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Job: JET Program Coordinator – Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago (Chicago, IL, USA)
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Position: JET Program Coordinator
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Contract: Full-time
Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Director of the Japan Information Center
- JET Coordinator tasks:
- Coordinating all aspects of the Japan Exchange & Teaching Program, including recruitment, candidate processing, JET Alumni volunteer management, travel planning, networking, orientation planning and presenting, and any other JET-related activities
- Handle inquiries for JET program.
- Coordinating JET program interviews.
- Creating forms and documents for JET program/JETAA
- Taking contact with JETAA chapters in Midwest.
- Speech writing and editing
- Updating the Consulate Homepage through use of our content management system
- General office responsibilities including attending events organized by the JIC and other related organizations and helping other staff members’ tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
- US citizen or permanent resident holder (including Japanese with working permit holder).
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Japanese studies, International Relations or a related area will be highly desirable.
- More than one-year of experience living in Japan is preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills.
- Strong computer skills (database and Html knowledge is preferred).
- Available to commute to the JIC.
Languages:
- English and Japanese are the working languages of the JIC. Native in English, proficient Japanese ability or Native in Japanese, proficient English ability preferred.
Please submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format by May 17, 2022 to: jic@cg.mofa.go.jp
(Note for applicants)
- No hard copy of application materials required
- In-person (and/or Online) interviews will be held for the shortlisted applicants in May 2022 at the JIC.
- Any questions should be directed to jic@cg.mofa.go.jp. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.
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