Jan 4

Job: Housesit a Remote Tropical Home (Palau)

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Stephanie Boegeman (ALT, Akita-ken, 2006-09) gets her kicks from finding fun crazy ways to see the world and getting paid to do it. She is constantly in search of job, internship, and travel ideas to add to her site Playing With Hire, in the hopes that more JET alumni and like-minded souls join her in her quest to find creative, inspiring, and unique ways to make ends meet.

If you’re up for living off-the-grid on a remote island for free, a sweet year-long housesitting gig is immediately available in Palau. Just like JET, you’ll be expected to maintain good relationships with everyone else on the island while living in a fishbowl. More details can be found here.

Jan 3

Job: Shinjo Ito Postdoctoral Fellowship in Japanese Buddhism (Berkeley)

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Via Shinpai Deshou, an online resource to help Japanese Studies majors figure out how to make a living doing what they love:

The Center for Japanese Studies at UC Berkeley is offering a one-year postdoctoral research fellowship, starting July 1, 2011. Fellows receive a stipend of approximately $40,000 plus benefits. The deadline for applications is February 15, 2011. Additional information on the fellowship can be found here.

Dec 30

Job: Account Executive at Japanese credit company (NYC)

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via Quick USA. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.

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Job Position: Account Executive at Japanese credit company (NYC)

Job Description:

Maintain current merchants in addition to the internal database of merchant information. Recruits new merchants to honor its credit cards in the assigned area. Sets up new account information, and resolves customer issues/problems. Work outside approx. 55% – 65%, per day.

Salary: Around 40K

Location: Manhattan

Requirements: Native fluency in English. 1-2 years of work experience. Understanding of credit card industry is a plus.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to hoshino@919usa.com

Dec 30

Job: Junior High School Assistant Language Teacher (J-ALT) Positions

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via JET alum Adrian Heinel (1996-99). Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.

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Job Position: Junior High School Assistant Language Teacher (J-ALT) Positions

Employment Conditions:

1 Duties and Responsibilities
(1) Assist teaching junior high school foreign language classes
(2) Support in-service English education trainings
(3) Assist with producing English teaching materials/activities
(4) Help with English speech contests
(5) Participate in special events
(6) Support and advise junior high school English teachers
(7) Participate in any other activities as directed and/or requested by the teacher in charge or the principal

2 Eligibility
(1) Be a native speaker of English
(2) Must have at least a 4-year university degree
(3) Be able to attend the interview
(4) Must currently reside in Japan
(5) Applicants with conversational Japanese speaking ability preferred
(6) Applicants with a current valid visa preferred
(7) Applicants with TEFL certification preferred
(8) Applicants with a valid Japanese or international license preferred

3 Remuneration
(1) Salary: ¥320,000 per month (increasing to ¥330,000 after 2 years, ¥340,000 after 5 years of service)
(2) Japanese taxes will be paid by the city
(3) Half of shakai hoken (government social health insurance system) will be paid by the city
(4) No bonuses will be provided
(5) No relocation, transportation, or housing assistance will be provided

4 Working Hours
(1) Monday – Friday, including break time, 35 hours a week.
(2) 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. when working at the Board of Education (including a 60 minute break)
(3) 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. when working at schools (including a 45 minute break)

5 Method of Choosing Successful Applicants
(1) Only Successful candidates will be contacted for interviews
(2) Applicants will be screened by an interview that will include both English and Japanese

Apply by email with CV/resume, letter of introduction, photo, scanned teaching certificates, diplomas, transcripts, proof of a valid visa as well as a valid passport, and (if possible) letters of recommendation to: Mrs. Miwa and Ms. Kawazoe at kakegawarecruit@gmail.com by January 25th

Dec 29

Job: Associate Professor, Asian Studies, University of Tokyo

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Via Shinpai Deshou, an online resource to help Japanese Studies majors figure out how to make a living doing what they love:

International application is invited for the position of Associate Professor at the Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia, University of Tokyo.  Deadline: January 28, 2011. More details can be found here.

Dec 29

Jobs: Full and Part-Time ALT Positions (Shizuoka)

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Via the Ehime JETs Yahoo group:

The Board of Education in Kakegawa-shi, Shizuoka-ken is looking for 3 people for full-time jr. high positions, and 5 people for part-time elementary positions. Interviews begin on January 25th.
Position-specific details are provided below.
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Dec 29

Jobs: Customer Support Engineer, Implementations Consultant, SumTotal Systems (Tokyo)

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SumTotal Systems, Inc. is the global leader in complete talent management software that enables organizations to more effectively drive business strategy. Recognized by industry analysts as the most comprehensive talent management solution, SumTotal provides full employee lifecycle management, including a core system of record, from a single vendor for improved business intelligence.

SumTotal is currently looking for applicants bilingual in English and Japanese for the positions of Customer Support Engineer and Implementations Consultant to work in the Tokyo office from Jan. 1, 2011.

Information about the organization and positions is available at the following URL:
http://japan.sumtotalsystems.com/careers

Dec 23

Job: Program Director (Dallas/Fort Worth)

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JETAA DC President Mac Maloney. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.

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Job Position: Program Director

Job Details:

The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth is seeking a fulltime Program Director to plan and implement programs about Japan and the U.S.- Japan relationship. Additional responsibilities include managing the society’s membership program and promoting the organization and its programs to the community.

For a detailed job description and qualifications go to: http://jasdfw.org/downloads/Program%20Director%20Job%20Description.pdf

How to apply:

To apply, send cover letter and resume to Anna McFarland, Executive Director, at anna@jasdfw.org.

Dec 22

Job: Community Manager at Kabam

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via JETAA Northern California. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.

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From Casey Lary (Hiroshima-ken 2005-07)

The link to apply is here:
http://hire.jobvite.com/CompanyJobs/Careers.aspx?k=Job&c=qE09Vfws&j=onbyVfwL
and more information about the job below.

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Job Position: Community Manager at Kabam

Job Details:

Do you tweet and post on Facebook every day, all day? Does building a social community come naturally to you? Do concepts like customer loyalty and new customer acquisition make you get up and jump?

Kabam is looking for a highly motivated individual with experience and passion for Community Management in the Social Gaming industry. We are well-funded (backed by a top VC and a prominent UK gaming company), profitable and offer a competitive salary, equity participation and benefits.

This person will be the voice of the user within the company and the voice of the company and the games we make externally to our player communities. This person will develop strategies around creating awareness of our brand and games with potential new players, engage and retain our existing players, and focus on creating and executing on techniques to drive revenue through promotions and events.

Note: We’re growing but in a controlled fashion. We believe in small teams working collaboratively to build great products. And we’re extremely selective, with an emphasis on smarts, attitude and ethics. If you are looking to make an impact on (and share in) the success of our business, work with a great team, and have a little fun in the process, please send us your information. We’d like to meet you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

How to Apply:

Go to http://hire.jobvite.com/CompanyJobs/Careers.aspx?k=Job&c=qE09Vfws&j=onbyVfwL

Dec 22

Job: Executive Director at Japan America Society of Washington (State)

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via JETAADC President Mack Maloney who received it from the National Association of Japan America Societies. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.

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Job Position: Executive Director at The Japan-America Society of the State of Washington (http://www.jassw.org)

Job Details:

The Executive Director is accountable to the board of directors and serves as the general manager of the Society. There are two other Society staff along with unpaid interns and volunteers. All staff provides member support including programs, membership, educational and operational duties.

Responsibilities of the Executive Director include the following:

Overall Direction of the Society
Managing the office and initiating and leading the annual and multi-year strategic business and program planning process in close collaboration with the Board and Executive Committee for their review and approval. Upholds and models the mission statement, values, vision, and community tradition of the Society, modeling a high degree of accountability.

Financial and Budget
Initiating and leading the fund development efforts, financial management, and annual budgeting process in close collaboration with the Board and Executive and Finance Committees for their review and approval.

Program Development and Implementation
Initiating and leading interesting and innovative programs. This includes identifying prospective program offerings, recruiting speakers, arranging venues and maximizing attendance. The Executive Director collaborates with the Program Committee and executes program plans. The three major standing annual fund development programs include the annual meeting, golf tournament and the holiday celebration and auction.

Membership Recruitment/Retention
Initiating and implementing membership recruitment and retention strategies. The Executive Director collaborates with the Membership Committee in being responsible for recruiting new and retaining existing members.

Management and Administration
Managing an office of three staff in a collegial and supportive environment. Models accountability and ensures all staff is held to the highest level of performance.

For more details, click “Read More”.

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Dec 20

Job: Position available at Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta

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via JET alum Jessica Cork who works for the Consulate in Atlanta. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.

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Job Position: Assistant, Political and General Affairs Section, Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta

Job Details:

The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta is seeking an assistant for the Political and General Affairs Section. Duties will include preparing speeches and materials for lectures, analyzing and reporting on political trends and election results in the Southeast region of the United States, preparing letters and other communications, and assisting with other Consulate duties. Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree, have excellent English language communication skills, be proficient with Microsoft Office, have an interest in and knowledge of U.S. politics, particularly the Southeast, have a strong desire to further mutual understanding between Japan and the United States, and be a U.S. citizen. Knowledge of Japanese culture and history and fluency in the Japanese language are a plus.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please email your résumé and two writing samples to isoda@cgjapanatlanta.org

http://www.atlanta.us.emb-japan.go.jp/politicaljob.html

Dec 20

Jobs: Center for the Pacific Rim Teaching Fellowships (SF)

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Via Shinpai Deshou, an online resource to help Japanese Studies majors figure out how to make a living doing what they love:

The Center for the Pacific Rim at the University of San Francisco is offering two teaching fellowships for the 2011-12 academic year: One Post-doctoral Teaching Fellow for applicants who have received their doctoral degrees within the past five years, and one Teaching Fellow for applicants of all stripes who are looking to spend a sabbatical semester or two at USF.

Deadlines are February 28, 2011. More details can be found here.

Dec 15

Job: Educational Outreach Country Coordinator (US Embassy in Tokyo)

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via former JETAA DC Newsletter editor Gina Anderson. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.

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Job Position: Educational Outreach Country Coordinator (US Embassy in Tokyo)

Closing Date for Applications: January 10, 2011

Job Details:

U.S. Embassy Tokyo is looking for a Foreign Service National for the Educational Outreach Country Coordinator position. This person would be doing Education USA Outreach for all of Japan and would be collaborating with Fulbright Japan and working from inside the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo.

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer (ACAO) and with support from the Regional Educational Advising Coordinator (REAC)/Northeast Asia, the Educational Outreach Country Coordinator is responsible for three core areas related to U.S./Japan student mobility:

1) providing U.S. higher education services to the Japanese public by organizing and administering thematic programs, seminars, workshops, and school presentations on how to study in the United States;

2) managing, strengthening, and expanding the network of Education USA advising centers throughout Japan by developing and implementing a sustainable marketing and outreach program and by training and guiding Education USA advisers in their goals for student outreach;

3) serving as the primary resource on Japanese education for U.S. educators, government agencies, and other interested parties. The country coordinator works with the ACAO and Cultural Affairs Officer (CAO) to design medium and long-term strategies, including annual work goals, to implement these objectives.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Please contact Minako Morimoto (MorimotoMX@state.gov / ext. 5629).

For further job and requirement details, and for how to apply, go to -> http://japan.usembassy.gov/e/info/tinfo-jobs.html

Dec 14

Job: English/Spanish Bilingual Sales/Marketing position at a Japanese Chemical Company (NYC)

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via Actus Consulting Group. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.

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Job Position: English/Spanish Bilingual Sales/Marketing position at a Japanese Chemical Company, New York City

Job Details:

The New York sales office of a Japanese Chemical manufacturing company is currently seeking candidates for their new Sales/Marketing position. This position will be responsible for marketing/business development and sales activities for chemical products such as Chloroprene, Thermal Functional Filler, Chlorinated Polyethylene, etc. Will report to the General Manager of the department who is a Japanese expatriate.

Main responsibilities are to manage overall sales/marketing functions of the above products and develop new business in North and South America. Job includes both domestic and international (Canada, Brazil, and Mexico, etc.) business trips visiting distributors, clients, attending trade shows, etc.

Requirements:

Regular business hours are from 9am to 5pm.
Some over time as needed.
Starting salary is 50~55K + possible bonus.
Full benefit after an initial 3-month of introductory period.

How to apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter as an MS Word attachment to moya@actus-usa.com to apply. Make sure to mention in your email to what position you are applying.

Dec 14

Job: Recruitment Consultant (Tokyo)

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via Actus Consulting Group. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.

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Job Position: Recruitment Consultant, Tokyo

Job Details:

What makes a Recruitment Consultant at this agency different from any other recruiter or head hunter?

Requirements:

We can offer you:

If you are a great communicator, a hard worker, an ambitious person who loves working in Japan, and if you like to see excellent financial rewards for your efforts and achievements, you have the qualities they look for!

About the company:

Established in Tokyo in 1999, this company is a quality-driven executive recruitment company, specializing in the IT, Finance, Accountancy, Human Resources, SCM, Engineering and Sales & Marketing markets. The essence of this company is best expressed in their dedication to teamwork, constant self-improvement, excellence and ethics in the way we work with our clients and candidates, and a strong sense of fun and camaraderie.

If this sounds like the kind of organization you would like to work for, please apply!

How to apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter as an MS Word attachment to moya@actus-usa.com to apply. Make sure to mention in your email to what position you are applying.