Job: Japanese/English bilingual General Manager (Chicago)
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This job opportunity comes from the Chicago Craigslist, from the JET Alumni Association of Chicago.
Our client, Japanese Media company seeks a Japanese/English bilingual General Manager. This position will be responsible for entire operation of the publishing weekly community paper and supervise both sales/marketing and editing department including sales forecast, budgeting, sales report, HR, General Affairs, liaison with the President, etc. Management experience must. Experience in publishing industry strongly preferred but not must.
Please forward your resume and cover letter in an MS Word format to apply (to this e-mail address). We will review your application and will get back to qualified candidates to set up a preliminary interview with our recruiter in charge of this position. We are a recruiting company currently working for one of our client companies mentioned above. Please understand that we do not pass resumes to the hiring company without this process, and we take this process seriously. Look forward to your application.
* Location: North Chicagoland
* Compensation: Up to 50K(DOE)
Job: Program Associate at the Asian Cultural Council (NYC)
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The Asian Cultural Council is looking for a Program Associate to start immediately. The foundation was established thirty years ago to promote cultural exchange between the United States and Asian countries through individual artistic grants and local programs. Fluency in an Asian language and a graduate degree are preferred, but not required. Compensation is $35,000-$40,000 per year plus full benefits including medical, dental, vision and transit. A 401K plan will begin after six months of employment.
DUTIES:
• Manages online application process, sending out applications, processing completed applications, (letters of references, grant notification letters, etc.)
• Supports Program Officers in New York on all aspects of day-to-day program activities
• Arranges individual overall program plans that will enable grantees to meet their goals and develop in their careers, including arranging meetings, residencies, and travel etc.
• Creates and manages grantee budgets and tracks overall program budget
• Works closely with Manager of Grantee Programs to handle grantee logistical plans, including apartment set up, local travel, setting up of bank accounts, visas etc.
• Works with program staff to evaluate applications, meet applicants, correspond with references, make funding recommendations and write grant notification letters
• Writes reports recommending candidates for fellowships for review by ACC Board of Trustees
• Maintains grantee entries in the ACC database; assists in generating declination and postponement letters, lists, reports, etc.
• Regularly attends performances/exhibitions
QUALIFICATIONS:
• At least three years of arts administration, programming, and/or related experience
• Professional experience working with artists from Asia, travel and/or work in Asia
• Excellent writing/verbal communication skills, computer skills (both PC and Mac platforms)
• Familiarity with data base systems (Filemaker Pro, GIFTS, etc.)
• Work experience in cultural exchange and non-profit organizations a plus
• Spoken fluency and written proficiency in an Asian language a plus
• Graduate degree preferred
HOW TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and resume to opportunitiesataccandtmu@accny.org. We will contact applicants whom we wish to interview. Please no phone calls.
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Posted by Machiko Yasuda, a senior at UCLA and Friend of JET.
Job: Creative Technologist at New Media Strategy Start-Up (NYC)
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This opportunity comes from Lee-Sean Huang, the JETAA NY (and JetWit) webmaster.
Purpose – a New York based company that builds cutting-edge social and political movements – is looking for a talented, entrepreneurial, and creative technology lead to join our rapidly growing team. Purpose partners with organizations and brands to build real movements that mobilize millions. We work with some of the world’s biggest brands, the most exciting new players in the green economy and the best-known forces for global social change.
Purpose is a home for movement entrepreneurship. Our principals have co-founded the world’s largest online political community and the Australian political movement that now has more members than all that country’s political parties put together.
We’re also working on building mass consumer movements that help high-impact green products and services get to scale quickly.
We’re building a multi-disciplinary team of movement-makers drawn from political organizing, business, brand strategy and behavioral economics.
Demonstrated interest in building a technology team in an operating environment such as a start-up or an agency is a key asset for this role. Purpose is a young and rapidly growing company and we’re looking for someone who is excited about developing a technology team, refining our technology offering, integrating it with the rest of the business, recruiting talented and innovative developers and designers and developing and managing budgets for complex projects.
The Creative Technologist at Purpose will be responsible for website and software development for anywhere from 1-3 projects and will also play an over-arching role of management of the technology department and interacting with the movement strategy and user experience teams. This involves specifying technical requirements, researching and determining the information architecture of any given functionality, locating contractors and managing the outsourcing of projects where necessary, maintaining the technical timeline and budget, active development, and working with other technology leads as needed to assist on projects outside your purview.
DUTIES:
- Work with the CEO and other members of the senior management team to refine Purpose\’s technology offering and its role within the business.
- Direct and manage development for custom functionality and design on given campaigning tools and platforms.
- Assist in defining project scope, goals and deliverables.
- Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
- Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.
- Develop and manage technical project budgets as needed
- Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate staff.
- Recruit and cultivate talented developers on our full-time and contract staff
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
- Create development best practices and tools for project execution.
- Active development as needed on any given project.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Technology/Computer Science/website development or related field.
- Minimum 3 years work as a developer, Project Lead, or CTO.
- Working knowledge of PHP, MySQL, CSS, and the LAMP stack.
- Extensive experience with the Drupal Content Management System.
- Preferred
- Javascript, specifically JQuery.
- Systems Administration, Debian/Redhat/*nix.
- Entrepreneurial or Startup experience.
- Agency experience.
- Demonstrated interest in progressive politics or causes or just a passion for social change.
- Experience using and innovative thinking about using popular social media tools If you’re interested in finding out more, please send a short CV and brief cover note, as well as three URL’s of sites you have worked on, with a description of your specific role in developing the site to jobe. Pay will be competitive and based on experience. We have a strong preference for candidates based in New York City or willing to relocate, but if you think you might be a strong fit, we’d like to hear from you anyway.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit short cover letter and resume to jobs@purpose.com
Job: Program Manager at the Japan-America Society (Seattle)
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The Japan-America Society of the State of Washington, headquartered in Seattle, is looking for a full-time program manager to coordinate events and update their communiques. Bilingual Japanese skills are not required, but at least speaking is preferred. Act fast, because applications are due by February 12th.
DUTIES
- Programming – The Program Manager is responsible for the Society’s business, public affairs, and cultural programs. Programs include lectures, discussion groups, seminars, lunch programs, and fundraising events. In coordination with the Executive Director, the Program Manager contacts potential speakers and co-sponsoring organizations. S/he negotiates contracts with the management of lecture halls, hotels, and other venues; coordinates publicity and media efforts; and supervises staff and interns on the day of the event.
- Weekly Events Bulletin and Communications – Organizes and sends the Society’s weekly events bulletin via e-mail. Designing and producing other announcements and publications (such as special event invitations) is also required.
- Website – Updating the upcoming events page, calendar page and the JYPG (Japan Young Professionals Group) page are among the main website responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Qualified candidates must have a four-year college degree, relevant work experience, and a general understanding of U.S.-Japan affairs.
- Spoken Japanese ability preferred.
- Must be eligible to work legally in the United States.
- The work demands excellent writing skills, high attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
- Familiarity with databases, familiarity with U.S.-Japan business and trade issues, and experience living, working, or traveling in Japan are all desirable qualifications for the position.
- Knowledge of web design and HTML is a plus but is not required.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Send cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three references by 5 pm, February 12th to: Mark Smith msmith@jassw.org
- If selected for an interview, you must be available in our office the week of Feb 22-26, and available to start work on March 1st.
Job: Full-Time Bilingual ESL Teacher in Private School (CT)
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The Greenwich Japanese School is looking for a full-time bilingual ESL teacher. The 1st through 9th graders at the small private school, located in Greenwich, Connecticut, are mostly Japanese expatriates who speak it as a first language. The only class taught in English is the English as a Second Language class.
Salary: Commensurate with experience (salary range $40,000-$42,500); full fringe benefit package
Percent Time: 100% (Full-time)
Start Date: This position has a start date of April 5th2010
DUTIES:
- Design, plan and conduct courses in English as a Second Language to elementary students.
- Design, plan and conduct English grammar courses (to be taught in Japanese) in accordance with the Japanese school curriculum to junior students.
- Design the course structure by selecting the materials to be used in the course and the subject matter to be taught in the course within the framework of the established ESL and Japanese curriculum guidelines.
- Plan and teach 20 classroom hours per week
- Evaluate student work in the courses taught and assign grades.
- Attend meetings (staff, level, skill area and professional development).
- Serve on program committees.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- EDUCATION – Japanese Government English teaching certification, M.A. in Linguistics/TESOL or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
- EXPERIENCE – Bi-lingual fluency (Japanese / English) at native or near-native proficiency. Previous English grammar teaching experience in Japanese public or private junior high school. Demonstrated excellence in teaching. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in computer software applications. Must be US citizen or green card holder.
- Previous ESL teaching experience in an English speaking country.
HOW TO APPLY: Please send resume, cover letter, and three professional references available upon request via email (preferred) or mail to: Jennie Farnell
Email: farnell.gwjs@gmail.com
Greenwich Japanese School
15 The Ridgeway
Greenwich, CT 06831
Website: www.gwjs.org
Jobs: Web, education and outreach positions at non-profit (Seattle)
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Densho, a nonprofit organization dedicated to documenting oral history to promote equality and social justice, is looking to expand its web presence and is hiring many different part-time positions: IT-Systems Administrator, Information Manager, Web Development Manager, Oral History Interviewer/ Researcher, Marketing Manager, Education Outreach, and Fund Development Specialist.
From the organization: Candidates can apply for two positions if they desire full-time employment. Up to three positions will be filled immediately, and up to four additional positions will be brought on in late spring or the summer.
HOW TO APPLY: To apply for the job openings listed below, please send your resume (Word, PDF, or Plain text) and a cover letter describing your interest to jobs@densho. org by Monday, February 1. Please put the title of the position or positions to which you are applying in the Subject field. All applications will be held in confidence. All submissions and questions should be sent via email – please no phone inquiries.
Job: Assistant Project Director, Forum on Asia-Pacific Security (NYC)
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The National Committee on American Foreign Policy is looking for a bilingual Assistant Project Director for their Forum on Asia-Pacific Security at their offices in New York City. Someone who speaks an Asian language, experience living abroad in Asia, and academic background in policy is preferred.
DUTIES:
- Advise the Senior Vice President on the strategic direction of the Forum on Asia-Pacific Security.
- Organize all project conferences and meetings, which bring together government officials, former officials, academics and policy experts to discuss current security challenges in Northeast Asia. Currently administering four Track II projects on: improving U.S.-China and cross-Strait relations; strengthening the U.S. alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea; promoting quadrilateral cooperation between the United States, China, Japan and the ROK to enhance Asia-Pacific security; and working toward the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula while exploring the potential for a Northeast Asia security forum.
- Research, write and edit policy papers, meeting summaries and talking points for the Forum.
- Oversee grants administration, grant reporting and proposal development, as well as program budgeting.
- Develop relationships and facilitate exchanges with an international network of think tanks, semi-official and official governmental organizations.
- Responsible for providing updates to NCAFP’s Executive Committee and membership on the Forum’s activities.
- Manage the Forum’s team of interns and research assistants.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required and a Masters Degree is preferred.
- Ability in at least one Asian language (intermediate-level or higher).
- Strong-attention to details.
- Ability to take initiative, self-motivated, driven.
- Ability to multitask and juggle competing assignments.
- Events or Meeting or Conference coordination/planning experience required.
- Strong academic or professional background in Northeast Asia.
- Experience living in Asia preferred.
- Excellent oral and written skills.
- Proven background in editing required.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 to 5 page writing sample on a topic related to Asia-Pacific Security to Ms. A. Greer Pritchett
greer.pritchett@ncafp.org 320 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022
This job listing comes from idealist.org, a website for non-profit, educational and other community-related employment information.
Posted by Machiko Yasuda, a senior at UCLA and Friend of JET.
Job: Program Associate, Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program (DC)
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The Institute of International Education (IIE) in Washington D.C. is looking for a program associate to support the Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). This position involves the overseeing the entire application process, pre-departure preparations, orientation and exchange program administration of their Japan program. It would be great for anyone with the JET experience.
DUTIES:
- Assist with the text revisions and design of ESD program application and pamphlets.
- Assist in researching outreach options to identify public, parochial and independent schools; research newspaper/internet outlets for ESD program promotion.
- Assist senior program officer in planning the U.S.-based program for Japanese teachers.
- Contact various companies to obtain quotes for hotels, bus companies, interpreters, restaurants, etc. for possible use during the program.
- Research schools for site visits.
- Work closely with senior program officer to develop itinerary for Japanese teachers.
- Provide on-the-ground support during the program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree required; 2-3 years demonstrated experience in a professional environment; experience with primary and secondary educational institutions and programs preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently and organize and process large volumes of work under tight deadlines
• Japan experience and ability to speak Japanese a plus
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please email cover letter and resume to: hr-dc@iie.org
NO PHONE INQUIRES PLEASE
This job listing comes from idealist.org, a website for non-profit, educational and other community-related employment information.
Posted by Machiko Yasuda, a senior at UCLA and Friend of JET.
Job: TELL English Life Line, Communication Coordinator (TOKYO)
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TELL, the Tokyo English Life Line, a new free, anonymous telephone counseling for English-speakers in Tokyo is looking for a full-time Fundraising, Events & Communication Coordinator in Tokyo
DUTIES:
- Responsible for managing fundraising events
- Supporting other fundraising efforts
- Recruiting and managing volunteers
- Coordinating media relations in order to enhance the financial and volunteer resources critical to the organizational health of TELL
HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this position, send a resume and cover letter to: Jason Chare, Director of Life Line Services lifeline1@telljp.com To learn more, click here.
Job: Program Assistant at the Asia Society (NYC)
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The Asia Society headquarters in New York City is looking for a Program Assistant for Global Business Development & Programs to help plan and administer the Asia Society’s global business development and programs both in the U.S. and Asia.
DUTIES:
• Assisting with agenda planning, including identification of speakers, preparation of letters, coordination of speaker participation in events
• Assisting with corporate sponsorship relationships, including identification and research on target companies. Preparation of sponsorship proposals, coordination of sponsor participation in conferences and/or study missions, tracking of sponsorships payments/receivables.
• Managing and maintaining general department trackers, lists, and databases.
• Assisting with conference and/or study mission administration, including all logistics and conference secretariat coordination.
• Assisting with conference and/or study mission documents, including maintenance of all tracking documents.
• Assisting with outreach coordination for programs, including brochure and flyer distribution in the U.S. and in Asia.
• Assisting with Asian corporate conference brochure, advertisement development, and all P.R. materials and website information/maintenance for all other business programs in Asia.
• Assisting with consultation/coordination with other areas within the Society—Communications, External Affairs, Cultural Programs & Performing Arts, Museum, Education, and Centers/Representative offices—regarding programming as required.
HOW TO APPLY:
- For positions in New York, please email your cover letter and resume indicating position reference code and salary requirements to: businessjobs@asiasociety.org.
- Indicate job title in the subject line.
- Resumes without cover letters will not be accepted.
- No phone calls, please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
Job: Retail Operations for Japan and Korea at American Apparel (LA)
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American Apparel is looking for a well managed Japanese speaking retail operations assistant in Los Angeles. This positions principal duty is to communicate policy and procedural updates with our Japanese and Korean locations. You will also be coordinating promotions according to various holidays and seasonal shifts. A good understanding of Japanese retail business is necessary.
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Job: Marketing Coordinator at the Asia Foundation (SF)
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The Asia Foundation seeks a Marketing Coordinator to support its Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) unit in San Francisco.
The Marketing Coordinator will provide direct marketing, outreach and communications support to Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) team, including fundraising, writing and research tasks. The incumbent will manage and update CFR records in Raisers Edge database, track pertinent donor relations information and pull reports and queries as needed. In addition, the ideal candidate will conduct web-based research around potential partners, trade organizations, and other relevant sources. In conjunction with CFR Director, the Marketing Coordinator will manage day-to-day work of CFR intern(s) if applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelors degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, International Relations or a related field
- Experience: 3 years of recent professional experience in marketing, fundraising or a related field is required. Proven experience in writing, editing, and disseminating information to a variety of target audiences is required. Proven track record in developing and executing successful outreach and stewardship plans is essential. Significant professional experience in corporate or grantmaking-foundation setting preferred.
- Other: Excellent written and oral communications skills are critical to success in this position. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is also essential. Familiarity with fundraising/database software such as Raisers Edge preferred. Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, flexibly adapt to changes in priorities, work effectively and collaboratively under pressure, and thrive in a multi-cultural environment is essential. Proven experience in writing, editing, and disseminating information to a variety of target audiences is required. The candidate must be a self-starter who is highly creative, organized, and detail-oriented. Experience working in Asia and/or knowledge of Asian issues preferred. Experience in newsletter design, email marketing and tools, and web design is desirable.
HOW TO APPLY:
We offer excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience. We will only consider applicants who provide a cover letter including salary requirements along with their resume, limit their resumes to a maximum of three pages, and submit their application prior to the deadline. Apply online here.
Job: Academic Director, Intensive Japanese Language and Area Studies (OSAKA)
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This posting comes from Kate (ALT, Osaka-fu, 05-08) of CET Academic Programs
CET Academic Programs is looking for a full-time Academic Director in Osaka for their new Intensive Japanese Language & Area Studies program to start in May 2009 for two years with the possibility of renewal. The director’s principal objective is to apply his/her expertise in the areas of curriculum design, pedagogy, and teaching methodology to CET’s newest program Intensive Japanese Language and Area Studies. Due to the specific goals of our program, the Academic Director must have experience with effectively addressing problems related to in situ language learning.
DUTIES:
- manages the launch and continuation of CET’s Japanese language program
- supervises instruction
- conducts teacher training (both formally and informally), and offers office hours for the Japan faculty and American students
- reports to CET’s head office, making recommendations for short-term curricular changes and long-term programmatic/structural changes
- counsels students to solve problems related to their classes, expectations, dormitories, or activities. Read More
Job: Program Coordinator at the Consulate-General of Japan (NASHVILLE)
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The Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville is looking for a Program Coordinator to help manage JET and other cultural programs like scholarships and exchanges. The Nashville consulate covers the five state jurisdiction of Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee. The deadline is January 4th.
DUTIES:
• Organizing Japanese cultural programs (i.e. Japanese cultural fairs, school/library visits)
• Promoting Japanese language and Japanese studies education (i.e. Japanese speech contests, seminars on U.S.-Japan relations)
• Assisting with the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, Japanese Government Scholarship Program and other exchange programs (i.e. recruitment, interview, orientation)
• Website management
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Invested interest in, knowledge of and passion for Japan and U.S.-Japan exchanges
• Understanding of Japanese culture and intercultural communication skills (Conversational Japanese language ability and working experience in a Japanese environment desired)
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational, administrative and people skills
• Strong computer skills (website design and database management skills desired)
• Outgoing, flexible and creative personality
HOW TO APPLY:
Please e-mail your resume to Consul Megumi Osugi (culture@cgjnashville.org)
Deadline: January 4, 2010
Job: Enrollment Officer at Council on International Educational Exchange (MAINE)
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The CIEE, Council on International Educational Exchange, headquartered in Portland, Maine, is looking for an enrollment manager for their Asia division. The enrollment officer is in charge of overseeing the application process for students traveling and studying abroad, and knowledge of an Asian language and experience with education abroad are highly preferred in a candidate.
The Enrollment Officer (EO), based in the CIEE Portland office, has primary responsibilities for students between the point of application and the point of departure on the program. The EO is responsible for the review and acceptance of applicants, tracking and collection of supplementary application and predepature materials, efficiency in processing student applications, customer service to applicants, parents and study abroad advisors and maintaining the integrity of participant data in the database system. The EO also oversees the creation of participant pre-departure materials, including visa instructions, as well as their collection and dispersal to the appropriate staff people. Read More
