Job: Development Coordinator at Institute of International Education (NYC)
Jobs 
Comments Off on Job: Development Coordinator at Institute of International Education (NYC)
Via idealist.org. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London and is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, translation, or other fields.
———————————————————————————————————————————-
***Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JETwit. Thanks.***
Job Position: Development Coordinator
Job Details:
Job: 2 Positions at Council on Foreign Relations (NYC)
Jobs Comments Off on Job: 2 Positions at Council on Foreign Relations (NYC)
Via idealist.org. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London and is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, translation, or other fields.
———————————————————————————————————————————-
***Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JETwit. Thanks.***
(1) Job Position: Assistant Director, Academic Initiative
Job Details:
The Assistant Director, Academic Initiative, will manage CFR’s efforts to connect educators and students at the high school, college, and graduate-school levels with CFR’s research tools—this includes planning student briefings, academic conference exhibitions, and higher education workshops; developing academic modules; and creating the monthly Educators Bulletin enewsletter.
For more details see: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/9xt3hFST8874/
(2) Job Position: Assistant Director, Outreach Initiatives
Job Details:
The Assistant Director, Outreach Initiatives, will manage the general programming and marketing of CFR’s Academic, Religion and Foreign Policy, and State and Local Officials initiatives—this includes assisting with the planning and implementation of the Outreach initiatives’ online and social media presence, conference call series, outreach events, conference exhibitions, enewsletters, and print and online advertising.
For more details see: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/hbjdKH5JMk5P/
Job: 2 Positions at Asia Society (NYC)
Jobs Comments Off on Job: 2 Positions at Asia Society (NYC)
Via idealist.org. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London and is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, translation, or other fields.
———————————————————————————————————————————-
***Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JETwit. Thanks.***
(1) Job Position: Senior Program Officer, NYPP – Policy Programs
Job Details:
Asia Society, a prestigious, global, educational and cultural non-profit seeks a Senior Program Officer, New York Public Programs-Policy Programs, to have the overall responsibility for developing, managing and conducting NYPP’s programs in the Policy area; working with other NYPP staff to develop and execute interdisciplinary programs, particularly those existing on the boundaries of Policy and Business.
For more details see: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/j7KFhFBfbcxd/
(2) Job Position: Program Assistant, NYPP Policy & Business Programs
Job Details:
Asia Society, a prestigious, global, educational and cultural non-profit seeks a Program Assistant to assist responsible senior staff in all aspects of production and administration of New York public programs across the fields of policy and business programs.
For more details see: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/6JZbFbX9k3xd/
Job: ESL temp position (NY area)
Jobs Comments Off on Job: ESL temp position (NY area)
Via JETAANY Board Member and former JETAANY Vice-President Katrina Barnas. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London and is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, translation, or other fields.
———————————————————————————————————————————-
***Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JETwit. Thanks.***
Job Position: Programmes Assistant
Job Details:
EAC Summer Language camp is looking for part-time experienced ESL instructors to teach European teenagers at its summer camp at SUNY Maritime in the Bronx. TEFL certified is not required but it is a plus.
Pay is $575 per week for approx. 20 hours a week.
Teaching takes place mainly in the morning between 9am and 12pm.
Positions range in length from 2 – 6 weeks and begin soon.
How to Apply:
For more information please write to bogdan.markiewicz@gmail.com or call 347-909-8681.
A walk across the Canadian Rockies to maintain awareness for Tohoku situation
Earthquake Tsunami, Fundraising, Volunteer Comments Off on A walk across the Canadian Rockies to maintain awareness for Tohoku situation
Posted by Alisa Wylie to the Japan Earthquake Disaster Relief Idea Exchange group on Facebook (started by Atlanta-based JET alum Emily Duncan):
Steve Johnson is a friend of a friend who returned to Canada from Japan last year. He’s walking across the Canadian Rockies to raise/maintain awareness of the situation in Tohoku.
Steve also says: “I have prepared a presentation and talk that aims to share my experience in the endlessly fascinating Japanese culture and thereby connect Canadians to this event. Furthermore, I hope to encourage people to develop their natural feeling of connectedness to current events and to take action when they feel passionate about an issue, whether it be global or local.”
The blog includes a list of charities and disaster relief projects where people can send donations if they wish. Please share this info with anyone who might be interested or even be able to help reduce their expenses!
http://www.walkforjapan.blogspot.com/
Dreams Come True to hold rare concerts in U.S. Any JET alums going?
Cultural Outreach, Events, Film, Music Comments Off on Dreams Come True to hold rare concerts in U.S. Any JET alums going?
Just heard from Aaron Woolfolk (Kochi-ken) (writer and director of the film “The Harimaya Bridge”) that he’s going to the Dreams Come True concert in L.A. in October and that they’ll also be playing concerts in Seattle and NYC as well as free concerts in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima.
Here’s a June 28 post about the concerts from Anime News Network.
If you’re a JET or JET alum and plan on going, post a comment here and let the JET alum community know.
JET alum Josh Zimmerman crafts a name for himself in ABC News article
JETs in the News, Notable JET Alums, Writers Comments Off on JET alum Josh Zimmerman crafts a name for himself in ABC News article
Thanks to Gail Meadows (Hiroshima-ken, 2007-10), former Editor of the Hiroshima JET online newsletter The Wide Island View and current resident of metro Detroit for sharing this item about her former Wide Island View Co-Editor Josh Zimmerman (Hiroshima-ken).
According to an ABC News article titled “From Whittling to Knitting: How Modern Men Craft,”
Joshua Zimmerman’s creative outlet is tinkering with small electrical projects. The 28-year-old, fourth-grade teacher in Milwaukee makes Altoid tin USB chargers and flashlights, and small robots from toothbrush heads and solar battery chargers. His creations usually can be made with a few bucks and a few parts, often from recycling old electronics.
He simplifies ideas he finds online, assembles them in kits, and sells them from his online shop, Brown Dog Gadgets, and at Etsy. He also posts the instructions for all of his projects, most of which take under an hour for a novice and require a little metal soldering.
Here’s a description of the Altoids Solar iPhone/iPod/iPad Charger direct from Josh’s Brown Dog Gadgets website:
After weeks of sweat, blood, and soldering burns we’ve finally done it. We’ve made a solar charger for all the iProducts out there! Now you can charge up your iPhone, iPod, and even the iPad via the wonder of solar.
What separates this from our Solar Altoids USB Charger is that you can actually charge up those iProducts, which you’ll also find separates us from most solar USB chargers out there.
The charger works by recharging two high capacity rechargeable AA batteries through the included 4V solar cell. When you need to charge up your iPhone or iPod just plug it in via the three foot retractable cable. Then relax, because you deserve it
Features:
4V Solar Cell
2X High Capacity Rechargeable AAs (Between 2500-3000 mah)
3 Foot retractable charging cable.
Your choice of a fun Altoids tin.
Has been tested on and works with any iPod Classic, iPod Nano, iPhone, and iPad. We honestly went to a store and tried it out on all of the display models. We’re just happy that it works with our iPhone 4!
***iPods and iPhones will not directly charge up from the solar panel. You need to first charge up the internal AA batteries to a certain level before an iPod or iPhone will actually charge from it.
*******************
Hey Josh, any chance we could order some with the JETwit logo? :-)
Sydney JETAA: The latest issue of JET Journeys is here!
JETAA Chapters Comments Off on Sydney JETAA: The latest issue of JET Journeys is here!
via Sydney JETAA. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London as is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, writing and translation.
——————————————————————————————————————————–
Click here to read the Winter 2011 issue of JET Journeys, the newsletter of Sydney JETAA. Find about about our upcoming activites and read more of Eden Law’s inspirational story about life in Fukushima during and after the earthquake and tsunami on 11 March.
Reminder: You can RSVP to for upcoming events by emailing sydney@jetalumni.org or responding via the Sydney JETAA Facebook group. Please do let us know if you plan to come to any of our events, so we can confirm numbers in advance.
We’re also happy to receive your feedback. And let us know if you’d like to volunteer to help out during the JETAA Regional Conference in Sydney from 11-13 November this year. Email: sydney@jetalumni.org.
The Sydney JETAA Team
www.sydneyjetaa.org
Our mailing address is:
Sydney JETAA
c/o Consulate-General of Japan
Level 33, 52 Martin Place,
Sydney, NSW 2000
Job: Recruitment Consultant at Perfect Employment (London, UK)
Jobs Comments Off on Job: Recruitment Consultant at Perfect Employment (London, UK)
Via JETAA UK. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London and is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, translation, or other fields.
———————————————————————————————————————————-
***Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JETwit. Thanks.***
Job Position: Recruitment Consultant
Job Details:
We are looking for someone to join our friendly, professional and solid team.
Successful candidate will have the following experience and skills:
Job: Programmes Assistant at The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation (London, UK)
Jobs Comments Off on Job: Programmes Assistant at The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation (London, UK)
Via JETAA UK. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London and is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, translation, or other fields.
———————————————————————————————————————————-
***Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JETwit. Thanks.***
Job Position: Programmes Assistant
Job Details:
We are seeking a Programmes Assistant to work as part of a small London-based team of six, providing administrative and other support for the Scholarships, Grants and Events programmes at Daiwa Foundation Japan House. He/she should have knowledge and experience of Japan, good organisational abilities and full computer skills. Prior office experience and familiarity with standard computer software packages is essential.
The Programmes Assistant is expected to work flexibly and to deadlines as part of a small team, primarily assisting the Grants & Scholarships Officer and providing events marketing support to the Programme Director. He/she will report to the Director General.
Read More
Job: Coordinator for Public Relations at Embassy of Japan (London, UK)
Jobs Comments Off on Job: Coordinator for Public Relations at Embassy of Japan (London, UK)
Via JETAA UK. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London and is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, translation, or other fields.
———————————————————————————————————————————-
***Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JETwit. Thanks.***
Job Position: Coordinator for Public Relations
Job Details:
The Japan Information and Cultural Centre (JICC), Embassy of Japan, is seeking applicants for the position of Coordinator for Public Relations.
Main duties:
-Developing the Embassy’s Public Relations Strategy
-Managing the Embassy’s website and monthly web-magazine
-Planning and running the Embassy’s cultural exchange programme for young people
-Assisting with the Embassy’s various events
-Handling general administrative and supportive duties for the activities of the JICC
Read More
Surviving in Japan: How to find cheese in Japan
Advice, Blogs, Japan Local, Writers Comments Off on Surviving in Japan: How to find cheese in Japan
Posted by Ashley Thompson (Shizuoka-ken, 2008-2010) of Surviving in Japan: without much Japanese and Lifelines columnist for The Japan Times.
Ashley Thompson is "Surviving in Japan: without much Japanese"
Most expats in Japan know how difficult it can be, at times, to find cheese (and I don’t mean the Japanese types of cheese). Even when you do come across something like cheddar, it’s often more expensive and smaller in size than a giant block you could easily buy in the U.S., for example, for the same price. (And I’m sure size and cost of cheese varies by country all over the world). Strangely enough, ever since I got pregnant, minus the three weeks of smoothies and saltines, I’ve been craving various American-type foods (which I don’t normally crave very often). Lasagna and enchiladas especially. Ok, so those aren’t inherently American, but who are we kidding, how much food can the U.S. claim as its own? Aside the altered versions of food from other backgrounds… the kind of food that means “comfort” to me – like my aforementioned lasagna).
Now, both of those meals require a decent amount of cheese, and specialized in the case of ricotta cheese for lasagna. I can easily find cheddar, bagged parmesan and similar cheese at my local supermarket, though the amount of cheddar is quite small and costs around 500-700 yen. One of the closest import stores actually carries cheddar (and various other cheeses you won’t find at a local supermarket), and the cheddar blocks are twice as large and only cost around 400 yen (or more depending on the brand you get). Ricotta is impossible to find locally I’ve found (if different for you, please share below). One of two nearby import store carries ricotta, though for a hefty price at 900 yen (250 grams). Needless to say, lasagna will not be a frequent meal in our home (but it was worth it then).
Before we talk about how to find the cheese you want, let’s go over some cheese terminology – that is, Japanese translations. — CLICK HERE to read the rest of the post.
Request for #JETtips on Twitter
JETAA Chapter Beat, JETAA Chapters Comments Off on Request for #JETtips on Twitter
via JETAA London. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London as is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, writing and translation.
——————————————————————————————————————————–
With so many alumni chapters and ex-JETs on Twitter, JETAA London is keen to encourage a bit of JET Twit (see what we did?). Pre-departure orientations for the latest JET recruits are taking place throughout this month and we would love to hear from ex-JETs and Japan lovers keen to pass on their advice, knowledge and wisdom.
Send your tips to @jetaalondon using the hashtag #jettips.
And you can follow us too if you like!
JETAA London – @jetaalondon
MSNBC story and article feature volunteerAKITA and other JET volunteers
Earthquake Tsunami, Interview/Profile, Japan Local, JETs in the News, Notable JET Alums, Return on JET-vestment, Video, Volunteer Comments Off on MSNBC story and article feature volunteerAKITA and other JET volunteers
********************
Just saw this MSNBC video and article by NBC News correspondent Ian Williams that mentions JET and volunteerAKITA founder Paul Yoo as well as several other volunteers who seem to be JETs along with the good work being done by All Hands Volunteers. The article was posted to the Pacific Northwest JETAA Facebook group today.
“Young Americans take center stage in Japan tsunami cleanup”
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43637669/
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
Justin’s Japan: Japan Society’s First Week of JAPAN CUTS 2011 Offers ‘Buddha,’ ‘Battle Royale’
Article/Journalism, Film, Justin's Japan Comments Off on Justin’s Japan: Japan Society’s First Week of JAPAN CUTS 2011 Offers ‘Buddha,’ ‘Battle Royale’
Japan Society of New York's JAPAN CUTS 2011 film festival kicks off with 'Osamu Tezuka’s Buddha: The Great Departure' July 7. (© 2011 Osamu Tezuka’s Buddha Production Committee)
By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his page here for related stories.
Seeking summer movie asylum from Autobots and aging boy wizards? Head to Japan Society.
Now in its fifth consecutive year, the JAPAN CUTS 2011 film festival includes 32 new titles—the biggest lineup in the festival’s history with (almost) nothing but premieres and one-off shows—running from July 7 to 22, including ten co-presentations with the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF).
“Arguably North America’s premier showcase for Japanese film” (Firefox News), JAPAN CUTS screens the cutting edge of contemporary Japanese fare, caroming between elegant drama to anything-goes comedy to uncanny experimentalism.
All films—most of them New York premieres–are primarily shown in Japanese with English subtitles, some with actor/director intros and Q&As and after parties.
For the complete list of this week’s cuts, click here.
