Job: Program Coordinator – U.S. Japan Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association (Washington, DC)
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Opportunity Title: Program Coordinator
Posted by: U.S. Japan Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association (USJETAA)
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Part-Time
Thanks to USJETAA Executive Director, Bahia Simons-Lane (Gunma-ken) for sharing this opportunity.
Position Summary: The United States Japan Exchange & Teaching Programme Alumni Association (USJETAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational and cultural organization that promotes grassroots friendship and understanding between the United States and Japan through the personal and professional experiences of over 30,000 Americans who have participated on the JET Program since its inception in 1987. The organization serves as a resource for individual JET alumni, JETAA chapters nationwide, and potential JET participants, supports the leadership of JETAA chapters with programming, membership recruitment, chapter management, leadership, professional development, and fundraising, and supports the JET Program and engages the US-Japan community.
USJETAA seeks an entry-level Program Coordinator to support the administration of regular programs and grants. The Program Coordinator will provide programmatic and administrative support in all program functions including, but not limited to: preparation of grant proposals and reports; event planning, execution and follow-up; filing expenses; assisting with logistics on grants awarded to JETAA chapters; internal and external coordination and communication. The Program Coordinator will report to the Executive Director.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong written and oral communications skills
- Knowledge of and interest in U.S.-Japan relations
- Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with others
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Authorization to work in the U.S. (non-US citizens must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship for a visa)
Job: In-House Translator – Sojitz (Tokyo, Japan)
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Job Title: In-House Translator
Posted by: Sojitz
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Denton Clark (Saitama-ken) for the following job opening with his company.
Sojitz’s portfolio boasts a wide variety of businesses and a group network encompassing over 400 subsidiaries and affiliates in over 50 countries across the globe. As a translator, you will work as part of our in-house translation team to tackle Japanese to English translation across a broad range of business fields and disciplines, including public relations, investor relations, internal auditing, corporate communications, corporate management, finance, and investment.
Position: In-House Translator (1-year renewable contract)
Language: Native-level English + JLPT N1 level or equivalent proficiency
Experience: 2 years translation experience preferred
Placement: Human Resources & General Affairs Department, Global HR & Diversity Development Section, Translation Team
Final decision will be based on three interviews and two translation assignments.
Application Process: If interested, please send your resume to: translation@sojitz.com
Job: Freelance Writer – FunkyCorp (Japan)
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Job Title: Freelance Writer
Posted by: FunkyCorp
Location: Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Michael Sosnick (Hyogo-ken) for the following job opening with his company:
At FunkyCorp, we love working with talented individuals whose written work shines with creativity, energy and purpose.
We are looking for wizard-like wordsmiths with a passion for Japan to contribute to meaningful and rewarding content production projects to help drive inbound tourism.
You will work closely with our flexible, friendly and uber-international Content Team on a variety of tourism-related projects covering the boozy backstreets of Shinjuku and the rugged wilderness of northern Hokkaido to Buddhist artworks that predate the country’s first capital city 1,300 years ago.
What we value in our writers:
- Storytelling—a gift for engaging readers
- Knowledge—an understanding of Japanese culture and first-hand experience living in Japan
- Experience—a track record producing quality written work
- Professionalism—responsibility, reliability and an ability to manage deadlines
- Linguistic prowess—a strong knowledge of English grammar, and Japanese proficiency (desired but not essential)
Application Process: Interested candidates should email Michael at <michael@funkycorp.com>
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
Here’s a job sent to us directly from the school:
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
- Study hour shift: (1) Supervise students at their own bedroom, school cafeteria, school library and classrooms (2) walk around each area in the dormitory and students rooms (3) inspect students’ room for prohibited items and safety issues. Read More
Job: Multiple Positions – Social Science Research Council (Brooklyn, NY, USA)
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Job Title: Multiple Positions
Posted by: Social Science Research Council
Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to current JETAANY Treasurer, Fernando Rojas (Fukui-ken) for the following job openings at his former organization:
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, international, nonprofit organization devoted to the advancement of interdisciplinary research in the social sciences through a wide variety of workshops and conferences, fellowships and grants, summer training institutes, scholarly exchanges, research, and publications. For more information, please visit our website: www.ssrc.org.
Here’s a link to the job postings: https://www.ssrc.org/about/employment/
Job: Temporary Assistant to the JET Program Coordinator – Consulate General of Japan (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
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Job Title: Temporary Assistant to the JET Program Coordinator
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Contract: Temporary Full-Time
Thanks to the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles for the following temp position:
Temporary Assistant to the JET Program Coordinator Japan Exchange & Teaching Program Recruitment Season 2018
About the Position The Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles is seeking a talented, hard-working, organized individual to assist the JET Program Coordinator during the height of recruitment season this fall. This is a temporary contract position which will most likely be full-time for the duration of 33 business days, to take place from approximately September 11 – October 26, 2018. Wages are non-negotiable and do not cover any taxes you may be responsible for later (social security, etc) or parking/transportation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with JET-related tasks and responsibilities, particularly when the Program Coordinator is out of the office. These tasks include but are not limited to:
- Answering phone calls and email inquiries from prospective JET applicants
- Recording and processing data collected during recruiting and information sessions
- Mailing information to relevant parties and organizations
- Recruit for the JET Program at career fairs and/or information sessions
- Work with consulate staff and outside organizations to assist in the planning and execution of Japan-related events, talks, lectures and official consulate functions.
- Assist the director and other consuls in charge of the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) as deemed necessary
Job: MIT RIKEN-Program Operations Coordinator – Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA,USA)
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Job Title: MIT RIKEN-Program Operations Coordinator
Posted by: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Location: Cambridge, MA,USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum Liam Brenner (Ibaraki-ken) for the following job opening at his institution:
Working at MIT offers opportunities, an environment, a culture – and benefits – that just aren’t found together anywhere else. If you’re curious, motivated, want to be part of a unique community, and help shape the future – then take a look at this opportunity.
MIT-RIKEN-PROGRAM OPERATIONS COORDINTATOR, Picower Institute for Learning and Memory, to serve as the administrative manager of the RIKEN-MIT research agreement and executive assistant to an MIT professor who serves as the director of the RIKEN-MIT Laboratory for Neural Circuit Genetics. Responsibilities include fulfilling the director’s administrative and operational needs; acting as liaison between laboratory personnel and the director; managing the collaboration between MIT and RIKEN CBS, including budget confirmation and invoicing, bi-annual reporting of finances and equipment purchases, and equipment inventory; supporting oversight of lab and office expenditures; drafting and editing communications and assisting with manuscript preparation; arranging logistics of lab visitors; processing reimbursement and travel reports; maintaining the laboratory website using WordPress; handling incoming and outgoing emails; managing complex calendar/schedule; arranging the director’s travel; working with confidential issues and classified information; and supporting the activities, operations, and administrative needs of a highly international group of research scientists, pre- and postdoctoral associates, technical specialists, and assistants.
The RIKEN-MIT Laboratory is a roughly 25-person research laboratory within the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory. It is engaged in a research collaboration with the RIKEN Center for Brain Science, a 500-member neuroscience institute located in Japan.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: bachelor’s degree; at least three years’ administrative experience; excellent organizational and written and verbal English communication skills; ability to prioritize work across multiple areas and with conflicting interests; detail orientation; self-motivation; ability to work independently and as part of a team; and strong computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and web proficiency. Experience in international working environments and any Japanese language or cultural experience preferred, as is experience in academic or research administration. Job #16329
Job: Staffing Team for Tokyo 2020 – Jet Set Sports (Tokyo, Japan)
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Job Title: Staffing Team for Tokyo 2020
Posted by: Jet Set Sports
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum Tracie Carlsund (Aichi-ken), who is the Director of Staffing for Jet Set Sports for the following opportunity:
With Tokyo 2020 just over 2 years away, we are excited about building yet another fantastic team to work with us in Tokyo. Jet Set Sports and sister company CoSport,www.jetsetsports.com / www.cosport.com, have been providing outstanding hospitality experiences at the Olympic and Paralympic Games for over 40 years. We could not deliver such complex and successful operations without our dynamic Host City and global staff team.
- Do you love sports?
- Are you passionate about people?
- Do you get caught up in the emotion and passion of the Olympic Games?
- Living in Tokyo? Speak Japanese? Want to be part of creating our Host City legacy?
- Have experience in some or all of the following: recruitment, training, administration, events, tourism, hospitality management? Join our Team!
I am looking for dynamic people, already based in Tokyo, to join our Staff Team and be an integral part of building our outstanding team that works with us at the Olympic Games.
If the answers to the above are ‘Yes’, and they raise more questions, please email Tracie Carlsund at eventteam@jetsetsports.com.
Not quite you, please share with those you feel might be interested.
Job: High School Japanese Teacher – Mid-Pacific Institute (Honolulu, HI)
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Job Title: High School Japanese Teacher
Posted by: Mid-Pacific Institute
Location: Honolulu, HI
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job sent to us directly from the high school:
Mid-Pacific Institute (Honolulu, HI) is looking for a High School Japanese Teacher, full-time, for the 2018-2019 school year. Teach multiple levels of high school Japanese up to and potentially including IB.
Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Japanese from an accredited university or college. At least two years teaching experience in high school Japanese is preferred. Previous experience with the International Baccalaureate program is an advantage.
Click here for more information.
Interested candidates should send their cover letter, resume, and teaching philosophy to mp_humanresources@midpac.edu.
Job: Media Support Staff – Consulate-General of Japan (Nashville, TN)
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Job Title: Media Support Staff
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan
Location: Nashville, TN
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville:
The Information and Culture Section of the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville is seeking one support staff member. This is a temporary (full-time) position that will run until 31 March 2019, with the potential for an extension dependent on budget approval.
The primary responsibilities of this position will be to maintain and update the Consulate’s website using the Consulate’s content management system, to develop the Consulate’s media relations by updating multiple social media accounts, and to assist Consulate staff with planning and coordinating cultural events. Ideal candidate should be adaptable, results-oriented, creative, and knowledgeable of technology applications and software.
Job: JET Program Coordinator – Embassy of Japan (Washington, DC)
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Job Title: JET Program Coordinator
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s another job received directly from the Embassy of Japan:
Employment Opportunity
JET Program Coordinator
About the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program
The JET Program is the government of Japan’s most successful exchange program, sending over 66,000 participants to Japan since 1987 to serve as Assistant Language Teachers and Coordinators for International Relations. The program aims to enhance English language education at the primary and secondary school levels, and promote international exchange by fostering ties at the grassroots level between Japanese and foreign youth.
Position Description
Under the supervision of the Education Counselor, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the screening process for applications for all U.S. candidates, recruitment and interviewing of applicants in the D.C./Maryland/Virginia area, and preparing successful candidates for departure. This position will also involve liaising with the JET Alumni Association of Washington, D.C. and assisting with other projects within the Education Counselor’s portfolio as necessary.
Job: Diplomatic Assistant – Embassy of Japan (Washington, DC)
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Job Title: Diplomatic Assistant, Political Section
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job sent to use directly from the Embassy of Japan:
Employment Opportunity
Political Section
Embassy of Japan in Washington DC
Diplomatic Assistant
The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Diplomatic Assistant. This individual is primarily responsible for managing the schedules and activities of diplomats in the Political Section. Please see below for a detailed listing 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 the occasional weeknight and/or weekend event (paid overtime). Salary is commensurate with experience. The minimum monthly base salary for this position is $3,000 USD.
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: Assistant Producer – Fujisankei Communications International, Inc. (New York, NY)
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Job Title: Assistant Producer, TV News
Posted by: Fujisankei Communications International, Inc.
Location: New York, NY
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the network:
SUMMARY
Perform North, South and Central American news-gathering activities for broadcast in Japan, including news research and on-location producing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research news story ideas and create proposals for Fuji Television Network, Inc. and affiliates’ news programs on a daily basis.
- Coordinate with the Engineering department in setting up crews, satellite bookings, coverage requirements and additional outside technical support.
- Collect information, set up interviews, and coordinate travel arrangements for any potential news, projects or breaking news.
- Go on location and perform troubleshooting, researching, translating, directing, coordinating, driving, editing and footage transmission duties for Fuji Television Network, Inc. and affiliates’ news programs.
- Keep up-to-date with the news through newspapers, news wires, magazines, TV monitors, Internet and Lexis Nexis.
- Alert the NY Bureau Chief and/or Foreign News Desk in Tokyo for any breaking news.
- Monitor AP and Reuter news sources, newspapers, magazines, television monitors for current and breaking news.
- Perform other related duties as assigned and required.
- Perform other duties assigned from time to time by FCI Management.
Job: Administrative Assistant – Embassy of Japan (Washington, DC)
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Job Title: Administrative Assistant, Finance Section
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job sent to us directly from the Embassy of Japan:
The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Administrative Assistant. This individual is primarily responsible for secretarial work: assisting and supporting a wide range of activities of diplomats in the Finance Section. Please see below for a detailed listing 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 the occasional weeknight and/or weekend event (paid overtime). Salary is commensurate with experience. The minimum basic monthly salary for this position is USD 3,000.
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. All candidates will be requested to submit their background check information.
Job: General Affairs Admin – Nitto (Teaneck, NJ)
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Job Title: General Affairs Admin
Posted by: Nitto
Location: Teaneck, NJ
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the company:
Nitto is seeking a motivated, high energy administrative professional in its Teaneck, NJ location. This person is one who takes pride in being a reliable professional and provides General Affairs coordination including office management and administrative support for the Nitto Inc. regional office and executive assistance to the Regional President. Because this person will have access to highly sensitive business matters, they must be committed to practicing discretion at all times. Given the international position of our business the successful incumbent must be English / Japanese bilingual.
Essential Job Functions:
- Manage of office equipment (not including IT), workstations, ensure general up-keep of the site kitchen, food and beverage service, and utility services.
- Manage inventory record keeping of office equipment and supplies
- Procure and supervise all office related supplies and services, including delivery, repairs and installation of equipment/supplies to ensure they are done according to the building requirement as well as company rules and guidelines.
- Maintain and manage office related contract/membership and list of office assets
- Recommend and manage the budget for office related expense reporting such expenditures according to the company expense rules
- Liaise with landlord with all building access, maintenance and work order, HAVC issues and other ad hoc projects involving the building/landlord. Act as a main contact for employees on all building related matters.
- Coordinate travel arrangement for VIP guests
- Provide administrative support for Regional President and when directed by the Regional President, to other leadership team members, this includes calendar management, expense report preparations, making travel arrangements, preparing correspondence with internal and external contacts and meeting coordination
- Organize the conference room reservation and Web conference set up if need be
