***************** JetWit knows that a lot of JET alums are interested in working in the fields of international education programs and student services, so we asked future international ed expert Pam Kavalam (Shiga-ken, 2007-09) to talk to some JET alums in the field and share her conversation for the benefit of the JET alumni community: […]
Job: Various Positions – ClassPass (Tokyo, Japan)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email Multiple Positions: VariousPosted by: ClassPassLocation: Tokyo, JapanContract: Full-Time Thanks to JET alum, Pam Kavalam (Shiga-ken) for passing along the following job openings: General Manager Marketing Manager Partner Development Manager Partner Development Team Lead Also, we have a number of other roles open […]
JETAA Chapter Beat June 1st, 2016
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Ryan Hata (Tottori-Ken, 2014-Present) AJET National Council Director of Alumni Relations: Ryan is in his second year on the AJET National Council and first as the Director of Alumni Relations. He works alongside Rachel Brisson (AJET National Council Director of Alumni Resources ) and members of JETAA International (JETAA-I) to strengthen the relationship between former JETs, current JETs, and […]
Opportunity: Japanese study in Yokohama via The IUC Nippon Foundation Fellowship Program 2015-16
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Via JETAANY. Thanks to JETAANY Vice-president Pam Kavalam for passing this on. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email. Opportunity: Japanese Study Posted by: The IUC Nippon Foundation Fellowship Program Location: Yokohama, Japan Overview: The IUC Nippon Foundation Fellowship Program 2015-16 (Inter-University Center for Japanese […]
Job: 2 ESL teachers for JET alum-owned language school (Shiga)
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Thanks to Shiga JET alum and JETAANY Vice-prez Pam Kavalam for sharing this great listing! Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email. Position: 2 ESL Teaching Positions Posted by: 2b English School Location: Shiga, Japan Type: Full-time Overview: We are looking for two teachers […]
Job: 3 Positions at NYU Wagner School of Policy (NYC)
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Thanks to JETAANY Vice-Pres Pam Kavalam for passing on these higher ed openings from the office at Wagner where she works. 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. ———————————————————————————————————— Positions: Director of Alumni Relations, Database Administrator, Program Administrator Location: NYC Director, Alumni Relations: Working closely with the […]
Job: Part-time Volunteer Coordinator (Queensboro Plz-LIC) (NYC)
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Thanks to JETAA NY Secretary, Pam Kavalam for sharing this NYC listing. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email. ———————————————————————————————————— Position: Volunteer Coordinator Posted by: Materials for the Arts Type: Part-time Location: Long Island, New York Salary: N/A […]
JQ Magazine: 2012 JETAA National Conference in San Francisco Recap
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By Pam Kavalam (Shiga-ken, 2007-09) for JQ magazine. Pam is Secretary of the JET Alumni Association of New York (JETAANY) and a participant at this year’s National Conference. Thursday, Oct. 25 Hosted by the JETAA Northern California (JETAANC) chapter, the conference kicked off with a “reception” at Off the Grid, a collection of gourmet […]
New Facebook group: Queens JET Alums
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JETAANY Secretary Pam Kavalam just set up an informal “Queens JET Alums” Facebook group for anyone living in the Borough of Queens, with a connection to Queens or perhaps even just aspiring to live there. With a gazillion cultures and ethnic groups in Queens (along with gazillion types of great food), it’s fair to say that […]
Carolyn Brooks (Ishikawa-ken, Kanazawa, 2006-11) is co-author of the blog MadSilence–a cross-cultural blog written with her father–and a current culture/education related job-seeker in the NY area available for full-time or consulting work. Update: Click below to listen to a recording of the panel discussion. JETAANYIndustryPanel Monday found about 15 JET alums meeting on the 20th […]
JQ Magazine: Photos from the 2011 JETAANY Softball Tournament
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By Monica Yuki (Saitama-ken, 2002-04) and Pam Kavalam (Shiga-ken, 2007-09), the JET Alumni Association of New York (JETAANY)’s President and Secretary, for JQ magazine. On Saturday, Sept. 10, The JET Alumni Association of New York (JETAANY) hosted its Annual Softball Tournament in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Joining the JETs for some friendly competition were Amnet, […]
JETAA NY: Looking for New JETAANY Subchapter Reps (NJ, Philly, NY State)!
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Via JETAANY: Do you wish you could go to JETAA events, but live outside of the NYC metropolitan area? Then help us bolster our subchapters! We currently have an active chapter in Pittsburgh, but we’re looking for JET alums in New Jersey, Philly and New York State to help organize events. If you are interested […]
Stories from the JET-Tourist Tally Project
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Below are approximately 150 comments received so far as a result of the JET-Tourist Tally Project. First the Top 10 Comments followed by all comments organized according to prefecture. (Click here for the latest totals from the JET-Tourist Tally Project.) Important: If you have not yet responded, please help out by entering your JET Tourist-Tally […]
Job: Uniqlo International Store Management Trainee Program
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via Jet alum Pam Kavalam. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE. —————————————————————————————————————— Job Position: Store Management Trainee Program Job Details: UNIQLO is looking for enthusiastic individuals who will […]
JQ Magazine’s July/August “Hot Button Issue” Out Now!
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JQ knows you’re going to see Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, the summer’s coolest comic book movie, so why not get to know the the guy who started it all, cartoonist Bryan Lee O’Malley? Their new “Hot Button” issue features an exclusive interview with Bryan, a recap of the new Samurai in New York museum exhibition, and the […]
