Job: English Language Teacher, Unnamed Private School (Hokkaido)
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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 Liz (Larson) Sheffield (Sapporo, 1993-1995)
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 July 25.
Job: English Teacher, Kobe College High School (Nishinomiya)
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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 Chicago
Kobe College High School seeks applications for an English teaching position for grades 7-12.
Contract: Two years; term begins April 1, 2011
Salary: 4,691,200 yen
Extras: Furnished Apt (small fee), Travel & Shipping, Expenses and Language Study
Qualifications:
-B.A. degree. Major in English or Education preferred.
-TESOL certification and teaching experience are preferred.
-Speaker of standard American English with strong grammar skills.
Application Deadline: August 7, 2010
Visit www.kccjee.org for a full job description or e-mail kccjee@comcast. net with questions. To view Kobe College’s website, go to: www.kobe-c.ac.jp
To Apply: Send a letter of application and a resume to:
KCC Japan Education Exchange
2100 Sanders Road, Suite #190
Northbrook, IL 60062
Fax: 847-715-9860Email: kccjee@comcast. net (no on-line links)
*Please include your email address in the correspondence.
Job: Associate TV News Producer, Tokyo Broadcasting System (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 Tokyo Broadcasting System
The New York News Bureau of Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) is seeking an energetic, professional individual to fill an Associate TV News Producer position.
TBS is one of the oldest and largest television and radio broadcasting networks in Japan and broadcasts nationally via 28 affiliate stations. The New York Bureau covers news primarily in the United States for broadcast in Japan.
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
– Assist News Correspondents with daily news coverage and long term news projects.
– Research for news stories, set up interviews, and coordinate schedules.
– Assist with on-site news production and in-house recording, logging and editing of video feeds.
– Compile and prioritize information on daily, weekly, and long-range news events in coverage area.
– Monitor U.S. domestic news sources for information of interest to Japanese audience.
Japanese language ability a plus, but not required.
Strong interest in journalism, economic, political and social news preferred.
Available to travel and work extra hours and occasional weekends and holidays.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Payment: Entry level position with full time and overtime payment.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to newsjob@tbsi-us.com. No telephone calls, please.
Job: Associate Director for Administration, Center on Japanese Economy at Columbia University (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 Caroline Hasegawa (JET Program Alum)
The Associate Director for Administration will engage in executing programs and overseeing day-to-day activities of the Center on Japanese Economy and Business. The employee will report to directly to the Director for Administration as well as work collaboratively with faculty directors and other officers of the Center.
Key Job Responsibilities:
1. Thoroughly understand and carry out the Center’s mission by working closely with the Director for Administration to execute and oversee day-to-day administrative activities of the Center. Help Director in assigning tasks and monitoring performance of program staff.
2. Coordinate production of Center events. Maintain and monitor the quality and content of the Visiting Fellows Program.
3. Work with Center’s Academic and Administrative Directors to find opportunities for engaging CBS faculty in research related to Japan.
4. Lead efforts to update, improve and maintain the Center’s website, reports, email campaigns and other public relations outreach materials; liaise with the Business School Marketing and Communications office on key PR efforts
5. Assist the Director in conceptualizing and executing a variety of academic and outreach activities, including programs for students, alumni, faculty, and industry professionals.
6. Assist Director with creating Center marketing and fundraising materials.
7. Play a lead role in managing the Center’s new program, entitled “New Financial Architectures: Japan and the US.”
A full description of the job and its requirement can be found at: https://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1278599679364.
Job (repost): Japan Travel Consultant (Bristol, UK)
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Via hyogojets yahoo group:
InsideJapan Tours, an independent travel specialist based in the UK, is currently recruiting for a new travel consultant. This company has a number of ex-JETs among their staff. Applications are now being accepted (closing date late July), and the job will start in September. The position available is for a Full Time Japan Travel Consultant based at the UK Office in Bristol. InsideJapan Tours is looking for someone who has experienced living and working in Japan and wants to share their passion for the country with others.
Unfortunately, no work visa sponsorship available. Details at:
http://www.insidejapantours.com/jobs/
Job: Academic Director (Columbus, OH)
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Via the JETAAJOB listserv:
NOTE: Candidates residing outside the Greater Columbus, OH need not apply.
Job Summary:
Reporting directly to the Center Director, the Academic Director is responsible for all operations concerning the academic program. Specifically, the Academic Director is responsible for the hiring, training, development and dismissal of instructional staff; the development and implementation of the curriculum; the testing, placement and evaluation of students; and the scheduling of classes. In the absence of the Center Director, the Academic Director is responsible for the operation of the Language Center.
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Job: ESL Instructor for TESOL/TEFL Teacher Training, Oxford Seminars (Nevada)
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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 Oxford Seminars
Oxford Seminars is looking for dynamic and experienced ESL instructors to deliver TESOL/TEFL teacher training courses in Salt Lake City. Adapting our curriculum to complement your strengths, you will teach periodically on a part time, weekend basis (i.e. three consecutive weekends from 9 am to 6 pm, up to 6 courses per year, dependent on student registrations).
We believe in student-centered teaching and bringing both creativity and professionalism to the classroom. Our ideal candidates are excited to share their overseas experiences. In addition, they are eager to demonstrate creative and interactive teaching methods, such as Multiple Intelligence Theory and the Communicative Method, with a class of aspiring and motivated individuals.
Instructors prepare and facilitate 60-hour TESOL/TEFL teacher training certification courses using curriculum developed by Oxford Seminars, but tailored to suit your strengths. http://www.oxfordseminars.com/Pages/Teach/teach_outline.php
Major Responsibilities:
•Deliver material in an engaging and highly interactive manner by sharing ESL teaching experiences
•Facilitate the learning environment by fostering dynamic class discussions
•Enhance students’ mastery of subject matter and enrich their learning experiences
•Spark and develop interest in learning about other cultures
Major Requirements:
•College or university graduate
•B.Ed, M.Ed, MA TESOL would be an asset
•2+ years of overseas ESL teaching experience
•1+ years of local ESL teaching experience
•Ability to relate to students on a personal level
•Ability to share practical teaching experiences and examples
•Energetic, dynamic, motivational and professional
•Committed to enriching students’ lives
Wage: $30 per hour
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to teachtesol@oxfordseminars.com quoting “JTWT” in the subject line by
July 15, 2010 @ 4 pm.
Visit www.oxfordseminars.com/careers/tesol.php for more information about our TESOL Instructor position and www.oxfordseminars.com for more information about our TESOL/TEFL teacher training certification and teaching ESL overseas.
Job: Internship, Nippon TV (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 Nippon TV (NTV)
Nippon TV (NTV), Japan’s oldest TV network has openings for enthusiastic news interns at New York News Bureau. The responsibility for the position is to assist our reporters in creating daily news stories, breaking news and longer feature stories to our Japanese audience. The ideal candidate would be fluent English speaker (Native/business level) and conversational in Japanese, have great interest in news and be able to work long-term (more than 3 months). Visa support is not available. Interested candidates should send their English and Japanese resume to contact@ntvic.com.
Job: Japanese-speaking Counselor (Connecticut)
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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 Nicole Bongiorno (JETAANY)
An overnight summer ballet program, located on a campus of a prestigious private school in Connecticut, is looking for a mature, responsible, outgoing individual to be a counselor and to be responsible for a group of 10 non-English speaking Japanese students age 12-14. Counselors will be responsible for supervising the children, translating English/Japanese, as well as planning and running some extracurricular activities (all ballet instruction will be done by professional staff).
Dates: July 17 – August 7, 2010
Pay: $300 per week for the duration of the job +housing and meals
Required Qualifications:
Fluency in Japanese and English,
Experience in organizing and implementing fun and safe activities
Strong organizational skills
Sensitivity to/appreciation of other cultures and foreign students
For a complete job listing and information on application procedures, click here.
Job: Bilingual Content Coordinator, Volt Technical & Creative Communication (Washington State)
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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.
Volt Technical & Creative Communication has a long-term contract position available for a Content Coordinator who is Bilingual in Japanese AND English. The Content Coordinator will be working with the Tech Support group, so the content will be more technical in nature.
Select Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Quality Content Creation
-Use style guide and content creation guidelines to create quality content.
-Maintain style guide and update SharePoint site as necessary.
2. Operational Management
-Monitor the daily bugs and Change Management process.
-Identify Process Improvement areas and discuss with Operational Program Manager.
-Create new/updated Content Report and send to Stakeholders by end-of-business each day.
3. Project KM Collaboration
-Perform project collaboration with Release and Run Program Managers.
-Participate in project meetings as a Representative.
-Identify and collaborate with the necessary stakeholders for feedback and buy-in for each process designed.
For a complete job description and information on application procedures, click here.
Job: Project Leader and Technician (Northeast U.S.)
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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 Helen Godfrey (JET Participant, 1996-1998)
Job Summary: Formulate, blend and test lubricant additives in greases and oils used in automotive and industrial applications. Make technical presentations and attend meetings of industry organizations, particularly targeting the Asia Pacific region.
Job Responsibilities:
• Act as Project Leader for new product development.
• Evaluate commercial and experimental lubricant additives by Standard ASTM test methods.
• Develop additive formulations that meet customers’ specific requirements.
• Write reports in English and Japanese.
• Give technical presentations in English and Japanese.
• Attend industry organization meetings.
• Conduct all work in accordance with Petroleum Applications Laboratory ISO-9001 quality system procedures.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments in accordance with ISO-9001 protocol and procedures, including all equipment and instruments that require off-site calibration.
Job Qualifications:
• B.S. degree in a scientific discipline, preferably chemistry.
• 1-2 years experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in lubricant formulating and lubricant testing a plus.
• Fluent in technical and conversational Japanese and English.
• Up to 20% travel required.
For more information, email Helen Godfrey (hgodfrey@Central.UH.EDU).
An International List of Writing Organizations and Opportunities
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Laura Popp (Mie-ken, 2009-Present) is a current JET who writes fantasy and science fiction for children and young adults, and is an occasional playwright/film maker. Her short work includes a short story titled “In theShadow Realm” and a documentary she made in Malawi. To read about her amazing adventures all over Japan, go to her blog at laurajanepopp.blogspot.com.
Here is a practical list of organizations, market guides, and networking opportunities for jump starting your writing career. My apologies that it is heavy on the America and Speculative Fiction side, but that is who I am and what I write, so that is what I know best. But hopefully everyone can find something useful from this list:
Job: Resident Director, Intensive Japanese Language and Area Studies (Osaka)
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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 Kate Maruyama (Osaka, 2005-2008)
Title: Resident Director, Intensive Japanese Language and Area Studies
Location: Osaka, Japan
Description: The Resident Director (RD) is responsible for managing the CET Japanese Language and Area Studies programs, which operate during the fall, spring and summer terms. The RD reports to the Japan Program Manager based in Washington, D.C. and works with a head teacher, part-time assistant, and staff of OGU’s International Center. Excellent communication and team work skills are essential.
General responsibilities include coordinating all activities, student meals, housing, Japanese roommate selection, and activities. The RD designs and directs each term’s orientation sessions. He/she must meet frequently with CET’s students (both informally and during regular office hours) to evaluate their goals, progress and adjustment. The RD is responsible for the programs’ operating budgets and financial reports.
Additionally, the RD must work together with the head Japanese language teacher to ensure the quality of the language lessons, assist in developing creative means of achieving language goals, and provide feedback.
Candidates are advised that this is a time-consuming, challenging position. We therefore discourage those interested in pursuing their own research projects in Osaka from applying. CET is seeking a candidate willing to commit to two years in Japan.
To Apply: See the complete job description and how to apply on our website: www.cetacademicprograms.com. Navigate to “employment opportunities” under the “alumni” drop down menu. Application materials must be received by July 5 for consideration.
Job: Public Relations Liaison, Consulate-General of Japan (Miami)
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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 Abigail I. MacBain, Consulate-General of Japan in Miami
The Consulate-General of Japan in Miami has an immediate opening for the position of Public Relations Liaison. This position will promote Japan and its culture throughout Florida. The position handles inquiries from the public, interacts with the media, updates the Consulate website, produces the monthly e-newsletter, and contributes to the planning and execution of Japan-related events. The candidate should demonstrate creativity and have the ability to handle numerous deadlines.
The full job description can be read here: http://www.miami.us.emb-japan.go.jp/employment.html
To apply, please send the following to Consul Mizuno at katsuaki.mizuno@mofa.go.jp.
-Typed Resume (English or Japanese) with educational background and past employment history
-A copy of Passport and Employment Authorization (Green Card or other verification document)
Job: English Language Instructor, Schaeffler Japan Co., Ltd. (Yokohama)
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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 Schaeffler Japan Co., Ltd.
Job tasks:
-Provide “in-house English academy” for our Engineers who need improvement in their English levels
-Work with our internal engineering trainers to create and deliver tailored “technical English” training
-Provide English group lessons for general employees
-Become an “English help-desk” to provide support on language issues (e.g. e-mail corrections)
-Prepare other language-related training (e.g. presentation training)
Minimum requirements:
-University graduate
-Minimum of 3 years of English teaching experience
-Strong interest towards Schaeffler’s current and future business
-Excellent communication skills
Recommended requirements:
-Experience in creating training plans in a corporate environment
-Upper-intermediate level written and spoken Japanese language skills
-Mechanical engineering background
This position will be a 1 year contract-based employment (extension is possible).
Interested candidates should send their resume with relevant experiences and higher educational background to Yuka Negishi
(Email: yuka.negishi@schaeffler.com / Telephone: +81 45 476 5653), Human Resources.
