Job: Quality Assurance- General Administrator (Carol Stream, IL)
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Via Futaba North America. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: QA General Administrator
Posted by: Futaba North America
Type: Full-time
Location: Carol Stream, Illinois
Salary: $35,000
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
The corporate office of three auto manufacturing subsidiaries is seeking a QA General Administrator. The position responsibilities require proficiency in the following areas:
Japanese- English Communicator:
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to translate documents, emails, memos and, when necessary, provide interpretation. Build relationships with colleagues in Japan to facilitate effective communications between corporations.
Document Control Coordinator:
Implement procedures, work instructions and revise documents. Follow work flow process and review/approve documents via Adobe Acrobat.
SharePoint Administrator:
Create document libraries, schedule training events, establish surveys, provide site creation and maintenance, and coordinate the discussion board.
– Knowledge of TS 16949 standards preferred, but not required.
– Japanese Language Proficiency Level 2 or higher or equivalent experience is essential.
– Intermediate level knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) is a must.
This is an entry-level position. Only applicants who are proficient in English and Japanese and have experience in Microsoft Office software should apply. The applicant must be flexible, a team player and be able to multi-task successfully in busy office environment. *** The position will work with a JET alum, Colin Stecker, who already works there. ***
Applicants should forward resumes to: employment@futabanaem.com
Job: Publicity Coordinator job opening at the JICC, Embassy of Japan (DC)
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Via JETAA DC. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: Publicity Coordinator
Posted by: Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan
Type: Full-time
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Start Date: N/A
http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/JICC/employment.html#Publicity-Coordinator
Overview:
The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan, is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the Publicity Coordinator position. This individual is responsible for supporting the JICC’s goal to promote a better understanding of Japan and Japanese culture by disseminating information about the JICC and various Japan-related events to the public and media. Possessing excellent writing skills, this individual will have primary responsibility for creating and designing promotional materials and will also be responsible for drafting speeches for Embassy of Japan diplomats.
This position also entails other duties shared with coworkers at the JICC, such as assisting the diplomats and other colleagues with events held at the JICC, and responding to public inquiries about Japan. Please see below for a more detailed listing of responsibilities.
The Embassy offers group health insurance coverage, paid vacation and sick leave. Working hours are 9am – 5pm, Monday through Friday with weeknight and/or weekend events several times a month (paid overtime).
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. green card holder. All candidates will be subject to background checks and security clearance.
Responsibilities:
* Draft flyers, brochures, pamphlets, posters and advertisements for JICC events
* Draft speeches, statements, remarks and correspondence for diplomats and staff
* Develop materials for JICC exhibits such as signs and posters
* Keep the staff updated on news coverage of JICC events in the media
* Maintain a database of media and art-related contacts and build relationships with relevant media
* Disseminate information on Japan to the public; respond to public inquiries on Japan
* Assist the diplomats with administrative tasks, writing and research
* Support other staff with JICC events and other office tasks Read More
Job: Reporter/Researcher in New York Bureau of The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Thanks to JET alum and former Yomiuri staff member, Olivia Nilsson for passing this great job listing on. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: Reporter/Researcher in New York Bureau of The Yomiuri Shimbun
Posted by: Yomiuri Shimbun
Type: Full-time
Location: NY
Salary: Compensation includes medical/dental benefits, and 401(k)
Start Date: N/A
Website: http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/ English-language: http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/
Overview:
The Yomiuri Shimbun is Japan’s largest daily newspaper. They are headquartered in Tokyo and have over 30 international bureaus, three of which are in the United States: New York, Washington, and Los Angeles.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have a strong interest in current affairs and advanced Japanese language skills. An interest in journalism combined with attention to accuracy and the ability to multitask effectively under deadline is required. Ease with building and maintaining good sources, a strong work ethic and ability to take direction well and work collaboratively with others is essential. Applicants should already be based in New York region Read More
Message from Outgoing AJET Chairman Matthew Cook
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Originally posted to the AJET website on May 25, 2012:
AJET Chairman, Matthew Cook: My Final Message as Chair
CLICK HERE to read the full message on the AJET website.
A few select quotes:
“This year saw AJET re-branded to clearly show the world what AJET does: Connects people linked to the JET Programme; participants, ministries, alumni, our countries, and the world. That started a chain reaction of more close interaction from all of those parties.”
“This year, you saw the AJET website revamped and redesigned so that you could more easily navigate it. We saw facebook groups created for regions across Japan, to allow JETs to connect with other JETs locally and share what they found relevant to their experiences. We saw AJET make a presence in the twitter universe and speak to the public, as well as multiple instances of coverage in the media.”
“AJET got involved with JET Alumni and members of our council even attended the JETAA International Conference, to make sure current JETs were represented. AJET engaged Embassies and started close relationships with U.S. and Canadian governments, which we’re hoping will result in more and more opportunities for JETs.”
CLICK HERE to see a list of Matt and the AJET Council’s accomplishments.
SCBWI Tokyo Illustration Day with John Shelley
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SCBWI-Tokyo Publicity Assistant Suzanne Kamata (Tokushima 1988-90) shares the following:
Sunday August 19, 2012
SCBWI Tokyo Illustration Day with John Shelley:
Breathing Life Into Your Pictures
Power up your pictures! Give your illustrations vitality and zest! This SCBWI Tokyo Illustration Day featuring illustrator John Shelley will focus on techniques that children’s illustrators use to create resonance in their work and will explore how visual psychology works to convey mood, emotion, and movement. The Action and Emotion Illustration Assignment to be completed in advance of the workshop provides an opportunity for illustrators to develop their craft through open critiques at the event.
Time: Sunday, August 19, 2012, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Place: Tokyo Women’s Plaza, Audiovisual Room, A & B
5-53-67 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (by the Children’s Castle and United Nations University). For a map see www.scbwi.jp/map.htm Read More
Career: JET alum makes her mark in international exchange role with Hostelling International
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Thanks to Megan Johnson (Mie-ken, 2001-03) who works for Hostelling International, for sharing a bit about her career path in the field of international exchange programs, a very popular field for JET alumni. (Join the JET Alum International Education and Exchange group on LinkedIn to connect with other JET alums in the field.) Megan recently also shared a very JET-relevant job opening at her organization which we posted to JETwit.
During the two years I spent teaching in rural Japan, exploring the country, and traveling throughout Southeast Asia, I gained an immense appreciation for responsible, culturally sensitive travel and the power of travel to build positive relations among those of different cultures. Before I left Mie-ken, I knew I wanted to find an organization in the U.S. that I could get involved with that would allow me to interact with travelers and exercise my passion for utilizing effective intercultural communication skills to learn more about the world and its people. Hostelling International USA turned out to be that organization.
HI-USA is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to “help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people, through hostelling”. There are 60 HI-USA hostels throughout the country, and luckily one of their locations is in Chicago, where I moved after JET. Because of a stroke of luck–the replacement ALT in my tiny town in Mie-ken happened to be from Chicago and happened to be a volunteer at the hostel in Chicago–I found myself accepting a job as the hostel’s Education Coordinator. Read More
Job: Postings from Idealist.org 6.5.12
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Via Idealist.org. Posted by Geneva Marie (Niigata-ken 2008-09) Geneva is a contributor to both JETwit and JETAANY. Geneva is on a continuous (epic) search for Japanese-related jobs in the United States. Hire me! :-)
Student Exchange Program Manager
Posted by: States’ 4H International Exchange Program
Type: Full-time
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: DOE
Application Deadline: June 15, 2012
S4-H is seeking a program manager to oversee inbound exchange programs. Candidate must have a BA or BS degree in education, business administration, communication, international relations, or a related field. Minimum of 4-5 years work experience in a complex administration, educational, non-profit or customer service environment required. Interview process will include 2-3 in person interviews as well as written tests.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/WBTzP3CC6mJd/
Administrative Assistant
Posted by: US Japan Council
Type: Full-time
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: DOE
Application Deadline: Not specified
The US Japan Council is seeking an administrative assistant for their rapidly growing 501(c)3 nonprofit membership organization. Applicants with an interest in U.S.-Japan and Asia relations and Japanese language ability (written, oral) are strongly encouraged to apply.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/XTSj2g9dX874/
Job: Actus Posting: Back Office Assistant at Japanese Bank (Midtown, NY) 06.05.12
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Via staffing firm Actus Consulting. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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***If you apply, please make sure to let Machiko know that you learned of the listing via JETwit. Thanks.***
Job Position: Back Office Assistant
Posted By: Actus Consulting
Location:Midtown, Manhattan NY
Position: Full-time
Salary: $520 per week
Hour: Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm
Job Description:
Japanese company seeks a Back Office Assistant for immediate hire. A great position for someone seeking a stable position with excellent work-life balance.
Job duties include but not limited to: General ledger, data entry, fund settlement, securities settlement, and making reports.
*Preferred experience and skills:
– Great communication skill in English. (No Japanese required.)
– Good PC skill (Excellent Excel skill a big plus.)
– Understanding of Japanese culture preferred.
– Entry level welcome.
To apply to this position, email me your resume and a cover letter as an MS Word attachment to Machiko Okumura mokumura@actus-usa.com. Thank you!
Job: Education Coordinator for Hostelling International (Chicago) 06.05.12
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Thanks to Megan Johnson (Mie-ken, 2001-03) who works for Hostelling International for sharing this great job listing. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Job Position: Education Coordinator
Posted By: Hostelling International Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL
Position: Full-time
Salary: N/A
Hour: N/A
http://hiusa.org/about_us/employment
Job Description:
Hostelling International Chicago seeks a full time Education Coordinator to deliver the hostel’s well-recognized, award-winning cultural awareness building educational programs.
HI-Chicago’s Education Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of ensuring the successful implementation of a variety of educational programs to youth in the local community. HI-Chicago’s educational programs are based on experiential learning, occur both in and outside of the classroom, and are dependent on partnerships with teachers and community based organization leaders. The purpose of the hostel’s educational programs is to build a new generation of global citizens.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain program partner relationships with schools, administrators, community-based organizations, and educational organizations.
- Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate and retain teachers at partner schools and community-based organizations.
- Teach the first classroom session of each program at partner schools and community-based organizations in coordination with partner teachers, and deliver programming at the hostel.
- Coordinate program participation by teachers and their students, including scheduling, and working with hostel staff to book overnights and meeting rooms.
- Assess and evaluate program outcomes against established objectives. Complete an annual report analyzing program performance. Read More
Job: Two Good TV-related Jobs Requiring Japanese Ability 06.04.12
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Thanks to Jet Alum Nicholas Roberts for forwarding these two JET relevant TV-related job openings.
Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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***If you apply, please let them know you learned of the listing via JETwit.***
Position: Japanese speaking Production Associate
Posted by: NBC Sports
Type: Full-time
Location: Orlando, FL
Salary: N/A
Start date: N/A
Overview:
Full-time staff position assisting the Japanese commentary staff with research and production of live golf tournament broadcasts. Supporting entire department with additional production and coordination efforts as needed including Japanese studio and remote original productions. Perform English/Japanese translation and interpretation (if applicable).
Full job description here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?jobId=109420&partnerid=25354&siteid=5108&codes=AD007
Position: Associate News Producer
Posted by: TBS
Type: Full-time
Location: DC
Salary: N/A
Start date: NA
Overview:
The Washington, DC Bureau of Tokyo Broadcasting System International (TBS) is seeking a bright and professional applicant to join us as an Associate News Producer.
Full job description here: http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1362968&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed&goback=%2Egde_3820996_member_120873765
Return on JET-vestment: JETAA Northern California’s Kabuki Club Becoming an International Resource for Japanese Performing Arts
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By Mark Frey (Kumamoto-ken, 2002-06), JETAA Northern California’s Communications Coordinator and former Newsletter Editor.
JET Alumni Northern California’s Kabuki Club Becoming an International Resource for Japanese Performing Arts
The Kabuki Club of the JET Alumni Association of Northern California (JETAANC) has come a long way from its humble beginnings in a small Oakland library conference room two years ago. A handful of friends with a shared passion and interest in Kabuki gathered to study and talk about Fuji Musume, a very beautiful and popular Kabuki dance drama. Little did any of them realize that two years of hard work later the “Kabuki Club” study group would be an important part of the programming of two local cultural centers, often drawing more than 50 people from the greater San Francisco Bay Area interested in learning more about Kabuki, Noh, Bunraku, Butoh, and other Japanese performing arts.
It must have seemed just as unlikely to those first members that a small online discussion group that the group started would soon grow and encompass participants from across the U.S. and around the world. “It’s gotten to the point where students from around the world are contacting Kabuki Club for help and guidance with research projects,” said Mark Frey, director of the Kabuki Club. “Just this week we received a request from a high school student in Luxembourg looking for information about props and stagecraft in the Kabuki playSukeroku. We’re happy to help!”
The Kabuki Club has unexpectedly returned a nice dividend on the Japanese government’s investment in the JET Program, helping to promote the treasures of Japanese culture locally and to a growing worldwide audience. “While on the JET Program, so many of us were lucky enough to have Japanese friends who took time to introduce us to the unique magic and power of Japanese performing arts. It’s very gratifying now that we’re able to do the same for people all over the world. I feel like it’s a small way we can say ‘thank you’ to Japan for the joy and friendship we received,” said Mark.
Check out what JETAANC Kabuki Club is up to at http://www.jetaanc.org/kabuki.
JETAA Northern California Pacific Bridge: Ganbarou Tohoku!
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Anna Fung is a JET ALT in Iwate Prefecture who departed from the Bay Area last year. JETAA Northern California’s Pacific Bridge recently asked Anna to write a piece about living in the devastated region, as well as how the Japanese people around her are recovering.
More than half a year has passed since I arrived in Japan. I’m still a little green since I make plenty of verbal mistakes and perform a lot of gestures to make myself understood, but life is gradually getting easier. I’ve also had the pleasure of making many friends from Japan and around the world.
Many Japanese people are curious as to why I decided to come to Iwate, even after the huge earthquake. Before arriving, I was worried. There was the ongoing cleanup at the coast, as well as radiation problems in Sendai. Despite these lingering doubts, Japan was like another home to me because I have lived here before and befriended many wonderful people.
Being an ALT aboard the JET Program, I work with some teachers whose hometowns were located near the coast and were devastated. One teacher’s house was flooded with water, and the first floor was pretty much destroyed. The house was fixed, but her elementary and junior high schools were wiped out. Inland cities were also affected by the earthquake. One teacher lives in an apartment where her family had power outage when the quake occurred, causing both electricity and water to stop. They were very worried whether they had enough water for their newborn baby. Luckily, electricity was restored after a few days.
WIT Life #203: Super Cool Biz/Cool Share
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WIT Life 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.
As early summer heats up in Japan, the country is trying to figure out how it will satisfy its energy needs now that all 50 of its nuclear reactors have been taken offline to be checked. With expected cutbacks in electricity consumption, some supermarkets have adjusted their operating hours to open two hours early for consumers who want to shop in the cooler morning hours.
Another idea is the implementation of Super Cool Biz, building on Japan’s previous Cool Biz boom. This fashion trend was created in response to the decreased use of air conditioning in Japanese offices for the purpose of energy conservation, and enabled employees to eschew ties and jackets. However, Super Cool Biz takes it a step further and also allows them to wear things like polo and Hawaiian shirts, chino pants and sneakers. The icon on the right also suggests beating the heat with things like fans and sun umbrellas.
Building on this concept is Cool Share, an idea that took shape in Saitama. “Share” refers to Read More
Justin’s Japan: New York Mets Present Third Annual Japanese Heritage Night
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By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his Japanese culture page here for related stories.
After two successful runs, the New York Mets are prepping the third annual edition of its Japanese Heritage Night at Citi Field, featuring pre-game entertainment that celebrates both the traditional performing arts and the enduring spirit of the Land of the Rising Sun a year after the devastation of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
The festivities kick off the evening of Friday, June 15 when the Mets play the Cincinnati Reds. Appearing in the pre-game show this year are the New York Suwa Taiko Association (also known as Taiko Masala) and the Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York. Following the entertainment, patrons will be treated to the presentation of Mets Community Spirit Awards to New York City Japanese organizations that have been instrumental to the ongoing relief efforts.
The only taiko group based in Brooklyn, Taiko Masala was founded by Hiro Kurashima. A Lincoln Center Teaching Artist from 2004 to 2005, Kurashima has sought to bring the influences of various types of music into the art of Japanese music while at the same time preserving the rich tradition of taiko. The 10-member troupe, whose drummers hail from all over the world, have played such high profile New York events like last year’s Japan Arts Matsuri, and will make their Citi Field debut on game day.
For the complete story, click here.
This year, The JET Alumni Association of New York will be purchasing a block of tickets in the Promenade Reserved area for $20 each. If they buy 25 tickets, their name will be displayed on the scoreboard! Sign up here to reserve your tickets.
This year’s Tampa Natsu Matsuri will be held June 9 at St. Francis of Assisi Church.
By John McGee (Nagano-ken, 2004-05) for JQ magazine. John is the Tampa Regional Representative for the Florida JET Alumni Association, and the founder of Tampa Natsu Matsuri, a free annual event organized by local residents with an interest in Japan.
It’s a familiar story: apply to JET for one of several reasons, go to Japan and find a second home, return to the U.S., and…well, that’s where it all falls apart, right? Most of us come back intent to keep our newfound hybrid culture alive, but few areas in the U.S. have profound Japanese cultural presence. So we sigh with natsukashii pangs when we can’t take our beer out of the bar, we hang out with JETs on occasion, download the odd drama, and let the rest of our lives go back to American normal, like it or not.
That was certainly the case for me here in Tampa. There’s a bit of Asian presence: restaurants, markets, a festival, even a karaoke place, mostly all Korean or Chinese. But I’ve never been content with the status quo. (I know; how did I survive in we-do-it-this-way-because-that’s-how-it’s-done Japan, right?) So I started probing some contacts at the university, searching the Internet for related local topics; I even knew some Japanese nationals living here.
I discovered that the area actually has quite a bit of Japanese culture…it’s just hiding. Turns out the people are hiding, too. There’s a whole thriving subculture in the region made up mostly of Japanese women who have married American men. But there’s also martial and cultural arts, anime clubs, language groups, and we even have a pack of strangely elusive diehard Loli girls. The problem wasn’t that we didn’t have the culture; it was that it was so diffuse and cloistered.
About the time I was figuring all this out, a JET friend suggested we have a natsu matsuri party, just to reminisce and eat some suika in the sweltering Florida heat. That’s when a light bulb came on and I realized, “what better way to draw those groups together than to have a real natsu matsuri?” Everyone I ever met who lived in Japan, Japanese and foreign, loved natsu matsuri. So it just might work! If nothing else, I missed them myself.
