Job: Visitor’s Associate at Japan Society (NY)
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Thanks to JET alum Christy Jones of Japan Society (NY) for passing this on. 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: Visitor’s Associate
Type: Part-time
Overview:
The Visitor Services Associate maintains the Japan Society’s visitor service’s desk as an ambassador interacting with the general public. This includes greeting and welcoming visitors, answering questions, providing information about exhibits and programs, selling tickets, memberships, and catalogues.
Duties include: processing ticket orders and gallery admissions; selling memberships; light clerical duties; accepting packages; assisting visitors, trustees, donors, and vendors on the phone and in person, and assisting with related activities and projects. Read More
Thanks to AJET’s Sarah Stout and Kay Makishi for passing on this JET-relevant opportunity. 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:
Each year, an independent committee of six experts – three each from the United States and Japan — selects one outstanding Japanese and one outstanding US citizen to be a resident Sasakawa Peace Foundation Fellow at Pacific Forum’s Honolulu office. This prestigious fellowship opportunity supports a mid-career academic or professional by providing the cost-of-living and institutional support to allow him or her to explore a security-related issue that concerns the alliance. Fellows are provided with the following: Read More
Job: Global Experiences Coordinator – Penn State (University Park, PA)
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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: Global Experiences Coordinator
Posted by: Penn State’s Liberal Arts Career Enrichment Network
Location: University Park, PA
Overview:
As a member of the College of the Liberal Arts career enrichment team, the Global Experiences Coordinator is a key contributor to the Network’s efforts to increase and support Liberal Arts students’ participation in a range of international experiences. The Coordinator will work with the Network team to provide overall career information and advice, including resume reviews and individual student meetings.
Job: Program Coordinator – Humphrey Fellowship Program, Vanderbilt University (Nashville)
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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: Program Coordinator
Posted by: Humphrey Fellowship Program, Vanderbilt University
Location: Nashville, TN
Type: full-time
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Job: Assistant Director of Student Services at Showa Boston
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Thanks to JETAANY board member Clara Solomon for passing this on. 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: Assistant Director of Student Services
Type: Full-time
Overview:
Showa Boston Institute has an immediate opening for a full-time Assistant Director, in the Student Services Department. This new position works in collaboration with the Director and the Assistant Director to design, implement, and assess intercultural services and programs designed to help achieve the Showa Boston Mission.
This position will supervise the following areas or initiatives within Student Services: Health Services, Resident Services, university outreach, data management, coordination of short-term programs, student orientation, and assessment. Read More
Job: IT Positions at Eureka Co. (Tokyo & Nagano)
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Thanks to AJET Council Member and Block 4 Representative Sarah Stout (Yamanashi-ken) for passing on this JET-relevant opening. She notes it was originally posted to the AJET Block 9 Facebook page by Nick Woolsey (CIR Tottori-ken, 2011-13) who currently works for Eureka.
Nick says, “For those of you who are not re-contracting, do any of you want to stay in Japan, move to Tokyo, and not teach English? That is exactly what I wanted last year when I was looking for work, and the company that hired me is looking into hiring more foreigners this year! If you have any interest in the IT industry, fill out this brief application and we’ll get back to you to schedule an interview. A good time to meet in person might be on or around the After JET Conference in Yokohama on February 20th! Hope to see you soon!”
Notably, the application specifically mentions interest in former ALTs/CIRs, even those who have no previous IT experience: “No previous IT experience required, but any programming experience, web development, or other advanced computer skills you may have will be positively reviewed. Eureka Co. LTD also encourages applications from former ALTs/CIRs who have developed enough Japanese language skills to function in a Japanese office setting and interact politely. Candidates with additional language skills are also viewed favorably.”
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 Engineer
Type: Full-time
Salary: Compensation will be calculated on a per article basis plus incentive.
Overview:
For over 30 years in the Nagano and Tokyo regions of Japan, Eureka Co. LTD has offered clients superior hands-on support in a number of IT related fields including systems engineering, database management, programming development, and IT consulting. Our competitive advantage is fitting the exact needs of our clients with the highest possible quality.
We are currently seeking new team members who are passionate about IT, and have a strong desire to learn more about the industry. For associate engineers, we expect you to complete a wide range of on the job training assignments in team projects to contribute value to our company while developing necessary IT skills. This training will allow you to lead projects of your own in the future. Read More
Job: Writing for RocketNews24 English
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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: Writer
Type: Freelance
Salary: Compensation will be calculated on a per article basis plus incentive.
Overview:
RocketNews24 English is looking to hire a few talented writers to help us grow!
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, RocketNews24 is a Japanese-language news blog. Since our humble launch in 2008, we’ve built a massive fan base by reporting the interesting, strange and random—much of it brought over from the English-speaking world.
We are happy to announce that, thanks to a lot of hard work and our awesome readers, we are currently making plans to expand our website and increase our daily output. To this end, we are looking for a couple of talented writers to join our team.
If you’re interested in helping us out, check out the requirements below! Read More
Job: Marketing Associate – Teach Abroad & Intern Abroad Sections – Go Overseas (Berkeley, CA)
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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: Marketing Associate – Teach Abroad & Intern Abroad Sections
Posted by: Go Overseas
Location: Berkeley, CA
Type: full-time
Job Duties:
- You will handle all Marketing aspects of the Teach & Intern Abroad section of Go Overseas.
- This includes working with current clients, client development, promoting Go Overseas initiatives, marketing our original content, and more.
- SEO & Online Marketing: You will handle all efforts in these areas as they relate to the Teach & Intern Abroad section of Go Overseas.
- You will work closely with the rest of the management team to monitor these efforts and to come up with new projects that capitalize on the creativity and nimbleness of our team.
- You will be given responsibility over your projects, with constant feedback and support from our management team. You will be encouraged to identify goals and skills you would like to improve. The management team will help you reach these goals, improve your knowledge base, and explore new interests.
Job: Study Abroad Advisor- St. Norbert College (WI)
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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: Study Abroad Advisor
Posted by: St. Norbert College
Location: De Pere, WI
Type: full-time
Overview:
St. Norbert College has an opening for a full-time Study Abroad Advisor responsible for working closely with students in all phases of the study abroad process, including promotion and outreach, advising and selection, on-going orientation, and credit transfer. Position will prepare students for a successful immersion experience; develop opportunities for returning students, and assist in program administration, assessment, and development. Occasional evenings and weekends.
In addition, position will produce print and electronic promotional/marketing materials, perform administrative tasks (monitor e-mail, maintain databases, website, social media outlets and online application system), assist with design and implementation of pre-departure and re-entry programming initiatives, and compile data from pre-departure and re-entry surveys and additional data for program reporting.
Job: Institutional Relations Associate – Danish Institute for Study Abroad, University of Minnesota
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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: Institutional Relations Associate
Posted by: University of Minnesota
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Type: full-time
Overview:
The Danish Institute for Study Abroad North American Office is affiliated with the Learning Abroad Center. The DIS North American Office is responsible for recruiting, advising, and processing applications for study abroad programs at DIS. The Institutional Relations team builds and maintains partnerships with US colleges and universities, manages DIS visibility on campuses and at conferences, and collaborates with partner institutions on faculty and program development.
Job: Student Affairs Program Manager – University of Michigan College of Engineering
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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: Student Affairs Program Manager
Posted by: University of Michigan College of Engineering
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Type: full-time
Overview:
The University of Michigan College of Engineering is committed to increasing the number of students who gain international experience during their U-M careers. During the 2012-2013 academic year, over 500 engineering students participated in education abroad programs that yield academic credit; international internships; or overseas travel through volunteer groups and student project teams. The International Programs in Engineering (IPE) Office is seeking an energetic and creative individual to oversee our marketing, advising and administrative support efforts. More information about IPE is available on-line: www.ipe.engin.umich.edu.
Job: Higher Education Assistant – Office of International Education & Study Abroad Programs, Bronx Community College (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: Higher Education Assistant
Posted by: Office of International Education & Study Abroad Programs, Bronx Community College
Location: New York City, NY
Type: full-time
Job Duties:
- Provides support to a Campus or University Executive, organizing and supervising unit activities.
- Creates appointment and meeting schedules, arranges meetings, and prepares for a variety of special events. Maintains an ongoing calendar of reports, deadlines, and key dates and incorporates these into a schedule.
- Coordinates Executive communications, including those requiring a high degree of sensitivity. May respond to public inquiries as well as requests from within the Campus/University community.
- Organizes, creates, and distributes key, complex management reports with a high degree of accuracy.
- Organizes, manages, and tracks written and email correspondence, maintaining logs and records of follow-up activities.
- Procures required internal and external resources and services and manages their utilization.
- May supervise office staff, performing basic Human Resources functions such as recruiting and interviewing.
- May perform related duties as assigned; may participate in special projects and efforts to improve unit effectiveness.
Job: Travel Help Desk at Art of Travel (Tokyo)
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Another JET-relevant job opening received directly from the Art of Travel, different from the one sent out a couple weeks ago 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, Operations
Location: Azabudai, Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Type: Part-time
Salary: ¥1,800/hr
Overview:
This job entails working part time at the travel help desk at Tokyo American Club. This includes a variety of responsibilities, but most importantly the position will focus on making domestic and international arrangements for the members (accommodation, transportation, guides, etc.) Read More
Let’s Talk Japan Podcast, Episode 19 – Japanese Translation & Interpretation
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Let’s Talk Japan is a monthly, interview format podcast covering a wide range of Japan-related topics. Host Nick Harling (Mie-ken, 2001-03) lived in Japan from 2001 until 2005, including two great years as a JET Program participant in Mie-Ken. He practices law in Washington, D.C., and lives with his wife who patiently listens to him talk about Japan . . . a lot.
In this episode, Nick speaks with Stacy Smith about the joys and challenges of working as a professional Japanese translator and interpreter. Stacy worked as a Coordinator of International Relations (CIR) for the Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Program in Kumamoto prefecture before eventually returning to the United States and turning her love of Japanese into a career. When not on the road with work, Stacy lives in New York City.
Together they discuss how Stacy became interested in the Japanese language; how she went about deciding to become a professional translator & interpreter; the impact of technology; and tips for improving your own Japanese study habits
To learn more about Stacy, check out her website as well as her blog posts for JETwit. Also, here’s a great article about Japanese translation and interpretation.
If you have not already done so, be sure to “Like” the podcast on Facebook, and follow the podcast on Twitter @letstalkjapan. Additionally, please consider leaving a positive rating and/or review in iTunes.
Job: 2 Program Manager Openings at GHIT Fund (Tokyo)
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Two JET-relevant openings, received directly from Claire Topal, a consultant who works for the GHIT Fund.
She adds: “Both job openings are program manager positions – one for strategy and the other for operations. Ideal applicants would have at least couple years of experience. Both require competency in both Japanese and English. The organization has an amazing core team and is growing fast.”
If you apply, make sure to indicate you learned of the listing via JETwit. Akemashite omedetou!
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, Operations
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Application deadline: Immediate. Seeking to fill position in February 2014. Three-month trial period.
Company Welfare: Full transportation expenses; social insurance covered; other welfare as per GHIT Fund rules. Fund will consider covering relocation costs for applicants not already based in Tokyo.
Overview:
The Global Health Innovative Technology Fund (GHIT Fund) is an international non-profit grantmaking foundation that aims to advance the development of new health technologies such as drugs, vaccines and diagnostics, for the developing world. Primary grantees include product development partnerships (PDPs). A new Japanese-led initiative, the GHIT Fund drives global health research & development to create new, innovative tools for improving health and saving lives. Read More
