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Position: Administrative Staff, Security Division
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in New York
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Joseph Meringolo (Fukushima-ken, 2014-2017) for passing along the following job opening.

Description:
The Consulate-General of Japan in New York is currently recruiting an administrative staff member. If you are interested, please send your resume by email by October 18th.

1. Number of positions to be filled
1 position

2. Duties
(1) Dealing with guests at the reception desk
(2) Supervision and training of security guards
(3) Negotiations and coordination with related companies
(4) Assistance with the preparation of documents and administrative work
(5) Other duties as needed

3. Work and Conditions
(1) Starting date: December 2024; exact date to be determined.
(2) Work hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. (1 hour lunch break)
(3) Leave system: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays (in accordance with the regulations of the Consulate-General), annual paid vacation
(4) Compensation and benefits: Approximately $50,000 per year, commensurate with education, work experience, and other qualifications. Medical and dental insurance coverage available (with some self-payment)
(5) Place of work: Consulate-General of Japan in New York

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Position: Foreign Service Trainee
Posted by: USDA Foreign Agricultural
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Ryan Bedford (Kumamoto-ken, Yatsushiro-shi, 2007-2010) for passing along the following job opening.

The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is a small but dynamic foreign affairs agency with approximately 90 offices around the world. Overseas, Foreign Service Officers (FSOs) are responsible for supporting FAS efforts in agricultural trade promotion; market intelligence, trade policy; trade capacity building and food security. FSOs can expect to spend about a quarter of their career serving in USDA/FAS headquarters in Washington, D.C., in positions throughout the agency.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here –  https://fascareers.usajobs.gov/job/809398700

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Position: Managing Director, Japan Office
Posted by: Georgia Department of Economic Development
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Jessica Cork (Hiroshima, 1997-2000) for passing along the following job opening.

The State of Georgia is currently hiring for the next Managing Director of its Tokyo office. Operating for over 50 years, the State of Georgia’s Japan office is one of the two longest-serving international offices for Georgia in the world. The Managing Director will serve as the lead point of contact and represent the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) for the purposes of investment lead generation and trade. In this capacity, the individual will lead all FDI lead generation strategies, manage and expand existing industry relationships, oversee Trade services, host and execute high-level delegation from Georgia, liaise back with the Atlanta-based staff, and manage office personnel and operations. For a full job description, contact cmarsik@georgia.org.

Application Process: Send your resume and cover letter to <cmarsik@georgia.org>.

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Position: Japanese-English Bilingual Interpreter & Administrative Support
Posted by: Q&B Foods, Inc.
Location: Clarksville, TN, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Denise Gaitantzis for passing along the following job opening.

The Japanese–English Bilingual Interpreter will provide bilingual translation support (both verbal and written) for the Plant Manager and for visitors and business travels, in addition to various administrative duties to ensure inventory doesn’t get lost in transport.

Core Functions and Duties

• Understands the company philosophy of the Kewpie Group and Q&B; and puts it into practice.
• Provide simultaneous, consecutive interpretation from Japanese to English and English to Japanese for the Plant Manager and visiting Japanese staff during routine and visitor meetings.
• Interpret conversations, meetings, emails, and documents in both English and Japanese.
• Ensure communications throughout the section; also, to external sections (Ex: Manufacturing, R&D, etc.)
• Provide correct, clear, and concise written interpretation of any documents in Microsoft, inclusive of e-mail communications.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary documents and sensitive conversations.
• Coordinate with Accounting Team on invoices – Perform three-way match on invoices (PO to Actual Receipt, to invoices).
• Notifies Accounting Team of major discrepancies, over-shipments, or substitutions.
• Provides administrative and clerical support to the department.
• Adhere to all safety protocols while in the manufacturing/ production plant.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate HR, Safety, and Security standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

You will work with a supportive, understanding team in a respectful environment.

Application Process: Email Denise <dgaitantzis@qbfoods.com> your Resume and Cover Letter.

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Position: JET Program Coordinator
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to the JET Program Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles for passing along the following job opening.

Program coordination and administrative duties in the field of public diplomacy: the JET Program, event
management, and general public outreach. The program coordinator reports to the Director of the JICC.

Duties:

• Coordinate all aspects of JET Program: recruitment, inquiries, selection, orientations, departure, etc.
• Plan and execute events independently and on a team: draft invitations and guest lists, create and maintain event logistics sheet, track RSVPs, budgeting, lead on-site coordination.
• Respond to public inquiries on public diplomacy issues.
• Assist in JICC administrative duties as required.

Skills and requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 2-3 years of working experience
• Work authorization in the United States
• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
• Strong, detail-oriented planning and execution skills, coordinating multiple projects and prioritizing various deadlines, with ability to produce quantitative and qualitative feedback
• Knowledge of Japanese current events and working culture
• Computer proficiency, internet literacy, social networking service knowledge
• Ability to use online meeting platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams to organize, host and execute presentations, panel discussions, information sessions and other events
• Ability to organize, record and track data with minimal errors
• Ability to remain flexible and willingness to adapt in a team
• Firsthand experience of JET Program is required
• Professionally functioning level of oral and written Japanese language is desirable

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Position: Boarding Assistant in Boy’s Residence Hall
Posted by: Keio Academy of New York
Location: Purchase, NY, USA
Contract: Full Time

Thanks to Angelika Ferguson (Kochi, 2014-2017) for passing along the following job opening.

Description:

• Ensure to provide the save environment for the Residence Hall.
• Ensure that students follow daily schedule and the Residence Hall policies set by the school.
• Provide support and supervision for students during non-academic hours. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, manning the dormitory offices to handle requests and questions from students, supervising house sports practice/club activities/evening study hours/dining hall, and coordinating with nurse to care for sick students.
• Be available to students, as necessary, to support their personal, educational and academic needs.
• Review and confirm multiple forms submitted by parents and students.
• Back-up Head of House when they are off-duty.
• Direct questions/concerns to the right contact.

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Position: Executive Director
Posted by: American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ)
Location: Boulder, CO, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Jessyca Livingston (Hokkaido, 2003-2006) for passing along the following job opening.

Salary/Hourly Rate: $80,00-85,000
Visa Sponsorship: Don’t know

The American Association of Teachers of Japanese, a national professional organization for language educators, invites applications and nominations for the position of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. AATJ represents and serves more than 1,000 members who teach language at all levels of instruction and who conduct research in Japanese language pedagogy, linguistics, literature, cultural studies, and others. The Executive Director is a spokesperson for the organization and the manager of its programs and communications. The national office of AATJ is located on the campus of the University of Colorado, Boulder, in the Center for Asian Studies. The planned starting date for the position is November/December 2024.

Responsibilities of the Position
Governance-Related Items

• Serving as Executive Director for a national professional organization with more than 1,000 individual and institutional members.
• As appropriate, engaging legal and financial consultants to manage and review governing policies and practices.
• Responsible for organizing documents, keeping and archiving the organization’s records over its 60-year history.
• Hiring and supervising a staff of 2 (FTE) and outside contractors to manage the programs listed below.
• Oversee the organization’s IT infrastructure and ensure that it is up-to-date, secure, and effectively supporting the organization’s operations and programs.

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Position:  Japanese Bilingual Sales Representative-Warehouse Keeper
Posted by: Quick USA
Location: Greeneville, SC, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Carlos Medina (Oita, 2019-2022) for passing along the following job opening.

A Japanese Manufacturing Company located in Greenville; SC is currently looking for a full time Japanese-English Bilingual Sales Representative/Warehouse Inventory Keeper to join their team.

In this position, you would be responsible for seeking potential customers and maintaining strong relationships with existing ones (not through cold calling nor door to door sales, but often through attending trade shows). Other than this, you would also have some warehouse management responsibilities.

So, if you’re bilingual in Japanese and English, and would like to start your career in a company with growth opportunities, this could be a great chance for you.

The pay range for this position would be around the 50k-55k DOE and skills. Also, this position offers relocation support for the right candidate.

Your essential sales duties would be as follows:
• Gain comprehensive knowledge of the company’s products.
• Identify potential customers and generate leads, often through trade shows (no cold calling or door-to-door sales required).
• Contact new and existing customers to understand their needs and upcoming opportunities.
• Highlight product features to demonstrate how they address customer challenges.
• Respond to inquiries about the products.
• Negotiate prices and terms and prepare sales agreements.

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Position: IPTD Facilitator
Posted by: Consolidated Analysis Centers, Inc.
Location: Bremerton, WA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Consolidated Analysis Centers, Inc. for passing along the following job opening.

Play a pivotal role in integrating all levels of Shipyard and Navy project personnel (executives, middle managers, military personnel, supervisory and administrative staff members serving the maintenance community) for successful Integrated Project Team Development (IPTD) Program outcomes.

Purposefully build high-performing Shipyard project teams.

This is a customer-facing role with a strong emphasis on building relationships, influencing leadership development skills, and organizing meetings/events for success.

The majority of work is on the customer site to ensure customer needs are met.

Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must have the ability to obtain a DOD Interim Secret security clearance and subsequent final DOD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities:

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Position:  Account Representative
Posted by: Quick USA
Location: Maryville, TN, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Carlos Medina (Oita Prefecture, 2019-2022) for passing along the following job opening.

A Japanese International & Trade Development Company is on the lookout for an Account Representative to support sales management to grow and sustain current business and manage risk. The right candidate will also maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction through various accounting, processing, and communicative activities.

The pay range for this position would be 52k and your working hours would be from 9-6 Monday through Friday.

Your essential duties would include the following:

• Manage Maryville’s core business including Pricing control and spot quotation.
• Material Quality and PCR/ECI management.
• Program launch and phase out.
• Troubleshooting and team support for abnormal decision-making.
• Customer/ Supplier meeting facilitation.
• Manage abnormal costs, mitigate financial risks, and monitor profitability as it relates to sales and supply chain management.

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Position:  CPS Teacher (K-8 Japanese)
Posted by: Chicago Public Schools
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Chicago Public Schools for passing along the following job opening.

Description: CPS is looking for a substitute Japanese teacher at the Chicago Language Academy (1340 West Harrison Street) for grades K-8 from the end of August to the start of winter break in December. Class size ranges from 10-13 students. Working time is 7:45am-2:45pm. Please check the CPS website for more details on the job posting.

Application Process: For more information adn to apply, please click here –  https://cpsk12il.taleo.net/careersection/3/jobdetail.ftl?job=P144981&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

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Position: Account Executive
Posted by: Day-Lee Foods, Inc.
Location: Remote
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Matthew Tsuda (Kumamoto, 2015-2016) for passing along the following job opening.

Description: Freelance Copywriter for Branding Project for Nationwide Brand (Japanese speaker is a plus). The position is project-based (Freelance).

Application Process: If interested, reach out to <jkam@day-lee.com>

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Position: Localization Coordinator/Translator
Posted by: Quick USA
Location: Palo Alto, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Carlos Medina (Oita Prefecture( Hiji-Machi), 2019-2022) for passing along the following job opening.

A very popular Japanese gaming company located in the Santa Ana, CA area is currently looking for a Bilingual Localization Coordinator/Translator to join their team on a full-time basis.

This is a great position to get into the localization industry and further develop your translations skills by translating games, websites, and text in bonus components from Japanese to English. You would also be coordinating activities like communicating with licensors in Japan and other parts of the United States.

The salary range for this position DOE and skills would be around the 45k-66 mark.

Your essential duties for this position would include the following:

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Position: Business Development and Strategic Partnerships Associate
Posted by: Mitsubishi Corporation
Location: Palo Alto, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Alexandra Coats (Toyama, 2008-2010) for passing along the following job opening.

The Business Development and Strategic Partnerships Associate will drive Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas) Silicon Valley office’s growth by executing the business development and strategic partnership activities and conducting business development research.

Key Accountabilities:

< Open Innovation Platform Initiatives and Operations >

• Work collaboratively with members of the Open Innovation Platform, ensuring smooth operations of its initiatives.
• Coordinate and oversee activities and cross-functional projects for both the Open Innovation Platform members and internal stakeholders
• Conduct comprehensive data analysis and provide analytical support of certain industries and markets using external resources.

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Position: Media Researcher/Assistant Reporter
Posted by: Nikkei America Inc.
Location: Washington D.C., USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Joseph Meringolo (Fukushima-ken, 2014-2017) for passing along the following job opening.

Nikkei America, Inc. is one of the subsidiaries of Nikkei, Inc.

For nearly a century and a half, Nikkei Inc. has offered unparalleled coverage of Japan’s economy, industries and markets. The group’s business portfolio extends beyond traditional publishing to include broadcasting, online and the widely cited Nikkei 225 stock index. Our flagship newspaper, The Nikkei, boasts a circulation of nearly 3 million. With a network of 51 bureaus in Japan and 37 overseas, our 1,500 journalists are ideally positioned to deliver news and analysis from an Asian perspective to the world.

Our digital-first global posture includes the award-winning Nikkei Asia and Financial Times, both in English. As content partners, Nikkei Asia and the FT share select articles with their audiences and collaborate editorially.

<Role>

Nikkei America is looking for a media researcher/assistant reporter for its Washington D.C. bureau.

This position in the Washington D.C. bureau is responsible for providing quality reporting, writing, and editorial support to the bureau chief and correspondents, as well as the administrative support necessary to run the bureau as a news organization.

This position may attend press conferences alone or travel to other parts of the country and may collaborate with reporters in other areas, such as New York and Tokyo. In addition to conducting the main tasks as a researcher to assist the bureau chief and correspondents, this position occasionally writes and edits stories in the English language for publication in Nikkei Asia and other media published or distributed by Nikkei group companies when possible.

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