Job: Weekend position at a freight forwarder (Long Island)
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Via Quick USA. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Job Position: Weekend position at a freight forwarder (Long Island)
Job Details:
Job Type: Long-term part time position (2days/week)
Company: An international freight forwarder
Job Title: Import Coordinator
Salary: Min. $14/hr
Shift: Saturday and Sunday. 8 hours per day.
Requirements:
– Must have customer service etiquette
– Must be able to work on both Saturday and Sunday (8 hours per day).
– Prior experience is not required. The training is provided.
– Need to be proficient with PC and MS Word & Excel
– Must be able to commute by a car
Location: Long Island ? Near JFK
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If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to hoshino@919usa.com
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Shion Hoshino
Recruiting Consultant
Quick USA, Inc.
Job: Product Manager at Yelp – Japanese Products (San Francisco)
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Via JETAA US country rep Mike Shu who works for Yelp. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Job Position: Product Manager – Japanese Products (San Francisco, CA)
Job Details:
At Yelp, we pride ourselves in being a hyper local product. Yelp is already available in nine countries and we’re starting to work on bringing Yelp to Japan. This role will involve customizing the Yelp product to make sure it feels truly local to our users in Japan.
We need a Product Manager who can design beautiful-but-simple features, crank out mockups and is passionate about how culturally unique different countries are. You should be fluent in Japanese and a definite plus is if you currently live in or have spent a large amount of time (at least 10 years) living in Japan.
You will:
Requirements (and we mean it!):
+ Techie Cred: CS or similar degree so you can talk to our enginerds about Python, map reduce jobs, and naive Bayesian algorithms without a translator.
+ i18n Experience: Knowledge of and experience dealing with the challenges that launching a product in multiple languages creates. You will work with our engineering team on optimizing our translation and localization workflows.
+ Passion about the Space: You love the world of social networking, local search and consumer websites.
+ Non-Nerd Empathy: You’re interested in FriendFeed, Twitter, etc. as much as the next nerd, but you also recognize that you’re designing for a non-techie audience.
+ A Conditional Love for Yelp: Like a BFF or a tee ball coach, you should love us but also be able to tell us what we’re doing wrong. You’ll need to be able to dish out the criticism here and take it, too.
+ A Need for Speed: Daily release cycle? Bring it!
Job: Openings at the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta
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Via JET Program Atlanta. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta currently has the following three openings:
Security Assistant/Japanese Citizen Support Service Assistant
The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta is seeking security assistant/Japanese citizen support services assistant.
Applicants must either be an American citizen or permanent resident, proficient in both Japanese and English, and possess computer skills, especially Microsoft Word and Excel.
Interested parties should send an email and resume to yoshimura@cgjapanatlanta.org.
Employment Opportunity – Consular Section
The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta is seeking a full-time Staff for the position of Assistant for Consular Section. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. Green Card holder and need to be fluent in Japanese and English. Computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel etc. preferred） are also required. To apply for this position, please send us your resume to koike@cgjapanatlanta.org.
Employment Opportunity – Driver
The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta is seeking a driver to operate the Consulate’s passenger van.
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. green card holder, must be fluent in English, possess computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel etc.), and be able to use a GPS navigation device. A safe driving record is required.
To apply for this position, please send a resume to isoda@cgjapanatlanta.org.
Job: Instructor for Japanese Course (Miami)
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Via JET alum Abby Mcbain of the Miami consulate. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Job Position: Instructor for Japanese Course
Job Details:
Walter Kozloski at Miami Dade College, North Campus are looking for an instructor for beginner’s Japanese.
The course will begin in the Spring Semester, which starts in January 2012. Most likely, the
course will be scheduled for 9:00-9:50 am on Mon, Wed, Fri. or 8:25-9:40 on Tue, Thurs.
In order to instruct in the credit programs at Miami Dade College, a Masters degree in Japanese or a Masters degree in a related field with 18 graduate credits of Japanese language is required.
How to apply:
If interested, contact Mr. Kozloski at wkozlosk@mdc.edu with an attached resume as soon as possible.
JETAA Chicago Job and Networking Fair – Saturday Nov 5
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Thanks to JETAA Chicago’s Elizabeth Gordon (Iwate-ken 2003-05) for sharing this info:
JETAA Chicago will host its annual Job and Networking Fair on Saturday, November 5th from 1pm to 5pm at the Japan Information Center in downtown Chicago.
This is a great opportunity for JETs that have recently returned from Japan, current JET Alumni, friends of JETs as well as professionals looking for new networking and career opportunities.
A lot of JETs return from Japan looking for ways to maintain and even build upon the experiences they made while living abroad and we hope to provide support in helping you reach those goals. This is also a wonderful opportunity for individuals that are interested in pursuing a new career and would like some guidance from current Alumni or other established professionals.
There will be an open table top session with booths from various Chicagoland companies and organizations as well as a wine and cheese reception. We are also planning on having a speaker to kick off the event so please stay tuned as there will be more specific information to follow!
If you have any questions, please feel free to email our Social Activities Officer, Daniel Martin: social@jetaachicago.com
Location: Consulate General of Japan at Chicago (JIC – Japan Information Center), 737. North Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL (map it)
Job: Japanese Associate (MD)
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Via JET alum Laura Symborski (Osaka 2010-2011). Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Job Position: Japanese Associate
Job Details:
Company: Pacific Bridge Medical
Location: Bethesda, MD 20814
Job Type: Full-time
Career Level: Entry to Mid Level
PBM (www.pacificbridgemedical.com) is a leading Asia medical consulting firm dedicated to assisting international medical companies succeed in Asia. PBM is looking for a full-time college graduate to help with our medical projects in Japan.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Associate will work in a fast paced environment with abundant room to grow and perform. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
How to apply:
Please send your resume and a detailed cover letter explaining what skills you can bring to our company and an explanation of your interest in this position, to Shawna Lepage (slepage@pacificbridge.com). Resumes received without cover letters referencing this specific position will not be considered. No phone calls please.
Job: Bilingual Japanese Client Relations Associate (Bergen County, New Jersey)
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Via Salem Executive Search. Please make sure to mention JETwit if you apply for this position:
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Custody Administration Supervisor (translation involved) salary depending on experience. Candidate should have Custody experience and experience with translating the Business digest.
Business Planning & Promotion officer (bilingual Japanese) Salary depending on experience. Candidate should have business and banking knowledge to support the VP of BPP, ability to work on projects and have planning, promotional, analytical, operational and relational aspects of custody (including and not limited to its related FX services) experience and securities lending business experience.
There is also an FX administrator position open, also bilingual Japanese. Candidates must have Foreign Exchange back office experience. (Salary depends on experience.)
TO APPLY, CONTACT:
Lisa Miceli at lmiceli@salemsearch.com
Job: Sales for Japanese logistics company (Bergen County, New Jersey)
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Via Interesse International Inc. Please make sure to mention JETwit if you apply for this position:
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Company: One of the biggest Japanese logistics companies (Household Goods)
Location: Bergen County, New Jersey
Position: Outside Sales
Description:
The main customers are Japanese Expats and their families.
They are about to target more American customers.
They are looking for a candidate who is able to do outside sales.
You will visit clients with supervisor (On the job Training).
Qualifications:
English (Native level), Japanese (Conversation level).
Drivers License.
Salary: Start as a temporary staff($17/hour), but if your performance is well, it might be a permanent position with benefit.
Regular working hour: 9:00-17:30
TO APPLY: Contact Hisayoshi Shimizu at hisayoshi@iiicareer.com.
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Job: Postings from Idealist.org
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Via idealist.org. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Assistant Director, Patron Member Programs
Posted by: Asia Society
Location: New York, New York, United States
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/HgMDfwgNwZ5P/
English Language (ESL) & Leadership Instructor (Haiti)
Posted by: Haitian Education and Leadership Program (HELP)
Location: New York, New York, United States
Salary: HELP offers round-trip airfare to Haiti, housing, living stipend, and medical insurance.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/JF8m2nzHHjjd/
BHSEC Admissions Assistant
Posted by: Bard High School Early College, Manhattan
Location: New York, New York, United States
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/8Hjs5W4F24w4/
(Great and original school – At least one jet has worked there)
Career Training USA Admissions Coordinator
Posted by: InterExchange, Inc.
Location: New York, New York, United States
Salary: Low 30s
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/hP3xC63CH23p/
Via JET alum John Ellis-Guardiola. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Job Position: Japanese Translator (LA)
Job Details:
JAM, Inc is a music management company located in W. Hollywood. We are in need of someone that is bilingual for translation on a Japanese project that will start immediately and last 3 – 9 months. Ideally, they would be an intern and interested in the music/entertainment experience. I believe a decent percentage of the work could be done via email.
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Job: Japanese Global Media Analyst / Research Analyst (NY)
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Via JET alum Lyle Sylvander. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Job Position: Japanese Global Media Analyst / Research Analyst (NY)
Job Details:
Coverago is actively recruiting Global Media Analysts for target markets, including Japan. Global Media Analysts lead our media monitoring efforts, provide in depth business and financial research, and assume primary coverage responsibility for a select portfolio of companies and topics.
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Job: Production Associate / Japanese Translator (Rockville, MD)
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Via JET alum Clara Solomon. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Job Position: Production Associate / Japanese Translator
Job Details:
Responsibilities:
– Daily translation of Japanese language development materials into English
– Translation of feedback from English into Japanese.
– Facilitates communication between teams in Japan and Rockville.
– Capable of playing and providing feedback on gameplay on both Japanese and English language builds.
– Able to read and translate bug reports from Japanese to English (and vice versa).
– Will assist in major aspects of game publishing such as submissions.
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Job: Japanese Speaking Senior Account/Account Manager (SF Area)
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Via Peter Weber, JET Coordinator at the Consulate in SF. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Job Position: Japanese speaking Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager
Job Details:
Nelson & Associates is currently looking for a stand-alone Sr. Accountant/Accounting Manager for a unique and growing organization in Napa. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated hands-on experience with day to day accounting as well as analysis, reporting and forecasting. QuickBooks experience is a plus but not mandatory.
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Job searching advice from JETAA Tokyo
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Via JETAA Tokyo’s Career Digest:
- “A Recruiter’s Guide to Finding Work in Tokyo” – by JETAA Tokyo President and former recruiter Byron Nagy
- “Getting That Perfect Job” – by JET alum and former CLAIR staffer Christian Tsuji
Job: Job at the Embassy of Japan in Ottawa
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Via Embassy of Japan, Ottawa. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Job Position: Paper Selection Committee Members
Job Details:
The Embassy of Japan requires Paper Selection Committee Members to help select the 2011-2012 JET candidates. Paper Selection Committee members review and evaluate submitted applications according to criteria determined by the JET Desk.
The period of employment will begin on November 14, 2011 and end on December 23, 2011. Hours of work will be from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday at the Embassy of Japan in Ottawa. Remuneration will be based upon experience.
The ability to work full-time during this period is preferred. However applications for part-time committee membership may also be considered.
Qualifications:
- Strong command of English
- Experience in administrative duties
- The ability to work on a team
- A JET Programme alumnus is preferred
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume with a cover letter in English to Stephanie White before 5:00pm on October 24th, 2011 by email to jet@ot.mofa.go.jp.
We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those candidates whose skills and experiences best match the requirements of the position will be contacted.
