Job: Program Assistant for Student Activities and International Services (Newton, MA)
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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.
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Position: Program Assistant for Student Activities and International Services
Posted by: Lasell College, Office of International Services (study abroad and international student advising) and the Office of Student Activities
Location: Newton, MA
Type: full-time, 10 month position
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Job: Study Abroad Advisor (Kansas)
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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.
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Position: Study Abroad Advisor
Posted by: Kansas State University, Office of International Programs
Location: Manhattan, Kansas
Salary Range: $36,000
Type: full time, 12-month contract, eligible for benefits
Starting Date: January 2014
Screening of applications to begin: November 24th, 2013
Overview:
The Study Abroad Advisor provides guidance and outstanding professional service to students before, during and after their educational experience abroad. He or she provides information to students, parents, faculty, and staff regarding various study abroad programs and coordinates with relevant academic and administrative offices. He or she also assists with coordinating program and application processes, and participates in campus recruitment and promotion, as well as participant selection.
The Study Abroad Advisor works with overseas partners to obtain information regarding application processes, course selection, arrival information, accommodation, and other relevant information. Some national and international travel is expected.
This person is a representative of Kansas State University and the Office of International Programs (OIP) and maintains effective working relationships with Study Abroad and OIP staff, the campus community, and international partners. As a member of the Office of International Programs, the Study Abroad Office strives to achieve the goals set forth in the K-State 2025 Internationalization Strategic Action Plan.
Job: Senior Study Abroad Advisor (Houston, TX)
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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.
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Position: Senior Study Abroad Advisor
Posted by:Rice University
Location: Houston, Texas
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Justin’s Japan: Nippon in New York—The Legend of Zelda, Osamu Tezuka, Dir En Grey, and Hotei
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The JET Alumni Association of New York presents a special screening of Live Your Dream: The Taylor Anderson Story at Columbia University Oct. 30. (© 2012 Global Film Network. All rights reserved.)
By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his Japanese culture page here for related stories.
From Nintendo to manga to metal to Tarantino, November is just as colorful as the blowing leaves in the air and on the ground. Add to that a Meiji era throwback exhibition at Resobox, the destroy-all-monsters vibe of Kaiju Big Battel (just in time for Turkey Day), and a world premiere at Japan Society and you’ve got an irresistibly epic rundown.
This month’s highlights include:
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 7:00 p.m.
JETAA New York presents Live Your Dream: The Taylor Anderson Story
Columbia University, Uris Hall 301
$7 advance, $10 at the door, students free with ID
Following its New York premiere at Japan Society last July, the New York chapter of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program Alumni Association presents an encore screening of this touching documentary film about Taylor Anderson and all the young people who travel the world trying to make a difference. Taylor was an extraordinary American who dedicated herself to teaching Japanese children in the JET program, living her dream right up to the events of March 11, 2011. Includes a post-screening Q&A session with director/producer Regge Life and Taylor’s father Andy Anderson.
Friday, Nov. 1, 8:00 p.m.
The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses Second Quest
The Theater at Madison Square Garden
$62.50-$112.50
While F. Scott Fitzgerald famously pooh-poohed second acts, second quests are an entirely different matter. Back by popular demand and presented by Jason Michael Paul Productions, The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses returns to the Theater at MSG with breathtakingly new visuals and music exploring additional chapters from the Zelda franchise as well as the beautifully orchestrated four movement symphony recounting the classic storylines from some of the most popular video games in history. Take up your wooden sword and shield as a live orchestra and the Montclair State University Vocal Accord brings to life the masterpieces of legendary Nintendo composer and sound director Koji Kondo.
Thursday, Nov. 7
The Life & Works of Osamu Tezuka
Japan Society, 333 East 47th Street
$25/$20 Japan Society members, seniors and students
Best known as the creator of Astro Boy, Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989) is often credited as the “Godfather of Anime and Manga” due to his prolific output, pioneering techniques, and reimagining of genres. His work redefined Japanese cartoons, transforming them into an irresistible art form, and incorporated a variety of new styles in their creation. Leaving a lasting impact on literature and film, his work also influenced a range of other artistic genres. In this special lecture, Tezuka’s works are presented by JET alum Roland Kelts (Osaka-shi, 1998-99), author of Japanamerica. This event is moderated by NYC-based cartoonist Katie Skelly. Ticket price includes a pre-event wine and Japanese hors d’oeuvres reception.
For the complete story, click here.
Job:Postings from Idealist.org 10.29.13
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Via Idealist.org. Posted by Geneva Marie (Niigata-ken 2008-09) Geneva is a contributor to both JETwit and JETAANY. Geneva is on a continuous (epic) search for Japanese-related jobs in the United States. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Director of Development
Posted by: Japanese American Cultural and Community Center (JACCC)
Type: Full-time
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Salary: Commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, and vacation and sick leave.
Application Deadline: November 15, 2013
he Director of Development will lead the JACCC’s development and fundraising functions. Serving as the agency’s chief development officer, the Director will conceptualize, plan and execute a strategic and coordinated program to identify and tap opportunities to increase financial support through events, major and planned giving, membership, annual fund, direct response/e-philanthropy, corporate and foundation support, and government funding. Bachelor’s Degree required with at least 8 years experience in development and a proven-track record of fundraising. Master’s degree or Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) accreditation preferred.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/33Cfx4xpN3hSP
Communications Coordinator
Posted by: Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University
Type: Full-time, Temporary
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Not Specified
Start Date: Not Specified
The Weatherhead East Asian Institute of Columbia University is in search of a creative, organized, and marketing-savvy professional to join our team and coordinate our overall communications. The ideal candidate must be comfortable implementing a 360 degree approach to communications, which includes, but not limited to: social, digital, & print media; public relations & press outreach; and strategic advertising. The incumbent will help us disseminate our research in creative and effective ways to position the Institute as a leading global educator and think tank.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/gbs8TzJWStW4
Program Officer II
Posted by: Institute of International Education
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Not Specified
Application Deadline: Not Specified
Purpose of Position: Acts as primary resource for Brazil Scientific Mobility program regarding the processing of immigration documentation and ensuring compliance with J-1 regulations for exchange visitor sponsorship.Work is carried out independently under general supervision. Knowledge of USCIS, ICE and DOS regulations and procedures related to exchange visitors (J-1 and J-2) preferred.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/KgnX2PZbtbfP
Job: Associate TV News Producer/Researcher at Nippon Television Washington DC News Bureau
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Great listing received directly from the company. 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: Associate TV News Producer/Researcher
Type: Full-Time
Location: Washington DC
Overview:
As a producer, you would be responsible for monitoring and summarizing political news and information from around Washington. This would include attending press briefing, monitoring daily news sources, researching throughout various news media outlets for interesting stories, setting up interviews, and in-house recording. You would assist the reporters in creating daily news stories sent to Tokyo for national broadcast, as well as longer term feature stories. Read More
Job: Administrative Program Assistant (APA) – (Oregon)
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Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.
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Position: Administrative Program Assistant (APA)
Posted by:Oregon State University International Degree & Education Abroad
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Application Deadline: November 3rd, 2013
Overview:
This is a highly autonomous position, requiring cultural sensitivity and excellent written and verbal communication. The position is supervised by the Senior Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives for International Programs and serves as the key contact to many administrative units at OSU, program and insurance providers, and has daily contact with students and parents.
Job: UCLA Student Affairs Officer (LA)
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Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.
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Position: Student Affairs Officer
Posted by:Dashew Center for International Students & Scholars (DCISS) – University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Location: Los Angeles, California
Application Deadline: November 8th, 2013
Overview:
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Dashew Center for International Students & Scholars (DCISS).
Job Duties:
- Reporting directly to the Assistant Director, Programs, this position is responsible for developing, coordinating, promoting, implementing, and evaluating programs and activities that facilitate enhanced leadership, communication, community involvement, cross-cultural friendships, and adjustment to the US culture and UCLA campus life.
- Provide training and supervision to student staff, Global Siblings Coordinators, and volunteers. Create and deliver professional staff trainings to help staff better serve the international student population.
- Serve as preparer for Bruin-Buy, Express Travel preparer, BAR Account, Purchasing Card and CashNet.
Application Instructions:
Please apply online by November 8, 2013 online at: https://hr.mycareer.ucla.edu
JQ Magazine: Book Review – ‘Dreams of Love, Etc.’ from ‘Monkey Business Volume 3’
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“Most striking about this piece is how astute Kawakami is in capturing not only the loneliness and boredom of daily life, but the paradox of how absurd life is and how, ultimately, it’s also really no big deal.” (A Public Space)
By Sharona Moskowitz (Fukuoka-ken, 2000-01) for JQ magazine. Sharona is interested in fresh, new voices in fiction and creative nonfiction.
In the latest issue of contemporary Japanese literature anthology Monkey Business Volume 3, Japanese novelist Mieko Kawakami writes of roses, post-earthquake malaise and a friendship that never quite consummates.
We first encounter the narrator, who inexplicably calls herself Bianca, as she stands on her porch tending to her bed of roses.
By her own admission, Bianca’s days are filled with nothing—“I don’t work. I’m not pregnant. I don’t watch TV. I don’t read books. Come to think of it, I do absolutely nothing.” What she is, however, is a wife—a loaded title for a Japanese woman with its implications of duty and decorum. Yet she wants more—much more. What exactly, she isn’t quite sure.
Stuck in the doldrums of her daily existence, she thinks and rethinks the simplest decisions, her inner monologue playing out like T.S. Eliot’s “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.” (“Shall I part my hair behind? Do I dare to eat a peach?”) What little volition she has is spent on tending to her plants, a hobby she developed after the earthquake, perhaps as an outlet for her nurturing tendencies, or, more likely, as a reminder that life was returning to normal after the shaker and its ensuing chaos.
Job: Writer/Editor for Ishida Taiseisha (Tokyo)
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A nice JET-relevant listing received directly from the company. 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: Communications Coordinator
Type: Full-Time
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Salary: At least JYP 3,000,000 (dependent on skills and experience)
Overview:
Ishida Taiseisha Inc. is seeking a talented individual for writing/editing duties in its Tokyo office. The successful applicant will be responsible for creating high-quality B2B content for a leading international automaker. She or he will be comfortable writing everything from entertaining vignettes to in-depth feature articles exploring business practices in the automotive industry for a global audience.
The position also includes some international/domestic travel and supporting colleagues in translation projects and copy quality checks. Read More
Job: Student Exchange Program Manager (Seattle)
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Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.
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Position: Student Exchange Program Manager
Posted by: States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs (S4-H) – Posted by Idealist
Location: Seattle, Washington
Type: Full Time
Starting Date: December 9, 2013
Overview:
The Program Manager is responsible to implement all aspects of one or more of S4-H’s exchange programs (Short-term Inbound and/or Outbound) to ensure quality program execution. This position reports directly to the President in a small office environment (currently 4 staff members total) and is expected to be able to work independently. The ideal candidate is one who believes in the value of international student exchange and is passionate about enhancing global citizenship and cultural understanding.
Job: Writer/Translator for RocketNews24 English (Online)
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See below for a very interesting writer/translator work opportunity from Michelle Lynn Dinh (Shimane-ken, Chibu-mura, 2010 – 2013), the editor for RocketNews24 English, a website specializing in quirky news from Japan and Asia. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Writer/Translator
Posted by: RocketNews24 English
Type: Freelance
Salary: Calculated on a per article basis + incentive
Overview:
RocketNews24 English is looking to hire a few talented writers to help them grow! Thanks to a lot of hard work and its awesome readers, RockNews24 English is currently making plans to expand its website and increase our daily output. To this end, the site is looking for a couple of talented writers to join the team.
Requirements:
be creative individuals who write regularly.
enjoy keeping up to date with current events, trends and pop culture.
speak/read Japanese well (equivalent to JLPT N2 or better)
be able to produce five or more articles per week
Applicants from all over the world are welcome. They are also looking for speakers of Chinese, Korean or other Asian languages.
Application Instructions:
(If you apply, make sure to indicate that you learned of the listing via JETwit.)
Please send your resume, Japanese and English, and translations (see #2 below) to recruit @ en.rocketnews24.com
1）Please write the following IN JAPANESE in your e-mail.
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Name：
Age：
Address：
Motivation for applying：
E-mail address：
Telephone number：
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※Please write『英訳ライタースタッフ応募／氏名』for the subject.
※Please attach a picture of yourself with your resume.
2）Please translate the following two articles and submit them with your resume
1. ■普通じゃない！神戸北野で異人館を改装した『スターバックス』に行ってきた
2. Please write an original piece that you think would be a good fit for RocketNews24. This could be a loose translation of an article from a foreign language website, a short piece introducing something neat you found on the net or your own personal opinion or anecdotal piece based on your experiences in Japan and Asia.
Only accepted applicants will be notified of the results.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, RocketNews24 is a Japanese-language news blog. Since their humble launch in 2008, they’ve built a massive fan base by reporting the interesting, strange and random—much of it brought over from the English-speaking world.
Job: Communications Coordinator at Weatherhead East Asian Institute of Columbia University (NY)
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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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Position: Communications Coordinator
Type: Temp w/ Possible Full-Time Future
Overview:
“The Weatherhead East Asian Institute of Columbia University is in search of a creative, organized, and marketing-savvy professional to join our team and coordinate our overall communications. The ideal candidate must be comfortable implementing a 360 degree approach to communications, which includes, but not limited to: social, digital, & print media; public relations & press outreach; and strategic advertising.” Read More
Job: Writer/Translator for RocketNews24 English (Online)
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This is a re-post of a previously listed position. They found some good candidates but are looking for more! Except Michelle wants to make clear that applicants can be located anywhere, i.e., you don’t have to be in Japan to do it.
See below for a very interesting writer/translator work opportunity from Michelle Lynn Dinh (Shimane-ken, Chibu-mura, 2010 – 2013), the editor for RocketNews24 English, a website specializing in quirky news from Japan and Asia. 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: Writer/Translator
Posted by: RocketNews24 English
Type: Freelance
Salary: Calculated on a per article basis + incentive
Overview:
RocketNews24 English is looking to hire a few talented writers to help them grow! Thanks to a lot of hard work and its awesome readers, RockNews24 English is currently making plans to expand its website and increase our daily output. To this end, the site is looking for a couple of talented writers to join the team.
Requirements:
- be creative individuals who write regularly.
- enjoy keeping up to date with current events, trends and pop culture.
- speak/read Japanese well (equivalent to JLPT N2 or better)
- be able to produce five or more articles per week
They are also looking for speakers of Chinese, Korean or other Asian languages. Read More
【RocketNews24】Ninja life skills: 7 tips to make learning Japanese that little bit easier
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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 Philip Kendall (Fukushima-ken, Shirakawa-shi, 2006–11), senior editor and writer for RocketNews24, a Japan-based site dedicated to bringing fun and quirky news from Asia to English speaking audiences.
Despite its apparent difficulty, Japanese is fast becoming one of the world’s most desirable languages to learn, with more and more Westerners studying it every day. Eventually, though, we all hit a wall with our studies and feel like we’re not making any progress. The books you threw yourself into with such enthusiasm start to become a chore to open, the army of kanji characters you have yet to study stare back at you with mocking disdain, and despite all the hours you put in you still can’t quite keep up with that anime you were determined to watch without subtitles. It happens to the best of us, but there are ways to break out of this rut, not to mention rekindle that love for studying Japanese, or any other language for that matter.
So today we’d like to bring you our short list of tips and tricks for boosting your Japanese language ability and make studying less of a chore. The following is a combination of both tips and experiences of foreigners who have achieved varying degrees of fluency in the language and our combined knowledge. It’s by no means the final word in language study, but give some of these a try and we’re sure you’ll be surprised at how quickly your Japanese proficiency improves.
