Jul 23

Job: Openings at Asia Pacific University

Via the Oita JETs Yahoo group:

APU (www.apu.ac.jp) is currently recruiting native English speakers as translators/ interpreters, who can start this Fall (ie. asap). They are hiring for the following types of positions:

1. Technical/Administrative translator/interpreter – Most likely working in the Administration Office and translating University Regulations and contracts, etc. This position is for those with strong translation ability,
who are able to compose technical documents & business letters, etc.

2. Student Advising – Provide advice to students in both English and Japanese. Counseling students regarding topics which range from student credits, Thesis screening, and graduation assessments to dealing with life in Japan, Student Clubs, etc.

3. Alumni Association -I think this is a new position, but I am guessing that you are recruiting APU alumni to join the association… and other various networking duties using English and Japanese.

If interested please contact Emiko (former Fukuoka CIR, now working under position 2 above) at eoo61761@apu.ac.jp or 080-6431-9683.

Benefit-wise, the position pays the same as JET, but with a bonus, so in the end the yearly income is a bit more. I think you’ll get moving expenses paid, 21 days nenkyu and summer/winter holiday, health insurance, pension… basically it’s the same as JET, but the pay is slightly better. Working hours are 9-5:30.
Applications are here:
http://www.apu.ac.jp/administration/modules/opportunities/content/keiyakusenmonE.doc

Please don’t hesitate to contact Emiko if you need any help or have any concerns. The Administration Office is notorious for poor service when it comes to HR, so she’ll do what she can to help move things along.


Jul 22

Jobs: English School in Matsuyama

Via the Ehime JET Yahoo group:

Amic English School in Matsuyama has two job openings that they need to fill. The contract starts September 1st, but successful applicants will need to do a week long training/orientation course before this. If you are interested please contact Ms Tamai on 09043320703.


Jul 22

Job: Entry level sales admin for Japanese electric manuf co. (Bannockburn, IL)

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Via JETAA Chicago:

Electric Manufacturing Company is looking for Entry Level Sales  Administrator

Industry: Electric parts manufacturing
Location: Bannockburn, IL
Salary: $ 30 -34k (Temp to Fulltime)
Job Description: Electric Manufacturing Company is looking for Entry Level Sales  Administrator.

Customer Relations Process orders and provides support to customers and distributors in regards to order status, pricing and delivery.  The customer service representative acts to bridge communication between customers, outside representatives and Shindengen sales managers. The sales administrator, work closely with the warehouse to ensure prompt and efficient shipments to guarantee customer satisfaction.

Buyer Planner – Buyer works with sales, administration and operations to ensure products and services are received so work flows are not interrupted and customer deadlines are met. This position reports to the Senior National Sales Manager.

Contact: Maiko Ninagawa(蜷川麻衣子), Interesse international inc., Chicago Office, 5600 North River Road, Suite 800, Rosemont, IL 60018, Tel: 847-993-3006, Fax: 847-993-3008, E-mail: maiko@iiicareer.com, HP: www.iiicareer.com


Jul 22

japanicanThanks to Bryan Reynolds (Ibaraki-ken, 2006-08) of JAPANiCAN.com for sharing the following translation/writing position for the JTB Group’s English language site, JAPANiCAN.com. Interested applicants should send a resume and Japanese rirekisho by email to japanican01@jtb.jp.

(Note:  One reader reported a problem with the e-mail address earlier today, but we’ve confirmed that now it’s been fixed.)

Keep reading below the jump for full job description details.

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Jul 21

Job: Shiseido – Manager, Business Planning (NYC)

Thanks to JET alum Kendall Murano (who works for Shiseido) for passing along this job listing (which, fyi, does not require Japanese language ability).  If you’re a JET alum, feel free to contact Kendall as a reference or if you have any questions (though bear in mind that she’s not involved in the hiring process):

Shiseido – Manager, Business Planning

Division: BPI / Dept.: Sales Admin / Reports to: Abraham Faddoul – Executive Director, Finance & Sales Operations

Apply to: resumes@sac.shiseido.com

Job Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Shipment reporting which includes weekly and monthly shipments.  Responsible for understanding the distortions between this year’s results against this year plan and last year’s performance.
  • Responsible for orchestrating Field Sales and Retail Sales planning fiscal bonus.  Includes the calculation as well as the maintenance of the program.
  • Creates and Maintains Account P&L’s.
  • Assist the VP in maintaining the Corporate Financial Statements.  ( Returns monitoring, Demonstration Reporting, POSM Spending)
  • Create and maintain all necessary reports to help Marketing in their strategic planning.
  • Responsible for creating co-op and freelance budgets on a seasonal basis and ensure proper field spending.
  • Liaise between BPI New York office, BPI Paris office and Shiseido Oakland and Customer Service departments when necessary.

Qualifications:

  • PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Word, Internet Capabilities.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interface with clients and customers and international staff.
  • Ability to work under pressure and fluctuating deadlines.
  • Strong knowledge and experience with the fragrance luxury environment and the retail world as a whole.
  • Good controlling background.
  • Attention to detail and good sense of humor a plus.

Jul 21

Jobs: U of Illinois Asian Educational Media Service – Visiting Coordinator and Visiting Asst. Coordinator

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Via JETAA Pacific Northwest:

The Asian Educational Media Service, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’ s Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies, is pleased to announce openings for two full-time, academic professional positions, beginning this fall:
  • Visiting Coordinator of AEMS, and
  • Visiting Assistant Coordinator of AEMS.
Full job descriptions are available here: http://www.aems.uiuc.edu/overview/openings.html
Applications should be uploaded here: http://jobs.illinois.edu
The application deadline for both positions is August 17, 2009 Read More

Jul 20

Job: U.S.-Japan Council – Manager, Los Angeles position opening

The U.S.-Japan Council is a new non-profit membership organization in Washington, D.C. that promotes U.S.-Japan relations.  They currently have a position opening for a Manager in the Los Angeles area.

See the job description below, and please note that they are seeking candidates–especially JET alumni–with native level Japanese, minimum 5 years work experience, and a solid understanding of the Los Angeles Japanese and Japanese-American community networks.

(Don’t forget to let them know you heard about the position on JetWit.) Read More


Jul 19

Job: Translation of the Kurodahan Press’ Speculative Japan Series

JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following freelance translation opportunity through the Honyaku E <> J Mailing List and thought it might be of interest to former JETs. Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.

The contents of the second volume of the Kurodahan Press’ Speculative Japan series of anthologies has been finalized, and they are looking for good translators. If you would like to be considered for one of these stories, please contact either Mr. Edward Lipsett or Mr. Stephen Carter by e-mail.

See the list of available works for more information.

If you have never worked for the Kurodahan Press, you should probably take a look at their FAQ for prospective translators, because it is highly likely that you will be asked to demonstrate your ability as a translator and a writer before you are contracted to handle a story.


Jul 18

Event: “Behavioral Selling – Getting inside your Client’s Brain!” (Tokyo)

JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following career workshop being held by CareerCross, and thought it might be of interest to former JETs in the Tokyo area. Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.

Are you selling at your maximum potential? Do you wonder why you turn some prospects “on” and some “off”? How much more sales could you make if you could better understand your prospects/clients, their strengths & weaknesses and how they react?

People are different, and buy for different reasons. A salesperson that understands Behavioral Selling knows how to recognize behavioral styles, adapts accordingly, and closes more sales!

CareerCross is proud to offer Dr. David Sweet’s popular Half-Day interactive workshop “Behavioral Selling – Getting Inside Your Client’s Brain!” At this workshop, you will learn the styles to which you naturally sell well and which are costing you sales. By improving your understanding of buyer motivation and client needs, you will improve their trust in you leading to increased success.

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Jul 17

Japanese Language Instructor (Arlington, VA)

Via Global Language Translation, Inc.

* Position: Japanese Language Instructor 
* Location: Arlington, VA 
* Job Description: Provide basic, intermediate and advanced language instruction to U.S. government and other personnel. Assist with the evaluation of students and academic counseling. The position is full time (40 hours/week). August 17, 2009 through August 20, 2010
* Required Experience:

  • Native speaker of the target language.
  • Educated in target language through secondary school. 
  • Fully knowledgeable of the target culture and current usage of the language. 
  • The ideal candidate will have at least three years experience teaching adults coupled with solid experience inlanguage education and methodology and adult education. 
  • Extensive experience preparing and presenting language platform instruction within a learning center environment is a definite plus. 

* Education Experience: Degree in the language, teaching methodology or a related field; or comparable directly-related work experience. 

U.S. Citizenship, Green Card or authorization to work in the U.S. required. 
To Apply: Please submit your resume identifying language teaching skills and experience along with information regarding earliest availability to dmitchell[at]globalltinc[dot]com


Jul 17

Career Advisor at Temple University, Japan Campus

Via Human Resources at Temple University:

Temple University, Japan Campus is now hiring a bilingual, innovative, and student-oriented Career Advisor.

Position: Career Advisor
Department: Career Development
Position type: Full-time staff
Report to: Manager, Career Development
Work hours: 9 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday

Salary/Benefits:
Commensurate with experience.
Eleven days paid vacation in the first year, increasing to 20 days after 6 years of employment, plus 5 paid “personal days” each year. In addition, approximately 2 weeks university-wide break over Christmas/New Year. Japanese social insurance and pension, commuting allowance, and tuition benefits for Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) programs. Read More


Jul 17

Web Designer (Bellevue, WA)

Via JETAA Pacific Northwest:

We are looking for an entry level or intermediate level web designer to work with a small software company that specializes in Japanese language software, internet applications and web development. This company is based in Bellevue, WA and would be a 6 month contract to permanent role. This position will report to the Technical Services Manager.

Position requirements include:
1) HTML/CSS skills
2) Illustrator / PhotoShop knowledge
3) Ability to document the projects
4) Basic knowledge about Internet and Web
5) Flash, JavaScript
6) Ability to communicate in Japanese

For more information please contact Erik Koch @ 206-384-0299 or erik[at]averro[dot]com.


Jul 17

Internship with the Mainichi Newspaper (NYC)

Via JETAANY: 

The Mainichi Newspaper, a Japanese national daily newspaper headquartered in Tokyo, seeks part-time interns in its New York office. This is an unpaid internship opportunity.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Research, transcribe interviews, make appointments, and assist in other editorial and clerical works.
  • Have to be able to work for 2 to 3 days in a week.
  • Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
  • Must be fluent in English (native-speaker level).
  • Have in-depth knowledge of American culture, society and politics.
  • Be familiar with international affairs.
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be energetic, creative, and self-motivated.

How to Apply:
Send a resume with a cover letter explaining why you are interested in Mainichi’s internship position to mainichi[dot]newyork[at]gmail.com by July 22, 2009. Selected candidates will be notified of interview dates.

About the Mainichi Newspaper:
The Mainichi Newspaper was founded in 1872 as the oldest national daily newspaper company in Japan. Mainichi is currently recognized in Japan as one of the leading national daily newspapers, and has garnered a reputation as a provider of unbiased reporting, poignant editorials and other information vital to modern society. Mainichi’s nationwide circulation is 4 million copies.

Its New York office mainly covers the United Nations, American politics and culture, Major League Baseball, and other major events happening mainly in the eastern United States and Canada.


Jul 17

Internship with Nippon TV (NYC)

Via JETAANY:

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 a Japanese audience.

The ideal candidate would be a fluent English speaker (Native/Business level) and conversational in Japanese, have great interests in news and be able to work long-term, more than 3 months. We don’t assist in any visa support.

Interested candidates should send their English and Japanese resume to contact[at]ntvic[dot]com.


Jul 13

Jobs: International Education Programs (Chronicle of Higher Ed.)

Via the Chronicle of Higher Education’s international education programs job listing:

7/9/2009

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