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Position: Business and Organizational Leadership Coach
Posted by: CACI
Location: USA & Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JETAADC for passing along the following opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Business and Organizational Leadership Coach to support efforts in Yokosuka and Sasebo, Japan. You will coach, mentor, train, and support leaders, managers at US Navy Ship Repair Facility and Joint Maintenance Center (SRF-JRMC), in Yokosuka and Sasebo, Japan.

Partner with US Civil Service, US Military and Japanese national stakeholders to apply principles of organizational leadership, to develop people, transform culture, improve performance, and achieve results through individual, group, team, and/or other coaching-based modalities. Will work individually and as part of a team. May work in an active industrial environment outdoors, indoors, or in a field office environment. Will be based in the United States with regularly scheduled travel to Japan. 

Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret clearance. Must have some sort of coaching certification.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.  

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Position: English Advisor/Editor
Posted by: The Permanent Mission of Japan
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JETAADC for passing along the following opportunity:

The Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Geneva, Switzerland, is seeking an English Advisor/Editor for its Economic Affairs Division.

The staff have specifically requested that American former JETs apply.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.

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Position: Webpage Manager and Public Relations
Posted by: The Consulate General of Japan in Boston
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from The Consulate General of Japan in Boston:

The Consulate-General of Japan in Boston is hiring one Webpage Management and Public Relations contract-based staff member (max: 35 hours/week). This is a contracted position until the end of March 2022 with the possibility for yearly renewal. The primary responsibility of this position will be to maintain and update the Consulate’s website.

The secondary role will be to assist our public relations activities, thereby bridging New England and Japan. The ideal candidate should be adaptable, results oriented, creative, patient, and knowledgeable of website management, social media, and photography applications and software.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.

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Position: Coordinator for Public Relations
Posted by: The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco
Location: San Francisco, California
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco:

The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco’s Japan Information and Cultural Center (JICC) has an opening for the position of Coordinator for Public Relations. The Coordinator for Public Relations works closely with consulate officers and other local staff to promote greater interest in and understanding of Japan and Japanese culture in Northern California and Nevada.

In addition, she or he also works as part of the General Affairs Section and supports the leadership of the Consulate to implement initiatives to strengthen ties between Japan and the U.S. in the Consulate’s jurisdiction.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.

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Position: Webpage Management and Public Relations
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Miami
Location: Miami, Florida
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the Consulate General of Japan in Miami:

The Consulate-General of Japan in Miami has a job opening for a Webpage Management and Public Relations position. Recruitment for this position will end on November 7, 2021.

Application Process: Please find links to our official Facebook advertisement for the position, as well as the full job description hosted on our website. 

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Position: Academic Director
Posted by: CET Academic Programs
Location: Osaka, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna, Kate Maruyama (Osaka, 2005-2008) for passing along the following job opening with CET Japan:

Course faculty are expected to take full ownership of their course, with direction from the program’s Academic Director as needed.  Faculty are expected to deliver the course according to the highest academic standards, to provide a stimulating and inclusive intellectual environment, and to adhere to CET’s academic policies.

In addition – and importantly, given that this is a study abroad program – faculty are asked to make concrete connections between the academic content of the course and Japan as context. This is a primary academic goal for CET as an organization, and a central metric around which course feedback is designed.

Application Process: For full job description and how to apply, visit https://cetacademicprograms.com/about/work-for-cet/

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Position: Academic Director
Posted by: CET Academic Programs
Location: Osaka, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna, Kate Maruyama (Osaka, 2005-2008) for passing along the following job opening with CET Japan:

Academic Director (CET Academic Programs, Osaka, Japan)

The Academic Director (AD) is responsible for the academic excellence of the CET Japan programs, articulating a clear vision and academic identity, ensuring the delivery of a robust, well-designed curriculum, upholding the highest standards in teaching, learning, and pedagogy, and positioning CET at the forefront of the field. The AD is also responsible for ensuring smooth academic administration: adhering to all CET policies and processes, maintaining strong relationships with local university partners, faculty and staff, and CET headquarters.

In addition, the AD collaborates closely with CET Student Life staff to ensure the quality of program activities, ongoing orientations, and the roommate program. The initial contract period is two years, with the hope to extend for a significantly longer period.

Application Process: For full job description and how to apply, visit https://cetacademicprograms.com/about/work-for-cet/

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Position: Inside Sales Representative or Translator
Posted by: Bond Consultants
Location: South East, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumnus, Jeremy Salzer (Yamaguchi-ken, 2015-2018) for sharing the following information from his current job:

For those of you who don’t know, I am a former JET from North Carolina. After coming back from Japan, I moved to Chicago where I work as a recruiter for an employment agency that specializes in Positions for Japanese Companies. Currently, we have two positions in the South East that may be of interest to recently returned JETS.

1. Inside sales representative in Atlanta, GA: This position pays $18 per hour, is non-exempt (meaning overtime pay), and has a small relocation package of $500. Japanese language ability is a plus, but not at all required.
2. Translator in southern TN: This position is salaried, starting at $37,000. A $2,000 signing bonus plus relocation package is available. Advanced Japanese level is required, bur experience is desired. (This position may also be good for any previous JET looking for a career change!)

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Position: VPGE Assistant Director of Fellowships (One Year; Fixed Term)
Posted by: The Consulate General of Japan in Seattle
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna, Jennifer Hwang (Shizuoka-ken, 2008-2012) for passing along the following job opening at her institution:

The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education (VPGE) is a dynamic and fast-paced team that delivers programs to Stanford’s 9,000+ graduate students and 3,000+ postdoctoral scholars. We work collaboratively across the university with schools and other vice provost areas to enhance the graduate educational experience. VPGE supports programs, administration, and services to the university community and graduate students in five portfolio areas: fellowships and funding, professional development, diversity and inclusion, interdisciplinary learning, and academic guidance.
 
VPGE is looking for a detail-oriented Assistant Director of Fellowships to join our team in supporting approximately 700 fellowship recipients each year. Reporting to the Associate Director of Fellowships, you will develop your strengths by playing an essential role in many aspects of VPGE Fellowship administration, including fellow selection, funding, and communications. You will thrive in an environment where you enjoy working in databases, collaborating with university partners, and being a resource for students and the VPGE team. This position is a one-year fixed term.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.

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Position: Media Relations and Public Outreach Specialist
Posted by: The Consulate General of Japan in Seattle
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job passed along to us from the PNW JETAA chapter:

The Consulate is seeking a well-qualified individual with excellent communication skills to serve as a Media Relations and Public Outreach Specialist. This position is expected to start in January 2022. To apply, required documents (see section 8 below) must be submitted to the email address below on or before November 14, 2021. 

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.

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Position: Community Relations Specialist
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles:

The Japan Information and Culture Center at the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles seeks to fill a community relations specialist position to advance our community relations objectives and to handle such duties as promotion of people-to-people exchanges through sister city relationships, as well as communicating with Japanese-affiliated community organizations.

The ideal candidate should have a firm understanding of Japanese culture and society, as well as Japan’s foreign policies. The candidate should have strong communication skills, an event organizing background and outreach capabilities including serving in an external facing role. The candidate must be able to function as a team player in a Japanese bureaucracy and understand the role of the Japanese Consulate. This position will be based in-person at our office in downtown Los Angeles.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.

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Position: Multiple Positions
Posted by: Cultural Vistas
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumnus, Paul Champaloux (Wakayama-ken, 2009-2012) for passing along various job openings at his current employer, Cultural Vistas:

Cultural Vistas is currently hiring! We are always looking for people who are passionate about intercultural exchange, so please help us spread the word. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3mtliIc.

• Program Specialist, Train USA
• Assistant Program Officer, Muskie Fellowship
• Communications Coordinator, Muskie Fellowship
• Program Officer, Professional Fellows Program

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Position: Assistant Correspondent – Economics Team
Posted by: Jiji Press
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to a former JET (Mie Prefecture, 2013-15) for passing along the following job opening:

The Washington DC Bureau of Japanese newswire Jiji Press is looking for an organized, resourceful individual to join our Economics team as an Assistant Correspondent. The ideal candidate will have experience working under tight deadlines with intermediate to advanced Japanese language ability. The Assistant Correspondent will be responsible for working with the Economics team to report on data in Japanese, taking notes and participating in high-profile press events with government officials in English, and booking and conducting interviews with academics and other public sources.

Prior experience covering economics is not required, but an understanding of DC policy-making and politics is highly encouraged. The individual will work with Japanese journalists, and will also provide assistance and context regarding American topics. Prior experience working with foreign nationals or in a foreign setting is a major plus.

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Position: ESOL Teacher
Posted by: Mercy Center
Location: Remote and/or Bronx, New York, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna, Alexei Esikoff (Fukushima-ken, 2002-2003) for forwarding us this opportunity:

Here is the detailed info: We are currently looking for experienced educators who are available to work from September 2021 – June 2022 remotely and/or in-person. Please see the information you requested about the work we do and the ESOL instructor position below.  We are looking for instructors for our evening classes (5:00 pm – 9:00 pm). 

Profile

• Proficient English speakers with good working knowledge of English grammar and language use. 
• Experienced teachers with good interpersonal skills who enjoy working in diverse linguistic and cultural settings. 
• Passionate teachers looking to empower immigrant communities through English language education. 
• Applicants with ESL teaching experience required. TESOL/CELTA certification highly preferred. 

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Position: Various Positions with Japanese/American Companies
Posted by: DSA International 
Location: USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Emi Tanaka from DSA International for passing along the following job openings across the United States:

New Job Listings! Japanese/American Companies seeking candidates nationwide. Japanese language or cultural background is a big plus! All of our positions are direct-hire with company benefits! See below a small listing of some of our urgent job openings!  

• CPA Trainee/Experience-Mgr CPA Firms- San Diego, New York, Chicago, California to $150K/yr
• Accounting Manager -Arizona to $110K/yr
• Sales Engineers-California, Michigan, Chicago, Arizona, Indiana, Kentucky  to $130K/yr
• CPA Trainee/Experience- San Diego, New York, Chicago, California to $150K/yr

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