Jun 5

Internship for Japanese Speaker at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (Work from Home)

Thanks to JET alum John LeFlore for passing this on. Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12)Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

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Overview: 

I am looking for a Japanese-speaking intern over the summer/fall to assist with a project on the future of the nuclear fuel cycle in Japan. The work can be done remotely so the intern could be based anywhere in the world (such as Japan, to pick a country at random). It doesn’t matter much whether the intern has any particular background in nuclear energy issues so long as he/she is bright, details-oriented and reads Japanese with native or near-native level fluency.
This opportunity would suit a Masters or PhD student who wants to get into the policy world. The intern will get great experience, contribute to project with (I hope) real policy resonance, and will get introduced to people who could really help his/her career (assuming the intern does good work, of course!)
The formal advert, with details of how to apply, is available athttps://carnegieendowment.applicantpro.com/jobs/104972.html.
Internship is unpaid.

 


Jun 5

Job: Asia Programs Director at Univeristy of North Carolina (Chapel Hill, NC)

Via JETAANY. Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12)Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

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Overview: 

This position establishes, manages, and promotes all study abroad programs in Asia. It requires close collaboration within the Study Abroad Office with those responsible for advising, finance and operations, and outside the Study Abroad Office with academic units that sponsor and support each study abroad program. The successful management of programs entails ensuring that each is financially viable and articulates closely with the on-campus academic curriculum, and regular and effective communication with foreign partner universities, institutions and service providers. The position is also responsible for: putting in place administrative and logistical arrangements for proprietary UNC-CH study abroad programs in Asia, managing the donor-funded SE Asia Summer Program and managing the office’s sole joint degree program (with the National University of Singapore). Program management also requires availability to deal with emergencies on a 24 7 basis Read More


Jun 5

Job: 2 Positions at Emergency Assistance Japan (USA) Inc. [Richmond, VA]

Emergency Assistance Japan (USA) Inc. has asked me to share 2 positions via JETwit that might be of interest to JET alums (which they originally posted to CareerBuilder).  See the links below. Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12)Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

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Human Resources Generalist Overview: 

The HR Generalist is primarily responsible for administering policies relating to all phases of human resources activity.

  • Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
  • Recruits, interviews, tests, and selects employees to fill vacant positions.
  • Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.
  • Keeps records of benefits plans participation such as insurance and pension plan, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
  • Trains management in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.
  • Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
  • Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Administers performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization.
  • Administers salary administration program to ensure compliance and equity within organization.
  • Administers benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance.
  • Investigates accidents and prepares reports for insurance carrier.
  • Conducts wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rate.
  • Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.

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Jun 5

Job: Local Coordinator for Japanese Exchange Students at Laurasian Institute (Seattle)

Thanks to Daniel Martin (former JETAA Chicago officer, now a Pacific Northwest JETAA officer) who works for the Laurasian Institute on the Kakehashi Project for pointing the hiring folks there to JETwit.  This listing, btw, is intended specifically for JET alumni. Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12)Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

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Overview: 

Help bring Japanese high school students to your community

The Laurasian Institution (TLI) is looking for outgoing, warm-hearted JET alumni to join our team of Local Coordinators for exchange students from Japan. Our students come to the U.S. to attend an American public high school for one year and live with a volunteer American host family. As a Local Coordinator, you will have a key role in creating positive impressions of America, breaking stereotypes, and fostering mutual understanding between Japan and the U.S. Read More


Jun 5

Some people have issues, and for me, I had Japan issues. When I came back from Japan, I went through a wicked case of reverse culture shock. I lost all sense of identity returning home. In my mind, I’d built myself up as the “international” guy in my circle of friends. So when I was back in Arkansas, despite having the best groups of friends and family one could ask for, I felt like I had nothing. Read More


Jun 3

Job: Ambassador to Japan at Riot Games (Santa Monica and Tokyo)

LA-based JET alum Janelle Jimenez (who is also a previous JETAANY officer) just posted this unique job listing with the company she works for, Riot Games.  Please note you would not actually become the USA’s Ambassador to Japan if hired.  I think this is meant more figuratively. :-) Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12)Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

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Overview: 

As Ambassador for Japan, you’ll represent Japan’s interests in Santa Monica and own the relationship between regional Rioters in Tokyo and the central teams. While focusing on leveling up Riot’s global communication, the players will remain at the front of your mind. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of players and cultural differences in the region that’ll help you champion projects and initiatives that deliver an awesome experience to players in Japan. Read More


Jun 3

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

Thanks to Nick Woolsey (CIR Tottori-ken, 2011-13), and engineer who works for Eureka, a sister company of JESCO, for sharing the below opening.

Also, Nick mentioned that he was really grateful that JETwit circulated a previous job listing for positions at Eureka (http://jetwit.com/wordpress/2014/01/10/job-it-positions-at-eureka-co-tokyo-nagano/).  According to Nick, over 70 people ended up applying and they hired 16!  He added:  “When our business partners heard about our success, they also started forming an interest in hiring JETs.  Small and medium sized businesses are starting to feel the effects of declining population because the talent pool is not as big as it once was, and if we get started now, JETs will be the ones filling those needs in the future.”

Thanks for the valuable perspective, Nick.  Sounds like there may be many post-JET opportunities in Japan in the future.

 Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12)Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

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Overview: 

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


Jun 3

Job: Native Eng Speaker w Fluent Japanese for International Center Team (Tokyo University)

Thanks to JETAA UK Chair Sarah Parsons (who is also the Managing Director for the consulting firm Japan In Perspective) for passing along this JET-relevant opportunity. Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12)Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

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Overview: 

You can view the application overview here


Jun 3

Job: Office Assistant/Receptionist at Japan Foundation (LA)

Thanks to JETAANY President Monica Yuki for passing on this nice JET-relevant listing. Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12)Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

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Overview: 

The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (JFLA), seeks a friendly and cooperative Office Assistant/Receptionist to support everyday office work.

1. Courteously greet visitors and direct visitors when necessary
2. Answer calls in both Japanese and English
3. Edit English documents written by non-native English speakers
4. Translate documents from Japanese to English
5. Collect sort and distribute daily mail, and deliver outbound mail to post-box. Assist with shipping packages via UPS, FedEx and OCS
6. File and copy documents as needed
7. Maintain supplies by checking stock to determine inventory levels; anticipating requirements; placing and expediting orders Read More


May 31

JETwit Job Hunter Support Project

Autumn Widdoes (Okinawa-ken 2010-2014), a writer with a focus on performance and film, will soon return to the job market.  She’d like to put her four years of experience in Japan to good use in future employment.

Hi everyone!

We’re starting an innovative new feature on JETwit to help job-hunting JETs and JET alums with their job searches. We want to post stories and experiences of the post-JET job search in ways that can be helpful to both the profiled job-seeker and to JET/alum readers. If you’d like to have your profile considered, please submit the following information using the Google Form at this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Cktj0yxkz2gYS-mwaBNAc8mQesen6VHP5XHO7xQkE7k/viewform?usp=send_form

FYI, here are the questions being asked on the Google Form:

1. What kind(s) of job(s) are you looking for, and where?
2. What have you do so far in terms of job searching?
3. What have been some of the challenges? What have you found that was positive?
4. What’s the most important thing you’ve learned along the way so far?
5. What would be most helpful for you at this point to help you get a job?
6. Optional:  Link(s) to your online resume/CV/LinkedIn profile and/or website/blog.

We’ll periodically post your stories and hopefully this will be helpful to readers and enable others in the JET alum community to help you.

If you have any questions or problems with the Google Form, please email Autumn Widdoes at jetwitjobhunter [at] gmail.com

よろしくお願いします。頑張りましょう。

 


May 30

Life After JET: Gabai Life!-Educational Journeys of an Ex-JET from Saga

By Jose Ariel Ramos (Saga-ken, 1998-2001).  Jose recently moved to Central Texas where he now works as a recruiter for a charter school.

Gabai Life!-Educational Journeys of an Ex-JET from Saga

“To know what you prefer instead of humbly saying Amen to what the world tells you you ought to prefer, is to have kept your soul alive.”

-Robert Louis Stevenson

I reach for my phone. I want to check my email. I’m pretty sure there is something important there-a job lead, a response from a recruiter, a rejection, an actual offer. I put it back on the table. I go back to re-writing my resume and looking on JETwit, on Idealist, on Linkedin, on many other websites where jobs are posted. Again. Again. Again. Maybe this time I’d get a yes.

This has been my life for the past eight months: re-writing my resume; re-arranging the cover letter; sending all required documents in; filling in another online form at another job application site. I’ve applied to teaching positions in Japan, Oman, Korea, Singapore, China. I’ve applied to be director for different university overseas programs. I’ve applied to grad school. I’ve probably applied for no less than two hundred or so jobs-I’d lost count a while ago. I’ve gotten about six interviews but no luck. “How did I get here?” I’d find myself asking.

I got on JET right after graduating university with a Music and French degree in 1998. With an open mind and plenty of optimism I went to Saga ken as an ALT to find out what Japan was like. At that time cellphones were just starting to be widely used, dial-up was the common way to connect on the net, and we were still making long distance telephone calls on landlines. Saga was a rural place that had it’s own unmistakable dialect-“Gabai oishika!” I would find myself saying after a meal (Really delicious!). I made plenty of mistakes but made plenty of friends, and I had incredible experiences. The first times I went snowboarding, white-water rafting, even bungee jumping were in Japan. Three years of adventure with other adventurous people. I decided back then that that was the kind of life I wanted to live-a life of voyage, excitement, freedom.

I came back home in 2001 right before 9/11, Read More


May 29

【RocketNews24】Who needs pre-furnished apartments when you can get one that comes with a cat?

Posted by Michelle Lynn Dinh (Shimane-ken, Chibu-mura, 2010–13), editor and writer for RocketNews24The 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.

Who needs pre-furnished apartments when you can get one that comes with a cat?

Some Japanese apartments are incredibly sparse. In the most extreme cases, your lease gets you four walls, a kitchen sink, bathroom, and that’s it. Oh, you want lighting fixtures, a stove, and air conditioning? Sorry, you’ll have to purchase all that on your own.

As a result, savvy apartment hunters are always on the lookout for properties that include some of these amenities. And while it’s incredibly convenient to find a place that already comes with ceiling lamps, it still can’t match the thrill some animal lovers in Japan experience when they find a new pad that comes with a cat.

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May 28

Job: Program Coordinator at Japan-Society Hawaii

Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12)Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

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Overview: 

The Program Coordinator develops and coordinates the schedule of programs, events and fundraisers for the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH).

Overseeing logistical arrangements, budgeting, preparing notices, press releases, and corresponding with speakers and completing post-program duties and evaluation. The largest events of the year for this position include our annual Golf Tournament in the Spring and our Annual Dinner in the Fall. This position is also responsible for coordinating and developing program content and overseeing logistical arrangements including recruiting and training volunteers for our events.

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May 28

Job: Reservations Sales Consultant at Niseko Alpine Developments [NISADE] (Hokkaido)

Thanks to JET alum Lindsay Chan (who mentioned she found her current job at NISADE through JETwit) for sharing this great JET-relevant listing. Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12)Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

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Overview: 

We are looking for a Reservations Sales Consultant to join our team of driven professionals and live by the mantra, work hard, play hard. We are an exponentially growing property development business that specialises in premium residential property. Read More


May 27

OWLS Co. Ltd., a language, education, translation and interpretation company based in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, emailed to say they are seeking to hire a Recruiter and an Instructor Trainer with regard to ALTs.

Please see below for further details.

Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12)Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

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Recruiter Overview:

The main task of the Recruiter is to find deserving ALT candidates who meet the manpower needs of OWLS and the boards of education/schools. The ALT/Instructor Recruiter will play a critical role in ensuring we are hiring the best possible talent. Read More


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