Job: Consulate General of Japan in Chicago, Technology and Information Coordinator
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Via JETAA Chicago. 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.
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Position: Technology and Information Coordinator- Japan Information Center
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan at Chicago
Type: PT/FT Contract Position
Location: New York, NY
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Japan Information Center
1) Edit and manage all content on the Consulate’s English website
2) Write, edit, and publish a monthly e-mail newsletter detailing Japan-related events in the Consulate’s 10-state jurisdiction
3) Coordinate the Consulate’s social media presence on Facebook and Twitter
4) Assist organizing cultural events and Japan-related presentations to local schools
5) Draft speeches/remarks for Consul General and other staff
6) General office responsibilities, including assisting for conferences/receptions and supporting other staff members as need arises Read More
Job: [JET] NY Times Travel Show Volunteer Opprtunity
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Thanks to Noriko Furuhata, JET coordinator at the NY consulate. 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.
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Position: Volunteers
Posted by: The Consulate General of Japan in New York
Type: N/A
Location: N/A
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
This year, the Consulate is doing a “Yoroi (traditional samurai armor) try-on.” We will encourage visitors to try on a set of samurai armor and take photos. We would like to have some “genki” JET alumni to help out at our booth. Please see below for the details:
Date:
Saturday, January 19 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Sunday, January 20 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Venue:
The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
(11th avenue between 34th and 38th streets)
3 volunteers are needed each day. If interested, please e-mail the Consulate with the following information by Thursday, January 10.
Your Name:
Email address:
Cell phone number:
JET placement location:
JET years:
JET position (ALT or CIR):
Date you can volunteer (1/19 or 1/20):
Please respond by Thursday, January 10! (Please note that the Consulate will be closed from Monday, December 31 to Thursday, January 3.)
Consulate General of Japan in New York
299 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10171
Tel: 212-418-4461
Fax: 212-371-1294
Email: jet@ny.mofa.go.jp
www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp
Job: Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville Seeks Program Assistant – Culture and Information Section
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Via JETAA USA Country Rep Jennifer Butler who also works at the Nashville consulate.
Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: Program Assistant – Culture and Information Section
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville
Type: Full-time
Location: Nashville, TN
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Job Description:
- Coordinatingthe Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program, Japanese Government Scholarship (MEXT) Program and other exchange
programs (i.e. recruitment, interview, orientation) - Organizing Japanese cultural programs (i.e. Japanese cultural fairs, school visits)
- Promoting Japanese language and Japanese studies education (i.e. Japanese speech contests, seminars on US-Japan relations)
- Website management
- Other office administrative duties Read More
Job: Consulate General of Japan – General Affairs Staff (NYC)
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Thanks to Jack Chan for sharing this opening at the Consulate created by his upcoming departure. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: General Affairs Staff Employee
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan
Type: Full-time
Location: New York
Salary: Will be determined under Consulate regulations
Start date: Mid August 2012
Overview:
Work consists of assisting with consular duties including but not limited to reception duties and corresponding/negotiation work with vendors. Read More
Job: Japan Information Center Seeking a Speechwriter/Public Affairs Specialist (NY)
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Thanks to JETAA NY Board Member Kat Barnas for passing along this job posting. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: Speechwriter/Public Affairs Specialist
Posted by: The Consulate General of Japan in New York
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary:
Start date: NA
Overview:
The Consulate General of Japan in New York is currently seeking a speechwriter/public affairs specialist. The incumbent will produce and edit English language public remarks, speeches and official correspondence for the Ambassador and other diplomats, and, working in close cooperation with Japanese officials and staff, will carry out a variety of communications duties within the Japan Information Center, the Consulate’s press and public affairs arm. To apply please send resume and cover letter to Mr. Yoshito Yamashita (yoshito.yamashita@mofa.go.jp). Read More
Job: Coordinator for Public Relations, The Consulate General of Japan (SF) 04.28.12
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Thanks to JET Alum Peter Weber for sharing this. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: Coordinator for Public Relations
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan
Type: Temporary
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Responsibilities:
The Coordinator for Public Relations works closely with consulate officers and other local staff to promote greater interest in and understanding of Japan and Japanese culture in Northern California and Nevada. S/he also works with the JIC Director to handle Japan-related press and public affairs issues that arise within areas served by this office. In addition, as a staff member of the Consulate, applicants must be willing to work as a part of a team, respecting other team members and sharing responsibilities in the team and office in general.
Please note that the Consulate is unable to provide visa support for prospective employees, and as such all applicants are required to have the appropriate legal permission to work in the United States.
Duties include:
- Monitoring media organizations and keeping Consulate staff informed on a daily basis of press coverage on Japan-related issues in local newspapers
- Contacting both Japanese and American media to attend Consulate events
- Writing and editing press releases in both English and Japanese
- Assisting in the arrangement and coordination of press conferences, seminars, and special programs designed for media contacts Read More
