Job: Translator/Interpreter at Ritsumeikan Asian Pacific University (Oita)
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via Joel Dechant. 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.
*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.
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Job Position: Translator/Interpreter (Specialist Contract Employee)
Job Details:
Ritsumeikan Asian Pacific University is offering specialist contract positions for Translators/Interpreters (Native English speakers preferred). Job responsibilities are as follows:
Liaison, international exchange and research matters with overseas organizations.
Administration work relating to APU education and research.
*Those who have experiences in translation and interpretation are preferred.
*Japanese level should be equivalent to Level 1 of JLPT.
How to apply:
Please send your resume and reason for application (in Japanese) to the address below.
An interview at the APU campus shall be arranged for eligible candidates after screening.
* Travel expenses to the interview site shall be incurred by the applicant.
Postal code: 874-8577
1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu-shi, Oita-ken
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Administration Office
TEL: 0977-78-1112（Direct）
E-mail: apuadmin@apu.ac.jp
For more details go to http://www.apu.ac.jp/administration/modules/opportunities/index.php?content_id=1&lang=english
US-Japan relations take a positive step–Is it good for JET?
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Thanks to James Gannon (Ehime-ken, 1992-94) (Executive Director of the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE/USA), author of the July 3 “JET on the Chopping Block” post and one of the newest members of the JETAANY Board of Directors) for sharing this Kyodo News Service article. Jim also attended the event in the context of his work for JCIE/USA.
Key U.S., Japan bigwigs huddle to restore ties strained by DPJ
Meeting of minds: Lawmakers, intellectuals and business leaders from Japan and the United States gather at a Tokyo hotel Tuesday to discuss ways to boost bilateral ties.
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110223a7.html
No big news to report from the gathering, which included Senator Jim Webb (D-Va). But perhaps this is a step that could lay the groundwork for a stronger US-Japan relationship in the future, which in turn could have a positive impact on the future of JET and JETAA.
Stay tuned.
Job: Production Researcher/Coordinator (UK)
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via JETAA UK. 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.
*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.
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Job Position: Production Researcher/Coordinator (UK)
Job Details:
Telesearch is a small but busy production company based in West London, specialising in filming and coordination services for Japanese television.
We are currently looking for a talented new researcher/coordinator to work on a variety of filming projects for Japanese television, including current affairs, entertainment and documentaries.
Candidates must have initiative, enthusiasm and excellent social skills. A clear determination to pursue a career in the media industry is essential. Good Japanese language ability, additional European languages, and previous media experience, especially in TV, would be an advantage.
How to apply:
Please send CV and cover letter to telesearch@hotmail.co.uk, addressed to Marie Tabor.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 18 March 2011
CONTACT NAME: Marie Tabor
CONTACT ADDRESS: 87 Little Ealing Lane
CONTACT EMAIL: telesearch@hotmail.co.uk
Japan Foundation NY/Center for Global Partnership: Newsletter Vol. 12 (Feb 2011)
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NEWS FROM THE JAPAN FOUNDATION NEW YORK AND CGP
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2011 J-Initiative Grant Program RFP (Concept paper deadline: March 10)
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The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP), New York is pleased to announce that we are continuing with the J-Initiative launched last year in 2010 in order to promote networking, capacity building, and innovative program development for US-Japan exchange and outreach. We welcome innovative and future-oriented proposals from every field.
Grants of up to $100,000 per year and up to three (3) years will be awarded. The deadline for concept paper submission is March 10, and if invited after the concept paper review, the full proposal will be due by May 31.
For more details on the J-Initiative, please visit the link below.
[ http://cgp.org/index.php?option=article&task=default&articleid=397 ]
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Japan Travel Program for US Future Leaders 2010 Report Publication
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CGP in collaboration with the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) inaugurated the Japan Travel Program for US Future Leaders in 2009 with the goal of fostering a new generation of future leaders in the US who are interested in achieving a greater understanding of Japan.
The report is based on their experiences in Japan and was compiled by the students following the conclusion of the program.
[ http://www.jpf.go.jp/cgp/fellow/apsia/pdf/APSIA_2010.pdf ]
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Job: Senior Program Assistant, Abe Fellowship Program (Tokyo)
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via JETAAJOB. 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.
*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.
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Job Position: Senior Program Assistant, Abe Fellowship Program (Tokyo)
Job Details:
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) seeks a Senior Program Assistant for its Tokyo office. This hire would be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Abe Fellowship Program under the supervision of the Program Manager in the Tokyo Office. The Abe Fellowship Program encourages international multidisciplinary research on topics of pressing global concern. The program fosters the development of a new generation of researchers interested in policy-relevant topics and willing to become key members of a bilateral and global research network. In partnership with the SSRC, the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) established the Abe Fellowship Program as its flagship program in 1991.
Responsibilities:
* Support Abe Fellowship Program Manager with administration of the program.
* Administrative tasks including, but not limited to: file maintenance, preparing meeting materials, maintaining databases and spreadsheets, and updating program websites and outreach materials.
* Manage logistics for domestic and international program-related events, including advisors meetings, workshops and meetings of scholars.
* Arrange outreach activities, create program materials, and assist with marketing strategy.
* Liaise with the funder, program committee members, and fellows.
* Manage expenditures and reimbursements, and monitor the program budget.
* Correspond and cooperate with the New York Office Abe Program staff.
* Other duties and additional responsibilities and projects as directed, depending upon interest and capacity.
General Requirements:
* Minimum 3 years experience in program administration.
* Fluency in Japanese and proficiency in English (language and culture) are required.
* Experience in an academic or non-profit environment preferred.
* Master’s degree a plus, but not required.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Excellent organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
* Team player who is also self-motivated and can work independently within a professional office environment.
* Proficient in Microsoft office suite, database work and Internet applications.
* This position requires work authorization in Japan.
SALARY
Annual salary will be commensurate with experience.
To apply, send resume and cover letter and indicate “Abe Senior Program Assistant, Tokyo” in the title:
E-MAIL: Applications@ssrc.org
The Social Science Research Council Is An Equal Opportunity Employer.
About The Social Science Research Council:
The Social Science Research Council is an independent, not-for-profit research organization founded in 1923. Headquartered in New York City, it mobilizes researchers, policy makers, professionals, activists, and other experts from the private and public sectors to develop innovative approaches to issues of critical social importance. It does this through a wide variety of interdisciplinary workshops and conferences, fellowships and grants, summer training institutes, scholarly exchanges, research consortia and publications. For more information please visit our website www.ssrc.org.
JetWit Facebook Adjustment
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Click here to “like” the new “JetWit Facebook Page”
Apologies for any confusion or inconvenience. Previously, I had set up a “Jet Wit” personal account on Facebook. However, apparently the Facebook gods frown about any Facebook page that’s not an actual person, and–POOF!–just like that the Jet Wit account which had friended many, many JETs and JET alums…..simply disappeared.
So now I’ve delved into strange world of Facebook “Pages” where you have to get people to like you and setting up and using the pages seems to be far less intuitive than something like this really ought to be. All I ask is for your patience and that everyone be an obedient sheep by “liking” the page while I get my head around the set-up and figure out how to make this all a bit more functional and convenient for everyone.
Thanks for your support and gaman, and yoroshiku onegaishimasu.
Job: Junior Sales (Middlesex)
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via JETAA UK. 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.
*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.
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Job Position: Junior Sales (Uxbridge, Middlesex)
Job Details:
An international manufacturer of high quality white lighting solutions for high profile architectural installations and projects.
Requirements:
– Good educational background, university background not necessary
– Good IT Skill, Excel, Word
– Open-minded
– Attention to detail
– Sales and customer oriented
– Team worker
– Must be ready to work within quite a small office (flexibility to do several jobs at once)
– Must be willing to travel – will be required to visit new and existing clients
The Role:
– Cold calls and follow up
– Sales administration (order processing, packaging, feeding data base)
– Inbound/outbound calls(telemarketing & follow up on new and existing customer),
– Preparation and despatching direct mails
– Client Visits
How to apply:
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: CV
CONTACT NAME: Team Japan
CONTACT ADDRESS: One Love Lane, London
CONTACT EMAIL: teamjapan@people-first.co.uk
Job: International Faculty Advisor Positions for the summer (DC)
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via former JETAA DC newsletter Editor Gina Anderson. 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.
*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.
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Job Position: International Faculty Advisor Positions for the summer (DC)
Job Details:
The International Scholar Laureate Program is actively recruiting ISLP Faculty Advisors.
Role of the Faculty Advisor:
General responsibilities include:
* Working with the in-country operations and logistics team to ensure that the program runs smoothly
* Briefing and debriefing students for activities through instructional sessions
* Facilitating group discussions and interactive student participation
* Accompanying the group on all scheduled activities
* Supervision of students including managing student situations
* Preparing written evaluations of the program
* Attending a two-day mandatory training session in Vienna, Virginia on April 29 – 30, 2011
International Scholar Laureate Program sessions are approximately one to two weeks in length and occur approximately, late May to mid-June. Please visit the International Scholar Laureate Program online at www.scholarlaureate.org for additional information, including program dates and locations.
For more details and for how to apply, click “Read More”.
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Job: Investment Officer (London)
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via JETAA UK. 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.
*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.
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Job Position: Investment Officer (Full-time, London)
Job Details:
A Japanese organisation is seeing a investment officer who is able to conduct the effective promotion of Japan as an attractive investment destination for UK & Irish companies.
Key Tasks:
This will initially start as a temporary position may be extended further. The person must have the ability to organise projects independently with excellent time management, communicative and interpersonal skills; ideally with some Japanese language skills (reading and some speaking) and PC (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access) competency skills.
How to apply:
CONTACT NAME: Centre People, Japanese Division
CONTACT ADDRESS: 3rd Floor, 135 Cannon Street, London
CONTACT EMAIL: japan@centrepeople.com
Cooking in Japan: Share your stories!
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Update: See submitted stories further below in this post! Additional ones will be added as received. So keep checking back.
I learned recently from our friends at the free Japanese weekly Shukan NY Seikatsu that “food” is the leading driver of tourism to Japan from the U.S. these days. With that in mind, I thought it might be helpful (not to mention oishii and natsukashii) if the JET and JET alum community were to share personal anecdotes about cooking while living in Japan.
- E-mail responses to Steven at jetwit [at] jetwit.com.
- Please make sure to include your prefecture, city/town and years on JET in the following format: Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, Kariya-shi, 1992-94)
- Responses can be as short as once sentence and as long as 5 paragraphs. (*If you want to write something longer, that’s great too. I just suggest checking with me first to get on the same page before spending a lot of time and effort writing.)
- Responses will be aggregated into one easy-to-read post.
- Yes, this is one more project intended to help boost the “return on JET-vestment” for local governments as well as for Japan on the whole.
Itadakimasu!
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Stories of Cooking in Japan
The Best Prefectures: By JET Alum LinkedIn Groups
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A couple weeks ago JetWit requested that JETs and JET alums join their respective JET Alum LinkedIn Groups. The goal has been to start laying the groundwork for prefecture governments to see a higher “return on JET-vestment” and over time provide a greater incentive for prefectures to hire JETs rather than NETs or dispatch company ALTs.
How is it going so far? And which prefecture’s JETs have come out the strongest? Here are….
The Top 5 JET LinkedIn Prefecture Groups
(by number of members as of 2/21/11)
1. Shimane – 44 members
2. Ishikawa – 27 members
3. Hokkaido & Niigata – 16 members
5. Nara, Saitama & Fukuoka – 15 members
Note: In addition to signing up for your prefecture’s group, please help spread the word and encourage others to join as well.
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Overall Ranking of JET Alum LinkedIn Groups by Prefecture
(by number of members)
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Survey of American Alumni of the JET Program
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Here is the link to the “Survey of American Alumni of the JET Program“:
AMERICAN JET ALUMNI SURVEY
(URL: http://iujournalism.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_5hFAK01YxHtzqfO)
The survey is being conducted by JET alum Emily Metzgar, Assistant Professor at Indiana University’s School of Journalism. Her research focuses on public diplomacy, political communication and social media. (Click here to read Emily’s bio.) The survey has been approved by Indiana University’s Institutional Review Board.
Note #1: This is the first attempt at a comprehensive survey of the JET alumni community. I completed the survey myself and it takes about 10 or 15 minutes. FYI, completing the survey is one more step you can take to help the future of JET.
Note #2: Although full participation in the survey is limited to Americans who participated in the JET Program, the link above also provides an opportunity for all interested parties to request updates about research.
Note #3: The above link will remain active until midnight (EST) March 9, 2011.
From Emily’s blog:
“I am happy to answer any questions about this research and would be delighted to keep you informed about the survey’s progress and eventual results. Please feel free to contact me through this contact page or via my page at Indiana University.”
JET Alums Run Thriving Translation/Consulting Business in…..Kentucky?
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By most assumptions, Georgetown, KY, would not necessarily be the first place you’d expect to find a colony of JET alums. And yet. The town 20 minutes north of Lexington, in the center of the horse and bourbon country, is home to four ex-JETs working under the same roof.
Peter Purins (Toyama-ken, 2000-03), Zach Graham (Niigata-ken, 1999-2000) and Roy Harrison (Saitama, 2004-07) all work at Consultant Solutions, Inc. (CSI), itself run by a JET alum: Thad Johnson (Hyogo, 2000-1). The 18 person company, covering Canada, Japan, KY, TX, MS, AL, IN and OH, works with Japanese firms looking to strengthen their positions and capabilities in the North American market. They consult in three fields: language training, translation, and technical support.
Thad acquired the company in 2005, and brought in Roy from Vermont, Zach from New Mexico, and Peter from Australia/Okinawa in 2008. Together they provide translation and technical services to firms in the automotive manufacturing industry.
Why so many JETs? In part because they’re a known quantity. Beyond just the competitiveness of acceptance into the JET Program guaranteeing a certain caliber of person and familiarity with Japanese, many of the values of the program are important in the business world, including a person’s flexibility, cooperative spirit and international awareness.
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FYI, CSI’s always looking for new talent, and they’ve just posted some new open positions. Take a look at these recent CSI job openings posted on JetWit and see if you might be a good fit.
http://jetwit.com/wordpress/2011/02/21/job-five-job-positions-from-csi-ky/
For more information about the company, you can visit their website: www.csi-ky.com
WIT Life #155: 日本へ行ってきます！
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WITLife is a periodic series written by professional Writer/Interpreter/Translator Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03). She starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she shares some of the interesting tidbits and trends together with her own observations.
Just a quick message to let all readers know that I will be heading to Japan tomorrow after a hiatus of two years to participate in next Sunday’s Tokyo Marathon (“The Day That Tokyo Becomes One”)! I am very much looking forward to my 4th running of the event as well as seeing old friends, eating amazing food on a daily basis and of course most of all onsen. I will do my best to report from the ground, but chances are I might get caught up in the moment and not be blogging as much as I had hoped. In that case, please look forward to a full update when I return in March. De wa, ittekimasu~!
Job: Cultural Assistant at Sakura Educational Exchange USA (Maryland)
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via JETAA DC. 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.
*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.
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Job Position: Cultural Assistant – Sakura Educational Exchange USA (Maryland)
Job Details:
Dates:
1st Program: Sat. March 12, 2011 – Full Day Orientation at Sleep Inn / Crowne Plaza, Rockville, MD
Mon. March 14, 2011 – Mon. March 28, 2011 – Full time including weekends and lodging in Rockville, MD
Hours: vary depending on the day’s activities but basically 24/7 except occasional mornings off
Salary: $1,000 – $1,200 (total) depending on experience and responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
Requirements:
About Sakura Educational Exchange USA:
Sakura Educational Exchange USA, a nonprofit international student exchange organization in Rockville, Maryland is seeking energetic, international-minded, fun-loving, dedicated people interested in working with visiting Japanese high school students in March and July 2011.
How to apply:
Please email resume and letter of interest:
Attn: Stephanie Libonati, Program Manager
Sakura Educational Exchange USA
slibonati@seeusa-ryugaku.com
