Jun 12

Haiti: English Language Teaching Fellow [By June 20th, 2014]

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Overview: 

The goal of HELP’s Academic Department is for all students to develop English proficiency, capacity in information technologies, as well as the skills and desire to work for positive change in Haiti. HELP’s English, IT, and Leadership classes are taught as separate curricula, however cross-curricular connections are an important part of course development. Read More

Jun 12

Job: Sales position at Japanese trading company (NYC)

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This is an excellent and rare opportunity to start your career at one of the most prestigious Japanese firms. There will be an excellent chance to learn business and network with big players in the industry. The company offers an excellent benefit including tuition support. Read More

Jun 11

[FRIDAY DEADLINE] Job: Director of External Affairs at US-Japan Council

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The registration deadline (June 13) for this position within USJC’s Tokyo office is quickly approaching. Please forward this information on to any potential candidates!

DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(FULL-TIME, TOKYO-BASED)
The Director of External Affairs is responsible for developing, implementing and managing the day-to-day implementation of the Council’s external relations, communications, and development plans. Fluency in Japanese and English is required. We seek a candidate who is committed to the goals of the organization and can bring experience in external relationships including communications, stakeholder relations, and fundraising, primarily with corporate and major donors that have vested interest in U.S.-Japan relations. We seek a candidate who will work closely with board leadership and supporters in the implementation of organizational plans.

This position offers an opportunity to make an impact in a growing non-profit and an opportunity to network with prominent leaders at the forefront of Japan-U.S. relations. Read More

Jun 5

Internship for Japanese Speaker at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (Work from Home)

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Jun 5

Job: Asia Programs Director at Univeristy of North Carolina (Chapel Hill, NC)

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This position establishes, manages, and promotes all study abroad programs in Asia. It requires close collaboration within the Study Abroad Office with those responsible for advising, finance and operations, and outside the Study Abroad Office with academic units that sponsor and support each study abroad program. The successful management of programs entails ensuring that each is financially viable and articulates closely with the on-campus academic curriculum, and regular and effective communication with foreign partner universities, institutions and service providers. The position is also responsible for: putting in place administrative and logistical arrangements for proprietary UNC-CH study abroad programs in Asia, managing the donor-funded SE Asia Summer Program and managing the office’s sole joint degree program (with the National University of Singapore). Program management also requires availability to deal with emergencies on a 24 7 basis Read More

Jun 5

Job: 2 Positions at Emergency Assistance Japan (USA) Inc. [Richmond, VA]

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Human Resources Generalist Overview: 

The HR Generalist is primarily responsible for administering policies relating to all phases of human resources activity.

• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Recruits, interviews, tests, and selects employees to fill vacant positions.
• Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.
• Keeps records of benefits plans participation such as insurance and pension plan, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
• Trains management in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.
• Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Administers performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization.
• Administers salary administration program to ensure compliance and equity within organization.
• Administers benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance.
• Investigates accidents and prepares reports for insurance carrier.
• Conducts wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rate.
• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.

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Jun 5

Job: Local Coordinator for Japanese Exchange Students at Laurasian Institute (Seattle)

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Help bring Japanese high school students to your community

The Laurasian Institution (TLI) is looking for outgoing, warm-hearted JET alumni to join our team of Local Coordinators for exchange students from Japan. Our students come to the U.S. to attend an American public high school for one year and live with a volunteer American host family. As a Local Coordinator, you will have a key role in creating positive impressions of America, breaking stereotypes, and fostering mutual understanding between Japan and the U.S. Read More

Jun 3

Job: Ambassador to Japan at Riot Games (Santa Monica and Tokyo)

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As Ambassador for Japan, you’ll represent Japan’s interests in Santa Monica and own the relationship between regional Rioters in Tokyo and the central teams. While focusing on leveling up Riot’s global communication, the players will remain at the front of your mind. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of players and cultural differences in the region that’ll help you champion projects and initiatives that deliver an awesome experience to players in Japan. Read More

Jun 3

Job: English Speaking Electrical Engineer at JESCO Holdings (Tokyo)

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Jun 3

Job: Native Eng Speaker w Fluent Japanese for International Center Team (Tokyo University)

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Jun 3

Job: Office Assistant/Receptionist at Japan Foundation (LA)

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May 31

JETwit Job Hunter Support Project

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Autumn Widdoes (Okinawa-ken 2010-2014), a writer with a focus on performance and film, will soon return to the job market.  She’d like to put her four years of experience in Japan to good use in future employment.

Hi everyone!

We’re starting an innovative new feature on JETwit to help job-hunting JETs and JET alums with their job searches. We want to post stories and experiences of the post-JET job search in ways that can be helpful to both the profiled job-seeker and to JET/alum readers. If you’d like to have your profile considered, please submit the following information using the Google Form at this link:

FYI, here are the questions being asked on the Google Form:

1. What kind(s) of job(s) are you looking for, and where?
2. What have you do so far in terms of job searching?
3. What have been some of the challenges? What have you found that was positive?
4. What’s the most important thing you’ve learned along the way so far?
5. What would be most helpful for you at this point to help you get a job?
6. Optional:  Link(s) to your online resume/CV/LinkedIn profile and/or website/blog.

We’ll periodically post your stories and hopefully this will be helpful to readers and enable others in the JET alum community to help you.

If you have any questions or problems with the Google Form, please email Autumn Widdoes at jetwitjobhunter [at] gmail.com

よろしくお願いします。頑張りましょう。

May 28

Job: Program Coordinator at Japan-Society Hawaii

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May 28

Job: Reservations Sales Consultant at Niseko Alpine Developments [NISADE] (Hokkaido)

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May 27

Job: 2 positions – Recruiter & Instructor Trainer of ALTs for OWLS Co. (Fukuoka, Kitakyushu)

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Recruiter Overview:

The main task of the Recruiter is to find deserving ALT candidates who meet the manpower needs of OWLS and the boards of education/schools. The ALT/Instructor Recruiter will play a critical role in ensuring we are hiring the best possible talent. Read More