Seeking Studio Assistants for Takashi Murakami’s Kaikai Kiki Studio in Long Island City, Queens.
Requirements:
– Practical experience in detailed painting
– Strong work ethic
– BFA, or equivalent work related experience
– Able to work/ function in a group
– Able to work legally in the USA (OPT acceptable)
– Knowledge of Japanese culture and conversational Japanese language skills is a plus.
– Adobe Illustrator knowledge is a plus
Hours:
– Project based hours with possible overtime.
Job Description:
– Artist Assistant to Takashi Murakami’s Studio
– Work in all areas of Painting Production (canvas preparation, color mixing, silk screening, hand painting, paint spraying, leafing, packing, etc.)
– Office duties relating to Studio Maintenance (schedules, inventory, expense reports, etc.)
– Supply management, storage, cleaning, art handling
Application:
Please email a cover letter, resume and digital portfolio or website to:
hiring_studio@kaikaikikiny.net
Job: Sales Consultant for Oxford University Press (Kanto/Kansai)
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Oxford University Press – Kanto and Kansai Sales Consultants
This is a key position requiring a highly organized, motivated, and forward-thinking team player. Candidates must have sales and marketing experience, and/or educational experience. Teaching experience in ELT is particularly relevant and desired for this job. Candidates are also required to have a high level of both Japanese and English and must be fit and healthy and able to travel extensively within Japan.
Based in Kansai, or Kanto, the successful candidate(s) will join our motivated and experienced bilingual sales and marketing team and be responsible for generating sales of Oxford University Press ELT products to schools. Read More
Job: In-House and Freelance Translation Positions At Nintendo of America (Redmond, Washington)
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JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following employment opportunity through the Honyaku E <> J Mailing List and thought it might be of interest to former JETs in the Redmond area and other freelance translators. Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.
Nintendo of America is looking for a few experienced J>E translators.
Freelance and in-house work is available.
The group in question translates programming manuals, including SDKs and middleware. No game content.
The target audience is game developers (programmers) knowledgable in C, C++, and Java.
Manuals describe image and sound manipulation and deal with everything from heaps and stacks to high-level animation and audio control.
The successful candidate will be able to write native-level English suited for programmers.
Interested parties should contact John Zimet.
Job: Exec Assistant at law firm with advanced Japanese skills (D.C.)
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Via JETAA DC:
Erin Barnes at Kellen Resources contacted Abby at JETAA DC to say they’re looking for someone with very advanced Japanese skills (i.e., someone who can read and speak Japanese comfortably) . The position is as an executive assistant at a law firm. No prior legal or secretarial experience is required, but she wants someone smart, adaptable, and with strong administrative skills.
If you’re interested, please call her at 202-349-4050 or email her at erin [at] kellenresources [dot] com.
The Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations is seeking an Administrative Assistant for diplomats in the Political Section at the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Respond to telephone calls, both incoming and outgoing, with efficiency and professional etiquette
2. Assist in logistics/protocol for conferences, meetings, briefings, receptions, and other official functions
3. Draft and prepare letters and diplomatic correspondence
4. Manage appointment schedules for visiting diplomats and VIPs
5. Edit letters and speeches
6. Give oral or written briefings to diplomats depending on the situation
7. Assist other officers and staff when needed
Requirements/Preferences:
1. U.S. citizenship required
2. Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills at native level required
3. Computer skills, typing skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and plus) experience required
4. Japanese language skills preferred
5. College degree preferred
6. Basic knowledge about the UN preferred
Position begins: August 2009
Please send a cover letter and resume by Monday, 3 July 2009 by 1:00 p.m. to kentaro-orita@un-japan.org or gochaku@un-japan.org with “PMJ Administrative Assistant Position” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Job: On-Site Translator (Frankfurt, Germany)
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JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following employment opportunity through the Honyaku E <> J Mailing List and thought it might be of interest to former JETs in Europe in general and Germany in particular. Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.
Aerotek (click here for the Aerotek USA Web site), one of the world’s largest recruitment companies, is looking to recruit Japanese to English Translators for a global household name in Frankfurt. The client has an unrivaled reputation and is known throughout the world as an employer of choice. Click here to view the original thread on the Honyaku E <> J Mailing List.
The Role:
Working for a global household name who is a true global leader in the entertainment industry.
You will be responsible for the translation of a wide range of texts from Japanese to English. These texts will vary in complexity and subject matter.
You will be responsible for proof-reading translations provided by 3rd parties, checking the texts for errors and checking the content and grammar.
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Job: Japanese teacher (Seattle, WA)
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Via JETAA Pacific Northwest:
Please forward this email if you know of an experienced Japanese teacher looking for a position:
The Issaquah School District (20 minutes east of Seattle) is currently interviewing for Japanese teachers. Washington State teaching certificate and endorsement in Japanese preferred, but experienced teachers without these credentials may also apply.
Submit your application online at:
https://web. issaquah. wednet.edu/ jobs/jobs. aspx?id=746&type=1&int=External
Job: Purchasing Assistant at Major Japanese Telecommunication Company (NYC)
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Via Actus Consulting:
Title: Purchasing Assistant at Major Japanese Telecommunication Company
Location: Midtown, Manhattan
Starting Date: July 13th
Job Description:
- Equipment Purchase
-Equipment Purchase Administration- Place an order to vendors according to Purchase Plan Form in a timely manner.
-Maintain the order status and feed back to sales rep. or the concerned accordingly.
-Keep records for other process like acceptance and account payable.
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Job: Retail Manager and Store Clerk Positions Available (Torrance, CA)
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Via JETAA Southern California:
Position: Retail Manager
Company Name: Interplace Inc.
City: Torrance
Job responsibilities and qualifications:
- Manage a retail store of sports related products.
- Japanese language skill is a plus.
- Must have great communication skill.
- Must be interested in sports.
Description: Full-time(including weekends)/permanent position with benefits. The salary is apex $13/hr.
How to apply: Please send WORD formatted resume to fumi[at]interplace-agency[dot]com.
Job: Secretary to Senior Diplomats of the Permanent Mission of Japan to the UN (NYC)
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Via JETAA New York:
The Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations is seeking a Secretary to senior diplomats at the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Manage appointment schedules and prepare daily and weekly schedule for senior diplomats
2. Respond to telephone calls, both incoming and outgoing, with efficiency and professional etiquette
3. Coordinate logistics/protocol for conferences, meetings, briefings, receptions, and other official functions
4. Draft and prepare letters and diplomatic correspondence
5. Prepare and mail invitation cards for official functions
6. Prepare and mail greeting cards for senior diplomats
7. Prepare table cards and tray cards for luncheons and dinners
8. Research topics related to the United Nations and Japan as required by the Mission staff members
9. Update and develop contact information including the bio of VIPs as well as invitation list databases
10. Receive and sort incoming mail
11. Assist the official functions as a receptionist
12. Receive guests and serve tea
13. Respond to inquiries
14. Give oral or written briefings to senior diplomats dependent on the situation
15. Receive dictation from senior diplomats, take accurate and quick notes, and keep records or write up summaries as required Read More
New Google Group for JetWit Job Listings!
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We’ve set up a Google Group called JetWitJobs for distributing job listings on a current basis. The group is open to JET alumni, current JETs and of course Friends of JET.
Sign up if you’d like to receive alerts of new job listings from JetWit.
(Note: Jobs can only be posted by the group administrators. If you have a good job listing for the JET alumni community, please send an e-mail to jetwit [at] jetwit [dot] com.)
Click HERE to sign up for JetWitJobs: http://groups.google.com/group/jetwitjobs?hl=en
Job: Sales Representative for Sysco Foods (Ventura, CA)
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Via JETAASC:
Sysco is the largest foodservice distributor in the U.S. It’s Ventura location is seeking an outside Sales Representatives in the San Fernando Valley. Sales Representatives are responsible for performing various sales, customer service, and credit activities, including but not limited to the following:
Sales Activities:
- Increase existing accounts sales through the presentation of products, ideas, uses, and applications of products to meet sales and profit objectives.
- Develops new accounts through analysis, personal and telephone contacts, and other sales techniques.
Customer Service:
- Updates customer on a continuous basis about new products, services, and pricing information to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Provides service to existing accounts by resolving any customer issues and concerns.
Credit Activities:
- Provides customers with company credit terms and manage credit conditions to maximize sales opportunities as well as maintain receivables levels.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be bilingual English and Japanese.
- Sales experience required, food sales experience a plus.
- Proficient in basic computer skills (Windows, MS office, Outlook).
- High School diploma required.
- Must be able to work independently.
Compensation depending on experience. Excellent benefits.
Please email resume to hrm[at]ventura[dot]sysco[dot]com.
Job: Program Coordinator at the Consulate General of Japan in Nashville
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This job opening came via Emily Winckler (Niigata-ken, 2002-05), the Cultural Affairs Division Program Coordinator at the Consulate General of Japan in Nashville:
Program Coordinator at the Consulate General of Japan in Nashville
This is the position that coordinates the JET Progam process along with several other programs and activities. If interested, tune up your 6-string (guitar, banjo or shamisen) and get your resume ready for the folks in Music City.
Click the link below for full details and application info:
http://www.nashville.us.emb-japan.go.jp/en/culture/JET/JET%20Coordinator%20Position.htm
Job: Resident Director, Japan Center for Michigan Universities (Shiga-ken, Japan)
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This nifty job listing was shared by Nina Morgenlander, a longtime Friend of JET who works in the field of international education programs:
RESIDENT DIRECTOR, JAPAN CENTER FOR MICHIGAN UNIVERSITIES (JCMU) Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
The Resident Director is responsible for managing and administering JCMU academic programs, day-to-day operations of the Center, including the budget and supervising students, staff, and faculty. Other duties include teaching a Japanese Culture and Society course, representing the JCMU consortium in public functions, and maintaining communications with MSU and relevant Japanese and American associates. Read More
Job: Change.org seeks online organizer (NY, SF or DC)
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Shared with JetWit by JETAA NY Webmaster Lee-Sean Huang (2003-06) (Please do not contact Lee-Sean to apply for this job.):
Change.org is Hiring an Online Organizer
http://jobs.change.org/view/PWutSUyzgW
Want to help run advocacy campaigns on behalf of dozens of issues in collaboration with 500,000 activists and 4,000 organizations?
Change.org is hiring a full-time online organizer to help create, manage, and promote advocacy campaigns for its 20 causes. The online organizer will:
1. Work directly with Change.org’s growing team of bloggers to identify opportunities for creating effective grassroots campaigns on a daily basis;
2. Serve as the point of contact with Change.org’s thousands of nonprofit partners to improve their campaigns;
3. Maintain a pulse on the most popular and effective campaigns across the web to feature on Change.org, and;
4. Raise awareness about particularly newsworthy campaigns through social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
The online strategist will also work with Change.org’s executive team to craft overall site strategy and oversee several major upcoming projects to be announced in the fall.
Applicants should have experience with strategizing and executing online advocacy campaigns, an interest in social media, and an excitement about working in a small, fast-growing organization. We welcome applicants of all ages – from young online organizers eager for more responsibility to seasoned veterans looking to oversee a diverse array of campaigns.
The position can be held in San Francisco, New York or Washington, DC. Pay is competitive.
To apply, send a brief introduction about your experience and a resume and/or Linkedin profile to organizer[at]change[dot]org.
