Job: Japanese logistic company, Customer Service Position (Long-term temp)
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Job posting via Quick USA, Inc. 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.
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Company: Japanese logistic company
Job Title: Customer Service
Employment type: Long-term temp position
Job Description: We are currently looking for a person to fulfill customer service position at export division of logistic company near JFK. The main responsibility of this position will be telephone calls, arrangement of pick-ups, and booking for airline etc. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE BY YOUR OWN CAR.
Salary: ~$15/hr
Requirements:
Location: Near JFK, NY
Contact: If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to Shion Hoshino (Quick USA, Inc.) hoshino at 919usa dot com
Job: Part-time Administrative Assistant, Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (Dallas, TX)
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Job posting by Lauren Sethney (Niigata-shi CIR, 2000-2003). Lauren serves as the Program Director at the Japan-America Society of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Job Summary:
Performs general administrative functions to support the efficient and professional operation of the organization. Primary areas of responsibility include: maintaining membership records; providing administrative support for programs and events; updating the society’s website; fielding public inquiries; performing basic accounting functions; providing meeting support; and performing general office work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintains the Society’s membership records, ensuring that records are accurate and current, including: sending renewal notices, processing payments, maintaining database, updating online directory
• Provides administrative support for programs and events, including: creating online registration pages, tracking advance registration, making travel arrangements, preparing mailings, producing printed pieces
Job: ISSO Department Coordinator, Brandeis University (Waltham, MA)
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Job posting by Lauren Sethney (Niigata-shi CIR, 2000-2003). Lauren serves as the Program Director at the Japan-America Society in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Via the JETAA Student Services Google Group
The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) at Brandeis University is looking for a Department Coordinator. This person provides office support for the staff of the ISSO and serves as the front line contact and information resource for all clients of the ISSO, including students, faculty, scholars, staff, family members, visitors, and others who seek the services of the ISSO either in person, by phone, or via email.
Examples of Key Responsibilities:
– Responsible for greeting all visitors to the ISSO and answering the ISSO main phone line. Also responsible for reading/maintenance of the ISSO office email account. Maintains office calendar for professional staff in scheduling student/scholar appointments and coordinating schedule of office meetings.
– Assists with planning and implementation of all office activities, including the arrangement of facilities and services for office functions and programs, oversees appropriate program advertising, making travel/conference arrangements for staff as needed. Participates in weekly ISSO staff meetings. Coordinates publication of ISSOnews, the office electronic newsletter.
– Coordinates the ISSO Host Programs: the International Undergraduate Student Open Doors Host Family Program and the International Graduate Student Peer Host Program; including advertising/selection of host families/host students, matching of new students to hosts, and coordination of programming for both Host Programs (including welcome dinners and events during the academic year).
For more information on the ISSO, please visit our website at http://www.brandeis.edu/acserv/isso/
Job: Freelance Translator, Golf Channel
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Job posting by Lauren Sethney (Niigata-shi CIR, 2000-2003). Lauren serves as the Program Director at the Japan-America Society in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Via the Golf Channel
Title: Freelance English>Japanese Translator (work from home)
Reports to: Director of International Operations Japan
Overview: Freelance translator will create a typed Japanese translation script of Golf Channel’s English language programming. Translation scripts must be broadcast quality in a ready-to-read format for Japanese voice talent.
Job Responsibilities:
- Translate all programming material from English to Japanese
- Type Japanese translations with time code in Microsoft Word
- Proofread and e-mail voice over-ready Japanese translation scripts
Minimum Requirements:
- Native Japanese ability (Tokyo Standard, reading, writing, speaking)
- Near-native English (reading, writing, speaking)
- English to Japanese translation experience; broadcast translation experience preferred
- Excellent knowledge of the game of golf and its vernacular
- Experience with Japanese OS and word processing (Microsoft)
- Ability to work with tight deadlines
- Weekly commitment preferred
Qualified candidates should apply directly to Debra Conrad at dconrad@golfchannel.com
Job: Sales Manager, Joto Sake LLC (Los Angeles)
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Job posting by Lauren Sethney (Niigata-shi CIR, 2000-2003). Lauren serves as the Program Director at the Japan-America Society in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Joto Sake LLC is one of the leading artisanal Japanese sake importers in the U.S. Founded in January, 2005, the company has built an excellent reputation for its highly selective portfolio and its strong marketing and sales support. The company is now hiring a sales manager for Los Angeles. The job can be divided into two areas of responsibility—1) field sales, hand-selling and account management, and 2) distributor and territory management.
Field sales responsibilities include:
• Creating and constantly updating a target list of accounts: constantly re-prioritizing this list
• Identifying the buyer for each account, making contact and booking sales calls, conducting sales calls and closing the sale by making new placements, reprinting menus and booking staff trainings
• Growing our business in our accounts: increasing number of placements, adding by-the-glass pours, running waitstaff incentives, doing staff trainings and developing other promotions that drive volume
• Actively managing pricing to ensure competitive positioning of our products
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Job: Associate Program Officer, Center for Global Partnership (New York)
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Qualifications:
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Minimum of a college degree in a related area;
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Strong analytical skills; the ability through questioning and informal research to understand the feasibility and implications of submitted proposals;
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Desire to think creatively, explore new ideas, and develop new networks to foster innovative program ideas and funding initiatives;
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Strong oral and written communication skills in English;
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Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
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Understanding of contemporary Japan; experience living in Japan and proficiency in the Japanese language, including translating ability, preferred.
JetWit is seeking a volunteer to help post jobs on the JetWit site. If interested, please contact Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, 1992-94) at jetwit [at] jetwit.com.
The role primarily involves taking jobs that have been sent to the JetWit Jobs Google Group and making sure they also get posted to the JetWit site in a timely manner. You’re also welcome to find additional job listings that might be of interest to JET alums and post them on the site as well.
Knowledge of WordPress is helpful. (If you don’t know how to use it, then I’ll explain it to you–a good chance to learn a new skill.)
Yoroshiku onegaishimasu!
Jobs: 2 Openings at Global Career Partners Inc (Seattle/Tokyo)
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Via the PNWJETAA Listserv:
Position in Seattle:
- Sales/Purchase
- Industry: Trading
- Salary 35K-50K, full benefits
Duties:
- Purchases agricultural products from suppliers in the US and sells to vendors in Japan, China and Taiwan
- Develop new markets and customers
Qualifications: Read More
Jobs: Relocation Consultant and Car Lease Coordinator (Nagoya and Tokyo)
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Via the JETAA Job Listserv:
H&R Consultants K.K. and Relo Japan K.K. are currently looking to fill two positions: Relocation Consultant (Nagoya Office) and Car Lease Coordinator (Tokyo Office), and welcome applications from ex-Jets. If you are interested in applying for either of these positions, please follow the instructions on their webpage: http://www.morethanrelo.com/relocation-consultant.asp
These two companies were founded to provide comprehensive support in Japan for international assignees, their families, and their employers. Applications for the Car Lease Coordinator (Tokyo Office) are due to close on September 6th, and for the Relocation Consultant (Nagoya Office) on September 15th.
Job: Japanese Language Teaching Position (Independence, OR)
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Via the JETAA Portland LinkedIn group:
Central High School in Independence, Oregon is looking for a Japanese teacher. The position is currently listed on the district website. Independence is 20 minutes West of Salem. If you have any questions please e-mail the principal Sylvia Warren as soon as possible at swarren@central.k12.or.us.
Job (Repost): English Language Teacher Needed Now for Private School (Hokkaido)
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Via the JETAA Portland LinkedIn group:
Are you looking for an opportunity to help build an English program from the ground up for elementary school age children?
A new, private school located in Hokkaido will open in September 2011. The school is dedicated to providing a place for young children to experience an international atmosphere. The goal for the English program is to have a well-structured, yet flexible curriculum that isn’t based on conventional textbook teaching. Students will have the opportunity to learn while playing and experiencing activities held in the English-speaking environment.
We are seeking an experienced, creative and dynamic teacher to lead the English program for elementary school age children. Previous teaching experience and a desire to work with young children is a must. Experience in Japan is helpful, but not required. The position will commence in September 2010 or March 2011.
Please send brief history and reason for interest in the position to Courtneyadodson@ gmail.com, by *August 31*.
Job: ALT position in Hokkaido
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**** Position has been filled ****
Via the Hokkaido JETs listserv:
An ALT position has become available in Horokanai-cho and Wassamu-cho. Their ALT has fallen ill and has returned to Australia for treatment, so they are looking to fill this ALT position ASAP. It can be either a full-time or part-time position.
Here are the details:
Starting date: They would like the ALT to start September 6th and stay until the end of the term in December.
Location: Horokanai-cho and Wassamu-cho, both about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes north of Takikawa. Monday and Tuesday will be in Wassamu, and Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday will be in Horokanai.
Working hours: Full-time is 8:30-4:00, Monday through Friday
Part-time is 4 hours a day, usually Monday through Friday but depends on school’s schedule. They would ideally like the ALT to work full-time and participate in club activities.
Pay: Full-time is 210,000 yen per month, after taxes. Part-time is 2000 yen per hour. A car is necessary for this position. Transportation fees will be covered. Native English speakers are preferred.
Housing: An apartment is available in Horokanai for 20,000 yen a month.
The company hiring is JES Network. Interested applicants can contact them directly via their webpage:
https://shcgi.ftw.jp/master/100611/10061100258/f7245.html
Job: Administrative & Program Assistant (Seattle)
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The Japan-America Society of the State of Washington is currently accepting applications from qualified individuals to fill the position of Administrative & Program Assistant.
The Application Deadline: August 31, 2010
Job Description
This position is responsible for the smooth operation of all office systems in a small, intimate office setting in downtown Seattle. Duties include general office work, membership communication & support, Board of Directors and committee communication & support, website maintenance (with the assistance of the Society’s website provider), program assistance including staffing programs (some evenings), management of one or more office interns, data entry and database management, and other work as directed by the Executive Director. Please click here for a more detailed list of responsibilities. Read More
PROfessional Japanese-English Conference on Translation PROJECT Tokyo 2010
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JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following translator’s conference through the Japan Association of Translators, and thought it might be of interest to current and former JETs in the Tokyo area (or those that can get to Tokyo relatively easily). Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he occasionally posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.
PROJECT Tokyo 2010 is the third in a series of one-day conferences on translation and interpreting organized by the Japan Association of Translators (JAT; 日本翻訳者協会) for participants to build skills and exchange information about their professions.
Theme: Tools and Workshops: Better, Faster, Richer
Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010
Time: 9:30 to 17:00
Registration opens at 9:00
Venue: TKP Shinagawa Conference Center
3F Takanawa Court, 3-13-1 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Approx. 5 minutes’ walk from Shinagawa Station (Takanawa Exit)
Admission:
Students: ¥4,000
JAT Members: ¥5,000
Non-Members: ¥6,000
Post-conference networking event: ¥5,000
Two-hour buffet meal and open bar
* Registration for the conference and post-conference networking event closes at midday on September 4, 2010. Registration is via the conference website only.
The program will consist of introductions to translation tools, workshops to improve practical skills, and informative sessions from industry specialists.
* Visit the conference website for more details.
Come to PROJECT Tokyo 2010 and find out how you can change the way you work!
Job: Director of Global Classroom, One To World (New York)
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Job posting by Lauren Sethney (Niigata-shi CIR, 2000-2003). Lauren serves as the Program Director at the Japan-America Society in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Via Clara Solomon (former JETAA NY VP and founder of the JETAA Student Services Google Group)
Overall management responsibility for One To World’s Global Classroom, a citywide curriculum resource offered to elementary, middle and high schools under an official contract with the New York City Department of Education. Through Global Classroom, One To World trains and deploys international undergraduate/graduate students and scholars to deliver in-class workshops throughout the five boroughs of New York City and in suburban communities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
-Administrative experience in educational program management
-Teaching experience/teacher training experience; experience in New York City schools and after-school programs a plus; knowledge of school curricula and classroom culture
-International work, study or living experience; experience in global education
RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Program Management & Development (35%):
-Program Delivery & Evaluation (30%):
-Development of international speaker roster (20%):
-Development of Curriculum Materials (10%):
-Financial Responsibility (5%):
-Other duties, as requested
For a complete job description and application procedures, click here.
