Job: Japanese Operations Production Assistant at Golf Channel (Orlando, FL)
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A great JET-relevant job listing shared by JETAA Florida’s Tom Gregorich who works for the Golf Channel. Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Japanese Operations Production Assistant
Location: Orlando, FL
Type: Full-time
Overview:
Full-time staff position assisting the Japanese commentary staff with research and production of live golf tournament broadcasts. Supporting entire department with additional production and coordination efforts as needed including but not limited to Japanese studio and remote original productions and news. Perform English/Japanese translation and interpretation (if applicable). Read More
Job: [IMMEDIATE] Japanese-speaking Web Designer at APCO Worldwide (DC)
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Thanks to JETAA DC President Leigh Ann Mastrini for sharing this opening at the company where she works. Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Overview:
Below is the strategic brief for a one-off project to design a website for one of APCO’s clients based in Japan. If you are interested, please contact Leigh Ann Mastrini (Hyogo-ken, 2006 – 2008/JETAADC President) with your name and existing portfolio if you have one. Previous experience in designing for Japanese companies and Japanese websites is preferred. Read More
Job: Executive Assistant to the Chief Creative Officer at UNIQLO (New York)
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A great JET-relevant listing received directly from Uniqlo (aka Fast Retail): “The position is Executive Assistant to the Chief Creative Officer of UNIQLO, and requires English/Japanese fluency.” Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Executive Assistant to the Chief Creative Officer
Location: New York
Type: Full-time
Overview:
The Executive Assistant will provide support and assistance to his/her assigned executives. The EA will create, build and manage the day to day responsibilities. They will assist with managing daily appointments and schedule/calendar, correspondence, note taking, and communication with both overseas and domestic partners. They will help coordinate all travel arrangements and expenses (T&E, samples and courier) and budget management. They will also support multiple, ongoing projects that impact the people side of our business. Read More
Job: Consulate Assistant at the Miami Japanese Consulate
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Deadline: Friday, February 7th, 2014
Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Consular Assistant
Location: Miami Japanese Consulate
Type: Full-time
Overview:
The Consular Section at the Consulate General of Japan in Miami has an opening for a Consular Assistant. Read More
Job: Interpretive Program Assistant at The Bronx Zoo (NY)
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[Steve’s Note: Not Japan-related, but interesting! The position would report to a friend of mine, the one who sent me the job listing.]
Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Interpretive Program Assistant
Location: Bronx Zoo, Wildlife Conservation Society
Type: Part-time
Overview:
- Assist the Director, Graphic Design and Interpretation; the Exhibit Developer/Media
- Coordinator; Exhibit Developer and other EGAD senior staff on special projects.
- Work closely with the Exhibit Developer on exhibit evaluation studies; coordinate production of prototypes and collect data from WCS visitors through observation and interviews.
- Prepare and draft evaluation results reports.
- Assist with exhibit program planning; perform content research and development; draft display copy.
- Participate in photo and video research for exhibits.
- Adhere to schedules, budgets, and priorities for implementation and project reporting schedules.
- Contribute to, enlarge, and uphold the Society’s policies toward the Equal Employment opportunities for women, minorities, veterans, the handicapped, and other protected groups.
Job: Associate for International Relations at Hokkaido and Alberta Govts.
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[Steve’s Note: Just received this from Hokkaido CIR Holly Long (who just received the listing herself and was asked to forward it). A great opportunity for a Canadian with JET-like experience to work in Hokkaido. Hopefully who likes the sport of curling, too. Please note the Feb 9 application deadline.]
Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Associate for International Relations
Posted By: Alberta Government and Hokkaido Government
Location: Hokkaido, Japan (Sapporo)
Type: One-year, full-time internship
Overview:
Alberta Abroad is an international work experience initiative of the Government of Alberta that places talented Alberta post-secondary graduates into short-term work placements (externships) with an international host organization. Alberta graduates will develop their specialized skills and gain international work experience through their externships. Read More
Job: Trademark Attorney at Alprin Law Offices (DC)
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[Steve’s Note: My good friend and JET alum Scott Alprin (Aichi-ken, Kariya-shi, 1992-95) has his own trademark law practice in DC (including a number of Japanese clients) and is looking to hire another attorney. See below for details. If you apply, please indicate that you learned of the listing via JETwit.]
Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Trademark Attorney
Location: Washington, DC
Type: Full-time
Overview:
Expanding DC-based trademark practice, established in 2005, seeks experienced trademark attorney well versed in all aspects of trademark prosecution, clearance searches, and TTAB litigation and related negotiation. The firm works with an array of international law firms, with a concentration of Japanese clients. Knowledge of Japanese culture and/or language would be valued. The firm is open to telecommuting and flexible work schedules and will consider candidates based outside of the DC area. Read More
Job: Sales Opportunity at Growing Japanese Firm (NYC)
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Via Actus Consulting. Please indicate you learned of the listing from JETwit if you apply. Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Group Sales Manager
Location: NYC
Type: Full-time
Salary: $40-60,000
Overview:
The Group Sales Manager is responsible for building brand in the New York City area. This includes, but is not limited to actively prospecting and calling on new business, preparing proposals, making sales, managing a sales group, improving internal processes, and ensuring all events/conferences are delivered according to client expectations. The most important task of this position is to reach individual and team monthly US revenue targets. This is the one of the key managerial positions for the Company in the US. Read More
Job: Summer Abroad Leaders – Experiment in International Living (JAPAN)
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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: Summer Abroad Leader
Posted by: Experiment in International Living
Location: Japan
Type: Summer, full-time
Overview:
The Experiment in International Living is looking for exceptional educators to lead our immersive summer programs for high school students in 2014. These individuals will lead groups of typically 15 students on programs in over 20 countries in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
The Experiment’s programs in Japan are some of their most popular programs. They have two Japan programs: “Japanimation – Anime & Manga” and “Language and Cultural Traditions.”< http://experimentinternational.org/programs/find-a-program/japan/ > They run two groups for each of these programs, with two co-leaders for each group – meaning they’re looking to hire 8 Japan leaders!
Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated interest in intercultural and experiential learning, in-depth experience living abroad, competency in the language of the host culture, and experience working with young people. Applications will be accepted through February 15, 2014. For more information on becoming a group leader and instructions on how to apply, please visit http://www.experimentinternational.org
Job: Security Command Center Specialist at iJET (Chicago)
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[Steve’s note: Saw this on the JETAA DC Google Group, posted by a JET alum, Andrew Kudlick, who works for iJET (which despite it’s name has no relation to the JET Program.) PS Fringe benefit: If you get hired there, you and Andrew could start an iJET Alumni Association. (oyaji gyagu da ;-) ]
Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Security Command Center Specialist, Japanese Language
Location: Chicago
Type: Full-time
Overview:
We are currently seeking a Security Command Center Specialist to join our team in Chicago, IL. Under the general supervision of the Senior Command Center Specialist, the Security Command Center Specialist will perform a combination of monitoring, response coordination, and communication duties. The Specialist contributes as a part of a team to provide 24/7 monitoring and intelligence support. The Specialist will be responsible for monitoring global events and providing timely, comprehensive intelligence products to enable decision-makers to detect risks from actual or emerging threats to personnel, facilities, product and technology. This position requires shift work, including nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Extended hours may be required. Read More
Job: 2 Editorial Openings at Japan Times (Tokyo)
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Thanks to JET alum professional journalist Tom Baker (the guy who mans the JETwit Twitter feed) for sharing these two editorial position listings at the Japan Times. Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: News Desk Editor
Type: Full-time
Overview:
The Japan Times is seeking an experienced editor, with strong news editing and layout skills to work full time on the news desk. Read More
Job: Executive Assistant at Asia Society (NYC)
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Thanks to Shimane JET alum Alexis Sanborn, who works at Asia Society, for sharing this great JET-relevant job listing. Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Executive Assistant for VP
Location: NYC
Type: Full-time
Overview:
A key facilitator in the communication and interaction between the External Affairs Department, the President, and the Board of Trustees. Support the Vice President, External Affairs in the Department’s day-to-day administrative, and operational activities. Organize administrative and development efforts on behalf of the Vice President’s Office with Trustees, the President’s Office, high-level donors, Asia Society’s management and EA’s senior staff. The Executive Assistant will serve as the focal point in coordinating and executing the Department’s administrative activities. Read More
Job: Japan Program Manager at MIT Center for International Studies (Boston)
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Thanks to JET alum Tim Ogino for passing this listing our way. Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Program Manager
Location: Boston, MA
Type: Full-time
Overview:
The MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI), MIT’s primary international program, sends hundreds of students abroad annually for internships and research in companies and labs. One of MISTI’s country programs, the MIT Japan Program, seeks a full-time program manager to advertise the internship program, recruit and interview MIT students for the program, and match accepted students with internships in Japan. Read More
Job: Internship at Japan Society (NY)
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Thanks to JET alum Lana Kitcher for passing on this internship opportunity (unpaid) at Japan Society in NY which happens to be in the department where she works. A great way to get a foot in the door at Japan Society. Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Individual Giving Intern
Overview:
Japan Society’s Development office seeks a spring 2014 intern to assist with daily operations related to Individual Giving. Working with the Director of Individual Giving and Individual Giving Associate, this is an excellent opportunity to gain firsthand experience in individual fundraising at an internationally-recognized nonprofit cultural organization with a distinguished history of more than 100 years. Read More
Job: Speech Writer/Public Relations Advisor at Consulate of Japan (Los Angeles)
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*Applications due February 15th, 2014
Thanks to JET alum Tiffany Dyer (who works for the Consulate) for passing this great JET-relevant job listing along. Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Speech Writer/Public Relations Advisor
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Type: Full-time
Overview:
The Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles is seeking a motivated and diligent individual to be a Speech Writer and Public Relations advisor. The successful candidate would have excellent writing and research skills, intercultural communication skills, and have an ability to self-motivate and take initiative to better communicate Japan’s policy to the American public. Read More
