posted by: University of Pittsburgh
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to the University of Pittsburgh for passing along the following job opening.

The Asian Studies Center is seeking a Program Assistant to provide administrative and programmatic support for developing community engagement programming in the field of Japan Studies. The Program Assistant will promote Japan Studies across a broad range of disciplines and languages, in engagement activities coordinated with the Asian Studies Center, other units of the University, K-16 teachers and students, local internationally engaged organizations, other major universities, community colleges and Title III/Title V- eligible institutions. The Program Assistant will work with faculty, staff, students, K-16 educators, pre-service and in-service teachers to develop outreach materials about Japan Studies.

Primary duties include:

• 1. Cultivate connections with local community groups.
• Support Japan Studies Faculty activities.
• Organize and implement events and workshops that support dialog and networking to foster a deeper understanding of Japan.
• Assist with all aspects of programming including registration, video conferencing, technical troubleshooting, and recording of online events. The Program Assistant will manage the scheduling, logistics, publicity, and information for a range of Japan Studies activities. The Program Assistant may also be asked to assist the Asian Studies Center with other events and programs as needed.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_staff_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=23007025&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

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Position: Counsular Staff, Visa Officer
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alum, Kaile Reyes (Hokkaido-ken, 2017-2022) for passing along the following job opening.

General consular matters including security issues Visa-related responsibilities, which include:

• Adjudicate immigrant and non-immigrant visa applications for non-Japanese travelers traveling to visit, work, live, etc. in Japan.
• Answering phone calls including inquiries such as simple application procedures and complex cases regarding Japanese consular policies and regulations, etc.
• Assist visa applicants in completing necessary forms and documentation.
• Review visa applications based on criteria set forth by the office
• Interview applicants to ascertain information pertaining to their visa applications

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://www.la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/pdf/position_available202309E.pdf

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Position: Assistant/Associate Professor, Premodern Japanese Literature
Posted by: Yale University
Location: New Haven, CT
Contract: Full-Time

Thank you to our friends at the American Association of Teachers of Japanese for this Job Posting.

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Yale University seeks to make a tenure-track appointment at the rank of either assistant or associate professor in premodern Japanese literature and/or related humanities fields, to begin July 1, 2024. The search invites applications from scholars whose research focuses on pre-20th century topics and who are able to teach Kobun/Bungo. 

We encourage applications from scholars with any area of specialization in the humanities, including those whose work is interdisciplinary, traverses multiple East Asian languages, and/or is comparative in method. We also welcome scholars whose work engages with forms of premodern language other than Kobun/Bungo and/or have expertise in related fields such as paleography, manuscript cultures, visual and performance cultures, and material history. Applications from early-career scholars are particularly welcome.  The teaching expectation is normally four courses per academic year, plus service to the program.

Requirements:

• The appointee must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree or have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. at time of hire. 
• Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in Japanese.

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Position: Advanced Japanese Conversation Class Teacher
Posted by: Sakura Gakuen Japanese Language School
Location: Remote
Contract: Part-Time

Thank you to our friends at the American Association of Teachers of Japanese for this Job Posting.

Sakura Gakuen, founded in Sacramento in 1903, is seeking a teacher to teach the Fall Term of its adult, Advanced Conversation Class on Zoom.  Classes are currently held on Wednesdays from 5:25 PM to 6:50 PM PST via Zoom.  This is an immediate opening, as we have remaining classes running from 9/6 to 12/13/2023.

Candidate must:

• be a native Japanese Speaker
• have a post-secondary education (BA)
• have teaching experience
• have a green card , working visa, or US citizenship
• must have their own device and wifi to connect with class
• be looking for a long-term position

The Advanced class instructor will be working under the guidance of Masako Thomas Sensei, Dean of the Adult Program.

Application Process: Please email your résumé and cover letter to thomas@sakuragakuen.org.

Sakura Gakuen Japanese Language School was established in 1903 in Sacramento, California.

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Position: Assistant Professor of Japanese, Tenure Track
Posted by: Vassar College, Chinese & Japanese Department
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Contract: Full Time

We seek candidates who specialize in Japanese Language and Literature or related studies. We are particularly interested in candidates whose expertise is premodern Japanese literature and who are able to teach courses in a broader East Asia context. Responsibilities include teaching Japanese language courses at all levels; teaching Japanese Studies courses (in Japanese and in English translation); advising Japanese majors and correlates (minors); and mentoring senior projects/theses as well as independent intensive studies.

Native or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and English is required. Successful candidates must have a doctorate degree in a related field by time of appointment and a record of, or potential for, excellence in college teaching and scholarship.

The Department of Chinese and Japanese at Vassar College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Japanese beginning August 2024.

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Position: Temporary Staff for Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme
Posted by: Embassy of Japan in Jamaica
Location: Kingston, Jamaica
Contract: Full Time

Thanks to JETAA Jamaica Country Rep, Orrette Muir (Ishikawa-ken, 2015-2017) for passing along the following job opening.

Core Function: This staff is expected to perform JET Programme related duties including the following –

• Publicizing the JET Programme
• Handling public inquiries
• Assisting with recruiting and selection of candidates
• Planning and assisting with school visits
• Liaising with the Jamaica Japan Exchange Teacher Alumni Association (JETAA)
• Evaluating and improving programme activities
• Assisting with other JET related duties by the Embassy of Japan in Jamaica.

Qualification & Skills:

• A JET Programme alumnus/alumna.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Be able to work as a team.
• Japanese language ability is an asset, but not required.

Qualification & Skills:

• A JET Programme alumnus/alumna.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Be able to work as a team.
• Japanese language ability is an asset, but not required.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xYDtn3-LfAksowMBertCeIisJpnvNvOh/view?usp=sharing

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Position: Adjunct Lecturer
Posted by: CIEE Kyoto
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Contract: Full Time; No Visa Sponsorship

Thanks to JET alumna, Michele Fujii (Shiga-ken, 2010-2013) for passing along the following job opening.

CIEE Kyoto is urgently looking for an instructor to teach a course on “International Finance” to US undergraduate students on a short-term study abroad program in Kyoto in Spring 2024 (Jan 4 – Feb 8, 2024).

As we cannot sponsor visas, only candidates currently residing in Japan with a valid work visa will be considered. Priority will be given to those residing within easy commuting distance of Kyoto.

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JET alum Susan Laura Sullivan will be part of a troika of writers discussing the concept of hybridity at this year’s Japan Writer’s conference. The conference, which is free, will take place in Nagoya on Oct. 14-15.

Here’s the official description of her presentation:

Jane Joritz-Nakagawa, Susan Laura Sullivan, & Marcus Grandon
Collisions, Collages, Collaborations: Using Hybridity Effectively in Your Writing
Panel Discussion

This session will focus on how to employ the concept of hybridity to make fiction, memoir, essay, journalistic writing, poetry, or cross-genre work more exciting for its audience. Examples will be given using excerpts from various published writers, including but not limited to works of the presenters. Things that can be added to a work include visuals, quotations, work in a different genre or language, sound, metaphor, musicality, any type of found work, dialogues, and more. This session is intended to benefit any writer working in any genre or style at any level.

Jane Joritz-Nakagawa has lived in Japan since 1989. Currently she lives in Hamamatsu. She is working on her eleventh full length poetry collection, a novel, short stories and essays. She teaches part time at Shizuoka University but frequents Yatsugatake (Minami maki mura, Nagano) whenever possible.

Susan Laura Sullivan publishes across all genres. Co-editor and contributor to the award-winning Women of a Certain Age (Fremantle Press), she was shortlisted for the 2012 TAG Hungerford prize. Her most recent poetry will appear in Limina: A Journal of Historical and Cultural Studies in the near future. She resides in Japan.

Marcus Grandon is a multimedia artist, writer, musician, researcher, and educator. His work has been exhibited internationally and won awards in multiple genres. He’s a Teaching Fellow at the University of Birmingham, UK, and a university instructor in Japan. Marcus’ artwork is in private collections of people around the world. Marcus presents at conferences internationally and travels frequently. He makes his home in Shizuoka City, Japan. www.marcusgrandon.com.

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Position: Japan-U.S. Exchange Programs Coordinator
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time; No Visa Sponsorship

Thanks to the Embassy of Japan for passing along the following job opening.

The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the Japan-U.S. Exchange Programs Coordinator position at the Public Affairs Section. This individual is primarily responsible for managing the schedules and assisting the activities of the diplomats in the Public Affairs Section, as well as coordinating the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program.

This position’s minimum monthly base salary is $3,500 USD, commensurate with experience.

Application: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/job-exchange-programs-coordinator.html

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JET alum and poet Warren Decker will be in the lineup at an Oct. 14 event in Nagoya to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Isobar Press. He and other poets will read from and discuss their work as part of this year’s Japan Writers Conference. The conference, which is free, will take place in Nagoya on Oct. 14-15.

Here’s the official description of the Isobar event:

Isobar Press: Tenth Anniversary Reading

The first publication from Isobar Press, a small press specialising in English-language poetry and poetic translation from Japan, was a book by founder Paul Rossiter, From the Japanese; it was published on 14 October 2013. Ten years and forty-five books later, on 14 October 2023, eight poets and translators published by Isobar, each with their own strikingly different style, gather from Miyazaki, Kobe, Osaka, Shizuoka, Tsukuba and Tokyo to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the press. Paul Rossiter will speak briefly about the history of the press and the motivation behind it, and each author will briefly introduce and read from their work. We hope you will join us for this celebratory reading!

Paul Rossiter has published eleven books of poetry since 1995. After retiring from teaching at the University of Tokyo, he founded Isobar Press, which specialises in publishing English-language poetry from Japan, and English translations of modernist and contemporary Japanese poetry. More information can be found at: https://isobarpress.com

For biographies of the individual readers, please see their author pages on the Isobar Press website:
Janine Beichman: https://isobarpress.com/authors/janine-beichman/
Yoko Danno: https://isobarpress.com/authors/yoko-danno/
Warren Decker: https://isobarpress.com/authors/warren-decker/
Gregory Dunne: https://isobarpress.com/authors/gregory-dunne/
Jane Joritz Nakagawa: https://isobarpress.com/authors/jane-joritz-nakagawa/
Philip Rowland: https://isobarpress.com/authors/philip-rowland/
Eric Selland: https://isobarpress.com/authors/eric-selland/
Christopher Simons: https://isobarpress.com/authors/c-e-j-simons/