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Position: Social Media Manager
Posted by: Fujifilm Sonosite I
Location: Bothell, WA, USA
Contract: Full Time; No Visa Sponsorship

Thanks to Janice Laureano (Niigata-ken, 2013-2017) for passing along the following job opening.

Lead the development and management of FFSS’s social media strategy as it relates to engagement, content performance, demand generation, brand awareness, and messaging for LinkedIn, Facebook,Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and beyond.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://uscareers-fujifilm.icims.com/jobs/26869/social-media-manager/job

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Position: Domestic Admissions Counselor (Student Recruiter)
Posted by: Temple University, Japan Campus
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Contract: Full Time; Visa Sponsorship

Thanks to Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) for passing along the following job opening.

Salary & benefits:

• Commensurate with experience.
• Eleven (11) days paid vacation in the first fiscal year (July-June) increasing to 20 days after 6 years of employment, plus 5 paid “personal and sick days” each year.
• In addition, approximately two weeks company-wide break over Christmas/New Year.
• Japanese social insurance and pension, commuting/telework allowance, a welfare-discount program membership, retirement payment system and tuition benefits for Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) programs.

Overview of position:

Starting in January 2025, Temple University will broaden its presence in Japan through the establishment of a new satellite campus in Kyoto. Over the past three years, TUJ has experienced unprecedented growth, including an 80% increase in its undergraduate student population. In connection with our new satellite campus in Kyoto and to support further growth in the Kansai region, TUJ is seeking a motivated and outgoing Admissions Counselor for the domestic Japanese market to support university recruiting and advise prospective students. The admissions counselor will be responsible for all aspects of student recruitment by visiting high schools and other educational institutions, attending university admission events, arranging information sessions and campus tours, and initiating campaigns to induce students to attend TUJ. Candidates should be either residing in or able to relocate to the Kansai region and be able to occasionally travel to Tokyo for training purposes. The role requires some travel within Japan.

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Position: Analyst in Foreign Affairs
Posted by: U.S. Congressional Research Service (Library of Congress)
Location: Washington, D.C., USA/Hybrid
Contract: Full Time; No Visa Sponsorship

Thanks to Jim Gannon (Ehime-ken, 1992-1994) for passing along the following job opening.

The Asia Section covers Central Asia, South Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific, including U.S. bilateral political and security relations in the region and multilateral affairs. The ideal candidate will have formal education, training, and/or experience conducting research on Asia, particularly Indo-Pacific security affairs OR South Asian, Southeast Asian, or Pacific affairs and U.S. political and security relations with the region. The ideal candidate is expected to possess and enhance over time the skills necessary to provide legislative analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff at increasingly sophisticated levels. The analyst may support research undertaken throughout CRS.

Application Process – For more information and to apply, please click here – https://www.loc.gov/item/careers/analyst-in-foreign-affairs-vacancyvar002724/

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Position: Senior Fellow
Posted by: German Marshall Fund
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full Time

Thanks to Jim Gannon (Ehime-ken, 1992-1994) for passing along the following job opening.

Portions of the job posting are below, and the position seems focused on Japan and its multilateral connections to the U.S., Europe, Korea, and other Indo-Pacific partners.

Job Summary:

The Senior Fellow has primary responsibility for the Japan Trilateral Forum, managing the annual Track 1.5 dialogue with stakeholders in Asia, Europe, and the United States, as well as the annual Young Strategists Forum, and other projects related to Japan and Korea. The Senior Fellow conducts original research that links the emerging debates on Asia in Europe with the policy debates in Washington DC and supports the Indo Pacific Program’s efforts in building a strong network in the United States and Europe, as well as with Indo-Pacific partners. The Senior Fellow will also engage in fundraising and donor relations in support of the Indo Pacific Program’s work.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities (in order of importance):

• Design and plan the annual Japan Trilateral Forum in close coordination with the Brussels-based Indo Pacific Senior Program Officer.

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Position: Management and Program Analyst
Posted by: Japan-United States Friendship Commission
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full Time; No Visa Sponsorship

Thanks to Jessyca Livingston (Hokkaido-ken, 2003-2006) for passing along the following job opening.

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the seamless functioning of the United States-Japan Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange panel (CULCON) and other associated binational activities.

Duties performed:

• Developing and relaying information on CULCON programs of interest to cultural and educational organizations in the United States and Japan.
• Preparing background reports on specific U.S.-Japan topics for CULCON panel attendees.
• Developing strategic partnerships and preparing budgets and grant proposals for CULCON activities in the United States and Japan.
• Coordinating U.S-Japan task forces and CULCON secretariat-initiated activities to meet goals and set priorities.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here –  https://www.usajobs.gov/job/783681400

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Position: Business Strategy Manager
Posted by: Quick USA
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Contract: Full Time; No Visa Sponsorship

Thanks to Carlos Medina (Oita-ken, 2019-2022) for passing along the following job opening.

A Japanese management company is currently looking for a full time, fully onsite Business Strategy Manager to join their team for their Orlando, FL team. This position is for a very well-known theme park in Florida where the use of both English and Japanese will be essential on top of previous marketing or business development experience.

JET Alumni are encouraged to apply as they are familiar with Japanese work culture. Also, the skills attained during their time in JET could become important for this position.
As a Business Strategy Manager, your essential duties would include:

• Assessing the company’s target market and industry and developing strategies to gain new clients.
• Develop, prepare, and support the company’s business strategy plan.
• Support the business contract renewal.
• Maintaining relationships with current clients
• Plan, lead, execute and maintain the property remodeling project.
• Plan and promote kaizen initiatives in the organization.
• Monitor and enforce compliance
• Researching prospective accounts in targeted markets, pursuing leads, and constructing agreements
• Identifying new prospects within the industry and preparing detailed sales presentations
• Other duties as assigned.

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Position: Social Media Specialist 
Posted by: Embassy of Japan in Washington D.C.
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full Time; No Visa Sponsorship

Thanks to Sarah Morris (Ishikawa Prefecture, 2016-2022) for passing along the following job opening.

The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Social Media Specialist. This individual is mainly responsible for running the social media platforms of the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC as a core member of the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy efforts.

Working hours are in-person from 10:00 am – 6:30 pm (lunch from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm), Monday through Friday, with regular evening hours to cover events (paid overtime). The minimum monthly salary for this position is $5,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Please note that the Coordinator is an independent contractor to the Embassy and will not be deemed an employee of the Embassy for any purpose whatsoever. This position includes paid leave, but does NOT include group health insurance coverage.

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Position: Travel Consultant, Japan Specialist
Posted by: Inside Travel Group
Location: Remote (Remote in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, ME, MN, NC, NV, OR, PA)
Contract: Full Time; No Visa Sponsorship

Thanks to Inside Travel Group for passing along the following job opening.

Description: Advance your career in travel sales! Create unforgettable experiences and share your love for Japan. Join our team of experts and make every client journey unforgettable!

As a Travel Consultant, you will use your extensive understanding of Japan to create unforgettable cultural adventures for our clients. Exceptional time management, confidence, communication, and organization are a must for efficiently prioritizing tasks and providing top-notch service for both new clients and ongoing bookings. High performance will be rewarded with sales and customer service-based commission, along with regular familiarization trips to our destination countries to enhance your knowledge.

What You Will be Doing:

• Consult with customers to identify their individual holiday requirements.
• Create high-quality tailor-made itineraries based on customer requirements.
• Work to achieve individual and team sales targets.
• Co-ordinate all aspects of the customer booking to ensure successful delivery of trip.

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Position: Adjunct Lectuter (various fields)
Posted by: CIEE Kyoto
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Contract: Full Time; No Visa Sponsorship

Thanks to Michele Fujii (Shiga-ken, 2010-2013) for passing along the following job opening.

Description:
Learn more about CIEE Kyoto at ciee.org.

CIEE Kyoto is recruiting for the following positions:

Adjunct Lecturer of “Culture and Cuisine in Japan” (May 16-June 20, 2024)
60 Contact Hours
Remuneration 400,000 JPY & 15,000 JPY Transport Stipend
Teaching location: Shijo Karasuma (1-minute from station)
15-30 students
16:00-18:30 Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
Teaching about Japanese culture & cuisine in English to US undergraduate students studying abroad in Kyoto

Adjunct Lecturer of “Japanese Media, Anime, and Film” (May 16-June 20, 2024)
60 Contact Hours
Remuneration 400,000 JPY & 15,000 JPY Transport Stipend
Teaching location: Shijo Karasuma (1-minute from station)
15-30 students
16:00-18:30 Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
Teaching about Japanese media, anime, and film in English to US undergraduate students studying abroad in Kyoto

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Position: Japan Festival Director
Posted by: Heart of America Japan-America Society
Location: Kansas City, MO – remote except day of festival
Contract: Part Time

Thanks to Pegeen Barr Blank (Higashi Osaka, 1989-1991) for passing along the following job opening.

The part-time, contract Festival Director reports to the Greater Kansas City Japan Festival’s Festival Committee and is responsible for the Festival’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. The planning for, execution, and evaluation of the Festival is the responsibility of the Festival Director.

The Director will work without direct supervision and is expected to provide project management, leadership direction and coordination for the Festival Committee and all sub-committees of the Festival.

Application Process: https://kcjas.org/Job – for additional information and email address

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Position: Academic Advisor / Associate Academic Advisor for Undergraduate Program
Posted by: Temple University
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full Time; Visa Sponsorship

Thanks to Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) for passing along the following job opening.

WORK HOURS
37.5 hours per week
(Main office hours: 9:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday)

REPORT TO
Director of Academic Advising, Academic Advising Center

VISA REQUIREMENT
Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is able to sponsor a visa for this position.

SALARY & BENEFITS
Commensurate with experience.

Eleven (11) days paid vacation in the first fiscal year (July-June) increasing to 20 days after 6 years of employment, plus 5 paid “personal and sick days” each year. In addition, approximately two weeks company-wide break over Christmas/New Year. Japanese social insurance and pension, commuting/telework allowance, a welfare-discount program membership, retirement payment system and tuition benefits for Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) programs.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION
As a part of the Academic Affairs Division, the Academic Advising Center (AAC) works closely with TUJ’s undergraduate students throughout the student life cycle, from orientation through graduation. Academic advisors provide holistic and proactive support to help students to achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals. Accordingly, the academic advisor provides consultative advice on curricular requirements, major/minor selection, course selection, study skills, career options, TUJ resources, programmatic opportunities, and academic support and performance.

The person in this position will be a key member of our Academic Advising Center team. Academic Advisors frequently liaise with the Office of Student Services and Engagement, Financial Aid, Admissions, Career Services, academic departments, and other relevant departments both at TUJ and campuses in Philadelphia, PA and Rome, Italy.

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Position: PR/Cultural Section Assistant
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in Denver
Location: Denver, CO, USA
Contract: Full Time; No Visa Scholarship

Thanks to Jessyca Livingston (Hokkaido-ken, 2003-2006) for passing along the following job opening.

The Consulate-General of Japan in Denver seeks a qualified candidate to join its Local Staff. Eligible persons can apply by sending a resume, one letter of reference, and contact information, including telephone, email, and mailing address, to the email address below.

Applications must be received by Friday, March 15, 2024. Please note that the Consulate will neither confirm the receipt of applications nor return items to applicants. No inquiries by phone calls or emails are accepted.

Duties: Assistance with official functions of PR/Cultural section, including but not limited to: making reports, writing and editing letters and speeches, and information dissemination, including website updates, etc.

Basic Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 9 am through 5 pm (includes 1 hour lunch-time), with possible overtime work.

Qualifications

1. Must be a US citizen
2. A person whose mother’s tongue is English
3. Experience with basic PC skills such as Word and Excel
4. Available to start in March or April, 2024

Selection Process: After the initial document screening, selected candidates will be contacted for a written examination and interview. Upon hiring, there will be an introductory trial employment period of 90 days.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here –  https://www.denver.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100626566.pdf

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Position: Japanese-English Interpreter
Posted by: Quick USA
Location: Canton, MS, USA
Contract: Full Time; No Visa Scholarship

Thanks to Carlos Medina (Oita-ken, 2019-2022) for passing along the following job opening.

A famous Japanese Manufacturing company is looking to add an on-site, temporary interpreter to their Canton, Mississippi to start working on April 2024. The contract period is for 1 year and it is renewable.

Japanese- English experienced candidates are of course encouraged to apply, but even candidates with no experience in interpreting, but with an N2 JLPT level Japanese or higher are encouraged to apply for this position. Candidates who have N2 level Japanese or higher and are looking for an opportunity to get into the translating/interpreting business, this could be the starting point to your new career.

Please consider the following requirements when applying for this position.

• English and Japanese native or business fluency required (for Japanese, JLPT lvl2 or higher)
• For inexperienced candidates, the desire to get into and make a career in the interpreting/translating business.
• Prior interpreting in the automotive/manufacturing sector preferred, but not required.

Application Process: Please send resume to carlos@919usa.com

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Position: Accounting Assistant
Posted by: Quick USA
Location: Beaverton, OR, USA
Contract: Fully Remote; No Visa Scholarship

Thanks to Carlos Medina (Oita-ken, 2019-2022) for passing along the following job opening.

A Japanese Company is currently looking for a part-time fully remote (preferably in the WA state area) Accounting Assistant to join their team and help them with AP/AR, bank reconciliation and other accounting related tasks making use of QuickBooks. The company is located in Beaverton, Oregon.

This is a great opportunity to get involve with Japanese culture especially if you are a JET Alumni! JET alumni are encouraged to apply as they would be a great fit with all the knowledge and skills they learned throughout their time in Japan.

The Salary range for this position would be between $17-$25 an hour based on skills & experiences.

The requirements for this position are as followed:

• 1 year experience or more of using QuickBooks.
• English Native Level
• Japanese preferred, but not required

Application Process: Please Email Resume to carlos@919usa.com

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Position: Programs & Membership Coordinator
Posted by: USJETAA
Location: Remote
Contract: Part-Time; No Visa Scholarship

Position Information: 15-20 hrs/wk, $24/hour
Position Type: Contract
Application Deadline: March 25, 2024

About USJETAA:
The United States Japan Exchange & Teaching Programme Alumni Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes cross-cultural understanding at the grassroots level through support and resources for the nearly 40,000 JET Program alumni, the 19 US JET alumni associations, and the rest of the JET community. 

Position Summary:

USJETAA seeks a well-organized, detail-oriented individual with exceptional writing and editing skills to join our team as the next Programs & Membership Coordinator. This person should enjoy relationship building, and creating and executing events/programs. The Programs & Membership Coordinator will engage heavily with our 19 affiliated chapters, individual JET alumni and our community partners to offer and assist in the execution of events and opportunities, leading to a strengthened JET alumni network. This position will also work closely with the rest of the USJETAA team to fortify member relations and communications by providing information, fielding questions and developing and implementing strategies to increase membership.

The successful candidate will be responsible for 1) identifying and implementing ways that USJETAA can practically support regional JETAA chapters to help them become more sustainable and dynamic within their local communities; 2) creating and executing events and programs that serve the JETAA community’s interests and needs; 3) nurturing and increasing USJETAA membership and engagement at large.

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