The JETAA-sphere Podcast: Ep 7 – Monica Yuki, Jessyca Livingston & James Gannon discuss the JETAA USA Board of Advisors and 3.11
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****************** From JETwit Media, it’s the 6th episode of the JETAA-sphere Podcast! Three members of the JETAA USA Board of Advisors—Monica Yuki (Saitama-ken, 2002-04), Jessyca Livingston, formerly Wilcox (Hokkaido, 2003-06) and James Gannon (Ehime-ken, 1992-94) join Steven Horowitz(Aichi-ken, 1992-94) and special co-host Matt Gillamof CLAIR NY (aka the Japan Local Government Center) to talk about the JETAA USA Board of Advisors–what it is, who’s on it, and how the tragedy of […]
CLAIR Magazine “JET Plaza” Series: Jessyca Wilcox Livingston (Hokkaido)
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Each month, current and former JET participants are featured in the “JET Plaza” section of the CLAIR Forum magazine. The March 2012 edition includes an article by JET alumn Jessyca Wilcox. Posted by Celine Castex (Chiba-ken, 2006-11), currently programme coordinator at CLAIR Tokyo. *********** As the daughter of parents in the State Department, Jessyca (Wilcox) […]
JET alum Paige Cognetti announces her campaign for Congress in Pennsylvania
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Post by Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, Kariya-shi, 1992-94) JET alum Paige Cognetti, who has served as the Mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania since 2019, recently announced her campaign to run for Pennsylvania’s 8th congressional district in 2026. Her announcement follows JET alum Taylor Wettach’s recent announcement to run for Congress in Iowa. For more information about her, check out […]
JET alum Taylor Wettach is running for Congress in Iowa!
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Post by Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, Kariya-shi, 1992-94) It’s not every day that a JET alum runs for Congress. The last time it happened (at least that I’m aware of) was when JET alum Rob Cornilles ran for Congress in Oregon in 2012. And before that when David Boling ran for Congress in Arkansas in 2010. […]
Job: Social Media Coordinator -USJETAA (Remote)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email. Position: Social Media CoordinatorPosted by: USJETAA (US JET Alumni Association)Location: RemoteContract: Full-Time Thanks to Jessyca Livingston (Hokkaido, 2003-2006) for passing along the following job opening. We’re seeking a Social Media Coordinator who can work independently while effectively communicating and coordinating with our […]
Job: Freelance/Contract Writer – USJETAA (Remote)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email. Position: Freelance/Contract WriterPosted by: USJETAA Location: RemoteContract: Full-Time Thanks to Jessyca Livingston (Hokkaido, 2003-2006) for passing along the following job opening. USJETAA is seeking a freelancer to write and publish a monthly article that showcases and highlights JETs and alumni who contribute […]
Job: Executive Director – American Association of Teachers of Japanese (Colorado, USA)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email. Position: Executive DirectorPosted by: American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ)Location: Boulder, CO, USAContract: Full-Time Thanks to Jessyca Livingston (Hokkaido, 2003-2006) for passing along the following job opening. Salary/Hourly Rate: $80,00-85,000Visa Sponsorship: Don’t know The American Association of Teachers of Japanese, a […]
Job: Management and Program Analyst – Japan-United States Friendship Commission (Washington, D.C., USA)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email. Position: Management and Program AnalystPosted by: Japan-United States Friendship CommissionLocation: Washington, D.C., USAContract: Full Time; No Visa Sponsorship Thanks to Jessyca Livingston (Hokkaido-ken, 2003-2006) for passing along the following job opening. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the seamless […]
Job: PR/Cultural Section Assistant – Consulate General of Japan in Denver (Colorado, USA)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email. Position: PR/Cultural Section AssistantPosted by: Consulate General of Japan in DenverLocation: Denver, CO, USAContract: Full Time; No Visa Scholarship Thanks to Jessyca Livingston (Hokkaido-ken, 2003-2006) for passing along the following job opening. The Consulate-General of Japan in Denver seeks a qualified candidate […]
Job: Operations & Communications Manager – National Association of Japan-America Societies (Washington, D.C.)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email. Position: Operations & Communications ManagerPosted by: National Association of Japan-America SocietiesLocation: Washington, D.C.Contract: Full Time Thanks to Jessyca Livingston on behalf of Andy Wylegala (Hokkaido-ken, 2003-2006) for passing along the following job opening. Come join the largest, most diverse network of non-profits […]
Job: Operations & Communications Manager – National Association of Japan-America Societies (Washington, D.C., USA)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email. Position: Operations & Communications ManagerPosted by: National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS)Location: Washington, D.C., USAContract: Full Time Thanks to Jessyca Livingston on behalf of Andy Wylegala (Hokkaido-ken, 2003-2006) for passing along the following job opening. Come join the largest, most diverse network […]
Job: Executive Director – Japan-America Society of Central Ohio (Ohio, US)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email. Position: Executive Director Posted by: Japan-America Society of Central Ohio Location: Dublin, OH Contract: Full-time Thanks to JETAA USA Board member Jessyca Livingston for passing this along. The Japan-America Society of Central Ohio seeks an Executive Director […]
JETAA USA Quarterly Report – Q1 for 2013-14
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What’s going on with JETAA chapters in the US? Below is the latest Quarterly Report from the JETAA USA Country Representatives: Dear JETAA USA Chapter Officers, Our Q1 CR quarterly report for 2013-2014 is now available here (and also posted below). Please note this report may seem a bit dated as it covers April-June of this year. […]
JET Alumni Invited to Apply to Teach For America
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Note: The below announcement resulted from a discussion between JETAA USA Board of Advisors member Jessyca Livingston (Hokkaido, 2003-06) and Christie Clark of Teach For America after they realized there have been a significant number of JETs who have done TFA and vice-versa. (e.g., It turns out that current AJET Chair Mark Noizumi is a TFA alum.) […]
State of Colorado recognizes contributions of JET alumni to Colorado-Japan relationship
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Written by JETAA USA Board of Advisors member Jessyca Livingston who also serves as the JET Coordinator at the Consulate in Denver: The Consulate General of Japan and Consul-General Ono recently hosted the 2012 National Day Reception. Rocky Mountain JET Alumni Association Executive Officers and Board Members were among the invitees along with other Japanese […]
