Job: Education Assistant – Japan Society (New York, NY, USA)
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Job Title: Education Assistant
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the organization (sorry, no visa sponsorship):
EDUCATION ASSISTANT
The Education Assistant, working in cooperation with the Education Program team, helps organize, develop and administer programs and websites for families, K-12 teachers and students.
ABOUT THE JAPAN SOCIETY
Founded in 1907, Japan Society in New York City presents sophisticated, topical and accessible experiences of Japanese art and culture, and facilitates the exchange of ideas, knowledge and innovation between the U.S. and Japan. More than 200 events annually encompass world-class exhibitions, dynamic classical and cutting-edge contemporary performing arts, film premieres and retrospectives, workshops and demonstrations, tastings, family activities, language classes, and a range of high-profile talks and expert panels that present open, critical dialogue on issues of vital importance to the U.S., Japan and East Asia. For more information, visit our website http://www.japansociety.org.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assisting with all aspects of Education and Family Programs including Annual Festivities, Monthly Family programs, Student leadership exchange program, and Teacher training programs;
- Performing a wide variety of administrative functions including, but not limited to; researching and preparing materials for programs, maintaining department files, tracking program budgets, drafting grant reports, and assisting with program evaluation;
- Assist with the logistical arrangements for the high school student leadership exchange program;
- Working with other departments across Japan Society such as Media & Marketing, Finance & Administration, House Activities & Rentals, Maintenance to ensure that all programs are running smoothly;
- Help with the development, administration and promotion of materials on About Japan: A Teacher’s Resource website for K-12 educators;
- Helping to do outreach and marketing to families, teachers and schools, including sending regular email newsletters;
- Coordinate on-site program scheduling as well as logistical arrangements for speakers, presenters and conference participants;
- Assisting as needed in other areas of the Education Department. Read More
Job: Sales Executive Action Line (Japanese Speaking) – Hilton Grand Vacations (Honolulu, HI, USA)
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Job Title: Sales Executive Action Line (Japanese Speaking)
Posted by: Hilton Grand Vacations
Location: Honolulu, HI, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s another job received directly from the company. Please note: no visa sponsorship is available.
A Sales Executive Action Line (Japanese Speaking) with Hilton Grand Vacations is responsible for welcoming primarily Japanese clients and presenting luxury Hilton Grand Vacations ownership products to potential buyers while maintaining effective communication with clients and provide follow up to ensure customer satisfaction.
What will I be doing?
As a Sales Executive Action Line (Japanese Speaking) you would be responsible for executing your position’s responsibilities in alignment with our Spirit of Service culture and driving company success through performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Welcomes primarily Japanese clients and presents luxury Hilton Grand Vacations ownership products to potential buyers
- Maintains effective communication with clients and provide follow up to ensure customer satisfaction
- Liaises with Quality Assurance Managers to resolve guest related issues as they arise
- Attends all sales training and sales meetings for key information on Hilton Grand Vacations products and related updates
- Utilizes selling concepts prompted at Hilton Grand Vacations as well as various forms of communication (ie: email, telephone and written correspondence) to interface with guest owners
- Has the ability to generate referral leads with each new customer
- Promotes a positive work environment
- Adheres to Hilton Grand Vacations core values and policies
- Works well in a team environment while maintaining a professional and personal image that upholds the Hilton Grand Vacations standards of integrity, quality and service to customers
Job: Marketing Representative Retail (Japanese Speaking) – Hilton Grand Vacations (Honolulu, HI, USA)
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Job Title: Marketing Representative Retail (Japanese Speaking)
Posted by: Hilton Grand Vacations
Location: Honolulu, HI, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the company. Please note: no visa sponsorship is available.
A Marketing Representative – Retail (Japanese Speaking) with Hilton Grand Vacations is responsible for the promotion and booking of eligible vacation ownership presentations, previews and the sale of mini-vacation packages to visitors and contacts.
What will I be doing?
As a Marketing Representative – Retail (Japanese Speaking) you would be responsible for executing your position’s responsibilities in alignment with our Spirit of Service culture and driving company success through performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Responsible for the promotion and booking of eligible vacation ownership presentations, previews and the sale of mini-vacation packages to guests and visitors at various Hilton Grand Vacations retail locations in Hawaii.
- Distribute approved promotional information and incentives to guests and visitors.
- Generates leads and books qualified timeshare sales presentations for prospective Hilton Grand Vacations Owners, Club Members and other qualified customers.
- Provide customer/concierge services as needed to all guests projecting a professional company image.
- Assist in the implementation and tracking of current and future marketing programs, according to the standards of professionalism adhered to by Hilton Grand Vacations.
Job: Various Positions – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (Delray Beach, FL, USA)
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Job Title: Various Positions
Posted by: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Location: Delray Beach, FL, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here are 5 positions at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens sent to us directly from JET alum, Wendy Lo (Toyama-ken). *Note: You must have legal status to work in the U.S. to apply for these jobs as there is no visa sponsorship:
- Youth & Outreach Program Coordinator
- Digital Marketing Coordinator
- Graphic Designer
- Facility Rental Coordinator
- Exhibition Preperator
Application Process: Job descriptions and details on how to apply can be found here: https://morikami.org/job-opportunities/
Job: Consular/Administration/Accounting Clerk – Consulate-General of Japan (Melbourn, AUS)
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Job Title: Consular/Administration/Accounting Clerk
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan
Location: Melbourn, Australia
Contract: Full-Time; Monday to Friday, 9:00-17:00 (weekend and after hours work may be required for special events.)
Here’s a job from the Consulate-General of Japan, Melbourne, Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia:
Job Description:
- Assistance with Consular services (Passports, Family register, Certificates, Visas, Overseas Voting and Assisting Japanese nationals)
- Assistance with accounting
- Assistance with administration
- Assistance with reception duties
- Handling of telephone enquiries
- Other duties as required, including those of other sections
Qualifications and Skills:
- Applicants must be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident (Including Visa Sub Class 820 and 309)
- Basic Microsoft Office and typing skills
- Excellent command of both English and Japanese (Writing & Spoken, JLPT N1 equivalent)
- Be able to travel (overnight) to South Australia/ Tasmania a few times a year
- Demonstrated communication and administrative skills
- Ability to perform effectively and cooperatively within a team environment
- Professional telephone manner
- Availability to work on weekends and after hours to cope with unexpected incidents
- Ability to carry heavy items
- Holding an Australian full driver’s licence
Job: Resident Faculty (Dormitory Supervisor) for Girl’s Residence Hall – Keio Academy of New York (Purchase, NY, USA)
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Job Title: Resident Faculty (Dormitory Supervisor) for Girl’s Residence Hall
Posted by: Keio Academy of New York
Location: Purchase, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Attached is a job received directly from the school. Unfortunately, they do not offer visa sponsorship.
Position Summary:
This position provides boarder students (approximately 330 students from 9th grade to 12th grade, with separate dormitory buildings for girls and boys) with support on all aspects of student life including but not limited to educational and healthy life support through residence in the same Residence Hall. Resident Faculty lives in the same gender separated dormitory as the students. Each member of the Resident Faculty generally works based on a monthly shift schedule, with daily on side duty generally from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (the next morning). However, the nature of the position may require that the Resident Faculty occasionally work longer hours or extra shifts, as well as participation in meetings related to student matters outside of these working hours. A shift schedule is applied.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Reside in a girl’s Residence Hall (Dormitory). The room for Resident Faculty is on the same floor and location where only girl students live.
- Enter rooms of students and wake students who don’t wake up until the due time
- Check students’ health condition
- Be available to students, as necessary, to support their personal, educational and academic needs. Listen to student issues such as interpersonal relationship, personal, health and medical issues, etc. Collaborate with teachers and staff to address student issues by email, phone and meeting
- Educate students how to properly use the facility equipment
- Pick up mail and packages for students from the Administration Office and bring them to each Residence Hall office. Sort them and post notices to recipients’ mailbox. (Approx. 50 packages/boxes per a day) Sometimes carrying packages and using equipment to push/pull/carry all packages.
- Office desk duty: receipt various requests from students, check students’ sign-in and sign-out
Job: Research Assistant and Project Coordinator, CEAP – The Brookings Institution (Washington, DC)
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Job Title: Research Assistant and Project Coordinator, CEAP
Posted by: Brookings Institution
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a very JET-relevant job opportunity from Brookings that was passed along to us. Must have legal status to work in the United States to apply:
Overview
The Research Assistant and Project Coordinator in the Center for East Asia Policy Studies (CEAP) provides research support to the Philip Knight Chair in Japan Studies and programmatic coordination for CEAP more broadly. The Research Assistant and Project Coordinator performs in-depth research into primary and secondary sources on topics related to Japan and East Asian international relations, and provides copy-editing and event management for the Knight Chair. The Research Assistant and Project Coordinator also provides administrative support to the Director and Assistant Director.
Responsibilities
Research and event support to Philip Knight Chair in Japan Studies (60%):
- Provides research, editing, and writing assistance to the Philip Knight Chair in Japan Studies on book chapters, articles, blog posts, and other publications.
- Compiles information as requested by the Knight Chair, using both English- and Japanese-language sources.
- Translates Japanese-language materials and data, including primary and secondary sources of information.
- Creates bibliographies, research summaries, and background notes on topics related to Japan and East Asian international relations for use by the Knight Chair.
- Drafts summaries and analyses of CEAP Japan-related events for web pages, grant proposals, grant reports, invitations, and correspondence.
- Performs proofreading, editing, and limited writing assistance for the Knight Chair, as well as other involved scholars, on both long-term book projects and shorter projects.
- Liaises with Brookings and non-Brookings scholars working on research projects with Knight Chair.
- Creates visual representations of data accumulated through research.
- Researches professional contacts in think tanks, academia, government, and media.
- Serves as primary assistant to CEAP Senior Fellow / Philip Knight Chair in Japan Studies, holding regular meetings to coordinate research, other activities, scheduling, travel, and administrative duties.
- Organizes all CEAP Japan-related events and activities, to include communicating with guests and participants, making logistical arrangements, and coordinating communication regarding events and activities within Brookings and to the public.
- Works with Knight Chair and CEAP Assistant Director on Japan-related grant applications and reporting, including writing funding proposals and donor reports, calculating and drafting project budgets, and ensuring budget compliance in events management.
Job: Administrative Assistant, Public Affairs Section – Embassy of Japan (Washington, DC)
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Opportunity Title: Administrative Assistant, Public Affairs Section
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a JET-relevant job opening via JETAADC:
The Embassy of Japan is currently hiring an Administrative Assistant in the Public Affairs Section ! This position directly works diplomats in the section that handles a lot of cultural and educational projects and programs. Someone who has good understanding of Japanese culture and/or experience living/working in Japan would be our ideal candidate. Japanese language ability is not required but preferred.
Please see details of the position from the link below.
Job: Community Engagement / Advertising Sales / Marketing Coordinator – Nichi Bei Foundation (San Francisco, CA, USA)
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Opportunity Title: Community Engagement / Advertising Sales / Marketing Coordinator
Posted by: Nichi Bei Foundation
Location: San Francisco, CA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job sent to us directly from the newspaper. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available:
The Nichi Bei Foundation is seeking a community engagement and development, advertising sales and marketing coordinator to work up to 40 hours weekly at a nonprofit educational organization that publishes a community newspaper and presents educational programs in San Francisco’s Japantown.
About the Organization
With the impending closure of the historic Nichi Bei Times in September of 2009 — the oldest Japanese American community newspaper in Northern California — some Nichi Bei Times staff and contributing writers, media professionals and community leaders formed the Nichi Bei Foundation to launch the first nonprofit ethnic newspaper of its kind in the country, the Nichi Bei Weekly. This pioneering nonprofit organization has launched a Digital Edition, educational programs such as a Films of Remembrance series and a pilgrimage to the former Angel Island Immigration Station, as well as community events such as the Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival designed to help fulfill its mission of keeping the Japanese American and Asian American community connected, informed and empowered.
More info on the organization: www.nichibei.org/about/nichibeifoundation or www.nichibei.org
Job Description
This position entails a combination of advertising sales, development, some marketing and other administrative tasks. This position could also play a role in the coordination of major foundation educational and fundraising events. Applicant should be energetic and hard-working, and provide positive solutions for customer needs in advertising, and maintain general oversight and ensure accuracy of internal accounting records including accounts receivable and invoicing requests.Applicant will also assist in various ad hoc projects. This position reports directly to the organization’s president and will work with its accounting staff, as well as other sales contractors. Read More
Job: Clerk for Consular Section – Consulate-General of Japan in Houston (Houston, TX, USA)
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Opportunity Title: Clerk for Consular Section
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Houston
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job sent directly from the Consulate-General of Japan in Houston:
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- To assist consuls in providing the following:
- Visa service
- Japanese passport service
- Assistance to Japanese nationals who are in trouble and need consular assistance
- Conducting tasks related to security
- Japanese citizenship service (birth, marriage, divorce, nationality, etc.)
- Japanese election service
- Gathering information on issues related to the Consular/Security section
- To assist other sections of the Consulate as required
Required Qualifications:
- Proof of legal status to work in the U.S.
- English language fluency is required and Japanese language fluency is preferable.
- Strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
- Strong sense of teamwork and cooperation.
- Strong computer skills.
- Must be able to take business trips and work overtime as required
Other Information:
- Salary: Commensurate with experience
- Benefits:Paid vacation, medical/dental insurance, holidays(some US federal and some Japanese national holidays)
- Working hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday (Lunch break 12:30～13:30) (Extra work for special events and receptions may be required on some evenings and weekends)
- Location: Consulate-General of Japan in Houston, 909 Fannin St., Suite 3000, Houston, Texas 77010
To Apply: Applicants should email their resume and cover letter with the indication of “Consuler Section Assistant” at cgj.joboffer.ryoji@ho.mofa.go.jp (Please be informed that we won’t be returning your resume
Deadline: Deadline for submission is Aug 16th 2018 6:00pm(CST). Please refrain from inquiring about your application status.
Job: Exhibition Preperator – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (Delray Beach, FL, USA)
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Opportunity Title: Exhibition Preperator
Posted by: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Location: Delray Beach, FL, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Wendy Lo (Toyama-ken) for the following job opening. *Note: You must have legal status to work in the U.S. to apply for these jobs as there is no visa sponsorship:
Position Description:
The Preparator is a full-time professional position responsible for the preparation, installation/deinstallation, and maintenance of exhibitions at the Morikami Museum. This position reports directly to the Exhibition Manager and is a key staff member in a small but dynamic team, working closely with the Exhibitions, Collections, and Curatorial staff. This role requires precise attention to detail, strong communication and analytical skills, as well as the abilities to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously and to work collaboratively and diplomatically.
Specific Responsibilities and Duties:
Primary responsibilities will relate to both the permanent collection and traveling exhibitions, including (but not limited to) the following:
- Fabrication and construction of exhibition furniture and crates,
- Patching, painting, and prep of exhibition walls and floors,
- Prepare artwork for display, including matting, framing and mounting,
- Install and maintain gallery lighting,
- Install labels and vinyl graphics,
- Responsible for the general maintenance of permanent and temporary exhibitions in the Yamato-kan interpretive space,
- Responsible for organization of the Exhibit Storage Room, including monitoring supply of hardware and other materials and maintaining tools in optimal condition,
- Loading and unloading of trucks
- Participate in the development of the Museum’s exhibition calendar.
Job: Youth & Outreach Program Coordinator – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (Delray Beach, FL, USA)
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Opportunity Title: Youth & Outreach Program Coordinator
Posted by: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Location: Delray Beach, FL, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Wendy Lo (Toyama-ken) for the following job opening. *Note: You must have legal status to work in the U.S. to apply for these jobs as there is no visa sponsorship:
Position Description:
The Youth & Outreach Program Coordinator is a full time position responsible for the creation and implementation of educational programming for children (K-12) activities and off-site outreach programs (children and adults). This includes children’s activities at our annual festivals, special events, teacher development workshops, Family Fun Days, and our Summer Tour Plus program. The position requires a creative, dynamic and hands-on individual. The person must be able to work occasional weekends and evening events.
Position Reports to: Curator of Education
Specific Responsibilities and Duties:
- Create and implement museum educational programs for children and families.
- Coordinate and implement all necessary aspects of programs to ensure success and efficiency (pre-, day-of, and post-program) of set-up and breakdown.
- Develop, implement, and manage outreach programs for both students and adults.
- Develop, create, and coordinate children’s (K-12) activities at our annual festivals and special event days, including the supervision of volunteers and managing setup and cleanup.
- Develop, implement, and oversee the Summer Tour Plus (STP) program activities.
- Supervise daily operations of STP, which also includes training and scheduling of interns and high school volunteers for the STP program.
- Work with Education Staff in developing, creating, preparing and implementing programs for public and private school collaborations and teacher development workshops.
- Manage the organization and inventory of the Education Department’s program supplies and replacement of various educational materials when necessary.
- Work in conjunction with education staff to develop educational teaching materials and tour program contents
- Keep accurate monthly attendance and fiscal reports for all children’s programs, STP program, school collaborations, and outreach programs.
- And other duties as specified
Job: Freelance Blog Writer(s) – Kokoro Care Packages (Remote)
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Opportunity Title: Freelance Blog Writer(s)
Posted by: Kokoro Care Packages
Location: Remote
Contract: Ongoing; Unpaid Internship but full credit to author(s)
Thanks to JET alum, Lillian Rowlatt (Niigata-ken, 2003-2005) who is looking for current/recent JETs willing to provide blog post content about Japanese culture for a Japan-related business she is starting:
Passionate about Japanese culture and want to share your experience? Kokoro Care Packages is an early-stage, online subscription box business delivering healthy Japanese foods to individuals around the world.
We are looking for enthusiastic writers to submit blogposts about holidays, traditions, events, daily life and/or unique experiences in Japan. Blogposts will be shared on our website, social media platforms and newsletter. Credit will be given entirely and exactly as the author requests.
Requirements:
- Passion for all things Japan!
- Writing skills: Fun and engaging while being knowledgeable about Japanese culture
Contact: lillian@kokorocares.com
Job: Country Manager Platform Sales – Via (Tokyo, Japan)
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Opportunity Title: Country Manager Platform Sales – Japan
Posted by: Via
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a JET-relevant job forwarded to us:
Passing along a job posting for a Japan Country Manager to support Via’s recently-opened Tokyo office. They’re hoping to hire this lead and a team around him/her as quickly as possible.
Via is re-engineering public transit, from a regulated system of rigid routes and schedules to a fully dynamic, on-demand network. Via’s mobile app connects multiple passengers who are headed the same way, allowing riders to seamlessly share a premium vehicle. First launched in New York City in September 2013, the Via platform operates in the United States and in Europe through its joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans, ViaVan. Via’s technology is also deployed worldwide through dozens of partner projects with public transportation agencies, private transit operators, taxi fleets, private companies, and universities, seamlessly integrating with public transit infrastructure to power cutting-edge on-demand mobility. For more information, visit www.ridewithvia.com.
Job: Part-time ESL/English Teachers – Ringo Learning Center (Englewood Cliffs/Fort Lee, NJ, USA)
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Job Title: Part-time ESL/English Teachers
Posted by: Ringo Learning Center
Location: Englewood Cliffs/Fort Lee, NJ, USA
Contract: Part-Time
Here’s a couple of part-time jobs sent directly from the school:
