$10K in Matching Funds for Tohoku Relief Still Remains!
Earthquake Tsunami, Fundraising, Return on JET-vestment 
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If you’d still like to donate to the Taylor Anderson Memorial Fund (TAMF) in support of Tohoku relief efforts, there’s still time! $10,000 of matching funds remains but will no longer be available in a few days.
Donation website: http://www.globalgiving.org/fundraisers/jets-rally-for-tohoku/
The JET/JET Alum community has already come through to an inspiring extent, raising $23,968 for the TAMF through Global Giving. This is already beyond prior expectations, and the Anderson family (which on Thursday attended a showing of “Live Your Dream: The Taylor Anderson Story“at the Council on Foreign Relations which included State Department and Japanese Embassy representatives as well as a strong JETAA DC crew) has been extremely appreciative.
But if you haven’t had a chance to donate yet or you feel like making another donation, please know that for the next day or two matching funds still remain.
Thursday’s showing of “Live Your Dreams: The Taylor Anderson Story” at the Council on Foreign Relations. Those pictured include Andy Anderson (middle), Paige Cottingham-Streater (middle-left), Jim Gannon (right) and JETAA DC’s Joanna Blatchly, Leigh Ann Mastrini, Rebeka Solem, Joy Young, and Paul Champaloux.
Job: Au Pair USA Orientation and Training program – Au Pair USA (NYC)
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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: Orientation Assistant
Posted by: Au Pair USA Orientation and Training program
Location: New York, NY
Overview:
The Au Pair USA program at InterExchange seeks an assistant to help with the administrative tasks of the Au Pair USA Orientation and Training program along with some additional special projects. The Au Pair USA program welcomes hundreds of au pair participants to the United States each year on a J-1 cultural exchange visa. This position is an ideal fit for anyone interested in gaining further knowledge of international cultural exchange programs, working in a multicultural environment, and conference event planning and execution.
The Orientation Assistant is responsible for helping the Participant Service Manager, who is directly in charge of running the InterExchange Au Pair USA Orientation and Training Program. The Orientation Assistant helps prepare for arrivals, works with newly arrived au pair groups, assists with classroom trainings and is the liaison between the au pairs and the New Yorker Hotel staff. InterExchange is searching for someone familiar with the excitement of arriving to a new country to start a study abroad or cultural exchange program.
During arrival weeks, up to 70 international au pairs arrive to New York City to begin our five-day Orientation and Training Program. At the end of the orientation week the au pairs travel to their host families to begin a year of living in the U.S. The Orientation and Training Program, like the entire Au Pair USA program, is regulated by the U.S. Department of State. We believe the Orientation and Training Program should be instructive, safe, fun and informative.
Hours: 20 hours – approximately every other week.
Dates of Employment (approximate): ASAP – October 10, 2014, with a possibility to continue through the end of the year.
Pay: $15/hour
Visit the job listing for more information and to apply: http://www.interexchange.org/au-pair-usa-orientation-assistant
Job: Enrollment Advisor – University of Nicosia Global Semesters (NYC)
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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: Enrollment Advisor
Posted by: University of Nicosia Global Semesters
Location: Manhattan, NY
Type: full-time
Overview:
The University of Nicosia Global Semesters has an opening for an Enrollment Advisor in Manhattan, NY. Global Semesters is the education abroad unit of the University of Nicosia, one of the largest English-language research universities in the Mediterranean. As a member of the enrollment team, reporting to the Enrollment Manager, this person will be responsible for responding to new student inquiries via inbound and outbound telephone/email, as well as assisting enrolled participants with program-related questions, application procedures and other tasks as they prepare to study abroad on a Global Semesters program.
Job: Translation Opportunity – JA>EN (on-going)
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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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[Steve’s Note: Received from TransPerfect following a chat with CLAIR’s Matt Gillam since both of their offices happen to be on the same floor in the same building! I know of at least one JET alum who has worked for the company btw. I’m sure there are others.] Read More
Job: SThree Internationalist Recruitment – Trainee Consultant (Tokyo)
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A JET-relevant listing from JET alum Vijay Deol (Kyoto-fu, Ujitawara-cho, 2002-04) who who is a Managing Director for SThree, which, he notes, has hired other JET alums as well. 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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Position: Trainee Consultant
Location: Tokyo
Overview:
• To understand and match the needs of clients and candidates
• To manage the end to end recruitment cycle including job lead and candidate generation, candidate qualification, interview/offer process through to after placement service
• To provide quality tailored recruitment solutions in line with Brand Winning Proposition Read More
Job: J-E Interpreter Needed ASAP (Nashville, TN)
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Thanks to JET alum Cameron Manning who works in the Nashville Consulate for passing this along. Cameron, who was contacted by ABS, said: “ABS Language Services needs an interpreter in the Nashville, TN area. The interpreter needs to be fluent in Japanese, but it’s not necessary for them to be a native speaker.” 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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Position: Japanese/English Interpreter
Location: Nashville, TN
Overview:
ABS Language Services has an urgent need for a Japanese interpreter. The interpreter does NOT have to be certified, as ABS is an ATA and BBB certified agency. Read More
Volunteer: Director of Member Engagement – Global Language Network (DC)
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Originally posted to JETAA DC Google Group by JETAA DC Volunteer Chair Paul Schuble (Hyogo-ken, 2008-11). 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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Position: Director of Member Engagement
Location: DC
Salary: Volunteer
Overview:
The Global Language Network, a nonprofit dedicated to offering volunteer language classes in over 60 languages, is looking for a volunteer to take on a leadership role and head up their Language Liaisons program.
This is a single position and it looks to require a solid time commitment, but it also sounds like a great organization and awesome opportunity. Read More
Let’s Talk Japan is a monthly, interview format podcast covering a wide range of Japan-related topics. Host Nick Harling (Mie-ken, 2001-03) lived in Japan from 2001 until 2005, including two great years as a JET Program participant in Mie-Ken. He practices law in Washington, D.C., and lives with his wife who patiently listens to him talk about Japan . . . a lot.
In this episode, I speak with Ambassador John Malott, President emeritus of the Japan American Society of Washington, DC about the inaugural Cinematsuri Japanese Film Festival (March 23-27). In addition to discussing what it takes to organize such an event, we cover recent trends in Japanese cinematography and introduce some of the best new films from Japan.
Enjoy!
Nick
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【RocketNews24】Government form allows Japanese romantics to officially declare their love
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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.
Generally, Japanese culture tends to handle emotional expression a little less directly than in English-speaking countries, especially where romance is concerned. In particular, couples in Japan aren’t nearly as likely to regularly say “I love you” as their Western counterparts are or be seen smooching in public.
In certain situations, though, these roles get flipped. For example, while most Westerners would feel awkward making the explicit statement, “Please be my boyfriend/girlfriend,” in Japan that exact phrase, tsukiatte kudasai, is a pretty common romantic milestone, and something that many actually expect their partner to say in order to explicitly recognize the nature of the relationship.
Now, couples can even have their affection officially recognized, as lovers in Japan can submit government documents certifying their love for each other.
Job: Program Coordinator, Northeastern University (Boston, MA)
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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 Coordinator
Posted by: College of Professional Studies, Northeastern University
Location: Boston, MA
Type: full-time
Job Duties:
The N.U.in Program is a unique opportunity for freshmen accepted for Spring Admission to Northeastern University. Participants study with one of our international partner institutions around the world during the Fall semester and enter Northeastern University in the Spring. Partner universities or institutions abroad provide academic courses to the participants while N. U.in staff provide on-site leadership and support services.
The Program Coordinator will take proactive steps to serve the N.U.in participants and parents in collaboration with Northeastern University colleagues and international partners with a constant dedication to operational improvements and the implementation of a high-quality program. Overall, the Program Coordinator will develop necessary steps to promote success for the N.U.in participants and the N.U.in Program, while maintaining the mission of NU Global and Northeastern University.
Job: Research Assistant- MIT-SUTD Collaboration (Cambridge, MA, and Singapore)
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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: Research Assistant
Posted by: MIT-SUTD Collaboration
Location: Cambridge, MA, and Singapore
Type: full-time
Job Duties:
The MIT-SUTD Collaboration is seeking a research assistant in the field of education, with a focus on student leadership. Specialization in STEM education is preferred. The position combines research and teaching. The ideal candidate would have a background in education policy and/ or management, or relevant fields. He or she must be flexible in working both at Cambridge, MA, and Singapore. The duration of the appointment will be for the summer. Location: Cambridge, MA; Singapore Major Areas of Responsibility include:
- Co-develop and co-run an 8-week leadership workshop at SUTD in the summer of 2014.
- Work alongside a team of other researchers in crafting a research portfolio on educational innovations by the MIT-SUTD Collaboration.
- Be part of a team that works on developing leadership programs for the MIT-SUTD student community.
Job: Study Abroad Program Advisor – UNLV Reno
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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: Study Abroad Program Advisor
Posted by: University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) at the University of Nevada, Reno
Location: Reno, NV
Type: full-time
Job Duties:
The University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC), headquartered at the University of Nevada, Reno, is seeking energetic candidates to contribute to a dynamic and growing organization in a full-time administrative faculty (professional) position at our Central Office in Reno, NV.
The Program Advisor reports to the Student Information Department, and is responsible for providing advisement to US and international students; maintaining accurate program information; managing student events; advising prospective and enrolled study abroad students; problem resolution; visa assistance; and supervision of a student employee, as needed.
Job: Coordinator for UMass Faculty/Staff-Led International Programs – UMass Amherst
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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: Coordinator for UMass Faculty/Staff-Led International Programs
Posted by: University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Location: Amherst, MA
Type: full-time
Job Duties:
The Coordinator for UMass Faculty/Staff-Led International Programs is responsible primarily for the development and implementation of international travel or study programs led by UMass Amherst faculty or staff. This position serves as the primary liaison between IPO and the faculty directors and departments who offer short-term faculty-led study abroad programs to ensure the quality of UMass study abroad experiences. This position has substantial programmatic involvement and requires a high degree of familiarity both with IPO programs, events, policies, and procedures, as well as with the academic policies, procedures, and requirements of the various Colleges within the University.
Job: Study Abroad Advisor, College of Extended Studies – SDSU (CA)
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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: Study Abroad Advisor
Posted by: College of Extended Studies, San Diego State University
Location: San Diego, CA
Type: full-time
Overview:
The College of Extended Studies <http://www.ces.sdsu.edu/> seeks two Study Abroad Advisors who will be directly responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating a full range of services and programs to meet the international objectives of the university and the needs of students seeking, engaged in, or who have returned from education abroad programs. The primary area of responsibility will be advising students participating in faculty-led study abroad programs.
Education Abroad Advisor
The International Student Center <http://studentaffairs.sdsu.edu/isc/>seeks a dynamic Education Abroad Advisor to join the Education Abroad team. This position is responsible for marketing, advising and processing applications for academic year, semester and summer programs through partner institutions and independent providers. The Education Abroad Advisor position is expected to be posted on the Center for Human Resources website within the next two weeks.
Job: Paid Internship & Training In Multinational Teams – Collabriv (SF)
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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: Paid Internship & Training In Multinational Teams
Posted by: Collabriv
Location: San Francisco, CA
Type: full-time
Overview:
Collabriv is recruiting 20 young professionals, ages 21-26, from around the world for a PAID, six-month internship and training program in the SAN FRANCISCO Bay Area, for its July 14, 2014 program. Collabriv, a social venture based in San Francisco, enables participants to acquire the critical skill of the 21st century—global collaboration—by offering:
- Master’s level coursework in leadership resulting in a certificate
- mentoring
- Access to entrepreneurs and innovators at The Hub
- Community immersion through homestays
- and more…
Each Collabriv intern will train, in a four-person team, at a company or NGO in the San Francisco Bay Area.
