There’s a nice mention of JetWit in a recent post on The Wide Island View–The JET Programme Newsletter of Hiroshima Prefecture. (www.wideislandview.com) Glad to see that word awareness of JetWit is on the rise among current JETs. Especially since it’s intended to be a helpful resource with the transition, and due to Japanese privacy laws it’s relatively difficult to get contact information to reach out to current JETs.
JetWit is also thrilled to find out that such a beautiful website of a prefectural newsletter even exists. It’s definitely worth a visit for the articles as well as for the easy-on-the-eyes layout. And they even pay tribute to the past, posting links to the PDF versions of newsletters past, before everything moved to the web.
By the way, if there are any other prefectural newsletter websites out there, please contact JetWit and let us know so we can post links to you guys.
Jobs: International Education Programs (Chronicle of Higher Ed)
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Via the Chronicle of Higher Education’s international education programs job listings:
5/24/2009
5/22/2009
- New York University (New York) : International Student Advisors, Department of Student Life
5/20/2009
- Institute of International Education – D.C. (D.C.) : Program Development Coordinator
- Institute of International Education – D.C. (D.C.) : Program Officer – Eastern Europe
5/19/2009
- Washington and Jefferson College (Pennsylvania) : Director of Study Abroad and Off-Campus Programs
5/18/2009
- University of California at San Diego (California) : IGCC Director of Special Projects, Middle East Programs (Payroll title: Academic Coordinator)
Job:Loyola University Study Abroad Advisor (New Orleans)
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Thanks to JET alum Carleen Ben for sharing the following job listing:
Job Description/ Responsibilities
1. Work with students
-Advise students on study abroad opportunities and the procedures involved to study abroad.
-Ensure compliance with best practices for study abroad.
-Develop and deliver study abroad information, orientation, including health and safety information, and re-entry sessions.
-Advise Returnee Network and inBUS, student organizations for returning study abroad students
-Maintain communication with study abroad students while abroad to notify of university deadlines, scholarship deadlines, and address issues regarding culture shock, health and safety, etc.
-Assist Director in work with returnees to evaluate programs, obtain feedback on programs and experiences for future students, ease transition and promote study abroad.
-Coordinate applications, interviews and selection of students for Loyola exchange programs.
-Help students with financial aid and scholarship applications, e.g. Freeman Asia, Gilman, Fulbright, NSEP, and IFSA Foundation and other study abroad scholarships.
-Serve as alternate emergency contact for summer programs.
-Monitor CDC and State Department Travel Warnings to ensure that students and faculty directors are aware of relevant information. Read More
Job: University of Vermont Scholarships Officer
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Another job opportunity passed along by JET alum, Carleen Ben:
The job is posted on the UVM website at the following address–online applications only!!
https://www.uvmjobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1242851889250
Student Services Professional
-Advise students and coordinate logistical aspects of the application process for nationally competitive fellowships (such as Fulbright, Udall, Truman, and Rhodes).
-Research, organize, and disseminate information and assist in workshops and symposia regarding fellowship programs. Read More
Win Free Tix to a “Departures” Screening this Wednesday
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Time Out New York is hosting a screening of the Academy Award Winner for Best Foreign Film, “Departures” this Wednesday in the East Village, and will also be giving out some free tickets. For more info visit their promotional page here.
Japan America Society Roundup 5.24.09
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Current Hiroshima-ken JET Gail Meadows shines a light on some of the upcoming events of various Japan America societies…
- Kusakizome-gami Lecture and Workshop – This free lecture will explore Japanese paper dyeing with natural dyes. The talk will include some history of Japanese colored papers from production to use along with techniques of making and applying natural dyes and pigments. During the workshop, participants will be guided through traditional dye preparations and will prepare two different dyes and two mordants for both brush dyeing and dip dyeing. The workshop fee is $110 for JASC members.
- Date: Lecture is June 12. Workshop is June 13.
- Time: Lecture is 7 p.m. Workshop is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Place: Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Mary Harris Auditorium, 1600 Pierce St., Lakewood
- For more information, see JASC’s spring newsletter.
Denver Cherry Blossom Festival – Enjoy cultural demonstrations, Japanese entertainment, an Asian marketplace, food and family activities at the 38th annual Denver Cherry Blossom Festival. Admission is free.
- Date: Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28
- Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday with a Bon-Odori folk dance at 7 p.m. Hours Sunday are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Place: Sakura Square, Lawrence St., between 19th and 20th streets.
- For more information: http://www.tsdbt.org/cherryblossom.html
- Choose and Focus: The Transformation of Japanese Business Strategies – With the economy tanking, Japan’s largest companies have refocused and repositioned as nimble, lean competitors. As a result, the Japanese business system we used to know, with its lifetime employment, business groups, and main banks, has been fundamentally changed. This lunchtime discussion will explore how this transformation has prepared Japanese companies to assume leadership in critical 21st century technologies.
- Date: Monday, June 15
- Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
- Place: San Francisco State University Downtown Campus, 835 Market St., 5th floor, Room 553
- For more information: http://japansocietyofnortherncalifornia.myshopify.com/products/schaede
An Evening With Artist Ikki Matsumoto – Ikki Matsumoto, originally born in Tokyo, has successfully made his living in the U.S. for over 50 years as a painter, illustrator, print-maker and designer. In addition to creating his own studio artwork, he has illustrated books, newspaper ads and corporate advertisements. One of his pieces is part of the Smithsonian Museum’s permanent collection. Wildlife and nature scenes are his favorite subjects to illustrate, and selected works are now on display at the Front Street Café.
- Date: Wednesday, May 27
- Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
- Place: Front Street Café, 120 Front St., New Richmond, Ohio
- Details and Registration: http://www.jasgc.org/501club.html
- Nichibei Luncheon with Xavier University – This luncheon is titled “Speaking 9 to 5: Vocal Image for Professional Credibility and Influence.” The presentation will address the importance of vocal image for overall communication, how your voice impacts what others perceive when you speak, and more. Presenter Rocco Dal Vera has experience as a stage coach on numerous stage productions and as a voice-over talent on more than 500 commercials, television shows and movies, including “L.A. Law” and “Raiders of the Lost Ark.”
- Date: Friday, June 19
- Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Place: Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, 300 Carew Tower 441 Vine St.
- Details and Registration: http://www.jasgc.org/nichibeiluncheon.html
Does your Japan America Society have an upcoming event that you’d like to share with JetWit readers? Email Gail Meadows the info.
“Can’t find a full-time writing job? Join the swelling ranks of freelancers” – http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=130597
A good article from Medill Reports (a publication by students at the Medill School for Journalism at Northwestern University) that cites the somewhat involuntary trend of more and more writers going freelance (and also includes a quote from my brother Greg in his capacity as the Director of Membership Services at mediabistro).
The article’s perspective merges nicely with the JetWit theme of helping freelancers in the JET alum community and also conveying to everyone in the JET alum community that the era of full-time jobs (say nothing of lifetime employment) is changing–particularly in the writing field, but also increasingly in other fields–as more and more people essentially deconstruct their jobs and create new ones for themselves, whether out of necessity or foresight.
Event: Toronto Boat Cruise (Toronto, ON)
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JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following event through the JETAA Toronto May newsletter and thought it might be of interest to former JETs in the Toronto area. Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.
TORONTO BOAT CRUISE
Board the famed Stella Borealis, home of the annual Boat Cruise and get ready to party! You’ll be part of a 200-strong crowd, laughing with friends, dancing to the beats, and watching the sun set over the Toronto skyline.
This highly anticipated event is a summer highlight collaboration presented by a growing number of groups including JETAA Toronto, Canada Japan Society (CJS), Japanada, Japan Visitors Association (JAVA), Toronto Japanese Connection (TJC), and 663A Music Crew.
Tickets are limited and WILL SELL OUT QUICKLY!
Job: Canadian Immigration Business Assistant/Manager/Interpreter (Tokyo)
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JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following employment opportunity being offered by Skytop Trading Co., Ltd. through the Gaijinpot website and thought it might be of interest to former JETs in the Tokyo area. Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.
Judging from the posting, this company may be looking for a Japanese national, but they might be willing to hire a former JET with a sufficiently high Japanese ability.
Job Description:
1. Prepare documents for our Japanese clients to apply for Canadian permanent residency card.
2. Organize seminars for Japanese clients and Canadian partner consultants.
3. J-E and E-J translation of business documents.
4. Coordinate with branch offices in Thailand, the Philippines, and Canada in English (telephone, e-mail, and online chat).
5. Other translation projects.
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Job: Translator / Video Game Creator Assistant (Tokyo)
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JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following Haken (dispatch) employment opportunity being offered by Tempstaff Co., Ltd. through the Gaijinpot website and thought it might be of interest to former JETs in the Tokyo area. Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.
Job Description:
* Japanese ⇒ English translation of in-game text, manuals and other documents related to video games
* English communication and negotiations with overseas clients
* Video game creator assistant duties (depending on skills and experience)
Contract Type: Haken (ASAP – Long Term)
Working Time: Mon – Fri, 10:00 – 19:00 (1hr lunch break)
Location: Ikebukuro, Tokyo
Salary: 2000 yen/hr
NYT: Tweeting your way to a job
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Not saying this is for everyone, but never hurts to get new perspectives on ways to think about your job search.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/21/fashion/21whiz.html?_r=1&pagewanted=2&emc=eta1
You can apply the same logic to writing posts on JetWit. So get in touch if you’d like to write and also help yourself with your job search at the same time.
VAMPS is a star duo project of Oblivion Dust guitarist K.A.Z and L’Arc-en-Ciel vocalist Hyde.The fairly new side project that launched in February 2008 has been an interest for fans of the duo. This summer, VAMPS are scheduled to tour the United States to give a taste of their sound to those that normally wouldn’t have the chance to. For more info check: www.newyork-tokyo.com/wp/vamps/
TOUR SCHEDULE
July 11th, Saturday – New York NY @ The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza
July 12th, Sunday – Hartford CT @ Warped Tour / New England Dodge Music Center
July 14th, Tuesday – Columbia MD @ Warped Tour / Merrlweather Post Pavilion
July 16th, Thursday – Baltimore MD @ Sonar Baltimore
July 19th, Sunday – Seattle WA @ The Showbox
July 20th, Monday – Portland OR @ Hawthorne Theater
July 25th, Saturday – San Francisco CA @ Regency Grand Ballroom
July 29th, Wednesday – San Diego CA @ SOMA
August 1st, Saturday – Los Angeles CA @ The Wiltern
Via the Yomiuri Shinbun (thanks to a JET alum who works there):
(Update: The correct email address for responses has been changed to yomiuridcjob09[at]gmail[dot]com instead of yomiuridcdjob09[at]gmail[dot]com)
The Washington Bureau of The Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan’s largest daily newspaper, seeks a reporter/research assistant. The paper covers national politics, international relations and any major breaking news.
Duties include: Attending daily press briefings, arranging interviews, conducting research, gathering news and transcribing interviews.
The ability to communicate clearly, write well and work cooperatively with other staff is essential. Some reporting experience (on college newspaper or elsewhere) is helpful. Japanese language is not necessary.
Applicant should already reside in greater Washington region.
Send via email: cover letter and resume to Mr. Michiro Okamoto, Washington Bureau Chief, The Yomiuri Shimbun at yomiuridcjob09[at]gmail[dot]com (No phone calls, please)
JapanDay in Central Park (NY) – May 31
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From the Consulate General of Japan in NY:
Japan Day @ Central Park is an event designed by the Japanese community of New York to promote a deeper understanding of the Japanese culture and to say “Thank you, New York!” Now marking its third year as a New York City tradition, Japan Day @ Central Park returns to fill the green oasis of East Meadow with tents offering a wide range of Japanese traditional and familyfriendly activities, free samplings of popular Japanese cuisine and powerful stage performances throughout the day, with top entertainers from New York and Tokyo. Last year, an estimated 40,000 New Yorkers participated in Japan Day in the East Meadow.
Japan Day @ Central Park 2009 begins at 8AM with the Japan Run, a 4-mile race, organized by New York Road Runners. The Japan Day Festival begins at 10AM with the opening of all the activity tents; the stage show begins at 10:15AM, and free samplings of Japanese cuisine begin at 11am. We hope that Japan Day will continue to be a highly anticipated event year after year! (Click here for more info.)
Job: Tri-lingual president of Mexican subsidiary
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Interesting job listing direct from Helen Godfrey, a JET alum in Houston who works for Interesse:
A large international company is seeking a President who can manage and oversee their Mexican subsidiary. Accounting background and excellent management skills are a must.
The ideal candidate is also fluent in English, Spanish, and Japanese.
If you are interested, please email your resume as a Word document attachment to helen[at]iiicareer[dot]com. Please reference “job#37618” in the subject.
