Job: Japanese translation of government related reports (NY)
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Via Will Management, Inc. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Japanese Translation of Government Related Reports
Location: Midtown Manhattan, NY, NY
Type: Full-time
Overview:
Japanese Translation Of Government Related Reports
Department: Industrial Research
Term: End Of October, 2014 to 1yr Maximum
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm (Lunch break 12:00pm-1:00pm)
Location: Midtown, NY (On 48th St & 6th Ave.) Read More
【RocketNews24】Why Japanese doesn’t need swear words
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Posted by Michelle Lynn Dinh (Shimane-ken, Chibu-mura, 2010–13), editor and writer for RocketNews24. The following article was written by Casey Baseel, a writer and translator for RocketNews24, a Japan-based site dedicated to bringing fun and quirky news from Asia to English speaking audiences.
The other day, my wife and I spent the day hanging out at the beautiful and awesome Hitachi Seaside Park. As we headed towards the exit at dusk, I pointed to a grove of trees with the sun setting behind them and got to bust out one of my favorite five-dollar Japanese vocabulary words: komorebi.
In retrospect, two things come to mind. First, shouldn’t a five-dollar Japanese word really be a 500-yen word? And second, why is it that the Japanese language has vocabulary as specific as komorebi, meaning “sunlight filtering though trees,” yet doesn’t have a good equivalent for *#&!, %?$!, or even &*!$?
Heads up! The following discussion of profanity contains language that might best be read when you’re not at work or school.
Read more at RocketNews24!
Job: Examiners for EIKEN Interview Exam (Hasbruck, NJ)
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Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Examiners for EIKEN Interview Exam (English Proficiency Exam for Japanese People) – Nov 9
Posted by: Japanese Children’s Society, Inc.
Location: Hasbruck, NJ
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Job: Office Manager – Japan Society (SF)
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Via Idealist. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Office Manager
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: San Francisco, CA
Type: Full-time
Overview:
Opportunity: Japanese study in Yokohama via The IUC Nippon Foundation Fellowship Program 2015-16
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Via JETAANY. Thanks to JETAANY Vice-president Pam Kavalam for passing this on. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Opportunity: Japanese Study
Posted by: The IUC Nippon Foundation Fellowship Program
Location: Yokohama, Japan
Overview:
The IUC Nippon Foundation Fellowship Program 2015-16 (Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies) is one of the leading Japanese language institute for the highest level of Japanese. Since 2013, the Nippon Foundation has offered fellowships to 10 promising graduate students of Japan Studies doctorate courses in the US, who participated 10 months Japanese language training course in Yokohama. Read More
Job: Little Tokyo Business Assistance Program Coordinator (LA)
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Via Idealist. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Little Tokyo Business Assistance Program Coordinator
Posted by: NeighborWorks Affiliate
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Type: Full-time
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Job: ESL tutor for employee of TEIKOKU USA (Philadelphia area)
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Thanks to Melissa Cano for passing on this JET-relevant opportunity. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: ESL Tutor
Posted by: TEIKOKU USA
Location: Philadelphia Area
Type: Full-time
Overview:
A Japanese subsidiary, TEIKOKU USA, is in search of an ESL tutor for one of their Japanese employees. The office is located in the suburbs of Philadelphia at 959 Mearns Road, Warminster PA. The tutor would provide English lessons at this location, during normal business hours, for 2-3 hours twice a week. Anyone with experience teaching English in Japan or with TESOL/TEFL certification is encouraged to apply. Please contact Connie Scarcelli at cscarcelli@teikokupumps.com
JQ Magazine: JQ&A with Web Entrepreneur Vanessa Villalobos
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“If you create businesses based on your own experience and enthusiasms, you’ll never tire of them. Be sure to network with JETAA to stay in touch with people who are interested in Japan.” (Courtesy of Vanessa Villalobos)
By Rafael Villadiego (Nagasaki-ken, 2010-13) for JQ magazine. A member of JETAA New South Wales, Rafael is a collector of words on a journey still searching for a destination, who has a tendency to forget, we are all sometimes like the rain…
Like many JET alums, Vanessa Villalobos (Tochigi-ken, 2000-03) thoroughly enjoyed her time in Japan and was seeking a practical means to maintain that connection upon returning home. Seeking to recapture her experiences on the JET Program and maintain her Japanese language skills after returning to the United Kingdom, she founded the travel/lifestyle/culture site JapaneseLondon.com and the language exchange hub, IsshoniLondon.co.uk.
As an independent businesswoman and entrepreneur, she offers some advice to JQ readers seeking to pursue their own ventures and shares some insight into the trials and tribulations of language exchange. She also offers insider tips to discovering the hidden Japan in London along with the colorful contrasts between the two island nations, her thoughts on the recent vote for Scottish independence, and her take on the UK version of nattō.
How long did you spend on the JET Program and in which prefecture were you placed?
I was a “one-shot” ALT in Tochigi-shi for three years. Tochigi-ken is north of Tokyo and is famed for Nikko, strawberries and gyoza.
How did your time on JET influence the overall design and purpose of the websites?
Japan was endlessly fascinating to me, and I loved teaching Japanese learners of English. Thus, I chose to focus my business endeavors on connections between Japan and England.
IsshoniLondon.co.uk connects private tutors of English to Japanese learners of English. Most of the tutors are ex-JETs. In my intro video on the site, I explain how the kindness of friends and teachers in Japan allowed us teachers to develop an understanding and fondness for Japanese language and culture, and how we hope Japanese people will develop the same fondness of the UK. I am always looking for top-quality tutors, so please do get in touch if you’d like to work as a freelance tutor.
JapaneseLondon.com does what it says on the can! It’s a labour of love and is all about discovering Japanese things in London. It promotes and profiles the individuals, events and businesses that together make up “JapaneseLondon”! There is an events calendar, and I’ve just added a job board. Please do sign up to the newsletter on the site! JapaneseLondon.com can also connect you to a tutor of Japanese here in London!
Do you have any advice for JETs looking to setup similar initiatives in their hometowns?
Just get stuck in—and don’t give up. If you create businesses based on your own experience and enthusiasms, you’ll never tire of them. Staying power is important as it is sooo hard to build your own business from scratch. But it is deeply satisfying at the same time! Be sure to network with JETAA to stay in touch with people who are interested in Japan.
Job: Education Abroad Advisor, University of Kentucky
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Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Education Abroad at the University of Kentucky (UK International Center) is seeking a full-time Education Abroad Advisor to join our expanding operations. UK Education Abroad is a thriving part of UK’s ambitious international agenda, and has strong central support. It is currently composed of an Executive Director, Assistant Director, four EA Advisors, a Financial Manager, Promotion and Outreach Coordinator, a Faculty-Directed Programs Coordinator, and a Data Analyst & Security Manager. In addition, the unit employs several part-time staff and a team of graduate and undergraduate students who serve as Education Abroad Peer Advisors (EAPA).
Founded in 1865 as a land-grant institution adjacent to downtown Lexington, the University of Kentucky is nestled in the scenic heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky. Recently ranked as one of the safest, most creative, and the brainiest cities in the nation, Lexington is an ideal location to experience the work-life balance that the University strives to provide to its employees. See for yourself what makes UK one great place to work.
Position Description:
The EA Advisor will work closely with students at all phases of the education abroad process, including promotion and outreach, advising and selection, on-going orientation, credit transfer, etc. The advisor will become an expert on a wide range of educational opportunities available to UK students within our strategic portfolio of programs and must know the details of the programs, including application procedures and deadlines. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about other countries and international student mobility, including systems of higher education, culture, and health, safety, and safety issues. The EA Advisor must commit to understanding curricula and procedures at UK and liaise with key faculty and relevant offices such as Admissions, Registrar, Financial Aid, Career Center, Undergraduate Research and college advising units. Other job responsibilities include data collection/reporting, program development and active participation in professional organizations.
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Job: International Student Advisor, University at Buffalo
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Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
International Student Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Responsibilities
Advises international students on matters of personal and cultural adjustment. Advises F-1 students on immigration matters, keeps abreast of changes in relevant immigration regulations, and assists with SEVIS reporting and compliance. May represent the University as a Designated School Official. Helps develop and implement programs designed to enhance the overall experience of international students, and which facilitate opportunities for the international student population to contribute to the multicultural face of the University. Plays an active role in International Student Orientation, International Education Week, workshops, trips, activities and other programs for international students.
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Job: Study Abroad Advisor, DePaul University (Chicago)
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Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
DePaul University in Chicago is currently accepting applications for a Study Abroad Advisor in the Study Abroad Program office.
Link to full description here: https://jobs-depaul.icims.com/jobs/18376/study-abroad-advisor/job
Brief description:
Reporting to the Associate Director of Advising and Marketing, the Study Abroad Advisor will conduct all marketing and student advising activities for the study abroad program in their assigned portfolio. These activities will include but will not limited to managing application, enrollment, and registration processes. The Study Abroad Advisor will also be responsible for coordinating and delivering effective student orientation and re-entry support programs for students participating in Study Abroad. This position will contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing strategy for all study abroad programs on campus, including information sessions, printed and web-based information and promotional materials, and the flow of study abroad related information to the division coordinator of social media presence. This position will support efforts to increase the number of students studying abroad at DePaul and to offer service of outstanding quality to students, ensuring student satisfaction and proper academic fit throughout the entire study abroad experience.
Getting Unstuck: How to Take Control of Your Schedule and Stop Hijacking Your Own Agenda
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Jonathan Bissell (Chiba-ken, 1995-2000) is the author of Dream in Color, Think in Black & White: How to Get Unstuck and Fulfill Your Dreams and CEO of High Performance Impact, LLC, an executive coaching firm helping proven and emerging leaders to identify and consistently leverage patterns of high performance. He blogs at www.jonathanbissell.com.
Staying in control of your schedule isn’t easy – especially when you’re stressed out, pressed for time, or dealing with multiple deadlines and the demands of others.
But let’s face it: Sometimes the saboteur is you.
If you’ve ever created a great agenda for your day but found yourself doing something completely unrelated when you actually sat down to work, then you know exactly what I mean.
Having your agenda hijacked by someone else is bad enough, but when you’re the main culprit, the loss of control is even more demoralizing. But rather than play the blame game (haven’t you had enough of that?), let’s focus on solutions to the problem.
Here are 3 quick tips you can immediately put into practice to regain control of your schedule and stop hijacking your own agenda.
- Schedule Your Shadow Priorities. Shadow priorities are the things that you actually do even when you plan to do something else. These priorities are not listed on your agenda, but they exert a powerful influence on how you spend your time. So give them the attention they seek by including them on your agenda, but set clear boundaries around how much time you allot to them. For example, if your plan is to rethink your strategic objectives but you find yourself checking email instead, then incorporate email as a priority on your agenda and schedule specific time blocks to attend to it. You’ll find that scheduling your shadow priorities gives them the attention they crave – and the boundaries they lack.
Job: Exec Asst to President at Japanese non-profit (D.C.)
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Originally posted to the JETAA DC Google Group by Niigata JET alum Shreena Patel. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Executive Assistant
Posted by: S&R Foundation
Location: Washington D.C.
Type: Full-time
Overview:
Founded in 2000 by Dr. Sachiko Kuno and Dr. Ryuji Ueno, the S&R Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. Its mission is to support talented individuals with great potential and high aspirations in the arts, sciences, and social entrepreneurship, especially those who are furthering international cultural collaboration. S&R sponsors annual award programs, hosts events and works with its partners to encourage innovation, and promote cultural and personal growth. Read More
Job: ESL teacher, The New Jersey Japanese School – (Oakland, NJ)
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Via JET alum Hope Sterns. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: ESL Teacher
Posted by: The New Jersey Japanese School
Location: Oakland, NJ
Overview:
The New Jersey Japanese School in Oakland, NJ (www.newjerseyjapaneseschool.org) is seeking an ESL teacher for an immediate opening. One of their teachers had to leave unexpectedly. New York / New Jersey certification is not required for this position, and they don’t seem to be too picky about experience due to the urgency.
If interested, please email an introduction letter and resume to the Principal, Takaharu Fukuzawa at njjs@NewJerseyJapaneseSchool.org.
Job: Japanese documentary maker for NHK seeks short term assistant
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Thanks to JET alum Stacy Smith for passing this on. The documentary maker needs assistance, particularly with getting certain permissions in English. See below for more details.
Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Assistant to documentary film maker
Posted by: Sho Ishida (NHK)
Type: Temp
Overview:
My name is Sho Ishida, a freelance TV producer/researcher based in NY, USA.
I am mainly working on behalf of NHK – a Japanese public TV station. One of NHK’s nature documentary TV program called “Here comes Darwin” is planning to film the wildecology of the Pocupane Caribou. Please let me introduce our TV program following my proposal. Read More
