Jun 25

【RocketNews24】Colombia beats Japan, still picks up a few Japanese supporters for its inspiring sportsmanship

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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 international nature of professional soccer makes for some uniquely compelling individual matchups at the World Cup. Since the event is only held once every four years, during the time between tournaments the members of each country’s national teams go back to playing for their respective, privately owned clubs.

It’s easy to imagine how this could make things awkward for a player who has a club teammate who’s on the roster of a different national team. One day you’re doing everything you can to beat him at the World Cup, but a few weeks later, you’re going to have to go back to working together, no matter how bitterly contested your match in Brazil was.

Sometimes, though, the opposite happens, and these personal connections bring a little extra sportsmanship to the World Cup, like what happened between Japanese defender Yuto Nagatomo and Colombian midfielder Fredy Guarin.

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Jun 24

Job: Coordinator of Enrichment Programs at One To World (NYC)

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The coordinator of Enrichment Programs is responsible for planning and implementing cultural enrichment programs and events for international students, including visiting Fulbright grantees. Read More

Jun 23

Job: Part-time Program Assistant – Corporate Program at Japan Society (NYC)

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The Program Assistant (Part-Time) will work with the Program Officer on managing the logistical and administrative aspects of approximately 2-3 programs per month. He/she will assist in program execution, writing and editing program materials, as well as interacting with thousands of Corporate Members. In addition, the incumbent will assist in researching and planning future programs, program outreach and corresponding with business leaders and other distinguished speakers.

This is a part-time position with a regular weekday schedule of approximately 20 hours per week. On occasion, the Program Assistant will be expected to adjust scheduled hours to work in the evenings or weekends for events.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Handle registrations, confirmations, payments and refunds
• Create guest lists, name badges and other program materials
• Greet and assist participants at events
• Generate program descriptions, thank you and confirmation letters for speakers
• Maintain and update constituent records in Raisers Edge
• Organize files on programs and speakers; update biographical files, photographs and institutional information
• Oversee training and management of corporate program intern(s)
• Work with Program Officer on promotion and outreach of programs via e-calendar, hardcopy calendar and website
• Manage and grow the department’s social media presence
• Conduct detailed research on companies, individuals, industry sectors, and international affairs and report to Program Officer
• Work with Program Officer to develop creative programming, especially in the sectors of world finance and business
• Liaise with Special Events and Development as needed

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Jun 23

Job: Native English Teachers (Osaka-fu)

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Osaka-fu Board of Education is recruiting Super English Teachers! Native Eng. Speakers are eligible. ¥7,400,000 1year

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Jun 23

Job: J-E Technical Translator at CSI, Inc. (Kentucky)

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We’re looking for an experienced, motivated, bilingual (Japanese and English) translator/interpreter with excellent communication skills to provide essential support to management in an automotive environment.

In this position, you will translate high level documents, such as engineering standards, budgets and other critical correspondence. You’ll work within a team of four translators to process translations for numerous departments for a global manufacturing corporation. This ideal candidate has more than 7 years’ experience in document translation within a manufacturing environment.

On occasion, you will also be expected to serve as an interpreter at meetings and on conference calls. You will be a vital link in the management chain, providing support to busy executives in a fast-paced environment. In addition to interpreting for business-related activities, you also need to be available for travel as the location of this position is subject to change as dispatch requires it. Our client has manufacturing facilities across North America and may transition you to a temporary location (2 weeks-three months) to support activities locally. Travel/relocation is compensated in line with industry standards.

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Jun 23

Job: Freelance English tutors – isshonilondon.co.uk (London)

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Did you have a great time teaching in Japan? Would you like to privately tutor Japanese people one-to-one?

Tutors are needed for daytime/evening/weekend lessons in all areas of London. Lessons are usually held at the student’s houses or workplaces.

This is a part-time, flexible, self-employed position. Experience teaching in Japan is essential, a CELTA or other teaching qualification (PGCE, etc.) is desirable. You will prepare interesting & appropriate lessons for students, who could be children, business people or homemakers (help choosing resources can be provided to get you started).

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Jun 20

JQ Magazine: CLAIR and AJET End Relationship—The Story Behind the Scenes

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AJET Chair Kay Makishi (front row, left) at the Spring AJET Opinion Exchange Meeting in Tokyo, June 2014. (Courtesy of AJET)

By Eden Law (Fukushima-ken, 2010-11) for JQ magazine. Eden lived and worked in the core city of Iwaki on JET, and is JETAA New South Wales‘s webmaster, meaning he is the voice on all the online and social media for the Sydney-based chapter like Twitter, Instagram (both @jetaansw) and Facebook.

At the start of this year, dramatic changes took place as CLAIR (the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations) formally announced changes to its relationship with AJET (the Association for Japan Exchange and Teaching), with the full details made public by the latter on their Facebook page on a post dated January 27. The immediate outcome of this decision means that AJET’s participation and input at CLAIR-organised events such as the Tokyo Orientation and After JET conferences will be discontinued.

While AJET has had a low profile in the collective consciousness of many on the programme, these changes will inevitably impact all JET participants, most immediately in how conferences will be held and run, and how AJET will continue to represent and assist the needs of the JET community. Historically, the volunteer organisation has existed from the start of the JET Programme and is run by JETs to benefit and support participants in Japan. Now, it faces the biggest challenge of its 27-year history.

For those who may not have heard of or know about AJET, its constitution describes it as a volunteer organisation whose purpose is to foster a successful working relationship between JET Programme sponsors and participants, as well as to promote and support the JET community. In turn, it presents itself as a representative of the same community. Founded in 1987 right from the start of the JET Programme itself, AJET’s early work was very much focused on providing a support network for the first participants.

Kay Makishi (Fukuoka-ken CIR, 2011-14), 2014’s outgoing AJET chair who completed her one-year term on the AJET council, sums up her focus on the JET community: “I wanted to see more energy spent on starting projects like our Professional Development Conference Calls…[and] collaborating more with JETAA so JETs have more support finding jobs post-JET,” she explained.

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Jun 20

Job: After-school tutor for Japanese elementary school students (Fort Lee, NJ)

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R/Lingo learning center, one of the branches of Japanese Children’s Society, is seeking tutoring teachers who are able to work after school. Our students are mainly elementary school students attending either Japanese School or public school. Depending on what they want or need to study, tutoring teachers assist them.

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Jun 20

Internship programme at British embassy and consulate in Japan (Osaka)

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Opportunity to work at the British Embassy and British Consulate-General Osaka with our Autumn Internship Programme
We are recruiting now for five internships at the British Embassy Tokyo and British Consulate-General in Autumn 2014 to run for 14 weeks from 1 September – 5 December 2014.

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Jun 20

Job: JET Programme Coordinator for Canada Embassy (Ottawa)

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The Embassy JET Desk is hiring a new JET Programme Coordinator! This is an amazing opportunity for anyone that is interested and has the qualifications.

Other Duties include: Responding to public inquiries; assisting with planning and presenting JET-related events; and maintaining the JET Canada website.

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Jun 20

Job: English Speaking Electrical Engineer at JESCO Holdings (Tokyo)

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Electrical Engineers at JESCO holdings do a variety of work including client consulting, implementation, physical labor, and maintenance. We also expect applicants to be able to contribute and assist in facilitating our global expansion through translation and interpretation in the English language as necessary.  On the job training will be provided.

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Jun 20

Job: Foreign Student/Scholar Advisor, Carnegie Mellon University (PA)

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Via JET alum Carleen Ben.  Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Foreign Student/Scholar Advisor
Posted by: Carnegie Mellon University
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

The Office of International Education (OIE) invites applications for the position of Foreign Student/Scholar Advisor. We especially welcome qualified candidates, with experience in the field, who can contribute through their work/life experiences to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Read More

Jun 20

Job: Program Assistant – Northwestern University International Program Development Office (IL)

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Via JET alum Carleen Ben.  Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Program Assistant
Posted by: Northwestern University International Program Development Office
Location: Evanston, IL
Type: full-time

Overview:

The Program Assistant for the Office of International Program Development promotes and coordinates study abroad activities for IPD customized and faculty-led study abroad programs. The position assists with the development and implementation of student recruitment efforts for IPD programs, provides student services pertaining to all stages of the study abroad process (for prospective, outbound, and returnee students), and coordinates program logistics at home and abroad for assigned programs.
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Jun 20

Job: Coordinator of International Marketing at University of California-Riverside (CA)

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Jun 20

Job: Director of University English as a Second Language, Central Washington University (WA)

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Via JET alum Carleen Ben.  Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Director of University English as a Second Language
Posted by: Central Washington University
Location: Ellensburg, WA
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

The Program Director reports to the Executive Director of the Office of International Studies & Programs and provides program management for the day-to-day operations of University English as a Second Language (UESL) Program. This position directs and supervises staff in the intensive English program and summer programs. Read More