Aug 4

Job: Development Manager, Social Science Research Council (Brooklyn, NY)

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Thanks to JETAA NJ Subchapter Rep Fernando Rojas (who works for the SSRC) for passing this on. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Development Manager
Posted by: Social Science Research Council
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Type: full-time

Overview:

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, international, nonprofit organization devoted to the advancement of interdisciplinary research in the social sciences through a wide variety of workshops and conferences, fellowships and grants, summer training institutes, scholarly exchanges, research, and publications. Read More

Aug 4

Job: Private ESL Teacher to Japanese Expats (Columbus)

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Originally posted by JET alumni, Dan Stone, to the JETAA Great Lakes FB group. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Private ESL Teacher
Posted by: JET Alumni, Dan Stone
Location: Columbus, OH
Type: part-time

Overview:

Looking for 2-3 independent contractors to serve as TOEFL Test Prep Instructors, English Conversation Instructors, and ESL Instructors to Children. Due to sudden growth of the Japanese expats, there is a need for assistance. Lessons take place in Dublin, OH at the private residences of Japanese expats or the Dublin Library. Instructors can expect $15/per hour for one on one lessons with adults and $25/per hour for one on one lessons with children grades K-5. Group lessons (two or more up to eight) for children grades K-5 can expect $35/per hour. Payment includes delivery of the lesson, supplemental handouts created that go along with the book, prep time, and transportation to the student’s home.

If you reside in Northwest Columbus and are looking to relive your days on JET by supplementing your income with weekend and after school/evening work, send your teaching resume to danone19@gmail.com. This is a great opportunity for anyone, particularly those newly arrived JETs in need of an outlet for their “Japan Fix”.

Aug 4

Job: Assistant Director for Communications and Operations, IDEAS for Kids (NYC)

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Thanks to JET alum Clara Solomon who works for NYU for passing on this potentially JET-relevant listing. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Assistant Director for Communications and Operations
Posted by: IDEAS for Kids 
Location: New York, NY
Type: full-time

Overview:

Over the past year, a team of researchers and collaborators led by Drs. Larry Aber and Hiro Yoshikawa have been working to develop a new global center at New York University, IDEAS for Kids: Intervention Development, Evaluation, and Applications at Scale. This center aims to improve the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs to promote children’s holistic development in low-income countries, low-income populations in middle-income countries, and conflict-affected countries around the world. To achieve this mission, we are currently working with a set of strategic partner organizations to develop a set of core programmatic activities to: (1) develop advanced methods to support research and evaluation; (2) bring a settings-level perspective to intervention design and evaluation of settings-level interventions; (3) enhance the ability to take evidence-based interventions to scale, and to improve the implementation and quality of at-scale programs and policies; and (4) build engagement across stakeholders, sectors, and regions. Read More

Aug 4

Job: Special Events Assistant, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NYC)

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

Position: Special Events Assistant
Posted by: Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York, Inc.
Location: New York, NY
Type: Part-time temporary (3 days / week), August – December 2014 (with the possibility of extension)

Overview:

The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York, Inc. (JCCI) seeks a Special Events Assistant with an interest in non-profits, event planning, and U.S. – Japan relations to help in organizing events, lectures, and fundraisers. Responsibilities include:

• Clerical work: data entry, filing, simple accounting, e-mail, phone, and letter correspondence with members
• Assistance in preparation for Charity Golf Tournament: communication with attendees, venue, and donation recipient; day-of assistance at event
• Assistance in preparation for Annual Dinner gala: copyediting event invitations, programs, and seating charts; coordination with vendors (hotel, florist, stage manager, etc.); correspondence with guests (handling RSVPs, ticketing, acknowledgement letters, etc.)
• Copyediting postcards, posters, fliers, correspondence, and meeting minutes
• Assistance with other events: planning, communicating with attendees and vendors, set up, registration, coat check, greeting attendees.
• Participate in staff meetings and meetings with members
• Additional responsibilities as needed

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Aug 4

Job: Executive Director – American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (Tokyo)

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

Position: Executive Director
Posted by: American Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Type: full-time

Overview:

Current executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) Sam Kidder will be stepping down at the end of this year. The search for the next executive director has been kicked off. If you are interested in this position or know of somebody who might be, please see the press release at (accj.or.jp/en/news-a-media/press-releases/doc_view/549-accj-executive-director-samuel-kidder-announces-retirement-after-more-than-8-years-with-chamber) and direct any inquiries directly to Sam Kidder at skidder@accj.or.jp or +81 3 3433 5381.

Jul 29

Job: Japanese Teacher, Franklin Community High School (IN)

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Via the JETAA Chicago Hoosier Subchapter by Austin Gilkeson. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Japanese Teacher
Posted by: Franklin Community High School
Location: Franklin, IN

Overview:

Japanese Teacher needed in Franklin, IN

A full-time high school Japanese position is open at Franklin Community High School. The school will start on August 7. There would be 2 sections of Japanese 1, a section of Japanese 2 and a section of Japanese 3/4 combo. The understanding is that IF THE POSITION IS NOT FILLED, THE JAPANESE PROGRAM MAY BELL BE CUT. We have had enough programs cut and do not want to have it happen again. Read More

Jul 29

Job: Full-time English Teacher – Clark Memorial International High School (Kansai)

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Thanks to JET alum Kevin Stein, an experienced English teacher who works for the school, for sharing this listing.  You can learn more about Kevin through his blog “The Other Things Matter” which delves thoughtfully in ESL and related topics. 

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

Position: Full-time English Teacher
Posted by: Clark Memorial International High School, SOSHI Education Group
Location: Kansai, Japan
Type: full-time

Overview:

Clark Memorial International High School, a member of SOSHI Education Group is seeking a competent and flexible native speaking English teacher for a full time position in the Kansai area starting in summer, 2014. Read More

Jul 29

Job: Media Relations Coordinator, Consulate General of Japan (Chicago)

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

Position: Media Relations Coordinator
Posted by: Japan Information Center, Consulate General of Japan
Location: Chicago, IL
Type: Full-time

Responsibilities:

• Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Japan Information Center
• Monitors and analyzes newspapers, radio, TV and other public and private media in 10 Midwest states.
• Research on media relations in 10 states including building a network of contacts for the JIC.
• Ensure implementation of the JIC’s media strategy as it is related to media outreach, and promotion of priority issues and events, with a development focus.
• Conduct a survey of media relations issues in 10 Midwest states.
• General office responsibilities, including Japan-related inquiries, correspondence, IT affairs (facebook, twitter, newsletter) and event coordination.

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Jul 27

Job: Marketing Intern for Tokyo Otaku Mode (Remote)

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Via the JETAA Northern California LinkedIn group by JET alum Xander Peterson. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Marketing Intern
Posted by: Tokyo Otaku Mode
Location: Remote
Type: Internship

Overview:

Tokyo Otaku Mode, a start-up that seeks to bring Japanese popular culture to the world, is seeking interns! Winner of the 2013 Japan Start-up Award, the company partners with creators and industry key players to bring content to a global audience, in particular its 15 million and growing Facebook community. Love Japan and want to work for a global venture? Now is your chance! We are looking for marketing interns to assist with tasks including translation, market research and community engagement. You will get to learn directly from our founders in a fast-growing global environment and connect with key industry players.  Read More

Jul 27

Job: Coordinator, Columbia Business School Center on Japanese Economy and Business (NYC)

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Thanks to JET alum Kia Samniego for passing on this listing at CJEB where a number of JET alums have worked (and still work). 

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

Position: Coordinator
Posted by: Columbia Business School Center on Japanese Economy and Business
Location: New York, NY
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

Reporting to the Director for Administration, the Coordinator is responsible for providing overall administrative and event-related support to the Center on Japanese Economy and Business (CJEB), particularly in providing executive level support to the Director for Administration and the Assistant Director for Programs. The incumbent implements policies and procedures to reach operational goals; exercises good judgment, decorum and discretion in communications with all levels of the University Faculty, administrators and external constituents, as appropriate. 
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Jul 27

Job: Sales & Operations Position, Educational Travel Adventures (European Tour Division)

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

Position: Sales & Operations Position
Posted by: Educational Travel Adventures
Location: Various Locations in Western Europe
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

The position includes creating customized programs for tours throughout Western Europe. Most tours include travel to the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany and Italy. Previous travel experience to these countries and a good knowledge of traditional tourist sites is a plus. Knowledge of Italian, French or Spanish is also a plus.
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Jul 27

Job: Assistant Director, NYU Madrid (Spain)

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

Position: Assistant Director
Posted by: NYU Madrid
Location: Madrid, Spain
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

This is a full-time position reporting to the Site Director. The post-holder takes a full role in and manages aspects of the work of Academic Affairs (content courses or non-language courses), including education and student research, as well working in collaboration with other members of the site staff as appropriate. A key focus of the position is to ensure the effective delivery of high quality academic programs that meet NYU strategic goals and have established NYU as a global leader in international higher education. The position is also responsible for developing NYU Madrid relationships with cultural, arts and community organizations and for promoting the profile of NYU in the Madrid and broader community. This position works in close collaboration with the Assistant Director (Language and Graduate) who is responsible for the language courses for all students.  Read More

Jul 27

Job: International Project Coordinator, Academic Internship Institutes of Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore & New Zealand

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

Position: International Project Coordinator
Posted by: Academic Internship Institutes
Location: Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore & New Zealand
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

The Academic Internship Institute of Australia (AIIA), Hong Kong (AIIHK), Singapore (AIISG), and New Zealand (AIINZ) of parent company PBD, are recruiting for a couple of full time International Project Coordinators.  AIIA, AIIHK, AIISG, and AIINZ organize turn-key solutions for universities to build and offer studentscustomized faculty led and international academically credit bearing internship programs to Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and other countries in Asia Pacific. The programs cover a diverse range of subjects for many leading universities.
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Jul 27

Job: Employment Opportunities Available with IES Abroad (Various Locations)

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Jul 27

Job: Program Officer for Japan International Cooperation Agency (D.C.)

Jobs Comments Off on Job: Program Officer for Japan International Cooperation Agency (D.C.)

Thanks to the JETAA DC Google Group for passing this along. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Program Officer
Posted by: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Location: Washington D.C.
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) USA Office based in DC is seeking an individual who is self-motivated, flexible and a team player for the position of program officer.

JICA is the Japanese government’s bilateral aid agency, whose mission is to promote international cooperation and inclusive development. The JICA USA Office functions as a liaison, information gathering and outreach arm for our agency to engage with the international development community.  Read More