Position: Professional Research Assistant
Posted by: University of Colorado
Location: Boulder, CO, USA
Contract: Part-Time

Thanks to JETAARM for passing along the following opportunity:
The Program for Teaching East Asia at the Center for Asian Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder is hiring a part-time Professional Research Assistant.

The Professional Research Assistant will serve as a TEA Staff Assistant, responsible for working with the TEA Director, project PIs, and Asian studies faculty on campus to design, deliver, and assess the impact of professional development programs in Asian Studies for K-12 teacher audiences.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=47520

Position: Two Interdisciplinary Librarian
Posted by: University of Colorado
Location: Boulder, CO, USA (Hybrid)
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JETAA USA Country Rep, Adam Lisbon for passing along the opportunity at the University of Colorado, where he’s currently employed:

Key Facts: Work Period is Three Years

Salary: $67,000-$71,000 + Professional Development Funds + Benefits (Health Insurance, etc.)

Seeking historically underrepresented groups to train in the field of Academic Librarianship, 2 positions available. You would be hired as Research Faculty for a 3-year appointment. You have the opportunity to explore your areas of interested, see full post linked above for details. You will receive mentorship and training. If you have relevant experience with Libraries, and/or Library/Information Science, but haven’t been felt sure about pursuing a library career in Academia, this is a great way to start. Be sure to read the official job posting in detail.

The University of Colorado Libraries encourages applications for two Interdisciplinary Librarians as part of the Librarians of the Future Diversity Residency Program for three-year research faculty appointments. The purpose of this program is to introduce early career professionals, and in particular, members of historically underrepresented groups, to career opportunities in academic librarianship, which will enrich the profession by introducing new perspectives and fostering connections among librarians from diverse backgrounds.

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Position: Numerous Job Openings
Posted by: DSA International 
Location: International
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Emi Tanaka from DSA International (a Japanese recruiting company) for passing along the following information. Please feel free to reach out to them if you’re interested in a position at <jobs@dsajobs.net>.

Nationwide & International Japanese/American Corporations- New Multiple Job Listings! 2023

Japanese/American Companies seeking candidates nationwide & international. All of our positions are direct-hire with company benefits!  Please see the below partial listings, we also have many other positions available! 

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Position: Numerous Job Openings
Posted by: Quick USA 
Location: Multiple
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Kyoko Shibata from Quick USA (a Japanese recruiting company) for passing along the following information. Please feel free to reach out to him if you’re interested in a position at <shibata@919usa.com>.

■West Coast
Bilingual Outside Sales/ $45~60K / Carson, CA / Retail, health, and beautyAudit Accountant Associate / 70-130k / Fully remote or Torrance or NJ / CPA firm
Sushi chef / $17-21/hr＋ tip / Las Vegas, NV / Japanese restaurantInside Sales / 50K / Torrance, CA / Manufacturing
Customer Support Engineer / $36-42 /h / Fremont CA  or OR or AZ / Semiconductor

■East Coast
IT Consultant / 100K- 150K / Manhattan, NY / IT
Sales / $45K～55K  / Jessup, MD / Food tradingAccounting/Administrative Staff / 50K-70K / New York, NY / ManufacturingAssistant Manager / 75-85K / New York, NY / ManufacturingSales Manager  ( Founding Member )  / 70-75K / Orland FL / Manufacturing, Trading

■Central
Sushi Chef / 50 – 70K +tip / Austin, TX / Japanese restaurant
Sales representative/ 54K / Stone Mountain GA / Food
Admin & Coordinator Assistant / $18-20/H / Gainesville GA / Logistic
Staff Accountant / 60K /  Dallas, TX / Entertainment
Interpreter / $20-25/h / Bowling Green, KY / Manufacturing
HR Specialist / 70-90K / Glendale Heights, IL / Trading

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://www.919usa.com/e/jobSearch.aspx#. 

Position:Outreach Coordinator, Center for East Asian Studies
Posted by: University of Kansas
Location: Lawrence, KS, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job passed along to us:

Founded in 1959, the University of Kansas Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) at the University of Kansas (KU) is the major academic hub and premiere outreach network in the Great Plains region, disseminating knowledge about East Asian languages and cultures and building global competencies in the 21st century.

Serving as a national resource center, funded by the US Department of Education’s Title VI grant, one of CEAS’ main focuses lies in outreach programs on and off campus. The Center collaborates with other units, including other area studies centers, professional schools, the Spencer Museum of Art, the Lied Center, and the Hall Center for the Humanities, among others, to ensure the Center’s mission.

The Outreach Coordinator is expected to design, develop, and deliver outreach programs on campus and beyond to a wide range of community partners: K-16 schools, business world, government, military, and the local communities. To coordinate and carry out our outreach programs, the Outreach Coordinator utilizes a wide array of creative ideas, engaging materials, and media to reach diverse audience in in-person and virtual formats.

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Position: JET Program Coordinator
Posted by: Embassy of Japan in the United States
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the Embassy of Japan in the United States:

The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of JET Program Coordinator at the Public Affairs Section. This individual is primarily responsible for coordinating the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program with the other JET Program Coordinators and the JET Program’s supervising diplomats. Please see below for a detailed listing of responsibilities.

Working hours are 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with lunch time receptionist duty once a month and occasional weeknight and/or weekend events (paid overtime). Salary is commensurate with experience and the skills of the candidate. Benefits include group health insurance coverage, paid time off, sick leave and an annual bonus. There is a potential annual salary increase based on individual performance. The minimum monthly base salary for this position is $3,500 USD. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Please note: Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. green card holder. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Successful candidates will be requested to submit their background check information.

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Position: Webpage Management and Public Relations Staff Member
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Boston
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the Consulate-General of Japan in Boston:

Application Process: The Boston Consulate of Japan is currently hiring for the position of Webpage Management and Public Relations. Candidates should submit their resumes and cover letter to application@bz.mofa.go.jp. There is no deadline- we will review applications as they come in.

More information on the position can be found here:
https://www.boston.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/11_000001_00346.html

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Position: Japanese Language Teacher
Posted by: Proviso Math and Science Academy
Location: Forest Park, IL, USA
Contract: Full-Time; 2023-2024 year

Attached is a job opening sent to us directly from the principal of Proviso Math and Science Academy (PMSA).

Level: High School

City: Forest Park, IL (a suburb of Chicago)

Name: Proviso Math and Science Academy (PMSA). PMSA is a selective enrollment high school serving ten communities located in the western suburbs of Chicago. Student enrollment is 865. U.S. News and World Report rated PMSA the #6 high school in Illinois. We offer AP, IB and dual credit courses. We seek a fulltime Japanese language teacher serving grades 9-12. We are open to hiring candidates who need the H1B visa. For more information on PMSA please visit: https://www.pths209.org/pmsa
https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/School.aspx?schoolid=060162090170003.

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Position: Assistant Manager, Sales and Marketing
Posted by: East Japan Railway Company
Location: Singapore
Contract: Full-Time

Attached is an opportunity from a fellow JET alum in Singapore.

East Japan Railway Company, Singapore Branch, is a branch office of the well-known listed Japanese company, East Japan Railway Company (“the Head Office”) in Japan. The Head Office is primarily in the business of operating rail-based transportation as well as a wide range of businesses related to this rail-based transportation system. Our main aim is to support the Head Office’s business in Singapore and Southeast Asian countries, especially sales and promotion of Railway Passes and lifestyle businesses.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a representative of JR East, you need the skills and experiences to work with business counterparts in the Southeast Asian markets.

JR EAST PASS and Other services Sales and Promotions

Promote JR East products and services (various types of railway passes and sightseeing trains, seat reservation services, life style businesses in Japan etc.) while collaborating with related persons,companies,associations both in Southeast Asia and Japan.

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Interpreter/Translator/Writer Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03) presents WIT Life, a periodic series about aspects of Japanese culture such as art, film, food and language. Stacy starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she offers some interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.

Happy spring! It’s hard to believe that May is right around the corner. Earlier this year I spent two weeks in Japan (my first trip in six years, after a few stops and starts during Covid), and timed it extremely well to catch the 桜 (sakura, or cherry blossoms) at their peak in two of the four cities I visited. One was Kyoto, which is always a special place for me to return to as it is where I studied abroad during my first time in Japan. The other was Kumamoto, where I lived for three years during my time as a JET. It was a fantastic homecoming filled with long-overdue reunions, delicious food, 温泉 (onsen, or hot springs) and お花見 (ohanami, or cherry blossom viewing). I don’t know when my next trip will be, but here’s hoping it’s sooner than another six years!

When I returned to the U.S. everything was in full bloom, so I felt lucky to be able to enjoy a double spring. I love this season with its wonderfully warm afternoons, as well as chilly mornings and nights where hot tea hits the spot. I brought back sakura tea and a wide assortment of other cherry blossom goods, so hopefully those will tide me over when I start missing Japan…

Yesterday I had the chance to see the Cannes award-winning film Plan 75, which is showing at IFC Center through Friday. The title refers to a Japanese government program that encourages the elderly to terminate their own lives (and will subsidize this), as a way of relieving this demographic’s social and economic burdens. The film follows the three main characters of a 78-year old woman considering Plan 75, a young civil servant working on behalf of the plan, and a Filipino health care worker who ends up working for the plan. Each goes through their own personal journey over the course of the film’s almost two-hour duration, changing the way they view the plan and their roles in relation to it. The weight of this dystopian film makes it anything but an easy watch, but its heaviness is commensurate to the heft of the premise.

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Position: PR & Culture Section Staff
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Miami
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job sent to us directly from the Consulate-General of Japan in Miami. Unfortunately, they are unable to sponsor visas:

The Consulate General of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented candidate for the position of a PR and Culture section staff at Consulate General of Japan in Miami.
 
1. Qualifications
(1) Fluent in writing and speaking in English. Fluency in Japanese is preferred but not required.
(2) U.S. citizen or Green card holder.
(3) Good at communication and can work as a team with the other consular members.
(4) Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft office.
(5) Basic knowledge in managing a webpage, Experience in organizing events. Those who have experience in promoting or practicing Japanese cultural activities are very welcomed.

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Position: Administrative and Finance Associate (4-year Fixed Term)
Posted by: Stanford University
Location:Stanford, CA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna, Jennifer Hwang (Shizuoka-ken, 2008-2012) for sharing the following opening on her team. Unfortunately, they are unable to sponsor visas:

This is a great opportunity to enter the higher education space and support graduate students! This is a four-year fixed-term position with the possibility of becoming a permanent position.

The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education (VPGE) is a dynamic and fast-paced team that delivers programs to Stanford’s 9,000+ graduate students and 2,400+ postdoctoral scholars. We work collaboratively across the university with schools and other vice provost areas to enhance the graduate educational experience. VPGE supports programs, administration, and service to the university community and graduate students in five portfolio areas: fellowships and funding, professional development, diversity and inclusion, interdisciplinary learning, and academic guidance. 

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Position: Japan Specialist Travel Consultants, Senior Japan Specialist Travel Consultants, and a Branch Sales Manager with Inside Travel Group
Posted by: Inside Travel
Location: Broomfield, CO, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Below are three job openings received directly from the company:
Inside Travel Group has job openings for new Japan Specialist Travel Consultants, Senior Japan Specialist Travel Consultants, and a Branch Sales Manager for a July start date.

Application Process: Job descriptions are below and a link to the website can be found here- https://www.insidejapantours.com/us/jobs/

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Position: Part-time Marketing Coordinator
Posted by: LEX Language Project
Location: Cambridge, MA, USA
Contract: Part-Time; 10 hours per week (hybrid)

Thanks to JET alumna, Elizabeth (Victor) White (Ehime-ken, 1987-1989) for sharing the following part-time job opening with our community:

JET Alums: Stay connected with Japanese language and culture while gaining exposure to other languages and cultures!

Small Cambridge, MA non-profit seeks part-time marketing coordinator who is passionate about languages and cultural exchange.  

Promotion of Language Clubs, Overseas Internship Programs, and Homestay Programs

• Promote programs and special events online and via community outreach.
• Help recruit volunteers, interns, and host families.
• Create marketing materials as needed. 
• Track and report on effectiveness of marketing initiatives.

Required Qualifications 

• A minimum of three years marketing or outreach experience with a non-profit organization.
• Cross-cultural experience and interest in languages.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a car.
• COVID vaccine status: “fully vaccinated” and “up to date” according to CDC definitions, including for remote candidates.  Candidates will be required to show proof of vaccination upon commencing employment. 

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Position: Program & Communications Coordinator
Posted by: USJETAA (U.S. Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme Alumni Association)
Location: Remote
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna and Executive Director of USJETAA (U.S. Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme Alumni Association), Jessyca (Wilcox) Livingston (Hokkaido-ken, 2003-2006) for passing along the following opening with USJETAA:

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here –  https://grnh.se/dbb709c13us