Job: Communications & Logistics Coordinator (World Affairs Council)
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Job posting via JET alum Kristy (Wakayama-ken, 1999-01). 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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Organization: World Affairs Council
Position: Communications & Logistics Coordinator
Job Details:
The World Affairs Council is excited to announce that it is currently accepting applications for the position of Communications & Logistics Coordinator! This is a full-time salary position that supports the Council’s Community Programs team with marketing of public events, social media, framing of messaging, media relations, and sponsor communications.
In addition the Communications & Logistics Coordinator supports the Community Programs team with the planning and managing of World Affairs Council events.
For more information, please visit http://world-affairs.org/aboutus_employment.html
Contact:
To apply, please send in your cover letter and resume by email to bjoshee at world-affairs dot org by COB Monday, September 13th, 2010.
Job: Korin Japanese Trading (4 Positions Available)
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Job posting via JET alum Tara Hohenberger. 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: Korin Japanese Trading
Positions Available:
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Job: Bilingual (Japanese and English) Translator/Interpreter
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Job posting via Thad Johnson (Hyogo-ken, 2000-01), President of Consultant Solutions, Inc (CSI). 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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Job Introduction
If you miss interacting in Japanese daily and enjoy being in a dynamic bi-cultural work environment this could be just the fit for you. We’ll pick up two people in the next couple of months, one based in KY and one based in MS. Here’s an overview of the position but feel free to contact me directly for details (see end of post for contact details).
Overview
We’re looking for a detail-oriented, bilingual (Japanese and English) translator/interpreter with excellent communication skills to provide support to Japanese management in an automotive environment. In this position, you will translate documents, such as engineering memos, e-mails and meeting notes, and will also serve as an interpreter at meetings and on conference calls. You will be a vital link in the management chain, providing support to busy executives in a fast-paced environment. You may also be called upon for personal support issues such as assisting Japanese executives in procuring emergency health care, transportation, and accommodations.
Consultant Solutions, Inc. will provide training and a support network that includes translators with experience in the field. We will also consider relocation and/or visa support for the right candidate.
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Job: Program Associate, GSM
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Job posting via wlid-jobs 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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Position Title: Program Associate, GSM
Grade: G-5
Reports to: Program Director, GSM
Location: Washington, D.C.
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Job: Senior Performance Management Advisor
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Job posting via wlid-jobs 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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Position Title: Senior Performance Management Advisor
Position Grade: G-13
Reports To: Senior Director, International Operations
Location: Washington, D.C.
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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
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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.
