Aug 27

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*.

Aug 27

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

Aug 13

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

Aug 10

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!

Aug 6

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.

Aug 4

Job: Admin/Marketing Support for International Tour Operator (Seattle)

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During the past 24 years MIR has built a reputation as a leader in pioneering travel to destinations considered obscure, exotic, remote, difficult and even controversial.  We are dedicated to delivering exceptional travel experiences in challenging-to-operate destinations such as Russia, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Mongolia and East Europe.  We are currently seeking a self-motivated, extremely organized, enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to join us in an admin/marketing support capacity.

Position Overview
We are looking for someone with solid office skills who thrives in a busy atmosphere and can stay organized despite frequent interruptions.  You will provide support to a dynamic, international/multi-lingual staff of travel planners and the Director of Marketing by performing a variety of administrative functions, including (but not limited to): fulfillment of daily catalog requests, coordination of office supplies/machines, managing promotional material inventory, maintaining key databases, assisting with various marketing/research projects as well as liaise with outside vendors for tech support and periodically with consulates/embassies. Read More

Aug 4

Job: Research Assistant (London)

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Via the JETAA and non-JETAA JET alumni LinkedIn group:

A Japanese company in London is looking for someone to join their team to look after Economic and Political Research. This is an ongoing temp position for one year.

Main responsibilities:

• Provide research services, including analytical reports on topical issues and statistical data spreadsheets on the UK economy.
• Check daily newspapers and keep abreast of all other information sources.
• Conduct interviews with academics and business people in order to assess UK and global economic conditions.
• Take initiative to develop and build upon existing contacts with government, academia and business to assist the company in the future.

Essential Skills:

• Sound knowledge of current affairs.
• The ability to produce comprehensive analytical reports on economic, business and political issues at short notice.
• The confidence and enthusiasm to be able to speak intelligently about the current economic situation in the UK.
• Good interview technique and report writing skills.
• A good command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to use Excel spreadsheets to compile statistical data.
• Degree in Economics or similar equivalent.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge/experience of Japanese business practices.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have good computer skills, are able to work confidently without supervision and who also enjoy being a member of a team.

For more details, please email your CV to anouska@perfect.eu.com
For this role, unfortunately, we can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

Aug 4

Jobs: Btrax looking for Market Strategist and Info Architecture Consultant (SF)

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Via the JETAANCjobs yahoo listserv:

Btrax, a cross-cultural branding and web consulting agency based in San Francisco, has two openings. Both jobs require business level bi-lingual (J+E) skills – applied job experience is a must (JPLT 1 is not needed, but similar level reading/writing is). Initial period of 6-month project with potential extension to Summer 2011. Flexible work environment: either 4 day/week consulting or full-time employment, telecommuting and possible client site trips. Knowledge in the travel or hospitality industry is a highly valued bonus.

*1) Japan Market Strategist*
Requires direct experience with US to Japan market projects, especially user experience and brand localization.

*2) Information Architecture Consultant*
Requires direct experience designing or leading IA and/or multilingual systems, specifically creating specs for J+E bi-lingual websites

If interested and you meet the above requirements, please email your resume to tim@btrax.com – no need for a fancy cover letter (the shorter the better), just let us know where you heard about these positions.

Jul 29

Job: Assistant Accounting Manager, Undisclosed Company (Orlando, Florida)

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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 JETAA Florida

Our client is a large international Japanese company seeking an Assistant Accounting Manager with a strong manufacturing/operations background to join our client’s corporate accounting and finance team. The candidate we are seeking will possess demonstrated cost accounting experience and knowledge.  The Assistant Accounting Manager supports units within our client’s North American sales and operations team.  This position is based in metropolitan Orlando.

The ideal candidate will have Japanese language skills and cultural knowledge along with the required accounting experience gained in a multi-cultural environment with excellent verbal and written communication skills honed in a team setting.  A robust work ethic is required coupled with the organizational and time management skills necessary to manage multiple projects and activities within a deadline driven atmosphere. Candidate must also have strong analytical, math, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities
-Analyze production statistics and cost variances, prepare of supporting analysis reports, monthly review, cost improvement.
-Preparation of annual budgets, variance analysis, and financial forecasting.
-Review transactions, entries, and other activities and instruct accounting team on the proper treatment.
-Prepare U.S. GAAP financial statements.
-Assist with month-end close.
-Manage staff of one (1) and internal client relationships of three (3) to five (5)

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Jul 29

Job: Assistant Controller, Undisclosed Company (Savannah, Georgia)

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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 JETAA Florida

Our client is a large international Japanese company seeking an Assistant Controller with a strong manufacturing/operations background to join our client’s plant accounting and finance leadership team. The candidate we are seeking will possess demonstrated cost accounting experience and knowledge.  This position reports to the Plant Controller and is based in Savannah, Georgia.

The ideal candidate will have Japanese language skills and cultural knowledge along with the required accounting experience gained in a multi-cultural environment with excellent verbal and written communication skills honed in a team setting.  A robust work ethic is required coupled with the organizational and time management skills necessary to manage multiple projects and activities within a deadline driven atmosphere. Candidate must also have strong analytical, math, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities
-Analyze production statistics, cost variances, preparation of supporting analysis reports, monthly review, cost improvement, preparation of annual plant budget, and financial forecasting. Read More

Jul 29

Job: Accounting-Manager of Consolidations, Undisclosed Company (Orlando, Florida)

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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 JETAA Florida

We seek a Manager of Consolidations with strong manufacturing/operations knowledge to join our client’s corporate accounting and finance team. The candidate we are seeking will possess demonstrated consolidations experience and knowledge including the management of a consolidations group.  This position reports to the Corporate Controller and is based in metropolitan Orlando.

The ideal candidate will have Japanese language skills and cultural knowledge along with the required accounting experience gained in a multi-cultural environment with excellent verbal and written communication skills honed in a team setting.  A robust work ethic is required coupled with the organizational and time management skills necessary to manage multiple projects and activities within a deadline driven atmosphere. Candidate must also have strong analytical, math, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities
-Assist with monthly financial close process.
-Prepare U.S. GAAP financial statements.
-Consolidate monthly results for two (2) locations and three (3) entities and produce financial statements.
-Prepare the monthly financial reporting/management package. Read More

Jul 29

Japanese Online Community Leader

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This job post came through a friend of mine from grad school. They are looking for an anime lover with social media skills and fluent in English and Japanese.

Lee-Sean

Description

Veoh.com is one of the largest video portals in the world and a hub for anime fans and content. Now, we have fantastically unique social technology – http://www.qlipso.com

If you love anime, manga, virtual worlds and online video, we may have the best summer job of your life! We are looking for a young, online-savvy teen or early twenties online community organizer to help us excite our Japanese community of over 4 million people! This requires a voracious passion for all kinds of anime and manga, and a willingness to leverage our anime content to make our community even more involved. The ability to communicate your obsession with characters, themes, plots, relationships, and culture within anime/manga are a must. Read More

Jul 27

Job: ESL Teacher, ELS Language Centers (Columbus, Ohio)

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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 Daniel J. Stone (Saitama-ken, 2004-07)

ELS Language Centers, Columbus will be opening August 23, 2010 and is looking for ESL Teachers in the Greater Columbus, OH area.

Job Summary: Reporting directly to the Academic Director, the Associate Instructor is responsible for planning, teaching and evaluating assigned classes in accordance with the ELS curriculum, with assistance from the AD, Instructional Specialists, Senior Instructors and Instructors; for maintaining student class records; for fulfilling administrative duties as required and/or requested by the AD; and for participating in professional development activities such as workshops and meetings.

Education and Experience: M.A. in ESL or Applied Linguistics preferred. B.A./B.S. required. A minimum of six months of ESL teaching experience relevant to the ELS curriculum and methodologies.

Personal Characteristics: Cultural sensitivity; personal satisfaction derived from and enthusiasm for teaching international students; empathy for the problems of learning English as a second language; good communication and organizational skills.

Notes: This is a part-time position that requires a 120 day probationary period. Hourly wages depend on education and experience.

Contact:  Daniel J. Stone. Center Director
ELS Columbus
c/o Ohio Dominican University
Fitzpatrick Hall
1216 Sunbury Road
Columbus, OH 43219
Ph: 614-251-7360
Fax: 614-251-7375
dstone@els.edu
www.els.edu/columbus

Jul 27

JOB: Purchasing Manager, Global Manufacturing Company (New Jersey)

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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.

A central NJ global manufacturing company is searching for a candidate to fill a newly created position in their new manufacturing facility in central NJ.

MUST be able to Read, Write and Speak Fluent Japanese

 Description
–Must have experience in the manufacturing industry purchasing raw materials
-Must be able to negotiate best price with various vendors
-Must be able to locate new vendors if necessary
-Must be able to work with other departments such as production and sales
-Must be able to ensure materials are available for current and new production orders
-Should be able to evaluate various MRP systems and make appropriate suggestions

Requirements:
–Must speak fluent Japanese
-5-7 Years of experience as a Purchasing Manager
– Must have experience within the manufacturing industry

Compensation: $55,000–$65,000

For more information about the position and to apply, contact Jerry Mosseri of Stand Out Staffing and Resumes.
Email: jmosseri@standoutstaffing.com
Phone: 732-377-8873

Jul 22

Job: Keio Academy – Dormitory Supervisor (NY)

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Via the JETAAJOB Yahoo listserv: