Career Advisor at Temple University, Japan Campus
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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
Web Designer (Bellevue, WA)
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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.
Internship with the Mainichi Newspaper (NYC)
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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.
Internship with Nippon TV (NYC)
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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.
Jobs: International Education Programs (Chronicle of Higher Ed.)
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Via the Chronicle of Higher Education’s international education programs job listing:
7/9/2009
- New York University (New York) : Associate Director, International Programs and Services; Stern School of Business
7/8/2009
- Miami University (Ohio) (Ohio) : Assistant Director of International Programs
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
