JALT Shinshu-AJET Conference-18th of April 2015
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JALT and AJET have teamed up bring you the JALT Shinshu-AJET Conference in Matsumoto City, Japan.
Featuring lectures from Morten Hunke and Yumiko Miyamoto the conference will focus on Can-do Statements & Assessment in a Japanese Context.
Many teachers are under immense pressure to prepare Can-Do statements that specify what aspects of communicative competence their courses are designed to develop, and clarify how students are assessed in relation to these statements. To explore this issue, Morten Hunke will discuss how the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) can be applied at the university level in Japan, and Yumiko Miyamoto will discuss assessment at the Senior High School level.
When:Sat 18th of April, 2015.14:00-17:00
Venue: Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture
Price:JALT members: Free; Non-members 1000 yen
For latest details, see JALT.org event page.
For any inquiries please contact:
Chris Low(AJET Director of Professional and educational Development)
or Gregory Birch (JALT)
(China) High School English Program Teacher & Developer
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Posted via Idealist.org. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
VIA (Volunteers in Asia), a non-profit organization focused on US-Asia public service and educational exchange, is currently seeking an adventurous teacher/curriculum developer for a rigorous and rewarding teaching fellowship at an English training program for high-schoolers on the Qinghai Tibetan Plateau. This position will be part of our incoming cohort of 5- 6 new China fellows and will work with another fellow who shares the teaching responsibilities.
Fellow will receive a month-long training in Asia in August 2015. The fellow should then expect to travel to the post in late August and begin work in early September.
Learn more about VIA’s history and programs at www.viaprograms.org.
The application deadline is March 15, 2015.
For more information, please visit: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/s2P5czwwnhSP
by Sophia Chan (Sapporo-shi, 2009-2014). As an employee of the City of New York, Sophia works with the IDNYC program, a free ID card for all New Yorkers. In her free time, she writes about food, design, photography and TV on her blog, Sophia said. If interested in more job listings, join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Yale University has an established internship program for graduate students or recently graduated (graduate) students interested in pursuing a career in international student and scholar advising. This is a full time paid internship for up to one calendar year. Some evening/weekend hours will be required. With almost 5,000 international students and scholars representing more than 110 countries, Yale’s Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) offers the opportunity to participate in and contribute to a myriad of activities and services.
The OISS serves both as a center of support and programs for international students, scholars and their families as well as a resource on U.S. regulations related to international students and scholars studying and working here. OISS is housed in the International Center, which is a modern fully functional event space complete with multiple media options, full kitchen and flexible floor plan on the first floor and additional conference room on the second floor. The Center is known for hosting and developing innovative programming, entertaining social events and practical information sessions to help newly-arrived international students, scholars and family members become a part of the Yale experience. In addition, OISS offers programs year-round that introduce aspects of U.S. culture and community/campus resources, as well as provide opportunities to make valuable social connections. A dedicated staff of seasoned professionals apply their expertise in immigration counseling, assisting with personal and career guidance, and issues related to adjustment to life in the United States. OISS is a paperless office and has staff dedicated to the development of innovative technical and media solutions to intercultural communication and building efficient processes.
The internship experience will include opportunities to:
- Gain exposure to a unique model of “international office”; a multi-dimensional center known for its innovative programming and expert immigration advising on B, F,H, J, O, P, TN visas and green cards
- Receive training on basic immigration procedures through training sessions and shadowing appointments with OISS advisers, including an introduction to navigating SEVIS and fsaATLAS database.
- Develop and deliver programs to serve Yale’s student, scholar and spouse/partner populations, such as arranging and leading bus trips and outings in New Haven, leading an English Conversation Group, and hosting social events at the International Center.
- Grow from observing OISS in-take procedures for new arrivals to eventually leading new student and scholar orientation sessions.
- Observe student/scholar advising sessions with experienced advisers responding to a variety of questions related to immigration, academic and cultural adjustment, family and personal life.
- Write and edit materials for the OISS web site, and depending on abilities participate in the development of our social median tools and/or develop customized projects based on the interest of the intern and the fit with existing OISS needs, activities and services.
Minimum requirements:
- A demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in international student and scholar advising.
- Graduate level course work (or a recent degree) in higher education administration, international education, intercultural relations, student affairs or related field.
- Experience living, working or studying outside one’s native culture.
- Knowledge of a language other than English is preferred
- Ability to work independently and to collaborate with colleagues to see a project through from start to finish.
- Excellent communication skills, including intercultural sensitivity, a positive outlook, and a lot of patience.
- Proficiency with the entire Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with web editing software, video editing, or graphic design software is a plus.
Application:
Please send an e-mail with your resume, and a Statement of Interest to Parker Emerson, Associate Director of OISS.
Statement of Interest: Please review the OISS web site to get a basic understanding of our mission and services. Write a statement explaining your interest in an internship, making specific connections to OISS services. Explain the following points:
o What you expect to learn
o What you expect to contribute
o What skills and experience you can provide OISS
WIT Life #283: Cape Nostalgia
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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 along with her own observations.
I’ve been on the road for the majority of this month, and have been glad to escape the cold weather. Now that March is around the corner, hopefully temps will warm up and we can look forward to spring and sakura season! I was lucky enough to finish my business trip in Honolulu, which as usual was flooded with Japanese tourists, and took a vacation afterwards in Kauai, which was peacefully free from them. Before that my interpreting took me to Washington, Minneapolis and Portland, and I found plenty of fun Japanese influences along the way.
During my flight home from Hawaii I watched the film ふしぎな岬の物語 (Fushigi na misaki no monogatari) or Cape Nostalgia, which I have wanted to see since it came out at the end of last year in Japan and got rave reviews. It is based on a book by Akio Morisawa, and tells the story of a café situated along a small cape in Chiba that is run by an elderly woman named Etsuko Read More
by Sophia Chan (Sapporo-shi, 2009-2014). As an employee of the City of New York, Sophia works with the IDNYC program, a free ID card for all New Yorkers. In her free time, she writes about food, design, photography and TV on her blog, Sophia said. If interested in more job listings, join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree
-Be able to lawfully accept employment in host country at the time of the offer of employment
-Be self-motivated, detail-oriented, diplomatic, friendly, confident, articulate and able to work effectively with different types of people
-Experience living or working in intercultural or international environments
-Be able to multi-task effectively and work effectively under stress
-Be available to work odd hours and weekends
-Ability to speak English and Japanese fluently
Preferred Qualifications:
-Master’s degree in a field related to International Education or International Affairs
-At least 1 year of experience living, working or studying in the United States
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
-Represent ISA in various dealings with host universities
-Coordinate and/or provide tutoring to ISA students as necessary
-Handle necessary financial matters related to program management
-Assist other ISA divisions in program development, additional services and new initiatives
-Manage current and hiring additional staff on site
-Conduct weekly meetings with students
-Monitor well-being of students on a weekly basis
-Assist students with integration into the local culture and provide students information and advice about opportunities for cultural enrichment
-Accompany students on ISA excursions. Significant weekend travel is required
-Maintain regular office hours in order to provide consultation for students
-Remain on-call after regular office hours for students in the event they may need urgent assistance
If you have questions about this posting, please feel free to contact Jimmy Brazelton at jbrazelton@studiesabroad.com or by calling +1 512 695 5535.
Job: Coordinator of Student Life @ St. John’s University (Paris)
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by Sophia Chan (Sapporo-shi, 2009-2014). As an employee of the City of New York, Sophia works with the IDNYC program, a free ID card for all New Yorkers. In her free time, she writes about food, design, photography and TV on her blog, Sophia said. If interested in more job listings, join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Founded in 1870, St. John’s is a Catholic and Vincentian university that prepares students for personal and professional success in today’s global society. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and exciting study abroad offerings. The St. John’s Paris campus, established in 2008 in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, hosts approximately 100 students per semester.
St John’s University is recruiting for candidates to serve as Coordinator of Student Life as early as April 2015. The Coordinator of Student Life, based in Paris, France, serves as the first point-of-contact for students on the Paris Campus and is responsible for all cultural programming, budget administration, and community service. The Coordinator of Student Life works closely within a four-person team managing two distinct study abroad programs each semester, as well as winter intersession, summer, and short-term programs throughout the year.
Duties & Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Associate Director of the Paris campus, the Coordinator of Student Life has the following responsibilities:
* Design and facilitate weekly local excursions in Paris to introduce students to the history and culture of the city.
* Design and lead regional excursions in France (a day trip to Normandy, and an overnight trip to Brittany, Alsace, or Provence) and a five day trip to Morocco (or another site) each semester, including all logistical details and educational content, in close collaboration with the Coordinator of Academics & Program Development.
* Facilitate the arrival and departure of large groups of students five times per semester including airport pick-up and drop-off and campus orientation.
* Assist the Coordinator of Academics & Program Development with summer and short-term program planning and execution as needed.
* Financial administration, budgeting, and reporting for St. John’s Paris semester study abroad programs (Discover France and Discover the World: Europe).
* Coordinate payroll tracking of faculty, guest lecturers, and tour guides for academic lectures, museum visits, etc. with the Residence Director & Campus Manager.
* Support and manage the Vincentian community service program (Academic Service-Learning and other voluntary community service initiatives), maintaining relationships with local service partners and ensuring student attendance. Track and report community service hours to the Vincentian Institute for Social Action in Queens.
* Serve as first point-of-contact in the office for students with questions or concerns.
* Under the supervision of the Associate Director, participate in daily operations of the Paris Campus including program administration, health and safety, crisis communications, and reporting.
* Serve as part of a 24/7 on-call emergency response rotation. Coordinate response to such emergencies as needed and work to ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of all students in keeping with protocols established by St. John’s.
* Other duties as assigned.
Minimum requirements
* Legal authorization to work in France/EU (no exceptions).
* Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent). Demonstrated knowledge of French history or contemporary French culture strongly preferred.
* 1-2 years’ experience in higher education, preferably in study abroad.
* Good team player, responsible, high energy, and able to excel with minimal supervision.
* Ability to enthusiastically engage a culturally and ethnically diverse population of American students.
* Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and basic accounting principles.
* Knowledge of education systems in the U.S. and France.
* Ability to walk and project one’s voice for extended periods of time during excursions (2-3 hours).
* Fluency in both English and French.
If you are interested in the position, please send a CV and cover letter to STJParisjobs@stjohns.edu. Please note that only candidates with permission to work in France are invited to apply.
Justin’s Japan: Nippon in New York — Ghibli Premiere, L’arc~en~Ciel, Steve Aoki, Rinko Kikuchi
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When Marnie Was There, the newest film from Studio Ghibli, premieres in North America Feb. 27 at DGA Theatre. (© 2014 GNDHDDTK)
By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his Japanese culture page here for related stories.
Stay warm this winter with some hot local events, from an unmissable North American anime premiere, a documentary on one of Japan’s hottest acts, and concerts featuring some of the biggest names in electronic music, taiko, and indie rock.
This month’s highlights include:
Friday, Feb. 27, 8:30 p.m.
DGA Theatre, 110 West 57th Street
$16
North American premiere! The newest feature from Japan’s famed Studio Ghibli is a sweeping story of friendship, mystery, and discovery that delivers stirring emotions and breathtaking animation as only Ghibli can. When shy, artistic Anna moves to the seaside to live with her aunt and uncle, she stumbles upon an old mansion surrounded by marshes, and the mysterious young girl, Marnie, who lives there. The two girls instantly form a unique connection and friendship that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality. As the days go by, a nearly magnetic pull draws Anna back to the Marsh House again and again, and she begins to piece together the truth surrounding her strange new friend. Based on the novel by Joan G. Robinson, and directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi (The Secret World of Arriety), When Marnie Was There has been described as “Ghibli Gothic,” with its moonlit seascapes, glowing orchestral score, and powerful dramatic portrayals that build to a stormy climax. In Japanese with English subtitles.
Sunday, March 1, 3:00 p.m.
Over the L’arc~en~Ciel: Documentary Films “World Tour 2012~”
Anthology Film Archives, 32 Second Avenue
$10
This new documentary follows a legendary rock band who never fear to take challenges on the international stage, when they have already reigned over the domestic music scene. L’Arc~en~Ciel, after celebrating their 20th anniversary, embarked on a massive world tour that no other Japanese rock band had ever done before. From March 3rd to May 31st, 2012, L’Arc~en~Ciel’s 14-city world tour hit Hong Kong, Bangkok, Shanghai, Taipei, New York, London, Paris, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, Yokohama, Osaka, Tokyo, and Honolulu with a total attendance of 450,000 people. The band became the first solo Japanese act ever to perform at Madison Square Garden. In Japanese with English subtitles.
Monday, March 9, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, 10 Columbus Circle
$25, $15 students
Renowned Japanese pianist Chihiro Yamanaka is one of her native country’s most popular. Luckily for us, she recently moved to New York City. She’s especially well-known for leading trios, and with Jazz at Lincoln Center favorite Yasushi Nakamura on bass and rising star Kush Abadey on drums, this group stands up to those high expectations. On top of virtuosic, light-speed chops, Yamanaka has an irresistible bounce to her playing and writing.
For the complete story, click here.
Job: Executive Director — Japan-America Society of Oregon (Portland, OR)
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Via Jeffrey Houser, JETAA Portland President. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Executive Director
Posted by: Japan-America Society of Oregon
Location: OR
Status: Full-Time
The mission of the Japan-America Society of Oregon (JASO) is to promote cultural and business exchange with Japan and to enhance mutual understanding between the U.S. and Japan throughout Oregon and Southwestern Washington. Founded in 1907 by leaders in the Japanese business community and now known simply to its members as JASO (jă-zō), the organization has served as a primary link between the region and Japan for more than century. JASO is the third oldest society of its kind in the U.S.
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall professional leadership and management of JASO, including but not limited to Board, member, and community relations, institutional advancement, and program, fiscal, and administrative management. Reporting to and working in concert with the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers, the Executive Director will move JASO forward in the development and implementation of internal and external goals that reflect the organization’s vision, mission, annual goals, and strategic long-term plan.
For a complete position description, please see: http://www.artsconsulting.com/pdf_opp_employment/exec_dir_jaso.pdf
To apply, please submit a letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments, electronic submission preferred, to:
Rebekah Lambert
Vice President
Arts Consulting Group, Inc.
Tel : (888) 234.4236, ext. 7
Cell: (541) 913.9186
Fax: (888) 284.6651
Email: jaso@artsconsulting.com
Job: News Translator at Prestigious Japanese Media Firm (NYC)
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Via Actus Consulting. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: News Translator
Location: NYC
Status: Full-Time
See below from Actus Consulting. If you apply, please make sure to let them know that you learned of the opening via JETwit.
Job: Multiple Openings — Rakuten (Japan)
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Via JETAA Hawaii’s Eliot Honda. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Multiple
Posted by: Rakuten
Location: Japan
Status: Various
Rakuten hiring for many positions. Check them out here: https://progres02.jposting.net/pgrakuten/job.phtml?lang=en
Job: Quality Analyst for J-to-E Translation (Jersey City, NJ)
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Thanks to JET alum Doug Bell for passing this on. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Quality Analyst
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Status: 9-month contract
Urgent position for QA consultant in Jersey City, NJ.
Job Description:
1. 5+ years or working experience as quality analyst
2. Good experience writing test cases
3. Japanese fluency is a must
Contact: parvinder@tresourceinc.com
Job: Bilingual Jr. Office Manager — ISIC International Student Identity Card (Tokyo)
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Via JET alum Laurel Lukaszewski. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Bilingual Jr. Office Manager
Posted by: ISIC (International Student Identity Card)
Location: Ikebukuro/Shinjuku, Tokyo
Status: Full-Time
ISIC Japan, the Japanese representative organisation of the International Student Identity Card Association, is looking for a dedicated, pragmatic and motivated bilingual junior Office Manager with main objective to administer, facilitate and support the distribution and discount partners of the ISICcard in Japan.
The position provides a unique opportunity for an ambitious graduate or young professional to quickly gain experience in a fast-moving business environment, working for an organisation that cares about the student community. His/her role involves a wide range of business areas -from customer support to distribution, from e-commerce to marketing and from account management to strategy, dealing with an interesting mix of business partners including government institutions, commercial companies, universities and non-profit organisations. The business culture is transparent, progressive, pragmatic and international yet with a focus on the Japanese market. The expected rapid growth of the organisation opens the door for an interesting career and professional growth, within ISIC Japan.
Job: TESOL-EFL Curriculum Assistant — Sesame Workshop (NYC)
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Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: TESOL-EFL Curriculum Assistant
Posted by: Sesame Workshop (part of Sesame Street Japan)
Location: NYC
Status: Part-time with potential to become full-time
Job opening for the TESOL-EFL Curriculum Assistant for our current English Language Learning program in Japan. We are looking for people who can immediately work part-time this semester; however, this position has the potential to become full time.
Full description below:
Job: Sales Representative — Trident Seafood (Ballard, WA)
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Via Pacific Northwest JETAA. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Sales Representative II
Posted by: Trident Seafood
Location: Ballard, WA
Status: Full-Time
To view full listing and apply, click here: https://wfa.kronostm.com/index.jsp?SRCSEQ=postingSearchResults&locale=en_US&applicationName=TridentSeafoodsCorporationKTMDReqExt&SEQ=jobDetails&POSTING_ID=53314226597
Job: Student Advisor for Literary Program — Brooklyn Public Library (NYC)
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Via Eden Law, JETAA Oceania. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Student Advisor
Posted by: Brooklyn Public Library
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Status: Full-Time
The Student Advisor will be responsible for orientation, education and career counseling, data collection and reporting of student outcomes, including fulfilling the obligations for follow-up surveys outlined in the National Reporting Standards, organizing data collection and reporting, establishing and implementing curriculum, and providing effective staff development. The Student Advisor will also work with the Pre HSE Coordinator to coordinate outreach and marketing efforts, and maintain registration and assessment procedures.
The Advisor will work along with the Library’s Adult Learning Program staff to continue the development, implementation and evaluation of services. This New York State Department of Education WIOA grant-funded position will report to the Pre-HSE Coordinator.
View full listing including contact info here: http://www.bklynlibrary.org/jobs-business/jobs/pre-hse-student-advisor
