Job: Assistant to the CEO – Yadoumaru Project (Tokyo, Japan)
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Job Title: Assistant to the CEO
Posted by: Yadoumaru Project
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job passed along to us:
The CEO of an advertising company is looking for a female bilingual assistant for the company’s office in Tokyo. This is a good position for applicants interested in fully utilizing their language skills as well as furthering their career in the advertising field. Applicants should speak fluent English and Japanese (N2 and above).
- Translation responsibilities offer opportunity to utilize language and communication skills
- Ability to experience being a part of independent media productions
- Possibility of being involved in expansion overseas
The Company
This company is an advertising agency, producing a variety of original media such as television programs, magazines, as well as organizing a top leaders’ membership club. With the possibility of expanding its existing media overseas, the company is looking for a female assistant to the CEO to assist with translation of media, help out at production sites, as well as bringing unique and diverse ideas to the workplace.
Job: CET Academic Programs – Program Manager (Washington, DC)
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Job Title: Program Manager
Posted by: CET Academic Programs
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum Kate Maruyama (Osaka-ken) for passing along this opportunity:
CET Academic Programs manages study abroad programs in Asia (including Japan) and we are hiring a Program Manager. It’s a great place to work—I’ve been there for more than nine years. Could you please help pass the word? The primary consideration deadline is April 19, 2019.
https://cetacademicprograms.com/about-cet/job-openings/?gh_jid=4256340002
Job: Administrator – Blum & Poe (Tokyo, Japan)
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Job Title: Administrator
Posted by: Blum & Poe
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job passed along to us:
The position is for a full-time administrator at Blum & Poe in Tokyo
https://www.nettam.jp/career/detail.php?no=24675
The administrator works mostly at the gallery’s front desk, and is responsible for a wide range of tasks ranging from basic file management and gallery upkeep to public relations and logistical planning for exhibitions. The role is adaptable and can be shaped according to the applicant’s strengths and interests.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who already has at least some entry-level experience in the art world to work with a wide range of local and international artists of all generations. The role may be particularly suited to someone from the extended Ponja-Genkon community, as Blum & Poe represents numerous major postwar and contemporary Japanese artists.
We strongly prefer a native speaker of Japanese, but we are open to interviewing candidates who speak advanced Japanese, especially if they have experience of actively using it in a relevant work environment.
I would be very grateful if you could share this information with anyone you think is suitable for the position. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me off list at ashley@blumandpoe.com
Job: Multiple JET-Relevant Job Positions – DSA International (Multiple)
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Job Title: Multiple Positions
Posted by: DSA International
Location: Multiple Locations
Contract: Full-Time
Here are some JET-relevant job listings courtesy of DSA International:
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!
CALIFORNIA
- Accounting Manager (Orange County, CA) $110K/yr
- Sales Support & Sales Rep (Orange County, CA) $37-50K/yr
- Customer Service (Orange County, CA) $36K/yr
- R&D / Regulatory Associate (Orange County, CA) $42-50K/yr
- Purchasing (Torrance, CA) $32-34K/yr
- Airline Coordinator (Torrance, CA) $32-40K/yr
- Auditor & Tax Accountant (Torrance, CA) DOE
- Accountant/Bookkeeper (Los Angeles, CA) $40-55K/yr
- Administrative Assistant (San Gabriel Valley, CA) $37-45K/yr
- Inside Sales (Pasadena, CA) $35-45K/yr
- Sales Rep/Manager (San Francisco & San Jose, CA) DOE
- Process Engineer (San Jose, CA) DOE
KENTUCKY
- Sales Rep (Lexington, KY) DOE
MICHIGAN
- Customer Service (Detroit, MI) $32-55K/yr
- Sales Rep $50-80K/yr
NEW JERSEY
- EDI Administrator (New Brunswick, NJ) $60-65K/yr
MIAMI
- Sales Rep (Miami, FL) DOE
APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply, please send your resume as a MS Word attachment to: jobs@dsajobs.net. In the email subject line, please write: APR19-JETWIT-EK
Job: Diplomatic Assistant/Scheduler – Embassy of Japan (Washington, DC)
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Job Title: Diplomatic Assistant/Scheduler, Congressional Affairs
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JETAADC for the following job listing:
The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Diplomatic Assistant/Scheduler for the Congressional Affairs Section. The position provides an excellent opportunity to work for a foreign diplomatic mission while gaining insight into international affairs and its relation to the U.S. Congress from a unique inside perspective. Please see below for a detailed list of responsibilities.
The Embassy offers group health insurance coverage, paid vacation and sick leave. Working hours are 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with lunch time receptionist duty once a month and opportunities for paid overtime by occasionally working at evening and/or weekend events. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Please note: Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. green card holder. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Successful candidates will be requested to submit their background check information.
Job: Research Specialist – ITOCHU International Inc. (Washington, DC)
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Job Title: Research Specialist
Posted by: ITOCHU International Inc.
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
Itochu’s DC office has a job opening for someone with strong Japanese skills and research/analysis experience.
Job Summary: Key member of the Washington Office policy research team providing advisory services for ITOCHU International Inc. and ITOCHU Corporation. Applicant will have excellent general research capabilities with the ability to cover a broad portfolio of issue areas and have the desire and capability to engage in business development opportunities. Applicant should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to quickly distill and analyze large volumes of information in a concise manner.
About Us: ITOCHU International Inc. is the North American flagship company of the ITOCHU Group. ITOCHU provides trading services for more than 20,000 items and manages a portfolio of more than 20 subsidiaries and affiliates. Established in New York in 1952 and headquartered in midtown Manhattan, ITOCHU has various offices from coast to coast in the United States, as well as operations in Canada and Mexico, and is staffed by approximately 160 employees. Its subsidiaries employ thousands more. ITOCHU operates in a wide variety of businesses, with particular strength in the machinery, energy & chemicals, electronics, food, forest products, chemicals and textiles sectors. ITOCHU and its subsidiaries have assets of nearly $1.7 billion and annual revenues of over $3.6 billion in the last year.
More Information and Application Process: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1169017862/
Job: Custom Programs Assistant – International Studies Abroad Tokyo (Tokyo, Japan)
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Job Title: Custom Programs Assistant
Posted by: ISA (International Studies Abroad) Tokyo
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a JET-relevant job passed along to us for those looking to stay in Japan:
ISA (International Studies Abroad) Tokyo is currently seeking an on-site Custom Programs Assistant in Tokyo, Japan. This is a full-time position. The ISA Custom Programs Assistant will be responsible providing a comprehensive array of services to ISA and WSISACP students in Tokyo.
Requirements
- Candidate must already have obtained legal work permissions in Japan;
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Business Administration, International Studies, Marketing, Education/Pedagogy, Bilingual Education or Pedagogy, or a related field);
- Willing to work odd hours and weekends and be on call 24 hours a day while program is in session.
Preferred Qualities and Qualifications
- Fluency in Japanese and English;
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, diplomatic, friendly, confident, articulate and able to work effectively with different types of people;
- Must be a positive team player;
- Must be mature and able to use discretion when necessary;
- Able to multi-task effectively and work effectively under stress;
- Willing to work odd hours and weekends and be on call 24 hours a day while program is in session;
- One year of work experience in a similar or related position;
- Knowledge and experience in higher education, undergraduate, and international education;
- Work or study experience in the United States;
More Information and Application Process: https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=WORLDSTRIDES&cws=37&rid=1281
Job: Chief Operating Officer – U.S.-Japan Council (Washington, D.C., USA)
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Job Title: Chief Operating Officer
Posted by: U.S.-Japan Council
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job passed along to us:
The U.S.-Japan Council is hiring for a new COO position in their DC office. Please find the attached announcement below and follow up as per the application instructions.
USJC – Job Announcement – Chief Operating Officer
Job: Multiple Positions – Mori no Ike (Beltrami County, MN, USA)
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Job Title: Japanese Language Teacher, Japanese Language Counselor, and Culinary Arts Staff
Posted by: Mori no Ike
Location: Beltrami County, MN, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here are a couple of summer positions still open and passed along to us:
SUMMER OPPORTUNITY WITH MORI NO IKE
Do you speak Japanese, love working with children, and need a fun and interesting gig for the summer? Mori no Ike, the Japanese Language Village at Concordia Language Villages–an immersion-based summer program based in Minnesota, part of 15 languages–is still looking for several staff members for 2019.
Here is a message from the Dean, Hanna:
Stay connected with all things Japan! Mori no Ike is a Japanese language and culture immersion program in Northern Minnesota. Every summer we welcome over 300 young people from around the country to participate a Japanese immersion summer camp experience. Villagers in our program live the language and culture of Japan through language classes, cultural activities and authentic Japanese meals. We are still hiring staff for summer 2019.
Positions still open for summer 2019 include:
- Japanese language teachers and couselors—teach high school Japanese classes: https://hr.cord.edu/postings/5190
- Culinary arts staff—prepare authentic Japanese meals (https://hr.cord.edu/postings/5332)
Summer dates are: June 10-July 14 & July 9-August 18
Application Process: For more information, please contact Hanna Brandt hbrandt@cord.edu
Job: Production Manager – MoustacheCat Dance (New York City, NY)
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Job Title: Production Manager
Posted by: MoustacheCat Dance
Location: New York City, NY, USA
Contract: Part-Time
Here’s a part-time job gig passed along to us for a JET alum interested in performing arts:
SEEKING PRODUCTION MANAGER
Kaoru Ikeda/MoustacheCat Dance is seeking a Production Manager for the dance work Freedom Isn’t Free, which addressed the Japanese American experience during WWII. The work will premiere on June 14-15, 2019.
DUTIES:
- Updating and assisting in distributing flyer
- Outreach – contacting Japanese newspapers, etc.
- Fundraising
- Making simple playbill
- Setting up ticketing website (ex: Brown Paper Tickets)
As a small non-profit organization, they cannot pay much but it will be at least $600.
CONTACT:
Kaoru Ikeda/MoustacheCat Dance
Cell: 347-803-3376
kaoru@moustachecatdance.org
http://moustachecatdance.org/
http://www.facebook.com/moustachecatdance
Job: Program Assistant – CIEE Tokyo (Tokyo, Japan)
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Job Title: Program Assistant, CIEE Tokyo High School Summer Abroad
Posted by: CIEE Tokyo
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Darren Biggs (Okayama-ken) for the following summer job opening:
Direct Report: Program Coordinator for High School Programs
Hiring Organization: CIEE Tokyo
About CIEE:
A nonprofit, non-governmental organization, CIEE is the oldest and largest nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization in the United States. Since 1947, CIEE has helped thousands of people gain the knowledge and skills necessary to live and work in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world by offering the most comprehensive, relevant, and valuable exchange programs available. CIEE programs and services span study abroad, teach abroad, international faculty training, and various specialty and custom programs for secondary, post-secondary, and international students.
We strive to lead a robust community of international program providers and sponsors through innovation, quality, safety, exemplary service, and exceptional efficiency. Our success depends on having the very best professionals. CIEE is committed to recruiting and retaining the best people in the industry, particularly those who are passionate about international education, are self-starters with high levels of energy and autonomy, and are dedicated to exceeding expectations in every challenge.
About CIEE Tokyo:
CIEE Tokyo offers a variety of study abroad and intercultural exchange programs. Our current program lineup includes college semester; college summer; faculty-led and custom programs for colleges / universities; high school semester; high school summer; gap year abroad; and internships.
Summary of Position:
This is a short-term, contract-based position for the summer of 2019. The Program Assistant (PA) is responsible for helping CIEE successfully implement our High School Summer Abroad programs (both sessions 1 and 2) in Tokyo. The HSSA program provides high school students from the US a unique opportunity to live and study Japanese language and culture in the heart of Tokyo. Students live and take language classes in the National Olympic Memorial Youth Center (NOYC), located in the heart of Tokyo near Yoyogi Park and Meiji Shrine. The PA will assist CIEE staff with program logistics and supporting students to ensure they have a safe, enjoyable, and meaningful study abroad experience.
(Paid) Internship: Writing/Marketing Intern – Vertical, Inc. (New York City, NY, USA)
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Job Title: Writing/Marketing Intern
Posted by: Vertical, Inc.
Location: New York City, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a paid part-time internship passed along to us:
Writing/Marketing (paid) Intern for JP manga publisher Position is from April to June/July.
Description:
- Write blog post copy, coordinate production of promotional items and arrange shipment to third parties, facilitate sweepstakes giveaway prize shipments.
- Write copy, compile and send assets, and coordinate with freelance designers to ensure the timely creation and submission of monthly print advertisements
- Contact third parties for marketing collaboration and PR, conduct market data research, and track marketing budget and reprint schedule
- Facilitate license, editorial, and marketing coordination by drafting and submitting editorial and marketing proposals, including proposals for special projects, such as box sets, bonus items, and marketing campaigns
- Coordinate publicity related mailings, including sending complimentary copies to review outlets and international company offices
- Write additional website blog posts and run online social media marketing campaigns as necessary
Job: Japanese-English Bilingual Staff Position – Window Research Institute (Tokyo, Japan)
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Job Title: Japanese-English Bilingual Staff Position
Posted by: Window Research Institute
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the company:
Position at Window Research Institute
Guided by the belief that “windows represent civilization and culture,” the Window Research Institute seeks to collect and disseminate a wide range of knowledge and ideas related to windows and architecture, to aid research, and to support and organize cultural projects. Going forward, the Window Research Institute plans to create a global foundation in Tokyo specializing in windows on par with the top architectural foundations in the world.
Responsibilities:
- Start a grant program for overseas foundations
- Serve as the executive director of the Advisory Committee, chaired by Italian expert Vittorio Magnago Lampugnani, who will oversee the development of the foundation’s long-term roadmap
- Manage foundation’s overseas publicity, website, social media, print media, etc.
- Serve as project manager for overseas projects
- Conduct market research on existing overseas funded research foundations
- Manage PR for the Japan House projects (Sao Paulo, London, Hollywood)
Requirements: Applicant should be a native speaker of English. Business level fluency in Japanese is required. The Foundation has a small staff, so being a team player willing to multitask is a must.
Window Research Institute website: https://madoken.jp/en/
Application Process: If interested, please send a resume to jessicacork@ykk-usa.com.
Job: Program Coordinator, Student Services – Council on International Educational Exchange (Tokyo, Japan)
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Job Title: Program Coordinator, Student Services (PCSS)
Posted by: Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Darren Biggs (Okayama-ken) for the following job opening:
Position: Program Coordinator, Student Services (PCSS)
Organization: Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
Department / Division: CIEE Tokyo (CIEE KK)
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Reports to: Manager of Student Services
About CIEE:
A nonprofit, non-governmental organization, CIEE is the oldest and largest nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization in the United States. Since 1947, CIEE has helped thousands of people gain the knowledge and skills necessary to live and work in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world by offering the most comprehensive, relevant, and valuable exchange programs available. CIEE programs and services span study abroad, teach abroad, international faculty training, and various specialty and custom programs for secondary, post-secondary, and international students.
We strive to lead a robust community of international program providers and sponsors through innovation, quality, safety, exemplary service, and exceptional efficiency. Our success depends on having the very best professionals. CIEE is committed to recruiting and retaining the best people in the industry, particularly those who are passionate about international education, are self-starters with high levels of energy and autonomy, and are dedicated to exceeding expectations in every challenge.
About CIEE Tokyo:
Located on the campus of Sophia University, CIEE Tokyo offers a variety of study abroad and intercultural exchange programs. Our current program lineup includes college semester; college summer; faculty-led and custom programs for colleges / universities; high school semester; high school summer; gap year abroad; and internships.
Summary of Position:
The Program Coordinator, Student Services (PCSS), supports the Manager of Student Services (MSS) in ensuring the wellbeing of students in college and internship programs in accordance with CIEE health safety and security policies. The PCSS will actively engage with students in the above-mentioned programs to ensure the quality of their study abroad experience, assisting them on a wide range of matters related to their daily lives, health and safety, and overall enjoyment of the program. The PCSS will also support CIEE Tokyo colleagues as needed for students in other program lines. Additionally, the PCSS will coordinate and implement CIEE Tokyo internship programs, including Tokyo Global Internship (GLINT) programs.
The selected candidate will be hired on a one-year contract with the possibility of converting to full-time permanent at the end of the first year, conditional on satisfactory performance and the needs of the company.
Job: Account Representative and Customer Service Representative – DSA International (Los Angeles/Orange County, CA, USA)
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Job Title: Account Representative and Customer Service Representative
Posted by: DSA International
Location: Los Angeles/Orange County, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here are a couple of jobs passed along to us:
Account Representative
A global material and Automotive Manufacturing firm is seeking a qualified Account Representative for their Ohio branch. This person will be responsible for growth with new and existing customers in the automotive industry. Minimum 1 yr experience desired, training will be provided by management.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
- 1-2 years of sales / account management experience (preferred but not required)
- Automotive supplier experience (highly preferred)
- General understanding of manufacturing concepts for electronics (a plus)
- Bilingual Japanese/English language abilities
- Good communication skills with the ability to give presentations
This is a full-time, direct hire position with a competitive salary and full company benefits.
Application Process: To apply, please email your resume as a Microsoft Word attachment to jobs@dsajobs.net and write in the subject line: “JET-AcctRepOhio#2019-S-BN”
- Good Customer Service ability/skills
- College Degree (any major ok)
- GPA is not a concern as long as you are or have graduated.
- Interest in international trade. Position involves customer service, marketing, trade show coordinating, shipping and logistics of products (Lifestyle products such as cosmetics, pharmaceutical, eco life, etc.)
- Microsoft application skills
