Mar 18

Job: Study Abroad Advisor at Tufts University (Boston)

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The Office of Tufts Programs Abroad of Tufts University, a large private college in Boston, is looking for a study abroad advisor to expand their academic overseas programs. Someone who is familiar with the paperwork process for different foreign schools is ideal. Along with Japan, the office offers programs all over the world in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America. The advisor will be responsible to counsel the over 600 Tufts students and the 400 foreign students that enroll in these programs.

ROLES:

• Conducts pre-departure and re-entry orientation programs for students;
• Determines transfer of credit from non-Tufts foreign programs;
• Evaluates the quality of non-Tufts study-abroad programs in conjunction with the Faculty Subcommittee on Foreign Programs;
• Researches programs to meet the needs of Tufts students.
• The Foreign Study Advisor will also: meet with foreign program directors; visit facilities of study-abroad programs as necessary; participate on advisory boards as appropriate; maintain and organize the Dowling Hall Resource Library section on Study Abroad; and participate in long term planning for Tufts Study Abroad.

QUALIFICATIONS:

HOW TO APPLY: Online at www.tufts.edu/hr/jobs

Mar 16

Job: English/Spanish-Japanese Interpreters on PEACE BOAT

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PEACE BOAT, a Japan-based international non-governmental and non-profit organization, that has been coordinating language lessons abroad at sea for the past 20 years, is looking for interpreters and language teachers to volunteer with them on their next voyage.  They are looking for interpreters who can speak Japanese and either English or Spanish, as well as English language teachers with at least 18 months of teaching experience, so JET alumni would be perfect for this program. Unfortunately, their upcoming voyage is visiting Cuba, so only those in non-U.S. countries or those with citizenship in non-U.S. countries are encouraged to apply.

English Language Teacher

REQUIREMENTS:

• Have at least 18 months of relevant full-time English language teaching experience.
• Be a highly advanced speaker of English, although not necessarily ‘native’ or ‘first-language’ speaker of English.
• Have experience of, or a definite interest in, the areas of peace and global education in language teaching.
• A qualification in English language teaching and conversational Japanese ability are also preferred, but are not prerequisites for the application.
• The 70th Voyage will be visiting the port of Havana, Cuba. Because of restrictions imposed by the US government on US citizens and permanent residents entering Cuba, regrettably, we are unable to consider such applicants for this particular voyage. Instead, we encourage prospective applicants to refer to the Peace Boat website for later voyage itineraries.

HOW TO APPLY: To read more about the position and download the application materials, click here.

Interpreters – Spanish and English

• You must be fluent in both Japanese and either English or Spanish.
• You should be interested, have background knowledge and be able to interpret university level lectures on international affairs, current events, politics and socio-cultural issues (previous topics include North-South issues, the environment, regional conflicts, poverty, nationalism, nuclear issues, racial discrimination, civil society, indigenous peoples, development and international organs).
• You must be available for the entire duration of the cruise as well as for the orientation which starts a week before the departure. Spanish interpreters may choose to join for only the Latin American sections of the voyage. Experience in interpreting for conferences or taking interpreting classes is desirable.
• As this position is on a volunteer basis, there is no salary. However, Peace Boat will cover the cost of the the voyage, required visas and the cost of any programmes in port you join as an interpreter. Personal expenditure onboard (including drinks, laundry service etc) or in the ports of call is your own responsibility.
• The 70th Voyage will be visiting the port of Havana, Cuba. Because of restrictions imposed by the US government on US citizens and permanent residents entering Cuba, regrettably, we are unable to consider such applicants for this particular voyage. Instead, we encourage prospective applicants to refer to the Peace Boat website for later voyage itineraries.

HOW TO APPLY: To read more about the positions and download the application materials, click here.

Mar 16

Jobs: Executive Director & Senior Advisor of International Student Conferences (DC)

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The International Student Conference, an annual summer conference for young people from Japan, the United States and Korea is looking for an executive director and part-time senior advisor.  The Japan-America Student Conference, the oldest student-run exchange between the two countries, boasts an extensive collection of alumni participants Nobel Peace Prize winner and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, former Prime Minister of Japan Kiichi Miyazawa, and countless notable names in government, corporate positions and the media.  Students tour both countries and engage with leaders, while discussing pertinent global issues.  They’ve also expanded and started a Korean-American Student Conference as well.

From ISC:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the overall administration and operations of ISC and its programs. ISC is an expanding organization with a long-term history of success. The operation is well organized with a growing financial base and a skilled staff team. For a full description of the position and its responsibilities, please visit: www.iscdc.org.

Ideal candidates for this position will share our commitment to promote peace by furthering mutual understanding, friendship and trust through cross-cultural interchange through student-run international conferences focusing on US-Japan and US-Korea. She/he will bring a variety of experiences and attributes to ISC, including:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• In-depth understanding of and appreciation for Japanese and Korean cultures;
• Demonstrated effective leadership, planning and non-profit management skills;
• Proven experience interacting with senior government, business and/or academic leaders;
• Minimum 5 years experience as senior staff person or chief executive officer of a non-profit organization preferred;
• Public relations and fund raising experience preferred;
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred;
• Valid passport and availability to travel to Northeast Asia as well as throughout the U.S. as necessary.

SENIOR ADVISOR

The Position – Part-time

The Senior Advisor represents ISC and its two conferences through strong ties with leaders in government, business, and academia.  Her/his goal is to strengthen and expand support for ISC programs.  S/he works with the Executive Director and members of the Board of Directors to reach out to individuals in universities, corporations, think tanks, government, foundations, and alumni to increase support for the programs in multiple ways:  universities may host a week of the conference, corporations and foundations can sponsor  specific conference events, experts are invited to be speakers and presenters at seminars and roundtables, and corporate, foundation and alumni donors are needed to contribute the bulk of Conference costs, which are not covered by the delegates themselves. This position is part-time, approximately a 0.30 FTE.

Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Board of Directors, the Senior Advisor will serve as the key representative of ISC to build ISC’s network of relationships with government, business, and academic leaders who interact in the Japan-America and/or Korea-America international environment.  Her/his duties will include:

• Coordinating with the Executive Director to ensure effective management of relationships between ISC and its external stakeholders/supporters.
• Identifying and pursuing a calendar of activities (events, networking conferences, speaking engagements, etc.) to promote ISC’s visibility and presence in the Japan-US and Korea-US arena.
• Establishing successful and sustained fundraising procedures throughout the organization.
• Securing specific commitments of support from stakeholders (hosts, speakers, funders, etc.).
• Establishing and managing a budget to support representational activities.
• Interacting with Board committees on general promotion and marketing of ISC programs and activities

Experience and Attributes

Ideal candidates for this position will share our commitment to promote peace by furthering mutual understanding, friendship and trust through cross-cultural interchange.  S/he will bring a variety of experiences and attributes to ISC, including:

• In-depth understanding of and appreciation for Japanese and Korean society, politics, economics and cultures;
• Demonstrated effectiveness in eliciting cooperation and support from leaders in those societies and in the U.S.;
• Minimum 10 years experience interacting with senior government, business and/or academic leaders in the US-Japan/US-Korea arenas;
• Public speaking experience;
• Direct experience identifying, establishing, strengthening and consolidating professional relationships with key stakeholders;
• Availability to attend key events (i.e., opening ceremonies, board meetings, etc.) at the JASC and KASC.
• Fundraising experience and willingness to catalyze the entire organization toward fundraising by coaching the staff and Board in skills.

Mar 16

Jobs: Directors of Giving (Corporate and Individual) at the Japan Society (NYC)

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The Japan Society is looking for a Director of Corporate Giving and a Director of Individual Giving at their headquarters in New York City.  Both full-time positions require a college degree and six to eight years of experience in the non-profit membership/fundraising space.  Japanese language skills and cultural interest are required.

The last day to apply is April 24, 2010.

Director of Corporate Giving

• Serve as the frontline for corporate membership, overseeing monthly renewals, upgrade and solicitation materials, telephone and email inquiries, and providing customer service/troubleshooting.

• Research and identify corporate member prospects; create and implement cultivation strategies to increase overall corporate membership revenues through upgrades, new memberships and cross-selling opportunities such as rentals, Webcast services, and program sponsorships.
• In coordination with program areas, research and identify potential corporate sponsors for gallery exhibitions, film, performing arts, education, corporate, policy and other program areas as appropriate.
• Work with the Media and Marketing team on corporate membership-related collateral materials, including membership-related aspects of Japan Society’s website and online presence.
• Collaborate with program areas and Special Events on cultivation events, fund raising campaigns and the annual dinner.
• Conduct cultivation visits with existing and potential donors, and cultivate members at Japan Society programs on a regular basis throughout the year.
• Fulfill corporate member and sponsor benefit obligations and requests, including complimentary gallery passes, Executive Courtesy Cards, complimentary catalogues and invitations to programs and openings.
• Manage annual revenue budgets and forecasts.
• Oversee data entry in Raiser’s Edge related to corporate members and sponsors and corporate prospects.
• Prepare correspondence, marketing materials and related documents, including proposals, acknowledgement letters, benefits and report drafts.
• Oversee credit lines of corporate sponsors in coordination with Director of Foundation Relations.
• Oversee airline contracts and ticket usage and report to Finance Department as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of six to eight years corporate membership program management/fundraising experience.
• Spoken Japanese and knowledge of Japanese culture required.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in successfully cultivating and soliciting corporate partners; superior written, verbal, and intercultural communication skills; accomplished skills in networking and building external relationships; and excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Must be a hands-on, resourceful team player with experience managing staff and building consensus.
• Experience with database processing (preferably Raiser’s Edge) required. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

HOW TO APPLY: Email a letter of interest and a current resume to Jane Fenton, Director of Human Resources, at – jobs@japansociety.org.

Director of Individual Giving

• Serve as the frontline for individual membership, overseeing daily membership operations, including managing membership sales, fielding telephone and email inquiries, and providing customer service/troubleshooting.
• Manage high-category membership operations, including the processing of gift acknowledgements, fulfillment of membership benefits, and maintenance of the monthly renewal cycle.
• Compose, prepare, and disseminate direct member correspondence, materials, and messaging tools.
• Manage Annual Fund, Board, and membership acquisition appeals, and develop new cultivation strategies to increase overall membership levels.
• Manage annual revenue budgets and forecasts.
• Identify and research individual donor prospects, and work with program directors to prepare major gift solicitations.
• Conduct cultivation visits with existing and potential donors, and cultivate donors at Japan Society programs on a regular basis throughout the year.
• Develop reports and statistics to monitor the results of appeals and campaigns, tracking progress toward annual Individual Giving goals.
• Generate donor recognition lists for Japan Society’s Annual Report, exhibition catalogues, and other promotional materials.
• Work with Special Events team and program directors on the planning and execution of member recognition, engagement, and cultivation events.
• Work with Media and Marketing team on the development and production of all membership-related collateral, including membership-related aspects of Japan Society’s website/online donation forms.
• Negotiate and publicize special offers, incentives, and discounts for members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of six to eight years membership program management/fundraising experience.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven record of success cultivating and soliciting individual donors, including major gift fundraising
• Must be a hands-on, resourceful team player with experience managing staff and building consensus.
• Experience with database processing (preferably Raiser’s Edge) required.
• Must be willing to work evening and weekends as necessary.
• Knowledge of or interest in the language and culture of Japan is essential.

HOW TO APPLY: Email a letter of interest and a current resume to Jane Fenton, Director of Human Resources, at – jobs@japansociety.org.

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Mar 16

Job: Director of Major Gifts at the Asia Society (NYC)

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The Asia Society, an internationally renowned non-profit, is looking for a Director of Major Gifts at their headquarters in New York City. The Director of Major Gifts is responsible for overseeing fundraising efforts from individual major donors and members for their operations and endowment budgets.

ROLES:

• Coordinate capital campaign to raise $50 million for Society’s endowment;
• Fundraise major gifts from Trustees and other individual major donors to fulfill the Society’s revenue targets for operating revenues;
• Manage Master Prospect List of individual donors and drive solicitations of major gifts;
• Lead effort to move donors and prospects up Master Prospect List to higher levels of donation.
• Develop and implement fundraising targets, strategies and plans for donations from individual major donors;
• Engage with all program areas of the Society to determine funding needs (especially from individuals), develop fundraising targets and execute plans to realize such targets;
• Manage individual donors through the identification, cultivation and solicitation of major gifts for annual support and capital campaign;
• Oversee donor prospect research;
• Manage and oversee all individual membership programs, including Chairman’s Circle, President’s Circle, Friends of Asian Art, Asia Circle
• Develop and implement strategies for upgrading current donors for unrestricted annual fundraising;
• Work in close consultation with and advise the Director of Special Events on individual donor participation on committees and in fundraising events.
• Engage the Board of Trustees and manage the Society’s Development Committee to enhance the Board’s fundraising capacity and role;

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven fundraising capabilities;
• Masters degree and 7-10 years experience in soliciting major gifts and managing capital campaigns at significant nonprofit organizations preferred;
• Excellent organizational and management skills;
• Ability to engage and work well with members of the Board of Trustees, with major individual donors and prospects, and senior management with tact, maturity and good judgment;
• Dynamic personality and can-do attitude and proven ability to achieve targeted goals;
• Strong management skills and ability to get staff to achieve their results;
• Excellent research, writing and presentation skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or other database software.

HOW TO APPLY:

Email cover letter and resume with salary expectations to: HR@asiasoc.org. List job code 113 and job title in the subject line. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. No phone calls please.  For more information, see official job listing here.

This job listing came from the Foundation Center’s Philanthropy News Digest job announcement board.  Click here to see more U.S.-based non-profit and foundation full-time positions and to sign up for their job alerts.

Mar 9

Jobs: English Instructor & Cultural Assistant at Sakura Educational Exchange (Maryland)

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This job posting comes from the National Association of Japan-America Society employment connection page.

Sakura Educational Exchange USA, a nonprofit international student exchange organization in Rockville, Maryland is seeking an English instructor and a cultural assistant for its short-term English-language summer program for Japanese high school exchange students.  The program starts at the beginning of May.

ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR:

• Teach conversational English to groups of 14-16 Japanese high school students who are participating in a short-term (2 week) study abroad program
• Follow set experiential, theme-based curriculum provided by SEE-USA
• Enthusiastic, hands-on teaching style required!
• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Education, ESL or related field
• Interest in working with high school age international students
• Flexibility; Openness and sensitivity to cultural differences
• Prior ESL teaching experience required

CULTURAL ASSISTANT:

• Help to set up SEE-USA temporary office at program site and prepare all rooms
• Participate in orientation/training sessions before students arrive
• Manage his/her assigned group of 10-15 Japanese High School students
• Participate with the students in all study abroad activities including outings, school visits, sports, special events, volunteer projects, English/communication games, meals, etc.
• Initiate conversations, songs and games in English with the students
• Study and follow the schedule and assigned activities to your fullest ability
• Contribute with an energetic spirit and outgoing attitude with a focused direction

HOW TO APPLY: Click here to read more detailed online descriptions, salary and start/end date information for the instructor and assistant positions.  Send your resume and cover letter to

Stephanie Libonati,

Program Manager
Sakura Educational Exchange USA

Mar 9

Jobs: Japanese specialists at Amazon (Seattle)

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Amazon is looking for a Digital Music Operations Coordinator and a Investigation Specialist with Japanese language skills at their headquarters in Seattle, Wash.

Digital Music Operations Coordinator

ROLES:

• managing and conducting the receipt, handling, transformation, and ingestion of Japan-based content (with Japanese characters)
• ensuring Japan-based content providers receive excellent service
• engaging with Japan-based content providers to ensure their content goes into saleable distribution in a timely and high quality manner

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be fluent in written and spoken Japanese
• Must be willing to work a staggered schedule (noon or early afternoon start time – exact time can be negotiated)
• Familiarity with managing product flow in a manufacturing operation – maximizing efficiency, reducing cycle time, maintaining quality, etc.
• Experienced working in a production environment and proven success in achieving efficiency and throughput goals.
• Strong technical aptitude and expertise with MS Office tools including MS-Excel & MS-Access. Experience with SQL a plus.
• Familiarity with common digital formats and digital transmission methods such as FTP and SFTP
• Experience working with major record label operations a plus
• 2 years of strong analytical skills and project management experience
• 4 year degree required

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online here.

Investigations Specialist

ROLES:

• Candidates will be responsible for a wide range of duties related to the investigation and elimination of online eCommerce risk.  Ideal applicants will have experience in the eCommerce payments space, risk and fraud investigations, previous trust and safety experience, and experience succeeding in a customer-driven workplace.
• Knowledge of Japanese bank systems will be a plus.
• All candidates will be analytical and capable of succeeding in a fast-paced team environment with minimal supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to recognize non-obvious patterns.
• Prior knowledge of the fraud or risk investigations
• Excellent team player capable of learning and sharing knowledge in global team environment.
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and data security standards
• 24/7/365 availability, including willingness to work on weekends, and outside of the “standard” work day.
• Experience in payments & banking domain is strongly preferred.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online here.

Mar 9

Job: Part-time Lecturer in Japanese Language at Grinnell College (Iowa)

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Grinnell College, a small liberal arts college in Iowa, is hiring a part-time lecturer in Japanese language, culture and literature for two courses during the summer.

HOW TO APPLY:

In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in teaching in an undergraduate liberal-arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction and values diversity.

Review will start immediately until position is filled.

Send cover letter, CV, and names of three references to Professor Jin Feng, Japanese Search, Department of Chinese and Japanese, Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA 50112-169 [e-mail:ChineseJapaneseSearch@grinnell.edu; (641) 269-4803; Fax (641) 269-4953].

This job listing came from the Association of Teachers of Japanese.

Mar 9

Jobs: Part-time Lecturer in Japanese Language at Tufts University (Boston)

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The Department of German, Russian, & Asian Languages & Literatures at Tufts University, a medium-sized private college in Boston, is looking for a part-time lecturer in the Japanese language for Fall 2010.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• native or near native fluency in Japanese
• good command of English
• demonstrated excellence in teaching Japanese, preferably at the college level in the U.S.
• commitment to language teaching and curriculum innovation
• college degree required, MA desirable

ROLES:

• Japanese language instruction at the 1st-year level
• curriculum-related activities

HOW TO APPLY:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To facilitate the application process, applications can be submitted by e-mail to kiyomi.kagawa@tufts.edu.

Letter of Application, CV, and two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to:

Kiyomi Kagawa, Language Coordinator, Program in Japanese

Department of German, Russian and Asian Languages and Literatures

Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

This job opening came from The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles website and the Association of Teachers of Japanese website.

Mar 9

Online Communications Associate in East Asia/Pacific division of The World Bank (Washington D.C.)

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The World Bank is looking for a communications associate for its East Asia/Pacific region of its Web site at its headquarters in Washington D.C.  The Online Communications Producer will support the day-to-day operation of the region’s sites to better serve audiences and increase web content.

DUTIES:

• Helping maintain the region’s web editorial calendar.
• Preparing, packaging and adapting content for the web.
• Ensuring that web content is optimized for search engines.
• Creating and publishing graphics, multimedia, video, and audio content.
• Coordinating and contributing to blogs and other social media.
• Ensuring that content complies with the Bank’s web standards.
• Publishing content to the region’s sites, using the Bank’s content management system.
• Compiling and publishing reports on metrics.
• Composing newsletters and managing distribution of e-mail alerts
• Helping implement adoption and maintenance of online tools (contacts management, others)
• Liaising with technical web teams: Running performance tests on websites, reporting on bugs, following up on fixes
• Archiving content.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in interactive communications, journalism, marketing or other related field; two years’ experience working on the web.
• Excellent written and spoken command of English.
• Experience working with content management systems, html, and Photoshop.
• Strong writing skills; able to produce clear, concise, and web-friendly content.
• Familiarity with search engine optimization and web marketing and metrics.
• Experience creating multimedia and interactive content (such as slideshows, videos, and timelines).
• Demonstrated understanding of social media communications principles and other web 2.0 technologies.
• Good time-management skills and eye for detail.
• High level of initiative, judgment, and decisiveness in accomplishing tasks. Proven ability to work independently.
• Ability to work capably under stress and to juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams.
• Strong diplomatic, interpersonal, and teamwork skills; sensitivity to working in a multicultural environment.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online here.  Must be resident in a member state country.

Mar 6

Job: Teaching position at Miyazaki Gakuen (Miyazaki)

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Via the Miyazaki-ken Yahoo listserv:

If you’re looking for a job in Miyazaki city and you like teaching both Junior High School and High School, then this is the job for you. Miyazaki Gakuen is a private High School located in the heart of Miyazaki City. The job starts in September and no teaching license is required.

Requirements:
-Bachelor’s Degree
-Be a native English speaker
-Conversational Japanese skills
-Prior teaching experience is a plus

Salary is around $3,000 a month. Paid vacation includes 10 days of nenkyu and one week of spring vacation, a month long summer break, and a week of winter break. This job requires you to work two Saturdays a month (first and third Saturday from 8:20 to 12:15). Weekend hours will be awarded with nenkyu.

Interested parties should contact Ernesto Salinas at ernestosalinas@hotmail.com

Mar 4

JETAA NY Meishi Exchange – Thursday, March 11

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JETAA NY’s annual Meishi Exchange is this Thursday, March 11.  See the slick flyer designed by the wonderful and talented JETAA NY Secretary Amber Liang:

Mar 3

Job: Yokohama English school seeks part-time teacher

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A local English school for children in Yokohama who learned about JetWit from a JET friend shared the following job listing:

NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER

• Fun, local English school for children aged 2-15 looking for a friendly part-time native English teacher to join our team.
• 3-4 hours/day, 2-3 days/week, 2000yen or more/per lesson (40-, 50- and 60-minute lessons).
• Teaching location: Yokohama city, Hakuraku station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line.
• Proper visa, BA/BS required. Experience teaching English to kids and/or adults, and TESL/TEFL/TESOL certification preferred.
• APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN.
• Transportation allowance (to 1000yen/day).
• Six-month renewable contract.
• Application deadline; End of March, 2010.
• Position available from Mid of March, 2010.
• Please apply by e-mail with CV/resume, letter of introduction, photo, availability and visa status.
• Contact: Shige Satsuma, Proud Academy Corporation. 34-28, Kandaiji 4-chome, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama 221-0801.
• mail to: info@esbkids.com
• http://www.esbkids.com

Mar 2

Job: Development Associate at the Japan Society (NYC)

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The Japan Society is looking for a development associate for their headquarters in New York City to coordinate their giving and donors program.

DUTIES:

• Manage daily membership operations, including the timely processing of Individual and Corporate renewals, upgrades, gift acknowledgements and solicitation materials, with follow-up by phone when necessary.
• Field inquiries via Individual and Corporate membership phone lines, email inboxes, providing member service/troubleshooting as necessary, while referring more complex inquiries to appropriate Japan Society staff.
• Fulfill Individual and Corporate member benefit obligations and requests, including complimentary catalogues, gallery passes and Executive Courtesy Cards.
• Track cultivation and stewardship of Individual and Corporate prospects in Raiser’s Edge; update Individual and Corporate member records on Raiser’s Edge as needed.
• Help research and identify new membership and donor prospects in consultation with Managers of Individual and Corporate Giving.
• Perform daily website uploads and Convio updates.
• Follow up on returned mail and file all copies of correspondence as needed.
• Support Special Events and Annual Dinner as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years related development administration experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be a flexible and detail-oriented team player with ability to multitask.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and strong written, oral and intercultural communication skills are essential.
• Experience with database processing (preferably Raiser’s Edge—including the building of queries and custom reports, and prospect tracking utilities) required.
• Knowledge of Japanese culture a plus.

Mar 1

Fellowship: Japan Liason for Polaris Project (DC)

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This posting comes from Idealist, a job listing site for those interested in non-profit, educational or activism work around the world.

The Polaris Project, an international non-profit organization aimed at stopping human trafficking, is looking for a bilingual fellow to work at their office in Washington, D.C. for 4-6 months.  The fellow will facilitate communication between the D.C. and Japan offices and play a large role in global initiatives.

ROLES:

* Assisting the executive management team and PPJ staff in developing and implementing:
+ Programmatic activities, both PPJ-centered, and joint office initiatives
+ Operations/Financial policy and mechanisms
* Fundraising initiatives, including identifying funding sources in both the US and Japan
* Translating financial, press, and other materials for internal use and public distribution
* Working with the PPJ office and individual departments on other activities as assigned
* Assistance in Performance Measurement management for PPJ
* Assistance with annual Questionnaire from the Office to Combat and Monitor Trafficking in Persons.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Strong commitment to human trafficking and human rights generally.
* Business-level English and Japanese language skills – both writing and speaking. (Non-native Japanese speakers: JLPT level 1 or 2 certification preferred)
* Interested in working with a dynamic team and resiliently positive attitude
* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
* Strong writing and analytical skills
* Ability to multi-task and effectively operate in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to work in a diverse office environment with people of different backgrounds
* Legal, Operations, Development, Financial background a plus
* Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred; Current enrollment in a baccalaureate program also considered.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply directly online here.