May 30

Job: Executive Associate for the Asia Society (NY)

Via Philanthropy News Digest. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Executive Associate Faculty
Posted by: Asia Society
Type: N/A
Location: New York, New York
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
Asia Society, a prestigious, global, cultural and educational non-profit seeks an Executive Associate to support the Vice President, External Affairs by managing schedule and the Vice President’s office; establishing systems to manage the flow of administrative work in the External Affairs Department and developing and directing the department’s office policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:
•Answering telephone calls from a wide array of individuals in the U.S. and Asia, including trustees, high-level donors and staff; Read More


May 30

Job: ESL teaching Positions at SIU Carbondale (IL)

Via Hunter College MA TESOL listserve. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Faculty and international student advisor – various openings
Posted by: Center for English as a Second Language (CESL)
Type: N/A
Location: Carbondale, Illinois
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) at Southern Illinois University is hiring faculty and international student advisors.

Faculty: Positions  COLA 703 and 707
http://affact.siuc.edu/faculty.php

Advisors: Positions COLA 706-PN
http://affact.siuc.edu/ap.php

*These are security-sensitive positions. Before any offer of employment is made, the University will conduct a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a criminal background check.

**Applicants may be subject to background check via RAPIDGate for military site access.

A copy of the Jeanne Clery Annual Report can be found at http://www.dps.siu.edu/Documents/2008SafetyReport_FINAL.pdf. For a paper copy, contact the Department of Public Safety, MC 6713.


May 29

Job: Postings from Idealist.org 5.29.13

Via Idealist.org.  Posted by Geneva Marie (Niigata-ken 2008-09) Geneva is a contributor to both JETwit and JETAANY. Geneva is on a continuous (epic) search for Japanese-related jobs in the United States. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.


Programming Associate

Posted by: NY Int’l Children’s Film Fest
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Not Specified
Application Deadline: June 30, 2013

New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) is seeking a Programming Associate. This is a full time position with significant growth potential, working directly with the Artistic Director to program the annual film festival, manage filmmaker and studio relations, coordinate selection committee screenings, and oversee programming interns for this world-renowned organization. Fluency in French or Japanese a plus.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/FfszwDkSSW8d/

 

International Program Coordinator: Japan and International Programs

Posted by: NorthWest Student Exchange
Type: Full-time
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: DOE
Application Deadline: Not Specified

NorthWest Student Exchange is seeking an International Program Coordinator who will coordinate programs of participants from Japan and other countries in East Asia, as well as from other parts of the world. Strong Japanese language skills (equivalent to JLPT level N2 preferred) Two+ years in an administrative function with experience in customer service, MS office applications and databases, OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Four-year university degree, preferably related to Japanese languages and cultures.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/GHhf3m3swxNp/

 

Fellow/Senior Fellow, Program on China and the Pacific

Posted by: Center for the National Interest
Type: Full-time
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: DOE
Application Deadline: Not Specified

The Center for the National Interest is accepting applications for a fellow or senior fellow in U.S.-China relations to manage its programs related to China and Asia. Ph.D. or M.A. in a related discipline and Chinese (Mandarin) language ability are required.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/kpXf7FHjk6W4/

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May 27

Job: Internship Opportunity available at the Japan-America Society of Hawaii

Thanks to JETAA Hawaii’s Stephanie Toriumi for forwarding this opportunity. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Management Intern
Posted by: Japan-America Society
Type: Internship
Location: Hawaii
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
The Japan-America Society of Hawaii is currently looking for an intern in the fall. You will work closely with every staff member in the office who would be training you as if you were a management-trainee (learning every aspect of their jobs). After this initial period, depending on how well you are doing at the time, they may continue with more in-depth training in these areas or assign you to take over coordination duties for the Japan-in-a-Suitcase program for the remainder of your internship. If interested, please email cover letter & resume to Marsha Yokomichi at myokomichi@hawaii.rr.com.


May 27

Job: Media Relations Coordinator for Kaikai Kiki (NY)

Thanks to JETAA-NY treasurer Kelly Nixon for forwarding this opportunity. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Media Relations Coordinator
Posted by: Kaikai Kiki New York, LLC
Type: Full-time
Location: Long Island City, New York
Salary: Offer will be commensurate with experience and skill-set
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
Kaikai Kiki New York, LLC, Art Production/Management Company, is looking for Media Relations Coordinators to join our team in New York (or Seattle).

  • Fluency in English and Japanese a must
  • PC and Mac users welcome. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator preferred.
  • Experience in the fields of art or shipping a major plus
  • Able to work overtime and travel for lengthy periods of time Read More

May 23

Job: Actus – Boy’s Dormitory Supervisor – Private High School (Upstate, NYC)

Via Actus Consulting. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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***Note: If you apply, please make sure to indicate that you learned of the listing from JETwit.***

Position: Boy’s Dormitory Supervisor
Posted by: Actus Consulting.
Type: Full-time
Location: NY
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Start Date: N/A

Preferred Experience and Skills:
Must have bachelor’s degree. Must reside on campus. Several years of experience at educational institutions preferred.

Education background is a plus.

Compensation:
Health Insurance 403B Pension Plan benefits

Please contact Chiaki Kurokawa if you have any questions. If you’d like to apply for this position, please email your resume in WORD FORMAT as an attachment to ckurokawa@actus-usa.com. When you apply, make sure you’ll include the below information in the body of email:

・Current(or Last, if you are not currently employed)salary(the base amount and last years bonus amount respectively)
・Reason for change(or reason for leaving the last employment if you are currently unemployed)
・Desired salary for this position

http://www.tweetmyjobs.com/actus-consulting-group-jobs-dormitory-supervisor-japanese-educational-institution-ny-10687178


May 23

Job: Tuck School, Center for Global Business and Government, Program Manager (NH)

Thanks to JETAANY’s Kat Barnas for sharing to this listing. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Program Manger
Posted by: Dartmouth College
Type: Full-time
Location: Hanover, NH
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview
The Center for Global Business and Government is dedicated to programs that prepare leaders to better understand, shape, and succeed in the dynamic interactions between business and government in today’s global economy. In the wake of the World Financial Crisis, governments are now a factor in most strategic global business decisions, and the leaders of global businesses and national governments struggle to understand each other’s goals, constraints, and methods. The programs at the center are aimed at addressing this knowledge gap.

Position Purpose
To help grow the programs of the Center for Global Business & Government as a member of an energetic and entrepreneurial team. To execute center programs efficiently, effectively, and accurately. To develop relationships with student groups interested in the Center’s mission. To contribute ideas for improving and augmenting the operations and content of the Center’s student-facing programs. Read More


May 23

Job: Full-Time Esl/English Teacher

Via the Hunter College MA TESOL listserve. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Full-Time Esl/English Teacher
Posted by: Keio Academy
Type: Full-time
Location: NY
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Start Date: N/A

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is required. Valid middle and/or high school teaching certificate and/or MA in English and TESOL required. Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills is desired.

Compensation:
Salary. Health Insurance, 403B Pension Plan benefits

The new teacher will be teaching 12th grade English Literature (Intermediate level) and 11th Language Arts and very low level ESL in the 10th grade

To apply or ask questions:  Email ybendlin@keio.edu or go to http://www.keio.edu/english/


May 23

Study: New Zealand residents – 2014 Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships for Study in Japan

Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Application for New Zealand residents for the 2014 Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships for Study in Japan!

 Duties And Responsibilities:

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of the Government of Japan offers scholarships to foreign students who wish to study at Japanese universities.

To date, some 79,000 students from approximately 160 countries and regions around the world have studied in Japan under the Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship program established in 1954. As of May 1, 2009, there were 10,168 foreign students studying in Japan as Japanese government scholarship students.

***Warning: In some countries there are fradulent organisations that offer to help students apply for these Japanese Government scholarships in return for a deposit. The only ways to apply for a Japanese Government scholarships are through the Embassy of Japan in your home country, or through a participating Japanese university. You will not be asked to pay a deposit to apply for the scholarships.*** Read More


May 23

Job: Operations Supervisor at the Shirokiya Ala Moana (HI)

Via JETAA Hawaii linkedin group by JET alum Beau Miller. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Operations Supervisor
Posted by: Shirokiya Ala Moana
Type: Full-time
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Duties And Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate leadership skills to meet the company’s objective
• Inventory and cost control and management
• Demonstrate the ability to handle customer complaints and employee management
• Communicate effectively with the upper management about day to day operations and monthly reporting
• Ability to make decisions about pricing and placing orders with different kinds of vendors locally and
internationally
• Management of employee schedule
• Overall-in-charge of the retail area of the store (2nd floor) except for the leased areas Read More


May 22

Jobs: Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology – Two Openings

Via the JET Programme & Alumni linkedin group. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Part Time Program Coordinator and A part-time International Marketing Coordinator
Posted by: Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Type:
Location: Tokyo, JP
Salary: 210,000¥/ month (2,000¥/ hour, plus overtime and bonus)
Start Date: ASAP

Outline
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT), a national university in Tokyo, is seeking a part-time native or native level coordinator for international affairs, starting ASAP. The applicant should be a native or native-like speaker of English, who is highly qualified in assisting the international activities at TUAT. Read More


May 20

Job: US-Japan Bridging Foundation seeks Part-Time Project Director to support JETAA USA growth

A little bit of background on this very unique job posting from http://www.jetaausa.com/2013/05/20/bridging-foundation-recruiting-jetaa-project-director/:

The JETAA USA Board of Advisors, the JETAA USA Country Representatives, and the JETAA USA Working Group have been collaborating with JET alum Paige Cottingham-Streater of the US-Japan Friendship Commission (among others) on the opportunity to grow and strengthen JETAA USA and its chapters. Thanks to Paige’s hard work, the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership has created a part-time position to work for the US-Japan Bridging Foundation to support this mission.

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May 20, 2013

United States-Japan Bridging Foundation (USJBF)

Part-time Project Director Position Announcement

The U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation (USJBF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the ties between Japan and the U.S. through cultural and educational exchanges, is launching a new initiative “Strengthening the JETAA Network and Connecting Next Generation Leaders.”  The purpose of the project is to build infrastructure in support of the Japan-Exchange and Teaching Program Alumni Association, United States of America (JETAA USA) and enhance its impact promoting U.S.-Japan relations.  The first year of the project will involve fact-finding to collect and analyze information from the JETAA USA Working Group, local chapters and stakeholders in the U.S. and Japanese governments and local communities; enhance the jetaausa.com website, strengthen the online media Facebook and Twitter presence; help coordinate regional and national meetings/ conferences for participants from 19+ JETAA chapters; and other duties as required in order to carry out the mission of this position.

The Foundation seeks a part-time project director to: Read More


May 19

Job: Reservations and Marketing Coordinator for Japanese Event Space (Seattle, WA)

Thanks to JET alum Travis Suzaka. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Reservations and Marketing Coordinator
Posted by: Hokubei Hochi Foundation
Type: N/A
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: This is a contract job with an hourly wage, to be negotiated
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
A Japanese-inspired event venue is searching for an outgoing and friendly individual to handle rental bookings, staffing, and marketing tasks.  The ideal candidate is able to communicate in a professional manner, providing exceptional service to clients.  (www.nagomiteahouse.tumblr.com )

Job Responsibilities:
-Handle incoming inquiries and show the space to potential customers.
-Coordinate the logistics of room rentals, from parking to staffing and setup plans.
-Create invoices, handle finances, and assemble quarterly reports. Read More


May 18

Job: Actus – Sales at Japanese Telecommunication Company (NY)

Via Actus Consulting. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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**Note: If you apply, please indicate you learned of the job through JETwit.**

Position: Sales at Japanese Telecommunication Company
Posted by: Actus Consulting
Type: Full-time
Location: Manhattan , New York
Salary: DOE
Start Date: N/A

Company Information:

  • The company provides portable internet solutions to travelers in the United States and around the world.
  • Main product is portable Wi-Fi routes.
  • Headquartered in Tokyo, established 40 years ago.
  • Number of Employees: 300 (worldwide), NYC Office 1

Appealing Point: As this is a small-office/start-up operation, your voice and actions will surely be heard and make a significant difference in the business. The company welcomes new opinions and suggestions and appreciates you taking initiatives. The philosophy of the company is to encourage your unique individuality and the work environment fosters your creative and innovating mind-set. Read More


May 18

Job: Consulate General of Japan – Visa Clerk/ Consular Assistant (Miami, FL)

Via JETAA Florida. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’  Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Visa Clerk/Consular Assistant
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan
Type: Full-time contract
Location: Miami, FL
Salary: DOE
Start Date: Monday, July 22nd, 2013

Overview:
The Consular Section at the Consulate General of Japan in Miami has an opening for a Visa Clerk/Consular Assistant. This is a full-time contract position.

You will not be required to work weekends unless a special event is taking place. In such cases, you will be given advance notice.

Benefits:
This is a full-time salary position. Over-time is available when approved. Health benefits are included. Read More


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