Jul 31

Job: Translator/interpreter for Saitama Prefecture International Division (Japan)

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This job listing is courtesy of Denise Schlickbernd, a JET currently working as a CIR in the Saitama Prefecture International Division.

The Saitama Prefecture International Division currently has a job opening for a translator/interpreter and is hoping to find a native English speaker to fill it. The details are as follows:

The Saitama Prefecture International Division in Saitama City is currently searching for a part-time English-to-Japanese translator and interpreter.

Responsibilities include:

· Editing and translation of English publications
· Creation and editing of English web pages
· Assist with projects to support foreign residents
· Native English checks of translated materials

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Jul 30

Job: Assistant News Producer – Tokyo Broadcasting System International (D.C.)

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UPDATE 9/10/09: This position has been filled.  Please do not send resumes.

Assistant News Producer

Location:          Washington, DC

Start Date:        September 2009

Payment:          Full Paid

Company:         Tokyo Broadcasting System International

The Washington, D.C. Bureau of Tokyo Broadcasting System International (TBS) is seeking a professional individual to fill an Assistant News Producer position. Read More


Jul 30

Jobs: Teacher in Iwate

via Iwateminions Yahoo group:

A language school in hanamaki is looking for a new instructor from the end of September. More details about the school are available at www.speakupjapan.com. The school is willing to sponsor a visa, and pay is 250,000 yen/month. Interested parties should contact Phil Williams by phone at 0198-22-7766 or via email at phil_speakup@yahoo.com.


Jul 29

Job: Business Development Specialist for Hyogo Business and Cultural Center (Seattle)

Via JETAA Pacific Northwest:

The Hyogo Business & Cultural Center (Hyogo Prefectural Representative Office) is currently hiring a position for Business Development Specialist.  For more details, please visit www.hyogobcc. org

How to apply:

Submit resume & cover letter by Monday, August 10th 2009 via e-mail to jobs@hyogobcc. org or fax at 206-728-1452. Only candidates who are chosen for an interview will be contacted. NO PHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE!

Position: Business Development Specialist – Full-time position
Location: Downtown Seattle
Salary: $28,000+ DOE
Application Deadline: Monday, August 10th 2009

The Hyogo Business & Cultural Center is looking for a dynamic and organized TEAM player who is highly motivated and takes initiative. The ideal candidate should feel comfortable working in a multicultural office setting.


Jul 28

Job: Christie’s – Junior Specialist, Japanese Art (NYC)

Thanks to Mia Simring for passing this along:

Junior Specialist, Japanese Art

http://www.christies.com/about/careers/americas/

Apply on their site or using this link.

Japanese and Korean Art, New York

PRIMARY FUNCTION/POSITION SUMMARY:
The Junior Specialist is primarily responsible for cataloguing and preparing consigned property for sale.  In addition, this position works closely under the supervision of senior specialist colleagues to develop increased responsibility in the production of appraisals and proposals, increased knowledge of domestic client relationship management, and relevant markets for the art category, and increased negotiating and selling skills. Read More


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


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