Job: Administrative Assistant, Public Affairs Section – Embassy of Japan (Washington, DC)
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Opportunity Title: Administrative Assistant, Public Affairs Section
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a JET-relevant job opening via JETAADC:
The Embassy of Japan is currently hiring an Administrative Assistant in the Public Affairs Section ! This position directly works diplomats in the section that handles a lot of cultural and educational projects and programs. Someone who has good understanding of Japanese culture and/or experience living/working in Japan would be our ideal candidate. Japanese language ability is not required but preferred.
Please see details of the position from the link below.
Job: Community Engagement / Advertising Sales / Marketing Coordinator – Nichi Bei Foundation (San Francisco, CA, USA)
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Opportunity Title: Community Engagement / Advertising Sales / Marketing Coordinator
Posted by: Nichi Bei Foundation
Location: San Francisco, CA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job sent to us directly from the newspaper. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available:
The Nichi Bei Foundation is seeking a community engagement and development, advertising sales and marketing coordinator to work up to 40 hours weekly at a nonprofit educational organization that publishes a community newspaper and presents educational programs in San Francisco’s Japantown.
About the Organization
With the impending closure of the historic Nichi Bei Times in September of 2009 — the oldest Japanese American community newspaper in Northern California — some Nichi Bei Times staff and contributing writers, media professionals and community leaders formed the Nichi Bei Foundation to launch the first nonprofit ethnic newspaper of its kind in the country, the Nichi Bei Weekly. This pioneering nonprofit organization has launched a Digital Edition, educational programs such as a Films of Remembrance series and a pilgrimage to the former Angel Island Immigration Station, as well as community events such as the Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival designed to help fulfill its mission of keeping the Japanese American and Asian American community connected, informed and empowered.
More info on the organization: www.nichibei.org/about/nichibeifoundation or www.nichibei.org
Job Description
This position entails a combination of advertising sales, development, some marketing and other administrative tasks. This position could also play a role in the coordination of major foundation educational and fundraising events. Applicant should be energetic and hard-working, and provide positive solutions for customer needs in advertising, and maintain general oversight and ensure accuracy of internal accounting records including accounts receivable and invoicing requests.Applicant will also assist in various ad hoc projects. This position reports directly to the organization’s president and will work with its accounting staff, as well as other sales contractors. Read More
JETAA Singapore YOLO Experience Series-1 Claire and Kay
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JETAA Singapore recently asked their members to share their craziest, most epic, YOLO stories. In this three-part series, you will read about these adventures from members of JETAA Singapore as they traveled around Japan. First up are Claire and Kay as they explored Yakushima:
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Why Yakushima?
Kay: We wanted to hike in this old forest which was famously known as The Forest of Princess Mononoke among Studio Ghibli fans.
Claire: We decided to take a short 2d1n trip to the island for the hike. Upon arrival via the morning ferry, we went to the tourist information centre and managed to catch the last bus that went to the forest. I was pretty hyped for the hike. I didn’t watch Princess Mononoke but the pictures I saw online were beautiful!
Everyone was talking about the beautiful moss covered rocks.
How was the hike through the forest?
Kay: We decided to do the 4 hour hike that will lead us to taiko no iwa (太鼓の岩) and finish in time for the last bus back to the central area. The hike did not disappoint and we saw the moss rocks and streams so often featured on blogs. We could see how this location inspired the anime for Princess Mononoke. We came for the pretty forest but what we saw at the peak of the rock was a wonderful surprise!
Claire: However, our victory was short-lived as we had to rush back down for the last bus leaving the forest! Descending was always more difficult for me than ascending due to a previous knee injury. Our legs were aching by then but it was unimaginable to miss the bus! It was a pity we couldn’t take the time to enjoy the forest but we made it to the bus.
Kay: We also decided then, that we wanted to stop being at the mercy of sparse buses, and on impulse, we rented a car for the next 24h of our trip. Good thinking there, as we could visit an onsen to soak our tired muscles plus we got to try flying fish tempura! Claire’s JTE only told her that Yakushima was famous for flying fish and Google supplemented the rest of the info.
Claire: It was sooooo delicious! We also had a lovely chat with the restaurant owner.
Did you manage to explore other parts of the island?
Claire: It was great that we finished the hike on the first day so we had some time the following day before taking the ferry back to Kagoshima city. Initially we were tempted to do the hike to see the oldest tree in Japan, Jōmon Sugi (縄文杉), but the hike would take 10 hours so we gave up on that idea.
Kay: We went on a mini road trip around the island for the other sights, including the waterfall, which our hostel reception advised us to visit. But the highlight came in the form of an open air onsen. It was an onsen in the middle of the sea, and one could only soak in the onsen when the tide recedes and exposes the onsen. There was no men’s or women’s bath, nor were there even changing rooms! But well, yolo! We had a soak anyway. Apparently, females were allowed to enter with a towel wrapped around them unlike private onsens.
Claire: We had to strip in the public beside the onsen pools. An old man was literally standing near me and waiting for me to strip. >.< I have never changed so fast in my life lol. I wrapped a bath towel around me as fast as possible and entered the onsens. I quickly forgot about my discomfort. It was “interesting” being in a mixed public onsen though. Whenever I saw Japanese mixed baths on TV, I’d always marvelled at how at ease the women were and never thought I’d be in that kind of situation one day. Well, now I know lol.
Anything else you would recommend for Yakushima?
Kay: Despite hearing about the narrow and winding roads on the west side of the island and the locals cautioning us against driving in that area, we still made a small gamble and drove that way as we heard we could see interesting wildlife there. It was a good detour though, and we got to see the
Yakusaru aka Yakushima’s monkeys and Yakushika aka Yakushima’s deers, and of course beautiful sea views, and most of it really wasn’t THAT dangerous. We knew the risks we’d be taking and were prepared to backtrack if we noticed the road getting more and more narrow.
What made this trip YOLO?
Claire: The trip was just full of spontaneous and impromptu decisions. We didn’t have any concrete plan going into the island but the trip was just so rewarding and full of surprises. You get a mix of sea and mountain views in many places and the whole island was just magical. I love it!
Kay: We also took a lot of advice (guidebooks, tour centre volunteer, JTE, hostel receptionist, friends) for various sources and just went with the flow when we were there, thus making it more YOLO.
Job: Clerk for Consular Section – Consulate-General of Japan in Houston (Houston, TX, USA)
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Opportunity Title: Clerk for Consular Section
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Houston
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job sent directly from the Consulate-General of Japan in Houston:
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- To assist consuls in providing the following:
- Visa service
- Japanese passport service
- Assistance to Japanese nationals who are in trouble and need consular assistance
- Conducting tasks related to security
- Japanese citizenship service (birth, marriage, divorce, nationality, etc.)
- Japanese election service
- Gathering information on issues related to the Consular/Security section
- To assist other sections of the Consulate as required
Required Qualifications:
- Proof of legal status to work in the U.S.
- English language fluency is required and Japanese language fluency is preferable.
- Strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
- Strong sense of teamwork and cooperation.
- Strong computer skills.
- Must be able to take business trips and work overtime as required
Other Information:
- Salary: Commensurate with experience
- Benefits:Paid vacation, medical/dental insurance, holidays(some US federal and some Japanese national holidays)
- Working hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday (Lunch break 12:30～13:30) (Extra work for special events and receptions may be required on some evenings and weekends)
- Location: Consulate-General of Japan in Houston, 909 Fannin St., Suite 3000, Houston, Texas 77010
To Apply: Applicants should email their resume and cover letter with the indication of “Consuler Section Assistant” at cgj.joboffer.ryoji@ho.mofa.go.jp (Please be informed that we won’t be returning your resume
Deadline: Deadline for submission is Aug 16th 2018 6:00pm(CST). Please refrain from inquiring about your application status.
Job: Exhibition Preperator – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (Delray Beach, FL, USA)
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Opportunity Title: Exhibition Preperator
Posted by: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Location: Delray Beach, FL, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Wendy Lo (Toyama-ken) for the following job opening. *Note: You must have legal status to work in the U.S. to apply for these jobs as there is no visa sponsorship:
Position Description:
The Preparator is a full-time professional position responsible for the preparation, installation/deinstallation, and maintenance of exhibitions at the Morikami Museum. This position reports directly to the Exhibition Manager and is a key staff member in a small but dynamic team, working closely with the Exhibitions, Collections, and Curatorial staff. This role requires precise attention to detail, strong communication and analytical skills, as well as the abilities to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously and to work collaboratively and diplomatically.
Specific Responsibilities and Duties:
Primary responsibilities will relate to both the permanent collection and traveling exhibitions, including (but not limited to) the following:
- Fabrication and construction of exhibition furniture and crates,
- Patching, painting, and prep of exhibition walls and floors,
- Prepare artwork for display, including matting, framing and mounting,
- Install and maintain gallery lighting,
- Install labels and vinyl graphics,
- Responsible for the general maintenance of permanent and temporary exhibitions in the Yamato-kan interpretive space,
- Responsible for organization of the Exhibit Storage Room, including monitoring supply of hardware and other materials and maintaining tools in optimal condition,
- Loading and unloading of trucks
- Participate in the development of the Museum’s exhibition calendar.
Job: Youth & Outreach Program Coordinator – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (Delray Beach, FL, USA)
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Opportunity Title: Youth & Outreach Program Coordinator
Posted by: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Location: Delray Beach, FL, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Wendy Lo (Toyama-ken) for the following job opening. *Note: You must have legal status to work in the U.S. to apply for these jobs as there is no visa sponsorship:
Position Description:
The Youth & Outreach Program Coordinator is a full time position responsible for the creation and implementation of educational programming for children (K-12) activities and off-site outreach programs (children and adults). This includes children’s activities at our annual festivals, special events, teacher development workshops, Family Fun Days, and our Summer Tour Plus program. The position requires a creative, dynamic and hands-on individual. The person must be able to work occasional weekends and evening events.
Position Reports to: Curator of Education
Specific Responsibilities and Duties:
- Create and implement museum educational programs for children and families.
- Coordinate and implement all necessary aspects of programs to ensure success and efficiency (pre-, day-of, and post-program) of set-up and breakdown.
- Develop, implement, and manage outreach programs for both students and adults.
- Develop, create, and coordinate children’s (K-12) activities at our annual festivals and special event days, including the supervision of volunteers and managing setup and cleanup.
- Develop, implement, and oversee the Summer Tour Plus (STP) program activities.
- Supervise daily operations of STP, which also includes training and scheduling of interns and high school volunteers for the STP program.
- Work with Education Staff in developing, creating, preparing and implementing programs for public and private school collaborations and teacher development workshops.
- Manage the organization and inventory of the Education Department’s program supplies and replacement of various educational materials when necessary.
- Work in conjunction with education staff to develop educational teaching materials and tour program contents
- Keep accurate monthly attendance and fiscal reports for all children’s programs, STP program, school collaborations, and outreach programs.
- And other duties as specified
Job: Freelance Blog Writer(s) – Kokoro Care Packages (Remote)
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Opportunity Title: Freelance Blog Writer(s)
Posted by: Kokoro Care Packages
Location: Remote
Contract: Ongoing; Unpaid Internship but full credit to author(s)
Thanks to JET alum, Lillian Rowlatt (Niigata-ken, 2003-2005) who is looking for current/recent JETs willing to provide blog post content about Japanese culture for a Japan-related business she is starting:
Passionate about Japanese culture and want to share your experience? Kokoro Care Packages is an early-stage, online subscription box business delivering healthy Japanese foods to individuals around the world.
We are looking for enthusiastic writers to submit blogposts about holidays, traditions, events, daily life and/or unique experiences in Japan. Blogposts will be shared on our website, social media platforms and newsletter. Credit will be given entirely and exactly as the author requests.
Requirements:
- Passion for all things Japan!
- Writing skills: Fun and engaging while being knowledgeable about Japanese culture
Contact: lillian@kokorocares.com
Job: Country Manager Platform Sales – Via (Tokyo, Japan)
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Opportunity Title: Country Manager Platform Sales – Japan
Posted by: Via
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a JET-relevant job forwarded to us:
Passing along a job posting for a Japan Country Manager to support Via’s recently-opened Tokyo office. They’re hoping to hire this lead and a team around him/her as quickly as possible.
Via is re-engineering public transit, from a regulated system of rigid routes and schedules to a fully dynamic, on-demand network. Via’s mobile app connects multiple passengers who are headed the same way, allowing riders to seamlessly share a premium vehicle. First launched in New York City in September 2013, the Via platform operates in the United States and in Europe through its joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans, ViaVan. Via’s technology is also deployed worldwide through dozens of partner projects with public transportation agencies, private transit operators, taxi fleets, private companies, and universities, seamlessly integrating with public transit infrastructure to power cutting-edge on-demand mobility. For more information, visit www.ridewithvia.com.
Justin’s Japan: SCANDAL from Japan
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By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Shukan NY Seikatsu. Justin has written about Japanese arts and entertainment for JETAA since 2005. For more of his articles, click here.
When Americans into J-rock think about all-female acts, it’s easy to flash back to the early ’90s when acts like Shonen Knife and Cibo Matto first made their mark on the U.S. scene.
Looking for something modern? Check out SCANDAL from Japan, a four-piece unit that blends pop, rock and alternative music sensibilities with contemporary fashion smarts. With their eighth album HONEY (released in February on Epic Records), the group is gearing up for their first North American tour in three years, which includes two shows in Mexico, kicking off September 5th at New York’s PlayStation Theater, with additional dates that month in San Francisco, Anaheim, Monterrey, Mexico City and Dallas.
Originally formed in 2006 in Osaka and taking their name from a shop sign that hung near the studio where they practiced, SCANDAL from Japan consists of Haruna (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Mami (lead guitar/backing vocals), Tomomi (bass/lead vocals) and Rina (drums/keyboards/guitar/backing vocals), who shared a love rock bands and artists ranging from Green Day, Foo Fighters and Paramore to the pop styling of Taylor Swift and Pink. Their own music has appeared in TV and anime series, and the band has its own original fashion brand – Feedback! – that is produced and designed by all of the members.
For the new album, Haruna explains, “We focused this album around what we individually like to do as well as what we like to do as a group. We wanted to make music that represents all of us and also songs and subjects told from the standpoint of a girls’ band. We also wanted to go all-in for the 10 -year anniversary of our debut. HONEY pays homage to that and also shows has we have continued to evolve as a group.”
For more information and tickets, visit www.scandal-4.com or the band’s Facebook page at /scandalofficial.
Internship: USJETAA 2018 Fall Intern – U.S. Japan Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association (Washington, D.C. )
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Opportunity Title: USJETAA 2018 Fall Intern
Posted by: U.S. Japan Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association (USJETAA)
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to USJETAA Executive Director, Bahia Simons-Lane (Gunma-ken) for sharing this opportunity.
The U.S. Japan Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association (USJETAA) offers exceptional opportunities for students considering a career in U.S.-Japan relations.
We are currently seeking one (1) Fall 2018 intern to support current initiatives, which include activities promoting the U.S.-Japan relationship, cultural, educational and people-to-people exchange. Interns will be working from a small office in a team-oriented and fast-paced environment. Duties include, but are not limited to, research and writing on issues affecting the United States and Japan, disseminating information via social media, posting on the USJETAA website (job opportunities, scholarships/fellowships, events, and blog posts), participating in meetings and seminars, writing reports, supporting program-related and grant-making activities, and assisting the Executive Director. Read More
Job: Part-time ESL/English Teachers – Ringo Learning Center (Englewood Cliffs/Fort Lee, NJ, USA)
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Job Title: Part-time ESL/English Teachers
Posted by: Ringo Learning Center
Location: Englewood Cliffs/Fort Lee, NJ, USA
Contract: Part-Time
Here’s a couple of part-time jobs sent directly from the school:
Job: Program Coordinator – U.S. Japan Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association (Washington, DC)
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Opportunity Title: Program Coordinator
Posted by: U.S. Japan Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association (USJETAA)
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Part-Time
Thanks to USJETAA Executive Director, Bahia Simons-Lane (Gunma-ken) for sharing this opportunity.
Position Summary: The United States Japan Exchange & Teaching Programme Alumni Association (USJETAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational and cultural organization that promotes grassroots friendship and understanding between the United States and Japan through the personal and professional experiences of over 30,000 Americans who have participated on the JET Program since its inception in 1987. The organization serves as a resource for individual JET alumni, JETAA chapters nationwide, and potential JET participants, supports the leadership of JETAA chapters with programming, membership recruitment, chapter management, leadership, professional development, and fundraising, and supports the JET Program and engages the US-Japan community.
USJETAA seeks an entry-level Program Coordinator to support the administration of regular programs and grants. The Program Coordinator will provide programmatic and administrative support in all program functions including, but not limited to: preparation of grant proposals and reports; event planning, execution and follow-up; filing expenses; assisting with logistics on grants awarded to JETAA chapters; internal and external coordination and communication. The Program Coordinator will report to the Executive Director.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong written and oral communications skills
- Knowledge of and interest in U.S.-Japan relations
- Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with others
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Authorization to work in the U.S. (non-US citizens must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship for a visa)
Job: In-House Translator – Sojitz (Tokyo, Japan)
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Job Title: In-House Translator
Posted by: Sojitz
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Denton Clark (Saitama-ken) for the following job opening with his company.
Sojitz’s portfolio boasts a wide variety of businesses and a group network encompassing over 400 subsidiaries and affiliates in over 50 countries across the globe. As a translator, you will work as part of our in-house translation team to tackle Japanese to English translation across a broad range of business fields and disciplines, including public relations, investor relations, internal auditing, corporate communications, corporate management, finance, and investment.
Position: In-House Translator (1-year renewable contract)
Language: Native-level English + JLPT N1 level or equivalent proficiency
Experience: 2 years translation experience preferred
Placement: Human Resources & General Affairs Department, Global HR & Diversity Development Section, Translation Team
Final decision will be based on three interviews and two translation assignments.
Application Process: If interested, please send your resume to: translation@sojitz.com
Job: Freelance Writer – FunkyCorp (Japan)
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Job Title: Freelance Writer
Posted by: FunkyCorp
Location: Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Michael Sosnick (Hyogo-ken) for the following job opening with his company:
At FunkyCorp, we love working with talented individuals whose written work shines with creativity, energy and purpose.
We are looking for wizard-like wordsmiths with a passion for Japan to contribute to meaningful and rewarding content production projects to help drive inbound tourism.
You will work closely with our flexible, friendly and uber-international Content Team on a variety of tourism-related projects covering the boozy backstreets of Shinjuku and the rugged wilderness of northern Hokkaido to Buddhist artworks that predate the country’s first capital city 1,300 years ago.
What we value in our writers:
- Storytelling—a gift for engaging readers
- Knowledge—an understanding of Japanese culture and first-hand experience living in Japan
- Experience—a track record producing quality written work
- Professionalism—responsibility, reliability and an ability to manage deadlines
- Linguistic prowess—a strong knowledge of English grammar, and Japanese proficiency (desired but not essential)
Application Process: Interested candidates should email Michael at <michael@funkycorp.com>
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — Sailor Moon, Liberty City Anime, Meg Okura
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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.
In the dog days of summer, it’s best to escape the heat in a place that’s cozy and cool. For those into Japan-related cultural events, this month offers a diverse selection of film premieres and live music—all in the comfort of indoor air conditioning.
This month’s highlights include:
VIZ Media
Aug. 4, 6
E-Walk 42nd Street 13, 247 West 42nd Street
Empire 25, 234 West 42nd Street
$12.50
Sailor Moon, the beloved Guardian of Love and Justice, returns to the big screen for a special theatrical event! In the series, Usagi Tsukino is a clumsy but kindhearted teenage girl who transforms into the powerful Sailor Moon. Meeting allies along the way who share similar fates, Usagi and her team of planetary Sailor Guardians fight to protect the universe from forces of evil and total annihilation! The classic anime’s third movie, Sailor Moon SuperS is presented along with the never-before seen in theaters short, “Ami’s First Love.” All features are presented uncut and true to the original Japanese version, with English dubbed (Aug. 4) and subtitled (Aug 6) screenings available.
Micah Joel Photography
Aug. 11-12
Manhattan Center, 311 West 34th Street
$25.50-$33.00
PLAY NYC is New York City’s first and only dedicated games convention. The weekend will feature three floors of playable games for all consoles, PC, virtual reality and mobile devices from studios large and small and developers old and new. Games will include indie projects with some larger triple A titles. Get access to some of the biggest games coming later this year and discover many you’ve never even heard of. PLAY NYC celebrates every facet of gaming in a way that only the Big Apple can by uniting players, developers and industry pros at a games event like no other.
GKIDS
Aug. 12-13, 15
E-Walk 42nd Street 13, 247 West 42nd Street
Empire 25, 234 West 42nd Street
$12.50
In this special 30th anniversary screening, Studio Ghibli’s Grave of the Fireflies has been universally hailed as an artistic and emotional tour de force. As the Empire of the Sun crumbles upon itself and a rain of firebombs falls upon Japan, the final death march of a nation is echoed in millions of smaller tragedies. This is the story of Seita and his younger sister Setsuko, two children forced to fend for themselves in the aftermath of fires that swept entire cities from the face of the earth. Their struggle is a tribute to the human spirit. Directed by Academy Award-nominated Isao Takahata and presented in its digitally remastered and restored format, Grave of the Fireflies is one of the rare films that truly deserves to be called a masterpiece. English dubbed (Aug. 12, 15) and subtitled (Aug. 13) showings are both available for this engagement. Read More
