Mar 24

Job: Postings from Idealist.org 3.23.12

Jobs, Uncategorized Add Comment (1)

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.

 IGES Economy and Environment Group Regular Researcher Position

Posted by: Institute For Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Type: Full-time/Flexible/Contract
Location: Kanagawa, Japan
Salary: Annual Salary/DOE
Start date: April 2012 to March 31, 2013

IGES is seeking an full-time economics researcher for their facility in Kanagawa, Japan.  Candidate must have a Masters degree (or above).

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/sgGPfzKFmH8d/

 

Executive Director, Global Corporate Relations and Business Programs

Posted by: Asia Society
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Competitive
Start date: March 2012

New York’s Asia Society is seeking a candidate with ten years experience in U.S.-Asia business relations or Asian affairs with emphasis on business, economic affairs or government relations. Masters degree preferred. Competency in one Asian language highly desirable.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/jkmf5hdzk3xd/

 


Mar 23

JCAW Symposium: Global Opportunities through Japanese Language 03.23.12

Academic, Uncategorized , , , , Comments Off on JCAW Symposium: Global Opportunities through Japanese Language 03.23.12

Thanks to JETAA DC Secretary Leigh Ann Mastrini. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
———————————————————————————————————————–

On April 7, 2012, the Japan Commerce Association of Washington, DC (JCAW) will be hosting a symposium on “Global Opportunities through Japanese Language” – The purpose of the Symposium is to provide a networking opportunity for students of Japanese language who want to pursue related careers, and corporations or government agencies interested in hiring American students who speak Japanese and understand Japanese culture.

Please see the link and introduction below for more information and more importantly, to register by 03.23.12!
http://www.jcawf. org/japanese/ program/cherry_ blossom_centenni al/education/ symposium/ Read More


Mar 23

US-Japan Bridging Foundation Scholarships 03.23.12

Uncategorized , , , Comments Off on US-Japan Bridging Foundation Scholarships 03.23.12

Thanks to JETAA DC President Maurice Maloney. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
———————————————————————————————————————–
*** Now Accepting Applications for Bridging Foundation Scholarships***

The US-Japan Bridging Foundation is pleased to announce that we are
accepting applications from US undergraduates who want to study in Japan
during the 2012-2013 academic year.

Students receive scholarships of $2,500 to $7,500, depending upon the length of study and particular
donor-sponsored scholarship. *Application deadline is April 6, 2012*. More
information can be found at:  http://www.aatj.org/studyabroad/scholarships.html Read More


Mar 23

Job: Kindergarten Teacher (Tokyo) 03.23.12

Jobs, Uncategorized , , , Comments Off on Job: Kindergarten Teacher (Tokyo) 03.23.12

Thanks to JET alum Jennifer Swanson for passing on the posting. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
———————————————————————————————————————————————

Position: English Teacher

Posted by:  Kids Fore
Type:  Full-time
Location: Tokyo
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
 http://www.kids- fore.com/

Responsibilities:

  • Native speaker of English
  • Good at playing with kids and enjoy kids
  • Able to create lesson plans and English program itself in future
  • Teaching experience, especially related to kids
  • Curriculum development experience, a plus
  • Be able to cooperate with other teachers even though he/she doesn’t speak
    Japanese
  • Be able to work over the weekends or on holidays when they have any school
    events Read More

Mar 23

Job: Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (Beppu, Oita) 03.23.12

Jobs, Uncategorized , , , , Comments Off on Job: Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (Beppu, Oita) 03.23.12

Thanks to Kyushu-based JET alum and professional translator Joel Dechant for alerting JETwit to recent open positions at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (where Joel happens to work).

Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
——————————————————————————————————————————-

Position: Various

Posted by: Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Type:  Full and contract
Location: Beppu-shi, Oita-ken
Salary:   
Start Date: N/A

http://www.apu.ac.jp/administration/modules/opportunities/index.php?content_id=1

Ritsumeikan Open Positions:

Mar 23

Job: Actus Posting – Korean-English Bilingual Marketing Coordinator (NY) 03.23.12

Jobs, Uncategorized , , , , Comments Off on Job: Actus Posting – Korean-English Bilingual Marketing Coordinator (NY) 03.23.12

Via Actus Consulting. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
———————————————————————————————————————-
*** If you apply, please make sure to indicate that you learned of the job listing via JETwit.

Yoroshiku and ganbatte! ***

Position: Korean-English Bilingual Marketing Coordinator

Posted by: Actus USA
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY (Midtown)
Salary:  35K-45k (DOE)
Start Date: N/A

http://www.actus-usa.com/job_search_en.php?location=1&job_industry=&job_category=&keywords=

Responsibilities:
The Position will focus on the expansion of ESL online student recruitment services and marketing activities for ESL schools in Korean market.

– Sales and Market the online student recruiting service and similarly-related services to ESL schools, educational institutions, and international media outlets.
– Research, develop, and execute marketing campaigns in Korea (print, online-based marketing, etc.) to route international students to ESL schools through the company website.
– Build and sustain strong business ties with school officials and admissions staff.
– Identify, approach and negotiate with current and future business partners advertising opportunities, marketing plans and mutually-beneficial business opportunities.
– Independently manage day-to-day administrative operations involving student enrollment services: follow up on students’ applications, speaking with schools’ admissions offices, updating company management database, answering student and school inquiries. Read More


Mar 23

WIT Life #193: Spending Time in Ichiro-Land, aka Seattle

Translating/Interpreting, WIT Life, Writers Comments Off on WIT Life #193: Spending Time in Ichiro-Land, aka Seattle

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.

I am wrapping up a business trip here in Seattle, where the Japanese influence is huge.  Not only do they have great Japanese shopping centers like Uwajimaya, located in the International District area, but they have Ichiro!  The man himself is not here at the moment, having headed to Japan with the Mariners to play two exhibition games against Japanese teams before opening up the Major League season in two games against the Oakland A’s.  All four games will be played in Tokyo.  Today’s Seattle Times features an article highlighting Read More


Mar 22

JET alum keynotes Japan ICU Foundation Sake Tasting and Japan Relief Fundraiser in New York

Events, Fundraising Comments Off on JET alum keynotes Japan ICU Foundation Sake Tasting and Japan Relief Fundraiser in New York

GREAT EAST JAPAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF SAKE TASTING & FUNDRAISER in New York City

By JET alum Mark Flanigan

JET alum Mark Flanigan (center) with colleagues from the Japan ICU Foundation at the March 5 Fundraising event (Photo: Lawrence Tsuyuki)

The Japan ICU Foundation (JICUF) hosted a special Sake Tasting & Fundraiser at the Penn Club in New York City on Monday, March 5 to help raise funds for International Christian University’s (ICU) ongoing relief and rebuilding efforts after the devastating Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011.

Over 100 esteemed guests from the US, Japan and many other countries came for the evening in support of this charitable event, which was organized by JICUF Program Director Tara DeWorsop. JET Alumnus Mark Flanigan, a current ICU Rotary International Peace Fellow, gave a short keynote presentation describing the variety of ways in which ICU has been supporting the recovery efforts. These include a new joint-psychological relief program in Sendai, continuing student volunteer efforts and the Earthquake Tuition Waiver Fund. Read More


Mar 22

Taylor Anderson Remembered by Many

Cultural Outreach, Earthquake Tsunami, JETs in the News, Return on JET-vestment, Video Comments Off on Taylor Anderson Remembered by Many

Via the JETAA USA website:

The Anderson Family, who has done so much to further Taylor’s vision of bridging the US and Japan, participated in a memorial service at Taylor’s alma mater, Randolph Macon College. The memorial was covered by both NHK World and the local CBS news station in Virginia. Ambassador Fujisaki was also in attendance as a speaker for the event.

To see the media coverage click below:

Additionally, here are some links to coverage gathered by a friend of the Andersons and forwarded by Andy:

  • Article on the Randolph-Macon college website about the event.
  • March 8, 2012:  WCVE-FM (NPR) local NPR correspondent Dan Rosenthal interviewed national NPR correspondent Yuki Noguchi for a preview of the Taylor Anderson/Japan Foundation lecture.  You can listen to the interview by clicking anniversary.
  • March 13, 2012:  The Asahi Shimbun (Japanese newspaper) sent a reporter to the lecture and also covered a pre-lecture news conference held by R-MC.  You can read the article by clicking on Asahi Shimbun.
  • March 12, 2012:  NHK World Japanese Television sent a reporter to campus several times to interview the Andersons (Taylor’s parents) as well as the March 11 lecture. You can watch the story by clicking on NHK.  Note:  This story is only available for viewing through this weekend.

March 12, 2012:  Here is a look at some local coverage:



Mar 22

Education Opportunity: Scholarship for Teacher Training (via, pnwjetaa) 03.22.12

Uncategorized , , Comments Off on Education Opportunity: Scholarship for Teacher Training (via, pnwjetaa) 03.22.12

Program Overview:
An intensive training program in teaching Chinese or Japanese will be held this summer (2012) at Portland State University in Oregon. The Chinese & Japanese Teacher Training Institute is an intensive course for current language teachers or those who plan to enter the field. The program provides the foundation for future instructors to teach their language and gives substantial tools to current teachers to reinforce and strengthen their programs. It is a hands-on course, and effective methodology in teaching Chinese and Japanese to North Americans is emphasized over a theoretical analysis of the language. Read More


Mar 22

Doshisha Global MBA Program: Kyoto, Japan (via, pnwjetaa) 03.22.12

Academic, Uncategorized Comments Off on Doshisha Global MBA Program: Kyoto, Japan (via, pnwjetaa) 03.22.12

Discover the Doshisha Global MBA – Designed for the 21st century
– Build your own program from courses in General Business Management or our innovative focus areas: Business in Asia, Green Business, and Culture and Creativity. – Gain a global perspective through an international student body, overseas study options, and classes taught by experts from around the world. – Scholarships available for all international students. – Career opportunities in Japan and with Japanese companies seeking global talent. – A strong focus on the Social Responsibility of business. – Opportunities to learn Japanese and take classes in our sister Japanese MBA program. – Looking to advance your career, and help make the world a better place? Come and join us at Doshisha Business School.

 The University
Doshisha University is widely recognized as one of Japan’s top comprehensive universities, with 15 Faculties and Centers and 15 Graduate Schools. Founded in 1875, it has a distinguished history of education based on the founder’s philosophy of education guided by conscience. Doshisha is one of the top four prestigious private universities in the Kansai (Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto) region, and is one of 13 universities selected by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology for the Global 30 Project for Establishing Core Universities for Internationalization. Doshisha Business School’s English-language Global MBA is a flagship program for the university’s Global 30 participation. Read More


Mar 22

Job: Education and Learning Manager (Decatur, GA) 03.22.12

Jobs, Uncategorized , , Comments Off on Job: Education and Learning Manager (Decatur, GA) 03.22.12

Thanks to JET Alum, Jessica Kennett Cork for this posting. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
———————————————————————————————————————————————-
Position: Education and Learning Manager

Posted by: International Rescue Committee
Type: Full-time
Location: Decatur, GA
Salary: DOE
Start Date: As soon as possible
 http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=7967&source=Indeed.com

Responsibilities:

The Education & Learning Manager oversees all components of IRC Atlanta’s Education services to refugee children, youth and adults. Adult education services include English as a Second Language instruction; job readiness and vocational training; computer skills instruction; financial literacy, cultural orientation and life skills instruction. Youth services include year-round after school and summer programs for refugee teens, youth internship program, and special safety, career, and enrichments programs. The Education Manager is a full-time, exempt position reporting directly to the Executive Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Oversee and coordinate the daily operations of IRC Atlanta’s Education & Learning programs, providing guidance, leadership, and direct supervision in all aspects of service provision
  • Develop and enhance the design of education & learning services, including ESL, family literacy, job readiness and vocational training, youth after-school, summer camp, computer literacy, cultural orientation and other emerging services Read More

Mar 22

Job:Postings from Idealist.org 3.22.12

Uncategorized Comments Off on Job:Postings from Idealist.org 3.22.12

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.

Regional Program Manager for Tohoku Rebuilding Program

Posted by: Architecture For Humanity
Type: Full-time (2 year contract)
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: DOE (Full Benefits)
Start date: 4/9/2012

Architecture For Humanity is seeking a Japanese proficient program manager to assist with development in Tohoku.  They are looking for candidates with experience in business development and real estate. MBA is preferred.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/cbZKbhDtg8jd/


Mar 21

Job: Trader/ Business Development (ITOCHU International) (DC) 03.21.12

Jobs, Uncategorized , , , Comments Off on Job: Trader/ Business Development (ITOCHU International) (DC) 03.21.12

Via JETAA DC. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
————————————————————————————————————
Position: Trader/ Business Development

Posted by: ITOCHU International
Type: N/A
Location: Washington, DC
Salary:  N/A
Start Date: N/A
http://www.itochu. com/general/ careers.

 
Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a trading, marketing and business development program for ITOCHU’s Uranium business. Assist the
planning and strategy for uranium trading,
marketing, and executes transactions for sales, purchases and swaps.

Key Responsibility areas:

Communicate daily with uranium business partners
(utilities, miners, traders and brokers, etc) in North/South America and
Europe (mainly North America) and collaborate to create trading and
marketing opportunities for the Nuclear Fuel Group. Executes uranium transactions for sales,
purchases and swaps. Read More


Mar 20

Job: Bilingual Japanese Translator 03.20.12

Jobs, Uncategorized , , Comments Off on Job: Bilingual Japanese Translator 03.20.12

Thanks to JET Alum, Shun Endo, for sending this post, Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
———————————————————————————————————————————
Position: Bilingual Japanese Translator

Posted by: Aerotek
Type: Contract (up to 48 weeks)
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary:  $17 – $20/hour
Start Date: N/A

Responsibilities:
– Translating Japanese to English and English to Japanese.
– Translating technical and non-technical documents, process manuals, internal communications, programming specifications, design instructions, etc… Read More


« Previous Page — « Older Posts Newer Posts » — Next Page »
Page Rank