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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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Position: Assistant Director
Posted by: Hyogo Business & Cultural Center
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumnus, Braden Bennight (Aichi-ken, 2014-2017) for passing along the following job opening:

The qualifications can be found in the description, but the ideal candidate will be someone bilingual/fluent in Japanese, who has experience working in a Japanese office environment. JET alumni who were CIRs seem to more commonly fulfill those qualifications, but application to the job is of course not limited to former CIRs.

Please find below English and Japanese versions of the job description.

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Position: Education and MEXT Scholarship Coordinator
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Location: Purchase, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the Embassy of Japan in Washington DC:

The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Education and Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Scholarship Coordinator. This individual is primarily responsible for managing the schedules and assisting the activities of the diplomats in the Public Affairs Section, as well as coordinating the Embassy’s MEXT Scholarship Program. Please see below for a detailed listing of responsibilities.

Working hours are 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with lunch time receptionist duty once a month and occasional weeknight and/or weekend events (paid overtime). Salary is commensurate with experience and the skills of the candidate. Benefits include group health insurance coverage, paid time off, sick leave and an annual bonus. There is a potential salary increase based on individual performance. The minimum monthly base salary for this position is $3,500 USD.

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

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Position: Project Director, Digital Museum of the History
Posted by: Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York
Location: Purchase, NY, USA
Contract: Part-Time, Remote

Here’s a job passed along directly from the Japanese American Association of New York:

Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Project Director. This role will be responsible for the continued expansion and maintenance of the museum’s collection, including collecting, organizing, and cataloguing new materials, along with managing the museum’s website and archive.

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Position: Multiple Positions
Posted by: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Location: Delray Beach, Florida, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna Wendy Lo (Toyama-ken, 2002-2005) for passing along several job openings at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens where she works:

Application Process: Job description and details on how to apply can be found here: https://morikami.org/job-opportunities/

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Position: Female Boarding Assistant
Posted by: Keio Academy of New York
Location: Purchase, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job sent to us from a JET alumna:

Immediate Appointment
Minimum compensation: $25000 plus free private accommodation 

Keio Academy of New York invites applications from university graduates or students soon to graduate with an interest in limited teaching training in their major discipline (Art, English, Japanese, Mathematics, Music, Science or Social Science) in this co-educational boarding school directly linked to Keio University in Tokyo. These are training posts tenable for up to three years.

An interest in Japanese culture is expected: a knowledge of the Japanese language, though not required, will be an advantage. Readiness to participate in the Academy’s co-curricular program is essential.

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Position: Program Specialist
Posted by: Study Abroad Foundation
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the organization that works with visiting, non-degree students attending Japanese university to study abroad for a semester, academic year, or summer.

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