Job: Program Specialist, U.S. Department of Education (Washington D.C.)
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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 JETAANY
The Program Specialist position is located in the Department of Education, Office of the Under Secretary, White House Initiative for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI). The Initiative works collaboratively with the White House Office of Public Engagement and the designated Federal agencies to increase Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) participation in programs in education, commerce, business, health, human services, housing, environment, arts, agriculture, labor and employment, transportation, justice, veterans affairs and economic and community development.
This position requires the performance of a variety of program-related assignments. The incumbent reviews, plans, analyzes and develops program requirements, establishes and revises operating procedures, reviews operations, and provides technical assistance. For a complete job description and qualifications, visit http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=89210189&JobTitle=Program+Specialist%2c+GS-301-12%2f13%2f14&where=20230&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&x=105&y=8&jbf574=ED.
via the JETAA Western Japan Linkedin group:
The Kurashiki Municipal Board of Education in Kurashiki, Okayama is currently accepting applications for one native English teacher to work in junior high school. Applicants must be native English speakers, have lived in Japan for a minimum of 6 months, and possess a university degree. The Board of Education hires instructors directly, and all training is performed in-house.
The contracted employment date begins September 1, 2010 through March, 2011, with the possibility for renewal.
The application deadline in July 23, 2010. Selected applicants must be able to interview in person. Due to the urgent nature of this opening, only applicants currently possessing an Instructor’s visa, Spouse of a Japanese National visa, or Permanent Resident status will be considered.
For more information on the program and to download an application form, please refer to the homepage at: http://www.city.kurashiki.okayama.jp/net/
Questions may be directed to: Ms. Yumi Egi or Ms. Andrea Miyata
net@city.kurashiki.okayama.jp
(086)426-3830
Job: Public Outreach Officer, Polaris Project Japan (Tokyo)
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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 Marc Hitzig (Niigata-ken, 1992-1995)
Polaris Project is an internationally recognized organization headquartered in the United States that has been working to combat human trafficking and modern-day slavery since 2002. Polaris Project has operated a local office in Japan since 2004. Polaris Project Japan (PPJ) seeks a Program Officer, who will be responsible for a variety of roles in a small office. The Program Officer will work under the direction of the Japan Program Coordinator. The position will be based in the Tokyo, Japan office. The position’s continuance is subject to extended funding, secured currently for one-year.
The Program Officer will:
–Support all general programmatic activities including: victim outreach and identification, victim services, policy advocacy, prevention and youth empowerment, coalition and infrastructure- building, office administration, training and technical assistance, fundraising, strategic planning, leadership development, and grassroots community mobilization.
–Support the general administration of the PPJ Office, including a primary role in the training and coordination of volunteers and training materials development, office management, maintenance of timesheets, Salesforce data management, and response to general office inquiries.
–Play a leading role in public communications, including fashioning a public affairs strategy, managing communications materials, social networking efforts, awareness newsletters, and the PPJ website; and importantly helping to produce a quarterly analysis of trafficking trends in Japan.
–Play a leading role in fundraising, including donor development and relationship management; fundraising events and campaign management; pursuit, and management of grants.
–Play a leading role in legislative advocacy and PPJ’s role in the anti-human trafficking coalition, including interaction with the legislative and executive branch of the Japanese government and the dissemination of trafficking trends analysis to all relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications:
–At least three to five years of experience, preferably in the non-profit sector
–Minimum three years of professional experience working in Japan
–Knowledge of government agencies in Japan
–Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills in Japanese
–Strong command of both Japanese and English languages
–Experience, competence, and confidence in supervising volunteers
–Experience working in multicultural environments
–Ability to set and balance multiple priorities, plan ahead, and anticipate programmatic needs
–Solutions-oriented, collaborative, self-directed, and self-disciplined
–Resiliently positive and energetic attitude
–Focus on and commitment to human and women’s rights and interest in fighting human trafficking
Degree Preferred: MA; BA required
Type: Full Time
Salary: $30,000 to $35,000 (DOE)
Start Date: Available immediately
Languages Required: English, Japanese
How to Apply:
PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR MAIL YOUR APPLICATION. All application materials should be sent electronically as attachments to Applications@ polarisproject. org. Materials should include a custom cover letter, resume, and three references, plus any additional personal statements you may wish to include. The deadline for application is rolling, until a candidate is chosen, so early application is advised. Please write JAPAN Program Officer Position in the subject line of the email.
Job: Business Development Associate, Unspecified Non-Profit Organization (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 MAX Consulting Group, Inc.
Location: Mid-town, Manhattan NY
Area Industry: Non-Profit Organization
Title: Business Development Associate
Job Description: 1 year long Temporary Assignment
Primary Duties: Discover companies willing to invest in Japan, especially in Service and Environment industry. Attend trade shows and visit potential companies. Follow up and assist those companies willing to develop business in Japan.
Secondary Duties: To assist alliance between Japan and the US in high-tech industry, bring American corporate employees to Japan and vice versa and coordinate business meetings. Assist promoting export business from Japan. Sales experience is preferable but not a must. Proficiency in Japanese is preferable, but not a must. Some business trips.
Please email your resume to info@maxjob.com or call 212-949-6660.
Job: Assistant Director, East Asia & Pacific Unit of the Institute of International Education (D.C.)
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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 Idealist.org
The Institute of International Education seeks an Assistant Director for the East Asia & Pacific Unit.
The Assistant Director (AD) provides leadership and supervision for a team of regional program staff who administer core Fulbright U.S. and Visiting Scholar and related programs for designated world areas. AD roles include carrying out a program portfolio with daily operational responsibilities, managing regional program staff and workflows including co-supervising positions when needed, maintaining a positive team approach, coaching and monitoring performance and collaborating with other managers to assure high quality administration of programs.
Major Responsibilities:
•Manage and oversee core U.S. and Visiting Scholar programs for East Asia and the Pacific, including U.S. awards catalog preparation and application goal setting, recruitment, peer review, candidate processing, affiliation, grant management, program budget analysis and reporting, in a manner that promotes teamwork, collaboration and flexibility within and across staff units
•Administer a program caseload in coordination with regional program staff and according to current policies, procedures and technology tools; maintain compliance with applicable regulations
•Communicate effectively with Director of Scholar Programs on program and staff status and issues; collaborate to coordinate and share experience between programs
•Exercise leadership and supervision of staff, make day-to-day decisions on operations and coordinate responsibilities within world areas, conduct performance evaluations, support professional development of staff, conduct hiring process for approved positions, resolve management and personnel issues
Qualifications:
•Masters’ degree;
•Seven years or more of substantial program management experience;
•Demonstrated effectiveness in supervising and training staff;
•Knowledge and understanding of higher education systems in the U.S. and abroad;
•Ability to work effectively with management teams and to build effective teams;
•Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, implementation and follow through skills; ability to adapt to changing organizational needs and a fast-paced work environment;
•Background in international higher education exchange; living experience and studies relevant to East Asia and the Pacific, particularly China, preferred.
How to Apply:
Please email resume, cover letter and salary history to cies-hr@iie.org
Include the position name and unit in the subject of your email. No phone calls, please.
For a complete job description, please visit http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/388072-152.
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.
