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Job: JET Programme Coordinator for the Consulate-General of Japan (Calgary)

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A job with JET via JETAA British Columbia:

The Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary is currently accepting applications for the JET Programme Coordinator position. This is a full-time position (9am-5pm, Mondays to Fridays) beginning early October.

 Duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Answering inquiries regarding the JET Programme (by e-mail and in person)
• Actively promoting the JET Programme in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba
• Budgeting of the Programme (yearly and by event) and bookkeeping
• Coordinating the JET interviews and Training
• Correspond with other JET Coordinators in Canada and make incremental improvements to the Programme
• Working with JET Alumni Associations and process their budget requests and payments
• Other duties related to Information and Cultural Affairs

We would like to hear from you if you:

• Have excellent organizational skills
• Have good problem-solving skills
• Are comfortable with working individually and can take initiative in your work
• Are pleasant and enjoy working with people
• Are familiar with MS Office tools such as Word, Excel and the Internet
• Are willing to travel (several times a year within the prairie provinces)

If you are looking to maintain your ties with Japan and JET, and you enjoy working with a great group of people, we’d love to hear from you!

Cover letters and resumes can be sent by September 4^th, 2009 to:

 Consulate General of Japan in Calgary
2300 TransCanada Tower
450 – 1^st Street SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 5H1

Or by e-mail: Infocul[at]conjapan[dot]ab[dot]ca