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Position: Japanese Language Teacher
Posted by: Proviso Math and Science Academy
Location: Forest Park, IL, USA
Contract: Full-Time; 2023-2024 year

Attached is a job opening sent to us directly from the principal of Proviso Math and Science Academy (PMSA).

Level: High School

City: Forest Park, IL (a suburb of Chicago)

Name: Proviso Math and Science Academy (PMSA). PMSA is a selective enrollment high school serving ten communities located in the western suburbs of Chicago. Student enrollment is 865. U.S. News and World Report rated PMSA the #6 high school in Illinois. We offer AP, IB and dual credit courses. We seek a fulltime Japanese language teacher serving grades 9-12. We are open to hiring candidates who need the H1B visa. For more information on PMSA please visit: https://www.pths209.org/pmsa
https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/School.aspx?schoolid=060162090170003.

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Position: Assistant Manager, Sales and Marketing
Posted by: East Japan Railway Company
Location: Singapore
Contract: Full-Time

Attached is an opportunity from a fellow JET alum in Singapore.

East Japan Railway Company, Singapore Branch, is a branch office of the well-known listed Japanese company, East Japan Railway Company (“the Head Office”) in Japan. The Head Office is primarily in the business of operating rail-based transportation as well as a wide range of businesses related to this rail-based transportation system. Our main aim is to support the Head Office’s business in Singapore and Southeast Asian countries, especially sales and promotion of Railway Passes and lifestyle businesses.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a representative of JR East, you need the skills and experiences to work with business counterparts in the Southeast Asian markets.

JR EAST PASS and Other services Sales and Promotions

Promote JR East products and services (various types of railway passes and sightseeing trains, seat reservation services, life style businesses in Japan etc.) while collaborating with related persons,companies,associations both in Southeast Asia and Japan.

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Interpreter/Translator/Writer Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03) presents WIT Life, a periodic series about aspects of Japanese culture such as art, film, food and language. Stacy starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she offers some interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.

Happy spring! It’s hard to believe that May is right around the corner. Earlier this year I spent two weeks in Japan (my first trip in six years, after a few stops and starts during Covid), and timed it extremely well to catch the 桜 (sakura, or cherry blossoms) at their peak in two of the four cities I visited. One was Kyoto, which is always a special place for me to return to as it is where I studied abroad during my first time in Japan. The other was Kumamoto, where I lived for three years during my time as a JET. It was a fantastic homecoming filled with long-overdue reunions, delicious food, 温泉 (onsen, or hot springs) and お花見 (ohanami, or cherry blossom viewing). I don’t know when my next trip will be, but here’s hoping it’s sooner than another six years!

When I returned to the U.S. everything was in full bloom, so I felt lucky to be able to enjoy a double spring. I love this season with its wonderfully warm afternoons, as well as chilly mornings and nights where hot tea hits the spot. I brought back sakura tea and a wide assortment of other cherry blossom goods, so hopefully those will tide me over when I start missing Japan…

Yesterday I had the chance to see the Cannes award-winning film Plan 75, which is showing at IFC Center through Friday. The title refers to a Japanese government program that encourages the elderly to terminate their own lives (and will subsidize this), as a way of relieving this demographic’s social and economic burdens. The film follows the three main characters of a 78-year old woman considering Plan 75, a young civil servant working on behalf of the plan, and a Filipino health care worker who ends up working for the plan. Each goes through their own personal journey over the course of the film’s almost two-hour duration, changing the way they view the plan and their roles in relation to it. The weight of this dystopian film makes it anything but an easy watch, but its heaviness is commensurate to the heft of the premise.

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Position: PR & Culture Section Staff
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Miami
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job sent to us directly from the Consulate-General of Japan in Miami. Unfortunately, they are unable to sponsor visas:

The Consulate General of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented candidate for the position of a PR and Culture section staff at Consulate General of Japan in Miami.
 
1. Qualifications
(1) Fluent in writing and speaking in English. Fluency in Japanese is preferred but not required.
(2) U.S. citizen or Green card holder.
(3) Good at communication and can work as a team with the other consular members.
(4) Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft office.
(5) Basic knowledge in managing a webpage, Experience in organizing events. Those who have experience in promoting or practicing Japanese cultural activities are very welcomed.

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Position: Administrative and Finance Associate (4-year Fixed Term)
Posted by: Stanford University
Location:Stanford, CA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna, Jennifer Hwang (Shizuoka-ken, 2008-2012) for sharing the following opening on her team. Unfortunately, they are unable to sponsor visas:

This is a great opportunity to enter the higher education space and support graduate students! This is a four-year fixed-term position with the possibility of becoming a permanent position.

The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education (VPGE) is a dynamic and fast-paced team that delivers programs to Stanford’s 9,000+ graduate students and 2,400+ postdoctoral scholars. We work collaboratively across the university with schools and other vice provost areas to enhance the graduate educational experience. VPGE supports programs, administration, and service to the university community and graduate students in five portfolio areas: fellowships and funding, professional development, diversity and inclusion, interdisciplinary learning, and academic guidance. 

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Position: Japan Specialist Travel Consultants, Senior Japan Specialist Travel Consultants, and a Branch Sales Manager with Inside Travel Group
Posted by: Inside Travel
Location: Broomfield, CO, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Below are three job openings received directly from the company:
Inside Travel Group has job openings for new Japan Specialist Travel Consultants, Senior Japan Specialist Travel Consultants, and a Branch Sales Manager for a July start date.

Application Process: Job descriptions are below and a link to the website can be found here- https://www.insidejapantours.com/us/jobs/

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Position: Part-time Marketing Coordinator
Posted by: LEX Language Project
Location: Cambridge, MA, USA
Contract: Part-Time; 10 hours per week (hybrid)

Thanks to JET alumna, Elizabeth (Victor) White (Ehime-ken, 1987-1989) for sharing the following part-time job opening with our community:

JET Alums: Stay connected with Japanese language and culture while gaining exposure to other languages and cultures!

Small Cambridge, MA non-profit seeks part-time marketing coordinator who is passionate about languages and cultural exchange.  

Promotion of Language Clubs, Overseas Internship Programs, and Homestay Programs

• Promote programs and special events online and via community outreach.
• Help recruit volunteers, interns, and host families.
• Create marketing materials as needed. 
• Track and report on effectiveness of marketing initiatives.

Required Qualifications 

• A minimum of three years marketing or outreach experience with a non-profit organization.
• Cross-cultural experience and interest in languages.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a car.
• COVID vaccine status: “fully vaccinated” and “up to date” according to CDC definitions, including for remote candidates.  Candidates will be required to show proof of vaccination upon commencing employment. 

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Position: Program & Communications Coordinator
Posted by: USJETAA (U.S. Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme Alumni Association)
Location: Remote
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna and Executive Director of USJETAA (U.S. Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme Alumni Association), Jessyca (Wilcox) Livingston (Hokkaido-ken, 2003-2006) for passing along the following opening with USJETAA:

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here –  https://grnh.se/dbb709c13us

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Position: Japanese/English Interpreter
Posted by: Nippon Piston Ring of America, INC
Location: Bardstown, KY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the company:

We are currently searching for a Japanese/ English Interpreter.  This employee must be able to translate documents and interpret conversations.  We would like this candidate to have a manufacturing background. This is an hourly position that will work M-F onsite from 8 AM-4:30 PM.  The pay range is $20-27 per hour.

Application Process: For more information or to apply visit: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=125592&clientkey=09766551DB420EA855098188B0B864EC or reach out to Janet Pike; <j-pike@notes.npr.co.jp>.

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Position: Head of Public Policy and Government Relations, Australia/New Zealand and Japan
Posted by: Japan Center for International Exchange
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job passed along to us by a JET alum that has no connection to the position:

“Head of Public Policy and Government Relations” position based in Sydney, Australia. They think it’ll be good for someone with JET experience who is also a lawyer or has a public policy, lobbying, or government relations background.

We are looking for a kind, smart, humble and experienced public policy professional that has a track-record within the APAC region. The ideal person will have a deep understanding of the public policy and regulatory environment, policy-making process and cultural nuances in Australia/New Zealand – and ideally Japan – combined with business acumen and product interest.

This is going to be a policy-entrepreneur based in Sydney (with the capacity to be in Japan or elsewhere in the region, as required), a self-starter but great collaborator – someone that will have to wear many hats and help Stripe navigate the environment in a diverse set of markets and help us and our customers/users expand across the APAC region.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here –https://stripe.com/jobs/listing/head-of-public-policy-and-government-relations-australia-new-zealand-and-japan/4948108

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Position: Japanese Translator
Posted by: YKK AP
Location: Macon, GA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna, Jessica Cork (Hiroshima-ken, 1997-2000) for passing along the following job opening at her company:

YKK AP in Macon, Georgia has an opening for a Japanese translator. The purpose of this position will primarily be to provide support to the general administration (general affairs) department with duties to include clerical tasks and supporting Japanese expatriates and their families.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.

By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02). Justin has written about Japanese arts and entertainment for JETAA since 2005. For more of his articles, click here.

Spring has sprung in the Big Apple, and that means one thing: a new season of sounds, colors, and spectacular performing arts to match the blossoming sakura trees throughout the city.

This month’s highlights include:

March 25-29

My Neighbor Totoro 35th Anniversary

Various locations

$15-$20

The inaugural selection of Ghibli Fest 2023, this classic tale from Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki serves up magic and adventure for the whole family. When Satsuki and her sister Mei move with their father to a new home in the countryside, they find country life is not as simple as it seems. They soon discover that the house and nearby woods are full of strange and delightful creatures, including a gigantic but gentle forest spirit called Totoro, who can only be seen by children. Totoro and his friends introduce the girls to a series of adventures, including a ride aboard the extraordinary Cat Bus, in this all-ages animated masterpiece featuring the voices of Tim Daly, Lea Salonga, and real-life sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning, in early roles. Presented in both English-language and Japanese subtitled versions (March 28 only).

Thursday, April 6, 7:30 p.m.

Masayo Ishigure, Koto, Bass Koto, and Shamisen

Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Avenue

$40-$50

Masayo Ishigure Koto and Shamisen Recital commemorates the 30th anniversary of the veteran koto and shamisen performer’s professional career in the U.S.! Program selections include: “Sakura/The Moon over the Deserted Castle” A masterpiece representing Japan composed by Tadao Sawai. “Ginga (Galaxy)” by Tadao Sawai, using Okinawan melody, is performed on koto and shamisen. “(untitled) ” composed by Zac Zinger for koto, piano, and shakuhachi, each instrument partially improvises like often heard in Jazz music. “Gin-yu-ka (Minstrel Song)”, a powerful ensemble of six koto players composed by Hikaru Sawai “Chizuru/ Whereabouts of the Wind” by Hideaki Matsumoto, a relatively new Koto and piano piece. “Flying like a Bird”, composed by Tadao Sawai, will be the last piece of the recital. The piece, using all the techniques the composer could think of at that time, is one of the milestone of 20th century Koto music, and definitely worth listening to. The history of Japanese music can be seen in this program, which can be enjoyed by a wide range of audiences.

April 6-8, 8:00 p.m. 

Joan Laage/Kogut Butoh: Rivers Running Red

Triskelion Arts, 106 Calyer Street (Brooklyn)

$20 

Rivers Running Red is a homage to the female body and menstruation. The piece is inspired by an article exposing the practice in certain traditional societies of sending women off to the mountains to remain in huts and, all too often not surviving the harsh conditions. This practice is fueled by the belief that women are unclean while menstruating. It is also a reflection on this monthly cycle being celebrated as a sacred passage in other cultures. Vangeline Theater will open the show with an excerpt of The Slowest Wave. The Slowest Wave investigates through the use of scalp EEG how brain waves during Butoh dancing compare to those emitted during other conscious or unconscious motor behaviors, such as speaking or meditating. Moreover, the study will elucidate the functional neural networks of the dancers and the neural synchrony within and between them. This project is meant to foster connections and understanding between dancers, artists, scientists, engineers, and audiences from around the world.

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Position: Program & Administrative Assistant (Full-time, Non-exempt)
Posted by: Japan Center for International Exchange
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumnus, Stephen McHugh (Tokyo-to, 2015-2017) for passing along the following opening with his organization:

Supervisor: Executive Director

Professional level: 2–3 years of experience preferred

Days in Office and Remote Work: JCIE/USA employees work at the office on two predetermined days of the week and remotely on other days.

The Program and Administrative Assistant works as part of a dynamic and productive team in New York, led by the Executive Director based in the Washington DC area. They will also work in close collaboration with JCIE/Japan staff in Tokyo, Japan, with whom we organize many joint programs.

Roughly 50% of the position’s time will be spent supporting the program officers in planning and executing our activities in programs on global health and human security, women’s leadership, democratic governance, and congressional staff exchange.

The remaining 50% will be spent assisting the Executive Director in managing office operations including finance and accounting, HR, IT, office-wide events, communications, and administrative functions.

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Position: Media Researcher
Posted by: Nikkei America Inc.
Location: Washington, D.C. USA
Contract: Full-Time

Below is a job received directly from the company. They offer H1B or I Visas for qualified candidates, but are looking for U.S.-based applicants since the job is in Washington, D.C.

Application Process: Interested candidates can send their resumes to Yuka Olujobi at <yuka.olujobi@nex.nikkei.com>.

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Position: Assistant Director, Digital Future Initiative
Posted by: Columbia Business School
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job shared by Ryan Hata’s colleague at Columbia Business School:

Position Summary

The Digital Future Initiative (DFI) is a new initiative launched at Columbia Business School to help organizations, governments, and communities better understand, leverage, and prosper from future waves of digital disruption. The initiative will bring together faculty members from Columbia Business School and Columbia University with corporate leaders from across industries to help organizations, governments, and communities optimize and accelerate the technological advances of the future.

Reporting to the Administrative Director for the Digital Future Initiative, the Assistant Director is responsible for the administration and management of the Initiative’s events, communications, and operations, and will work strategically to engage internal and external stakeholders with the activities of DFI. The Assistant Director will be responsible for working independently and collaboratively to manage the various activities of the Digital Future Initiative.

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $61,500 – $75,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Application Process: For more infomation and to apply, please click here – https://main.hercjobs.org/jobs/18282270/assistant-director-digital-future-initiative?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic