Sep 11

Job: Group Guides for Kakehashi Project (DC, Nashville, Chicago, Denver)

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Thanks to JET alum Ashley Greenidge who works for The Laurasian Institution for sharing this great JET-relevant listing! 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: Group Guide
Location: (Chicago, Denver, Washington D.C. or Nashville)
Type: Temp
Compensation: 

  • $2,250 for 10 days as group guide
  • Transportation to/from major cities (either Chicago & Denver or Washington D.C. & Nashville) during the trip
  • Transportation to/from the homestay location
  • Meals and lodging during trip

Overview:

The Laurasian Institution of Seattle, WA is seeking guides for groups of 25 participants visiting the United States from Japan in October and November 2013. Groups will be comprised of 24 high school or university students and 1~2 adult chaperones. Groups will visit the United States for a period of 10 days, including sightseeing in major cities and a homestay in locations throughout the country.

Requirements:

  • Native English speakers with highly functional Japanese abilities (minimum JLPT Level 2/N2 or equivalent)
  • Background in education, youth exchange, and/or Japan-related work experience
  • All-day time commitment for 10 days, including being on-call at night
  • Experience with Japanese students and/or the Japanese school system
  • Familiarity with Japanese health insurance procedures
  • Residence in and knowledge of the geography, history and culture of at least one of the major cities (Chicago, Denver, Washington D.C. or Nashville)
  • Ability to handle emergencies and work under pressure
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Demonstrated experience as a leader
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Pass a criminal background check Read More

Jul 26

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

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