Oct 23

Job: Exec Asst to President at Japanese non-profit (D.C.)

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Originally posted to the JETAA DC Google Group by Niigata JET alum Shreena Patel. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Executive Assistant
Posted by: S&R Foundation
Location: Washington D.C.
Type: Full-time

Overview:

Founded in 2000 by Dr. Sachiko Kuno and Dr. Ryuji Ueno, the S&R Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. Its mission is to support talented individuals with great potential and high aspirations in the arts, sciences, and social entrepreneurship, especially those who are furthering international cultural collaboration. S&R sponsors annual award programs, hosts events and works with its partners to encourage innovation, and promote cultural and personal growth. Read More

Oct 23

Job: ESL teacher, The New Jersey Japanese School – (Oakland, NJ)

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Via JET alum Hope Sterns. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: ESL Teacher
Posted by: The New Jersey Japanese School
Location: Oakland, NJ

Overview:

The New Jersey Japanese School in Oakland, NJ (www.newjerseyjapaneseschool.org) is seeking an ESL teacher for an immediate opening.  One of their teachers had to leave unexpectedly.  New York / New Jersey certification is not required for this position, and they don’t seem to be too picky about experience due to the urgency.

If interested, please email an introduction letter and resume to the Principal, Takaharu Fukuzawa at njjs@NewJerseyJapaneseSchool.org.

Oct 23

Job: Japanese documentary maker for NHK seeks short term assistant

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Thanks to JET alum Stacy Smith for passing this on. The documentary maker needs assistance, particularly with getting certain permissions in English. See below for more details. 

Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Assistant to documentary film maker
Posted by: Sho Ishida (NHK)
Type: Temp

Overview:

My name is Sho Ishida, a freelance TV producer/researcher based in NY, USA.

I am mainly working on behalf of NHK – a Japanese public TV station. One of NHK’s nature documentary TV program called “Here comes Darwin” is planning to film the wildecology of the Pocupane Caribou. Please let me introduce our TV program following my proposal. Read More

Oct 22

Event: NYC information session for PhD program in Japan (Nov 1)

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Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Posted by: GRIPS Global Governance Program (G-cube)
Location: Information Session in NY
Date: Nov. 1

Overview:

Information Session in N.Y. introducing a recently launched Master’s & PhD program with full-scholarship in Japan “GRIPS Global Governance Program(G-cube)!

The National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) in Japan is now recruiting its second batch of students for a recently launched 5-year Ph.D. program called “GRIPS Global Governance Program (G-cube)”. Read More

Oct 22

Job: Mitsubishi Corp. interested in hiring JET alums, will be at Boston Career Forum in Nov.

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Thanks to JET alum Jessica Kling, who works for the Embassy in DC, for passing on this message from Mitsubishi Corp. for JET alums. The gist is that Mitsubishi is interested in hiring JET alums and will be having info sessions specifically for former JETs at the Boston Career Forum Nov 8-9. See below for more details.

Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Posted by: Mitsubishi Corporation

Overview:

Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) will be joining the Boston Career Forum next month and plans to hold info sessions specifically for former JET participants on November 8-9.

Here at Mitsubishi Corporation, we have many former JET participants currently working in a variety of fields (see below) at our Tokyo head offices, as well as our offices and group companies both in and outside Japan.  Please see the video available at the following link to learn more about what we do at Mitsubishi Corporation:
http://www.mitsubishicorp.com/global/ Read More

Oct 22

Job: Nippon Express – Specialist (Columbus, OH)

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Originally posted to Great Lakes JETAA by Rhea Young. See below for more info. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Specialist
Posted by: Nippon Express
Location: Columbus, OH
Type: Full-time

Overview:

Nippon Express is a Freight Forwarding Company and has recently acquired increased Import business. This increase in business will require an additional person to our team. This new full time position will be Exempt with the title of Specialist I, This position will do the required data entry, customer service to ensure the shipments are received in a timely manner. This position will require the employee to follow the business after hours. We will offer this position between $35,000 – $38,000 based on experience. This position prefers a Japanese speaker and related work experience.  Read More

Oct 20

Job: InsideJapan Tours seeks Aussies (Nagoya)

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Thanks to Sydney JET alum Eden Law for sharing this. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Posted by: InsideJapan Tours
Location: Nagoya

Overview:

Passionate about Japan? Want to help people from around the world experience quite how amazing Japan is? A job with Inside Japan Tours could be just what you are looking for.

InsideJapan Tours is part of InsideAsia Tours Ltd a small team of dedicated people all with a passion for travel that ‘gets beneath the surface’. Our offices are located in the UK, Japan and the US with a team of 34 full time staff ensuring we provide the very best experience for every one of our thousands of clients annually.

There’s a job opening in the Nagoya office of InsideJapan Tours, a British-based travel company, and they’re looking for Aussies to fill a position. Since the company has lots of ex-JETs working there, it’s a perfect fit. You can find out more here: http://www.insidejapantours.com/about-us/jobs/

Oct 18

Job: Two International Education Positions at BUNAC (AZ)

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Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

BUNAC is currently recruiting for two positions that will be based in Chandler, Arizona. We are looking for a Sales and Marketing Coordinator as well as a Program Coordinator. The successful applicants will be individuals with international experience, who are creative, outgoing and interested in entering the international education / work abroad field.

Full descriptions for these positions may be found on our website http://goo.gl/GKT2Ty

Application deadline is the 31st of October.

Oct 18

Event: Boston Career Forum – English/Japanese job fair – Nov. 7, 8, 9

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Thanks to JET alum Catherine Rackley (Chiba-ken, 2005-06) who works for DISCO International for sharing this JET-relevant announcement. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Boston Career Forum
Posted by: DISCO International
Location: Boston, MA
Date: Nov. 7-9, 2014

Overview:

Boston Career Forum, JET Alumni Welcome!

The Boston Career Forum, the biggest annual English/Japanese job fair, is coming up next month, and we’re extending an open invitation to any returning and former JETs interested in using their experience in Japan and Japanese language ability in their careers. Companies from all different industries are hiring for positions in Japan and elsewhere, including 80 companies requiring just business level Japanese and 12 companies looking for only conversational Japanese speakers. Read More

Oct 18

Job: Embassy of Japan – Administrative Assistant Political Section (D.C.)

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Thanks to JETAA DC Vice-President Joy Young, who also works at the Embassy, for sharing this JET-relevant job listing. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Administrative Assistant Political Section
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington D.C.
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

The Embassy of Japan is seeking an individual for the position of administrative assistant at the Political Desk. The Embassy offers group health insurance coverage, paid vacation and sick leave. Salary is commensurate with experience.

 http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/english/html/political-section-assistant.html  Read More

Oct 18

Job: Multiple Positions – Sasakawa Peace Foundation (D.C.)

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Thanks to CLAIR-NY’s Matt Gillam for passing this on. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Multiple Positions (see below)
Posted by: Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA
Location: Washington D.C.

Overview:

Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA is undergoing a dramatic organizational revamp and we need to add enthusiastic and thoughtful staff members to our team to continue our mission of dedication to research, analysis and better public understanding of the U.S.-Japan relationship. Openings range from entry-level to experienced and include opportunities to work at all levels of our ever-diversifying programs. Read More

Oct 9

Job: Program Coordinator – Adz Group (Boston)

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Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Program Coordinator
Posted by: Adz Group
Location: Boston, MA
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

Are you a take-charge professional who has a love for special event/program coordination and likes to have fun? Are you a multi-tasker extraordinaire? Are you interested in education and having an impact on students? Are you interested in learning about new cultures? Are you looking to work for a growing business with exciting potential? Are you looking for a flexible work environment where you can work from home? Then Adz Group wants you!  Read More

Oct 5

Job: Texas Tech Univ. – Engineering Study Abroad Advisor

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Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Texas Tech University and the International Engineering Programs Office for the Whitacre College of Engineering (WCOE) is looking for a dynamic and dedicated professional for our Unit Coordinator-Engineering Study Abroad Advisor position.

The Unit Coordinator reports to the director of International programs for the WCOE. This position supports the WCOE’s International Experience Initiative; launched in Fall 2013 all engineering students at TTU are required to have an international experience as part of their degree requirements. This position will support the WCOE in this endeavor and requires a great deal of cooperation, both across campus and with international institutions.

Responsibilities are as follows: Read More

Oct 5

Job: George Washington Univ. – Program Coordinator, International & Academic Initiatives

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Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

 Job Description Summary:

Oct 5

Job: Study Abroad Program Coordinator – Northwestern University International Program Development Office

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Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Job Summary:
The Study Abroad Program Coordinator for the Office of International Program Development promotes
and coordinates study abroad program activities for assigned IPD study abroad programs. This
includes managing student recruitment, advising, application, enrollment, and predeparture
orientation; global program operations; program budgets and accounting; and program assessment
and evaluation. Read More