Job: Publicity Coordinator — JICC, Embassy of Japan (DC)
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Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Publicity Coordinator
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Location: DC
Status: Full-Time
“JETAADC Community,
This is David Baasch (Hokkaido 2008-2013) the new Technology Chair.
I am just letting everyone know that the Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC is looking for a new Publicity Coordinator. See details and instructions on how to apply below.”
Job: Administrative Assistant — NYU Law School
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Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Administrative Assistant
Posted by: NYU Law School
Location: NYC
Status: Full-Time
Thanks to former JETAANY officer and board member Clara Solomon for sharing this opening in the Career Services office at NYU Law School where she works.
In Clara’s words, “While it is an admin assistant job, it is a great entrance to student affair/career services in a university setting (it is actually the position I started in 12 years ago). And, great tuition benefits. We need someone enthusiastic with great attention to detail. We’ve got 2 JETs in the office now, and would be happy to get another one!”
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Job: Reporter/Researcher — New York Bureau of The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Great listing received directly from the company. See below. They said they’ve previously hired JET alums and always had good success. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Reporter/Researcher
Posted by: The Yomiuri Shimbun
Location: NYC
Status: Full-Time
The Yomiuri Shimbun is Japan’s largest daily newspaper. We are headquartered in Tokyo and have over 30 international bureaus, three of which are in the United States: New York, Washington, and Los Angeles. Website ( Jp / En )
Qualifications: Applicants must have a strong interest in current affairs. An interest in journalism combined with attention to accuracy and the ability to multitask effectively under deadline is required. Applicants should already be based in New York region
Job: Cultural Affairs and Public Relations Assistant — Consulate General of Japan (Miami)
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Thanks to JET alum Abby McBain for posting this to FB. This was the job Abby held until a few years ago. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Cultural Affairs and Public Relations Assistant
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan
Location: Miami, FL
Status: Full-Time
The Public Relations and Culture Department of the Consulate General of Japan in Miami has an opening for aCultural Affairs and Public Relations Assistant. The ideal candidate will be excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills in team planning, public speaking and presenting are required.
To apply, please submit your resume with a letter of recommendation to the Public Relations and Culture Department (culture@mi.mofa.go.jp) by May 29.
Job: Daiwa Scholarships in Japanese Studies (UK)
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Via JETAA UK. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Scholarships
Posted by: Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation
Location: UK
The Daiwa Scholarships in Japanese Studies, offered by the Daiwa Anglo Japanese Foundation in London, are open to UK nationals who have an Honours degree in Japanese.
The aim of these scholarships is to support students undertaking postgraduate degrees in Japanese Studies-related courses in either the UK or Japan. Scholars affiliated to UK universities must undertake at least part of their studies in Japan.
The Foundation supports six individuals in any given year, of whom at least three must study full-time at a university in Japan.
The Scholarship will cover university fees for the course in question, plus living expenses.
Applications are now open for the programme’s first year and the application deadline is 28 May 2015.
Job: DISCO International Career Forum (NYC)
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Thanks to JET alum Catherine Rackley, who works for DISCO International, for sharing this info. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
DISCO International, organizer of the world’s largest job fairs for Japanese-English speakers, cordially invites you to participate in our only event focused on positions in the U.S.
CAREER FORUM for Positions in the U.S.
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Metropolitan Pavilion (North Pavilion)
110 West 19th Street, New York, NY 10011
– No fee to register or attend
– Meet and interview face-to-face with companies
– Approximately 25 companies expected to attend
– Positions available all over the U.S.
Register now to receive updates about participating companies as they sign up. It’s free, easy, and doesn’t require cancellation if you decide not to attend.
Register here
[Current Participating Companies (as of 5/11)]
ACTUS CONSULTING GROUP INC. (Recruiting Agency)
CDH, P.C. (Public Accounting)
DAIEI TRADING CO., INC. (Wholesale Food Distribution)
FRONTLINE INTERNATIONAL, INC. (Publishing/E-commerce)
FUJISANKEI COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL (Broadcasting/Media)
HOTTA LIESENBERG SAITO LLP (Accounting)
IACE TRAVEL (Travel)
INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (Finance)
J ONE CORPORATION
JTB USA, INC. (Travel)
MITSUBISHI UFJ SECURITIES (Finance)
MULTINET INTERNATIONAL INC. (IT)
NHK INTERNATIONAL (Auto Parts Manufacturing)
RELO REDAC, INC. (Real Estate)
SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST BANK, LTD. (Finance Services)
VALQUA AMERICA, INC. (Manufacturing)
WEEKLY BUSINESS NEWS CORP. (Publishing/Media)
Y’S PUBLISHING GROUP (Publishing/Media)
If you have any questions concerning this event, please feel free to contact Catherine Rackley (Chiba-ken, 2005-2006) at c.rackley@discointer.com.
Job: Technical Translator Apprenticeship — MultiLing (Yokohama)
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Directly via MultiLing. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Technical Translation Apprenticeship
Posted by: MultiLing
Location: Yokohama, Japan
Status: Full-Time
ONE-YEAR PAID APPRENTICESHIP – JAPANESE LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED
MultiLing Corporation is looking for a talented and capable individual to join its subsidiary, MultiLing Japan Y.K., on location in Yokohama, Japan for a full-time one-year apprenticeship position. Responsibilities will include translating, editing and reviewing Japanese to English documents and other related tasks. Please see list of specific requirements below:
Job: London Career Forum 2015
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Via JETAA UK. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
LONDON CAREER FORUM 2015
Job fair for Japanese-English bilinguals
www.careerforum.net/event/ldn/?lang=J
Date: 23rd (Sat) & 24th (Sun) May, 2015
Time: 10:00AM~6:00PM (both days)
Venue: 155 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3YD
Registration: Please register via the link above
Organiser: DISCO
17 companies have signed up so far, with more expected to register in the coming weeks:
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Job: Rotary Peace Fellowship (Various Locations)
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See below from the Rotary Foundation which asked JETwit to share this information with the JET alumni community. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
“Greetings! はじめまして!
The Rotary Foundation is now accepting applications for the fully-funded Rotary Peace Fellowship. The fellowship provides academic and practical training to prepare fellows for leadership roles in solving today’s global challenges.
Up to 100 fellows are selected globally every year to earn either a master’s degree or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict studies at one of six Rotary Peace Centers at leading universities in Japan, Australia, England, the United States, Sweden and Thailand.
Since 2002, Rotary Peace Centers has provided over 900 social impact leaders with peace and conflict resolution education and field experience. Our alumni work in over 100 countries with organizations ranging from grassroots peace initiatives in Africa to the United Nations.
Job: Lead Software Engineer — Voltage Inc. (SF)
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Another good listing from JET alum Alyssa Hoey’s company, Voltage. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Lead Software Engineer
Posted by: Voltage Inc.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Status: Full-Time
Hello! My name is Alyssa Hoey. I am a former JET (Hachinohe City, Aomori Pref. 2008-2013) currently working for Voltage Inc. We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our team in San Francisco!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mobile development
• Minimum 2 years of iOS development experience
• Experience with following languages: Objective C, JAVA and C++
• Experience with game engine : Unity 3D
• Experience with server development
Please view the job posting on our website
To apply to this position, please send your cover letter and resume to:
jobs@voltage-ent.com with Referred By: Alyssa Hoey in the email.
We look forward to hearing from you!
7 jobs in International Education
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Via Carleen Ben (Oita). Posted by Sophia Chan (Sapporo-shi, 2009-2014). If interested in more job listings, join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
(1) Assistant Director Of Global Education – Student Experience at College of William and Mary (Virginia)
| Deadline | Open until filled |
|---|---|
| Date Posted | May 13, 2015 |
| Type | Administrative |
| Salary | Commensurate with experience |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
The College of William & Mary, a public university in Williamsburg, Virginia, was established in 1693 by British royal charter. Now, in its fourth century, it combines the best features of an elite liberal arts college with the opportunities offered by a modern research university. Through its Reves Center for International Studies, William & Mary supports global education opportunities, with close to 50% of undergraduates studying abroad by graduation. The Reves Center is searching for a new team member. The Assistant Director of Global Education Student Experience will report to the Director of Global Education. This position will be fundamental to meeting the University study abroad participation goals. Position serves as the primary management position for the student experience for all study abroad programs. Program oversight includes:
- overall advising oversight for 3rd party programs
- pre-departure student development and reentry programming
- coordination and oversight of incoming exchange students
- liaising with academic and administrative units at W&M and overseas
- managing the W&M Keio Cross-Cultural Collaborations inbound program
- spearheading student development and assessment initiatives
- Masters degree or commensurate experience and education;
- Experience in higher education and with study abroad programs, including student advising, student outreach, and program oversight;
- Knowledge of best practices with regard to student development, assessment, and cross-cultural learning;
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and faculty;
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse environment.
Job: Japanese Speaking Trip Leader — HS summer program (Boston)
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Another JET-relevant posting from Adz Group, which has posted similar opportunities previously on JETwit. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Trip Leader
Posted by: Japanese educational and cultural program in Boston
Location: Boston
Status: Short-Term
Japanese Speaking Trip Leader Wanted for July 23-31 in Boston
We are seeking a Japanese speaking candidate to lead an educational and cultural program in Boston for Japanese high school students, from July 23rd through July 31st. Ideally, this person needs to be located in the Boston area and/or familiar with the city.
If you are highly self-motivated, passionate about intercultural experiences and an independent worker this position is for you. Individuals who are attracted to making a notable difference in people’s lives around the world would really enjoy this role.
Job: ALT/Special Lecturer (Nagano)
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Thanks to JET Sabbi Topal, currently the ALT Prefectural Advisor, Senior High School Teacher Consultation Division at the Nagano Prefectural Board of Education for sharing this opening with JETwit. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Direct-Hire ALTs, Global Instructors
Posted by: Nagano Prefectural Board of Education
Location: Nagano Prefecture
Status: Full-Time
The Nagano Prefectural Board of Education is currently seeking experienced candidates for four 2015-2016 Direct Hire ALT positions. They are also seeking candidates with extensive teaching experience for three new native-English-speaker special lecturer positions. If you or anyone you know is interested in coming to live and work in Nagano Prefecture, please take a look at the official position announcement pages linked below. Application materials are due by May 15. よろしくおねがいします！
Direct Hire ALT Position Openings: http://www.pref.nagano.lg.jp/kyoiku/kyogaku/saiyo-nyuushi/joho/altboshu.html
Global Instructor Position Openings: http://www.pref.nagano.lg.jp/kyoiku/kyogaku/saiyo-nyuushi/joho/global.html
Job: 3 positions — MultiLing Japan (Yokohama)
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Received directly from MultiLing Japan. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Apprenticeship, Office Manager, and Vendor Service Coordinator
Posted by: MultiLing Japan
Location: Yokohama, Japan
MultiLing, a patent translation company in Yokohama, seeks candidates for three positions. For details and to apply, click here.
Job: ESL/English/Math Teachers — Japanese Children’s Society (Fort Lee, NJ)
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Directly via the Japanese Children’s Society, which has posted other listings to JETwit previously. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Teachers
Posted by: Japanese Children’s Society
Location: Fort Lee, NJ
Status: Part-Time
Part-time ESL/English/Math teachers needed
■Description: Native English Speakers + BA (+ K-12 teacher certificate/TESOL + Teaching exp.)
■School Name: R/Lingo Learning Center(Japanese Children’s Society Inc.)
■Location: Fort Lee, NJ
■Time: 1. Saturdays 9:00-12:00 (2 classes) *An ESL teacher & Math teacher needed ASAP.
2. Mon. to Fri. :
① 9:00am – 12:00pm *home tutoring
② 1:00pm – 5:00pm *private tutoring @school / home tutoring
③ 5:00pm – 8:00pm *private tutoring @school / home tutoring
*Each class is 60 to 90 min long. Please register for future job offering.
■Payment: At least $30.00/hour * We pay transportation cost.
*Please send your RESUME to ringo.nyikuei@gmail.com or call 201-947-4707.
