Oct 4

Job: Management Intern Position in Study Abroad Office – Arizona State University

Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present)Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

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Position: Management Intern Position
Posted by: Arizona State University
Appointment: long term temporary, appointment ends on June 30, 2014
Location
: Phoenix, AZ
Salary: DOE, Hourly $12.12-$15.00, benefits eligible, non-exempt

Application Deadline: Initial close date of October 11, 2013

Overview:

Arizona State University (ASU) is currently seeking a Management Intern within the Study Abroad Office (SAO).

The SAO is committed to enriching the academic experience at ASU by affording students the opportunity to develop the intercultural competence, transnational understanding, and leadership skills required to face global challenges. In cooperation with academic and service units, faculty, and staff, we provide comprehensive support services for the development, implementation, and coordination of academically sound, credit-bearing programs abroad that are accessible to ASU students across all disciplines.

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Oct 4

Postings from Idealist.org 10.4.13

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.


ESL Instructor

Posted by: Asian Human Services
Type: Full-time
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: Not Specified
Application Deadline: October 11, 2013

Asian Human Services is seeking an experienced, creative ESL teacher for adult education classes The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in teaching immigrants from around the world, in particular low-income students, and will have fully-developed teaching strategies to help students make the transition from the classroom into the community. This position is a full-time one requiring up to twenty teaching hours per week. Other duties may include administrative support of the ESL program and participation in a literacy program that includes preschoolers and school-age children. A Bachelor’s degree is required, and a Master’s degree is preferred. We offer a competitive full-time salary and a full range of benefits, including health care and paid time off.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/Ts7DCwGDjpFP

 

ESL Instructor

Posted by: Neighborhood House
Type: Full-time, 30 hours per week with potential increase in hours
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: 16 ($17.65 – $19.59 per hour)
Application Deadline: October 11, 2013

Since 1906, Neighborhood House has been helping diverse communities of people with limited resources attain their goals for self-sufficiency, financial independence, health and community building. Our services include early childhood education (including Head Start and Early Head Start), mentoring and tutoring, emergency referral services, self-sufficiency/employment classes and services (including ESL and citizenship), job placement and training, substance abuse services, transportation and outreach for the elderly and disabled and publication of the Voice newspaper. Annually, Neighborhood House serves over 21,000 individuals. Of those, 60 percent are refugees and immigrants. Bachelors Degree in adult education or related field and two years of experience teaching ESL classes, preferably in a community-based setting; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/KffK935cS7mD

 

Vice President, External Relations

Posted by: Japan Society
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Not Specified
Application Deadline: Not Specified

Reporting to the President, the Vice President of External Relations is responsible for coordinating communication between staff and the Board of Directors, and organizing regular Board Standing Committee meetings with a focus on strategic planning. He/she directs Japan Society’s fundraising operations, overseeing Corporate, Foundation and Individual Giving and Membership efforts, as well as the Society’s Annual Dinner and other Special Events. Bachelors degree or higher, and a minimum of ten years senior-level managerial experience with expertise in strategic planning, board relations and development, fundraising, program-building, people and budget management.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/Fb3nxjtHC8Np 

 

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Oct 3

Job: Assistant Curator at Asian Art Museum (CA)

Another JET-relevant listing courtesy of JET alum Grant Thompkins. 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: Assistant Curator
Posted By: Asian Art Museum
Location: San Francisco, CA
Type: Full-Time
Salary: $1,904-$2,287 biweekly (annualized equivalent of $49,504-59,467)* with an excellent benefits package

Overview:

The Assistant Curator of Japanese Art, reporting to the Curator of Japanese Art, performs curatorial duties related to the identification, acquisition, preservation, exhibition, and interpretation of objects in the Japanese art collection.

Requirements:

  • MA in Asian Art History, with field of interest in Japanese Art; PhD or equivalent in Asian Art History preferred. One year of curatorial or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Solid research skills; must be able to interpret the collections and to communicate knowledge relevant to the collection
  • Superb writing skills; must be able to write effectively for both general and scholarly audiences
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills; good public speaking skills
  • Strong computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office Read More

Oct 3

L.M. Zoller (CIR Ishikawa-ken, Anamizu, 2009-11) is the editor of The Ishikawa JET Kitchen: Cooking in Japan Without a Fight. Ze works in student exchange; writes I’ll Make It Myself!, a blog about food culture in Japan and the US; curates The Rice Cooker Chronicles, a series of essays by JETs and JET alumni on the theme of cooking/eating and being alone in Japan; and admins The JET Alumni Culinary Group on LinkedIn.

Halloween Kit Kats in Japan and US.

Let’s enjoy Halloween!

A standard Halloween dessert, pumpkin pudding has a sweet and gentle flavor that fills the mouth. Enjoy Halloween even more with pumpkin-pudding flavor Kit Kats. (Nestle Kit Kats Mini Pumpkin Pudding Flavorネスレ キットカット ミニ パンプキンプリン味)

 

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Oct 2

Job: 2 positions – Student Services Department John Cabot University (Rome, Italy)

Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present)Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

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Position: Cultural Programs and Community Service Coordinator 
Posted by: Student Services Department John Cabot University
Location: Rome, Italy

Overview:

The position entails developing and implementing all student trips and cultural activities, on-campus activities that are not directly academic, and the community service program. The department is in transition and will require a visionary person who is self-directed and intrinsically motivated.

Job Duties:

  • Develop, organize and implement all student trips and cultural activities
  • Develop, organize and implement on-campus activities (non-academic)
  • Responsible for trip and activity budget
  • Attend off campus trips as a group leader
  • Attend activities
  • Provide support to the Student Services Manager and Orientation coordinator when needed
  • Develop, organize and coordinate the Community Service Program
  • Provide assistance to students in the office
  • Assist in maintaining social media (facebook, etc.)
  • Work at Graduation
  • Participate in Student Life conferences and meetings
  • Other duties as assigned

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Oct 2

Job: Office Manager – Cornell Abroad (Ithaca, NY)

Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present)Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

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Position: Office Manager
Posted by: Cornell Abroad
Hours: full-time
Location: Ithaca, NY

Overview:

As Office Manager for Cornell Abroad, provide comprehensive administrative support for a vibrant and fast-paced student-centered office.  Demonstrating a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and customer-service skills, the Office Manager responds directly to inquiries from students, staff, faculty, parents, and others regarding study abroad and other international opportunities for Cornell students.  Assist with collection and tracking application paperwork from students. Whether in person, in writing, or over the phone, the Office Manager must draw upon a broad understanding of opportunities for international education across the university and deep knowledge of Cornell Abroad, its programs and processes to craft official replies on behalf of the organization.  Address issues ranging from the application process and deadlines to financial aid procedures, registration status, and use of the online application software.  Use judgment to triage information requests as needed.

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Oct 2

Job: Part-Time Receptionist for Asahi Shimbun (NYC)

Thanks to JETAANY President Monica Yuki for passing along this listing which she received directly from Asahi.  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: Receptionist
Posted By: Asahi Shimbun
Location: New York
Type: Part-Time
Salary: $15/hr+

Overview:

The New York Bureau of The Asahi Shimbun needs a part-time receptionist. Duties include: answering the phone; distributing periodicals and mail to the staff; renewing subscriptions; restocking office & kitchen supplies; preparing beverages; serving beverages to guests; making copies; transcribing audio-files (occasional); making appointments (occasional), etc. Working hours: 7 hours/day (for example: from 9:30 am through 4:30 pm)

Requirements:

  • Native English Speaker
  • Japanese Conversational Ability (no writing requried)

Application Instructions:

Please email a cover letter and resume to:

attn: hiring manager
asahiny @ asahiam.com


Oct 2

Job: Content Operations Coordinator at YouTube|GooglePlay (CA)

See below for this interesting JET-relevant position sent by JET alum Adam Vera (Oita-ken, 2009-12), who works for Google.  Note that time is of the essence if you plan to apply. 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: Content Operations Coordinator
Location: San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area — willingness to relocate a must!

Overview:

This role is focused on coordinating service of TV content on YouTube Google Play.

Requirements:

  • JAPANESE LANGUAGE ABILITY IS A MUST (Reading and Written)
  • Highly organized
  • Extreme attention to detail
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Ability to prioritize tasks despite chaotic schedules
  • Multi-tasker
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Administrative background

*Obsessive passion for TV is a great bonus!

Application Instructions:

Please email a cover letter and resume as soon as possible to:
avera @ google.com

Keep in mind that time is of the essence!


Oct 2

【RocketNews24】Possibly the greatest textbook doodles of all time

 

Michelle Lynn Dinh (Shimane-ken, Chibu-mura, 2010–13) is an editor and writer for RocketNews24, a Japan-based site dedicated to bringing fun and quirky news from Asia to English speaking audiences.

【RocketNews24】Possibly the greatest textbook doodles of all time1

Remember back in high school when you’d opened up your textbook to find George Washington picking his nose and Joseph Stalin with a peg leg and eye patch. It was enough to make you bow down and thank the graffiti gods for giving you a much needed distraction from the incessant ramblings of your instructor.

Textbook doodles seem to transcend national borders and bored students from all over the world appear to have a penchant for defiling educational tools. We’ve already shown you some from Asia, a continent that seems to be home to an abundance of bored students with idle hands. Now let’s take a look at textbook doodles from Twitter user and Japanese high school student, Chanta, who takes it to a whole other level, actually erasing parts of his textbook to create entirely different, albeit twisted, pictures. Former and current JETs might appreciate Chanta’s preference for using his English textbook as his canvas.

 

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Oct 2

CIR continues Fukushima Live blog: Stories from people living in Fukushima prefecture

FukushimaAizuSaw the link for this posted by Eden Law to the JETAA Oceania Facebook group.  Here’s a sample post:

Fukushima Live Blog

http://fukushimalive.blogspot.jp

“This blog Fukushima Live collects stories from people living in Fukushima Prefecture”

Hi everyone, my name is William. I’m one of the new CIRs here in Fukushima Prefecture, and am taking over for Lachie Tranter in the International Affairs Division. Lachie has kindly allowed me to continue his Fukushima Live blog. I hope to be able to continue to share with you all life in Fukushima, the challenges people here are facing, and many of the wonderful attractions the prefecture has to offer.

Recently I had the opportunity to travel around the Aizu Region here in Fukushima Prefecture. Aizu, the westernmost region of the three regions in Fukushima, is known for its rich history and sake-brewing industry.

The highlight of the trip was visting Ōuchi-juku. Located in the mountains of Minami-Aizu, Ōuchi-juku was a post town during Japan’s Edo period (1603 – 1868). It is famous for the traditional thatched buildings that line its main street, allowing visitors to experience the atmosphere of the Edo period here in modern day Japan.


Oct 1

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThanks to Taylor’s father Andy Anderson for sharing the below update:

Toho-Towa Company, LTD  (Godzilla, etc.) is promoting Taylor’s film throughout Japan with City halls, other NPO’s, Boards of Education, JETs, etc.   JETs are good candidates to organize screenings as part of their community relations work.  Towa has posted information about this at www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjUvhwX-jDQ.

Part of the proceeds from screenings will go to the Taylor Anderson Memorial Fund which is being set up as a Japanese NPO.    Ambassador Fujisaki has agreed to be on the board and is helping us recruit other board members.  We’re working on a new website for the fund as well.  Towa would also like to have someone (such as JETs, former JETs, those associated with Taylor’s fund)  speak at each screening.

Towa will launch this effort  at the Yamagata film festival on 10/12/2013 www.yidff.jp/2013/program/13p7-e.html (Regge and some Taylor fund people will be there) and in Tokyo October 15th for potential screening hosts. Screening dates will start to be known about that time and we’ll keep them updated on www.thetaylorandersonstory.com and www.facebook.com/LiveYourDreamTheTaylorAndersonStory.


Oct 1

Job: Academic Relations Rep (West Coast) with Athena Study Abroad

Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present)Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

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Position: Academic Relations Rep
Posted by: Athena Study Abroad
Hours: full time
Location: The ideal candidate should be located in and acutely familiar with southern California and the west coast as a whole, as this role will be stationed in this area.  Athena Study Abroad, Inc. is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
Salary: yes
Application Deadline: October 20, 2013

Overview:

Athena Study Abroad is looking for an individual to promote, outreach, and assist in coordinating enrollment for Athena’s education abroad programs with a special focus on fostering and developing Athena’s west coast partnerships.  The Academic Relations Representative is responsible for recruiting quality students to apply for and attend Athena Study Abroad programs.  In addition to recruitment, the Academic Relations Representative will also develop and maintain strong relationships with staff and students at US institutions, maintain quality relationships with overseas partner college staff members, provide the highest quality advising and mentoring for all Athena students, and serve as an analyst for enrollment.  The person in this role will work under the direct supervision of the Manager of Academic Relations to continue to establish relevant and effective relationships and outreach initiatives based on individual program goals.

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Sep 30

Via JETAA Ottawa. Posted by Gemma Villanueva (Fukushima 2008-11), the editor for the JETAA Ottawa Newsletter.

Download your digital copy of the JETAA Ottawa Newsletter now!

What’s inside this issue?

PM ABE’S VISIT | WELCOME BACK, NEW RETURNERS! | CHEF HAMANA Q&A | JET ALUMNUS MICHAEL MAHER KING OF SMILE KIDS JAPAN  | ONSENS: SOLIDIFYING FRIENDSHIPS IN STRANGE PLACES | AND MORE!

JETAA Ottawa

Happy reading!


Sep 29

Job: JTB – Online Content Coordinator (Sydney, AU)

Via JETAA New South Wales. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Online Content Coordinator
Posted by: JTB Australia
Type: Full Time
Location: Sydney (CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs)
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
JTB is an established international travel company with a strong presence in Australia. We pride ourselves on providing our customers with the best possible travel experience.

We are currently seeking an Online Content Coordinator to join our web team in Sydney CBD Office. The successful candidate will have a great understanding of the online world and be a self starter, motivated, organized and have great interpersonal skills. Read More


Sep 29

Job: Senior Advisor Clinical – Japanese Fluency (CA)

Via JETAA Northern California. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Senior Advisor Clinical – Japanese Fluency
Posted by: Abbott
Type: Full-time/ Day shift
Location: Santa Clara, California
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
Abbott is a global healthcare company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of healthcare. With a portfolio of leading, science-based offerings in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic pharmaceuticals, Abbott serves people in more than 150 countries and employs approximately 70,000 people.

Primary Job Function:
A senior-level scientist that is fluent in reading, writing, and speaking formal Japanese is needed to provide clinical science support for both coronary and core medical devices in Japan. This support consists of (a.) actively participating in Japan strategy meetings, (b.) writing/translating protocols or Informed Consent Forms (or amendments), clinical study reports, and publications, (c.) providing clinical trials.gov updates for all Japan clinical trials (required by US Public Law 110-85), (d.) attending clinical trial team meetings (conducted in Japanese), (e.) addressing PMDA regulatory questions about clinical data, (f.) liaising with top interventional cardiologists to provide scientific support, (g.) updating investigator brochures or IFUs, (h.) supporting Japan audits, (i.) providing scientific support to the commercial team, and (j.) attending Japanese investigator or advisory board meetings. Read More


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