Job: Retail Operations for Japan and Korea at American Apparel (LA)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Job: Operations Assistant – Business Banking at MIZUHO BANK (NYC)
The Mizuho Corporate Bank is looking for a bilingual operations assistant in the New York offices.
DUTIES:
• Obtain a basic understanding of the Bank’s applicable rules and procedures and comply with the Bank’s code of conduct.
• Support Supervisor and Unit Head on special projects as necessary.
• Serve as liaison between customers and the Bank for the handling of financial transactions such as loans, time deposits and FX in accordance with the Bank’s procedures.
• Preparation of required documents to open or close accounts and the required forms for systems registration.
• Understand new deals schemes and other conditions with the assistance of Account Officers.
• Provide quality service to customers over the telephone, assist Account Officers with complex transactions and other assignments as required.
• Conduct KYC processing of new account openings and annual review of assigned accounts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in both Japanese and English.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Well developed interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• A good team player.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online.
Job: Manager, Research and Strategy at NTT DoCoMo (NYC)
The Japanese mobile telecommunications company, NTT DoCoMo, is looking for a bilingual manager of research and strategy for their offices in New York City. The company behind Japan’s i-mode and the American Namimail, a tech solution to reading and typing Japanese on Blackberries also recently opened a New York Customer Service Desk in the local Kinokuniya Bookstore.
DUTIES
- Conduct mobile/telecom related research.
- Interpret and analyze research results to offer strategic directions.
- Maintain contacts and relationships with existing business partners.
- Forge new relationships and partnerships with key corporate entities.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field with 5 or more years of experience in business development; preferably in telecommunication or IT industry.
• Experience in development and implementation of strategies and contract negotiations.
• Strong interests in wireless communication business or contents business.
• Possess creative mind with entrepreneurial spirit that can think outside the box to deliver new business models.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to build rapport quickly that lead to the formation of valuable business relationships.
• Native level English with business level Japanese.
• Knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel.
Job: Educational Program Coordinator (PT) (Seattle)
Azumano International, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic and outgoing person to coordinate educational programs for Japanese students visiting the Seattle area. This job is part-time with a possibility of full-time after three months.
DUTIES:
- Recruit host families
- conduct host family orientations and act as contact to families during programs
- Counsel Japanese students
- Visit schools and maintain relationships with school contacts
- Arrange field trips and activities for students and provide support to other departments Read More
Job: Network Support Engineer (Seattle)
A downtown Seattle company is looking for a Network Support Engineer II (NSE). Please call Kathy Simmons, senior technical recruiter, at 435-519-6654 to apply.
DUTIES:
- Provides remote technical assistance on client’s products to internal and external customers and client’s partners in Japan.
- Fluency in Japanese required
- Hours are Mon-Thurs in 10 hour shifts
- Salary range is mid $60,000 to low $70,000 a year.
Jobs: Japanese Language Interpreter (Philadelphia)
Quantum, Inc., a Philadelphia-based multi-lingual interpretation agency is seeking Japanese language interpreters for both medical and court interpretation.
Experience in legal and medical fields, proof of language proficiency and interpreter skills are a plus.
However, we also are willing to train motivated individuals that are new to the field of interpretation.
Please send your resume to info@quantumtranslations.com or fax to 215-627-5570. Or for further information please call 215 627 2251.
Job: Sales Associate (Atlanta, GA)
This job listing comes from MRJapanese, a staffing firm based in Nashville, Tenn. focused on jobs in the States for Japanese companies.
We are in need of a Japanese and English speaking Salesperson who is ambitious, friendly, and outgoing. You will begin as a Sales Assistant, and as you hone your skills, you will have the opportunity to move forward into a full Sales role. Come and be a part of our winning team!
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be bilingual in Japanese and English – oral and written
• Self-directed and diverse work mentality
• Strong customer service skills and ability to handle concerns in a quick and effective manner
• Any previous Sales experience or proficiency with Accounting software is a plus
• Local/commutable candidates preferred
• Ability to travel for business
HOW TO APPLY: Click here and contact Kiyomi Hamamoto at apply (at) mrjapanese.com
Job: Research and Strategy Manager (NYC)
This job opening comes from Japanese bilingual job staffing firm MaxJob. They are looking for a manager of research & strategy in the telecommunications industry in New York City. To see this job listing, search F6181 on their site. To see more immediate openings from MaxJob, click here (requires registration).
DUTIES:
- Attend trade shows, decide the theme to discuss with venture companies and manufacturers and make appointments to hold meetings with them.
- Point of contact for maintaining the relationship with venture companies and carriers and for coordinating contracts between carriers and distributors. Window for new business development with venture capitals and other related companies; coordinate forming alliances and handle contracts.
- Research US market, products and service and report to headquarter in Japan.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent communication skill in English is a must.
- Business level proficiency in Japanese is preferred.
HOW TO APPLY: Please email your resume to info @maxjob.com or call 212-949-6660.
Job: Translator/Linguist-Japanese at Rotary Club (Evanston, IL)
Via JETAA Chicago’s Webletter:
Translator/Linguist-Japanese at Rotary Club (Evanston, IL)
REQUIREMENTS:
* Undergrad degree from an accredited college, university, schl of translation or commensurate experience.
* Distinct writing and oral ability in own language and English for quality and integrity of source texts.
* Strong analytical and research skills.
* Localization issues and cross-cultural awareness.
* Ability to use tools and reference sources efficiently and profitably, including on-line resources.
* Time management skills and ability to organize work effectively.
* Ability to work independently and demonstrate capacity to work as part of a professional team.
* Ability to handle a variety of assignments, balance priorities, and meet deadlines essential.
* Intellectual curiosity to keep abreast, through reading and other means, with new developments,
shifts in emphasis, newly acquired connotations, and use of native language.
* Good interpersonal skills for contact with originators, RI membership, and leadership.
* Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
* Some supervisory experience a plus. Read More
Job: Associate Manager Policy and Research – Korea and Japan (DC)
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S.-Korea Business Council are looking for an Associate Manager of Policy and Research in Washington D.C.
HOW TO APPLY: Click here to apply online.
DUTIES:
- Organize and support visits and missions to Korea and Japan
- Prepare promotional materials and reports on Japan, Korea, and the U.S.-Korea FTA
- Conduct political and economic research and perform analysis
- Draft policy proposals
- Write briefing and position papers, speeches, press releases, articles, and letters
- Develop communications and outreach strategies
- Maintain Web sites and networking communication sites and blogs
- Maintain database; organize luncheons, seminars, and discussion meetings between senior-level U.S. and Korean government officials, business figures, and council members
Job: Japan Specialist, Global Business Development (SF)
Whether or not you’re in Japan or the United States (or even Europe), you must have caught a glimpse of the cosmetic commercial sensation, bareMinerals, of QVC. Now the fastest growing American cosmetic company with the number one ranked infomercial in Japan, the San Francisco-based Bare Escentuals beauty company is looking for a bilingual Japan Specialist to join their Global Business Development staff. The Japanese love for skin and beauty products have pushed the market at the top of their international sales, according to Wikinvest.
Japan Specialist, Global Business Development
The Japan Specialist, reporting to the Director of Global Business Development, will support the Bare Escentuals Japan business in its continued growth on existing channels (QVC, infomercial) and the 2010 launch of retail. This position will be responsible for communicating with internal business partners (US + Japan) and external vendors (Japan) to implement marketing plans and achieve business objectives for the Japan market.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online here.
DUTIES:
- Work closely with cross functional partners, including global marketing, product development, sourcing, planning, and in-country teams
- The Specialist will understand overall brand strategies, new product launch plans, and marketing campaigns/initiatives to then be able to brief and execute localized creative assets as appropriate
- Lead and manage all creative timelines related to Japan. Write creative briefs and kick-off with in-country team. Ensure Japan team meets all creative deadlines for products and its packaging.
- Proofread and approve all Japanese labels and packaging ensuring fill weights, ingredient and naming is consistent and accurate.
- Support Director of Global Business Development to successfully execute the brand experience across, marketing, PR, visuals, and localized product assortment
- Support local Japan team in the implementation to launch department stores, transition the infomercial in-house and develop integration across channels and within local team members

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Japanese language fluency(spoken & written) required
- Must be adept in use of Microsoft Office & comfortable with email communications in both English & Japanese
- Able to multi-task, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- University Degree with 3+ years business experience
- Superior communication and analytical skills required
- Strong project management skills are a must – excel in building relationships, listening and understanding while at the same time execute tasks to ensure the end goal is executed on time
- Goal-oriented, self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook
- Work hour flexibility – this position will need to be available for occasional conference calls/video conferences after normal business hours based on international time zones
- Passionate about the cosmetics industry
- Experience working internationally a plus
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online here.