Jun 17

Rotary Peace Fellowships – July 1 Deadline

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Are you looking to make a significant impact on the world by promoting tolerance and cooperation? Each year, Rotary funds some of the world’s most dedicated and brightest professionals to study at our Rotary Peace Centers. These fellows are committed to the advancement of peace, and often go on to serve as leaders in national governments, NGOs, the military, law enforcement, and international organizations such as the United Nations and World Bank.

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Jun 16

JETwit Job Hunter Profile: Lauren Carroll

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JETwit Job Hunter is a new feature started by Autumn Widdoes (Okinawa-ken 2010-14).  Autumn is a writer with a focus on performance and film who will soon return to the job market herself. She’d like to put her four years of experience in Japan to good use in future employment.

WELCOME to the inaugural post of JETwit Job Hunter Profiles.  The purpose of this project is to:

1. Share profiles of job-hunting JETs and JET alumni, and
2. Invite JETwit readers to offer suggestions, advice, and any other help, either by posting in the comments section of this post or by contacting the profiled job hunter directly.
3. The goal is to help everyone find work and increase the rate of post-JET employment, which in turn will make us an even stronger alumni network and community.

Here’s the first profile.  Take a look and see if you can help:

Job Hunter:  Lauren Carroll (Mie-ken, 2006-09) is a JET alum  currently seeking employment in the San Francisco Bay area, though she is also open to employment opportunities in other regions of California, Seattle, Colorado, and New Mexico.

Objective:  To work in a cross-cultural industry that uses or taps into her creative background and skills in the fine arts as well as her interest in Japan and international exchange. She would like “to help new international transplants learn about and adjust to the US” and would like to work with Japanese people who are moving to the USA. She is seeking this type of work without the requirement of fluency in Japanese.

Areas of Interest: 

• cross-cultural consulting
• international student advising at the university level
• international exchange as a coordinator

Job Hunting Strategies:

• Websites such as HigherEdjobs, JETwit, and Craigslist.
• Informational interviews with contacts in industries that she is interested in.
• Letting everyone she  knows know that she is seeking a job in one of these fields.

Challenges:  Lauren has faced the challenge of having to manage an extensive career search while also working full-time at a job that is ending in a month. She feels that the Bay Area is a very competitive job market, though it also offers an incredible amount of opportunities, and that she hopes to make the connections she needs to gain a foothold in the career industries listed above.

Web Presence:

• Her blog documenting her years in Japan can be found here: http://ieatdirt.blogspot.com
• To contact Lauren visit her LinkedIn profile.

To help this JETwit Job Hunter, post your comments below, or contact Lauren directly. 

If you’d like to be profiled, click here to submit your information through the JETwit Job Hunter Google Form.  

Reminder that there are a number of JET Alum professionally oriented LinkedIn groups set up to help you.  By joining groups in fields that interest you, you can find and connect with other alums in that field.

Jun 16

Job: Communications and Events Officer at Japan Society (London)

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Location: London £19 – 23k depending on experience
The Japan Society is the leading independent body in the United Kingdom dedicated to the enhancement of the British-Japanese relationship in all its facets. It is a membership organisation and educational charity whose core programmes include approximately 80 academic, business and cultural events each year, support for schools teaching about Japan, provision of small grants, publication of periodicals and books, and maintenance of a small historic library. Read More

Jun 16

Job: International Student Service Coordinator for Teaching House (NYC)

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HNY – sister company of Teaching House – is recruiting a student services coordinator to join their team at the Chelsea, NYC, school.

International House Language School New York (IH New York) is looking to recruit a full-time student services coordinator to join our team at our Chelsea language school. The position involves working closely with international agents to organize classes, accommodation and excursions for students traveling from abroad. The role also includes working with the students once they’re attending school to support them and ensure they have a successful and enjoyable experience. Read More

Jun 13

Job: Outside Sales Representative at Yamamotoyama (NYC)

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Jun 12

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

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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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