Job: Educational Affairs Specialist – Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle (Seattle, WA, USA)
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Job Title: Educational Affairs Specialist – JET Program/Japanese Government Scholarships
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Contract: Full-time
Here’s a job received directly from the Embassy of Japan:
The Consulate is seeking a well-qualified individual with excellent communication skills to serve as an educational affairs specialist.
This position will be responsible for supporting the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, Japanese Government educational programs including scholarships and youth exchange, generating written content on a variety of cultural topics, and serving as an information resource to the public.
The ideal candidate possesses good knowledge of Japanese culture and international relations, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, a high level of proficiency in Japanese, office software skills, and will be a reliable and flexible team member in a demanding environment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.
For more information and to apply: http://www.seattle.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/00_000424.html
Job: Japanese Interpreter – LanguageLine Solutions (Remote)
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Job Title: Japanese Interpreter
Posted by: LanguageLine Solutions
Location: Remote (Eligible to work in United States or Canada)
Contract: Full-time
Here’s another job passed along to us from JET alumna, Rebecca Chen (Akita-ken):
LanguageLine Solutions has an immediate opening for Work at Home interpreters. This is a rewarding position that you can perform from the comfort of your home.
The Japanese Telephone/Video Interpreter is responsible for handling calls on demand, and renders the meaning of conversations between Japanese and English speakers. The interpreter helps break the communication barrier between a Japanese speakers and a non-Japanese speaker, who is a professionals in any of the wide range of industries LanguageLine Solutions serves: Healthcare, Government, Insurance, Financial, Utilities, Travel & Hospitality, and 911, Law Enforcement, Court, and General Business.
The interpreter processes information quickly, concisely and recognizes sensitive cultural differences and she/he is professional and courteous at all times. The interpreter uses appropriate terminology and understands common industry procedures and practices. The calls may involve simple or complex, non-technical or technical subjects in the industries LanguageLine Solutions serves. Read More
Job: Research Associate, Japan – Harding Loevner (Bridgewater, NJ)
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Job Title: Research Associate, Japan
Posted by: Harding Loevner
Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Contract: Full-time
Thanks to JET alumna, Rebecca Chen (Akita-ken) for passing this job opportunity along:
Harding Loevner is seeking a Research Associate to support our coverage of publicly listed stocks of Japanese companies. Harding Loevner’s equity research entails the careful study of individual companies and the global competitive dynamics of the industries in which they operate in order to identify high-quality, growing companies.
The Research Associate will support the current Japan Analyst by communicating with Japanese companies, translating notes, questions, company information, etc. at the request of colleagues, helping to maintain analyst earnings models, maintaining research data, and conducting performance attribution analysis.
The Research Associate position offers a curious and motivated individual the opportunity to develop his or her securities analysis abilities through continual interaction with experienced analysts and portfolio managers. The Research Associate will have frequent opportunities to contribute meaningfully from an early stage. Read More
Job: Partner Development and Communication Manager – TABLE FOR TWO USA (New York, NY)
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Job Title: Partner Development and Communication Manage
Posted by: TABLE FOR TWO USA
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Part-time
Here’s a part-time job received directly from the organization:
TABLE FOR TWO USA(*), 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is looking for a part-time (contract position) Partner Development and Communication Manager to further expand the unique Japanese inspired food education program, Wa-Shokuiku.
About Wa-Shouiku –Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!-
The Wa-Shokuiku Project (https://www.wa-shokuiku.org) is a new initiative from TABLE FOR TWO USA (*). Wa-Shokuiku combines the Japanese words “Washoku” which refers to Japanese food and, “Shokuiku”, food education and is a 7-part series of classes on Japanese food and food culture for American elementary and middle school-age students. Our goal for the Wa-Shokuiku program is that students will be equipped with practical knowledge and skills regarding healthy eating, Japanese foodways, and best practices. The objectives are (1) to expand students’ palates by teaching how to prepare tasty and healthy dishes using washoku preparation techniques, (2) Include discussion about manners, respect toward food and simple relevant Japanese words, and (3) introduce food related concerns, such as obesity and waste while discussing do-able daily actions inspired by shokuiku. Our instructors and volunteers implement and teach the Wa-Shokuiku Curricula in schools across New York City, Washington D.C., Boston and California.
Please view these the video of the hands-on programs to give you an idea of what the program covers.
https://www.wa-shokuiku.org/photos/2017/12/6/wa-shokuiku-learn-cook-eat-japanese-introduction
Job: eLearning Course Developer / Instructional Designer – TABLE FOR TWO USA (Remote)
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Job Title: eLearning Course Developer / Instructional Designer
Posted by: TABLE FOR TWO USA
Location: Remote
Contract: Part-time
Here’s a part-time job received directly from the organization:
TABLE FOR TWO USA(*), 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is looking for a part-time (contract position) e-Learning Course Developer/ Instructional Designer to develop an online food education program to teach Japanese food and foodways to high school students in the U.S.
The developer will collaborate closely with a team of subject matter experts in Japanese food education. This includes writing and developing, with some editorial, multimedia, and design work as needed. We have already developed contents for the hands-on program and some of the contents can be used for the online program.
About Wa-Shouiku –Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!-
The Wa-Shokuiku Project (https://www.wa-shokuiku.org) is a new initiative from TABLE FOR TWO USA. Wa-Shokuiku combines the Japanese words “Washoku” which refers to Japanese food and, “Shokuiku”, food education. It is a 7-part series of classes on Japanese food and food culture for American school students. We developed a hands-on program targeting elementary to middle school aged students successfully and now plan to develop its online version targeting high school students.
Job: Business News Researcher / Reporter – Yomiuri Shimbun (New York, NY, USA)
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Job Title: Business News Researcher / Reporter in the New York Bureau
Posted by: Yomiuri Shimbun
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full Time
Here’s a job received directly from the newspaper:
The Yomiuri Shimbun is Japan’s largest daily newspaper. We are headquartered in Tokyo and have 26 international bureaus, three of which are in the United States: New York, Washington, and Los Angeles. Website: http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/ English-language site is: http://the-japan-news.com/
Qualifications: Applicants must have a strong interest in current affairs, especially business news. An interest in journalism combined with attention to accuracy and the ability to multitask effectively under deadline is required. Applicants should already be based in New York region.
Description: Main duties involve assisting the Yomiuri Shimbun Japanese business correspondent by covering events, tracking relevant stories, arranging and conducting interviews, doing research, and coming up with story ideas. In addition to reporting on business and covering financial markets, you may have to cover other areas (including national politics, sports, etc.) as the situation warrants. Rapid transcription ability is also required. Since the articles are written in Japanese, there are no byline opportunities for this position.
Base Salary is $38,000 annually plus overtime. Compensation includes excellent medical benefits, and a 401(k).
Application Procedure: Please email cover letter and resume. No phone calls, please. Applicants must be available for in-person interviews and live in the Greater New York region.
Email letter and resume to:
Makoto Yoshiike, New York, Bureau Chief, Yomiuri Shimbun at: yominyjob2018@gmail.com
Job: Assistant Language Teachers – Nagano Prefectural Board of Education (Nagano, Japan)
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Job Title: Assistant Language (English) Teachers
Posted by: Nagano Prefectural Board of Education
Location: Nagano, Japan
Contract: Full Time
Here’s a job listing from the current ALT-PA in Nagao, Vikki:
The Nagano Prefectural Board of Education is currently seeking two experienced Assistant Language (English) Teachers for direct hire positions. Application materials are due by May 21st.
Job posting details (English): https://naganojets.wordpress.com/2018/04/25/two-assistant-language-teacher-posts-available/
Job posting details (Japanese): https://www.pref.nagano.lg.jp/kyoiku/kyogaku/saiyo-nyuushi/joho/altsaiyo30.html
Job: Assistant Producer, TV News – Fujisankei Communications International, Inc (New York, NY, USA)
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Job Title: Assistant Producer, TV News
Posted by: Fujisankei Communications International, Inc
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full Time
Here’s a job received directly from the company:
Fujisankei is looking to fill Assistant Producer position in the New York’s TV News Dept.
The position is available immediately.
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
TV News
- 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: Account Executive – Mutual Trading Co., Inc. (Secaucus, NJ, USA)
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Job Title: Account Executive – Development
Posted by: Mutual Trading Co., Inc.
Location: Secaucus, NJ, USA
Contract: Full Time
Here’s a job received directly from the company:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The position develops mainstream market especially bar market with Japanese alcohol beverages as well as barware or ingredients. Also expected to consistently provide excellent customer service to existing customers which will be asked to achieve company’s target. The position will should build relationships with customers to encourage new and repeat business opportunities.
- Develop mainstream market especially bar market with Japanese alcohol beverages such as Shochu or Whisky.
- Increase sales for existing customers as well as new customers including some states in East Coast.
- Responsible for all customer communications, conflict resolution, and compliance on customer deliverables and revenue.
- Ensures that customer issues are dealt with in an efficient manner, informing the Manager or Managing Director of any problems that may arise.
- Taking orders and making invoices, and is responsible for payment collections.
- Communicates the customer’s goals and represent the customer’s interests
- Understanding of company capabilities and service, and effectively communicates all offerings to the customer.
- Reports to the Manager, providing regular input on all account activity, including status and call reports monthly.
Job: Associate Program Officer – The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (New York, NY)
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Job Title: Associate Program Officer, Grassroots Exchange & Education and Japanese Studies Programs
Posted by: The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full Time
Here’s a job opening received directly from the company:
We have an opening for an Associate Program Officer in Grassroots Exchange & Education and Japanese Studies Programs and are seeking to hire a highly-skilled individual with a background in Japan.
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Job Title: Volunteers (multiple categories)
Posted by: Tokyo 2020 organizing committee
Location: Tokyo and environs
“More than 110,000 volunteer roles in total are expected as part of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. This number includes 80,000 roles for Games Volunteers, 30,000 roles for City Volunteers recruited by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and a number of volunteer opportunities through other local municipalities…
“Games volunteers will be directly involved in assisting Games’ operations before, during and after the Tokyo 2020 Games, and will be expected to play an active role in helping to create a positive and exciting atmosphere, thus contributing to the overall success of the Games.
“It is essential that we involve a diverse range of people working towards the realisation of a successful Games, regardless of age, gender, nationality or the presence or absence of an impairment.”
Recruitment will officially begin in mid-September. Meanwhile, detailed information, including descriptions of multiple job categories, is available at https://tokyo2020.org/en/get-involved/volunteer/about/
Job: Bilingual Production Coordinator – Capcom (San Francisco, CA, USA)
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Job Title: Bilingual Production Coordinator
Posted by: Capcom
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Contract: Temporary to RFT
Thanks to JET alum Laura Jacob (Chiba-ken) for the following job opening at her company:
https://uscareers-capcom.icims.com/jobs/2312/bilingual-production-coordinator/job
Position Summary
Capcom is looking for a Translator/Production Coordinator with a passion for video games to join our team. We’re a dedicated, hard-working group that loves what we do and loves the brands we get to work on.
The Translator/Production Coordinator will assist the Associate Producer to facilitate internal and external communication regarding both game production and marketing tasks. Specific tasks include the translation of e-mails, documents, and materials as well as providing interpretation services during video conferences and face to face meetings. Translation and interpretation are provided in both directions (i.e. – Japanese to English and English to Japanese). Read More
Job: Japanese Bilingual Analyst – Apex Systems (Austin, TX)
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Job Title: Japanese Bilingual Analyst
Posted by: Apex Systems (Recruiter)
Location: Austin, TX
Contract: 1-year contract; $18.50/hour
Thanks to JET alumna Rebecca Chen (Akita-ken) for passing along this job opportunity:
Our client is looking for eager candidates to join their team to work on a large-scale data editing project. The team will be receiving large amounts of data from various outside sources and you will be responsible for editing, cleanup and overall accuracy. Attention to detail and ability to follow guidelines and project protocol will be crucial for the success of the project.
Japanese Bilingual Data Analyst
Job Description
- Gather data through web research
- Validate and edit existing data (including spatial data) using internal OS X app. This involves following guidelines from manager but also applying good judgement/analytical skills
- Meet with peer group at least once a week to discuss difficulties with researching/validating/editing data and ways to improve processes and OS X app
- Review the work of others in peer group to ensure quality & consistency
Qualifications:
- Must have strong analytical & be quick to understand new concepts
- Must maintain positive attitude and attention to detail when doing repetitive tasks
- Fluency in the Japanese language is required
- No previous experience required, role-specific training will be given
For more information or to apply, contact:
Skyler Seligman | Technical Recruiter | Apex Systems
Overlook II Suite 200
4870 Sadler Road, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
Office: 804-545-7723 | Fax: 804-545-7701
sseligman@apexsystems.com | www.apexsystemsinc.com
Job: Private Tutoring; Liberal Arts Class Teacher – お迎えシスター (Greater Tokyo Area, Japan)
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Job Title: Private Tutoring; Liberal Arts Class Teacher
Posted by: お迎えシスター
Location: Greater Tokyo Area, Japan
Contract: Full Time
This job position was sent directly from the company:
Website: https://omsister.com/
Job
- Private tutoring for kids from 5 to 15 years old
- Liberal arts class teacher for elementary school aged children
Qualifications
- Able to speak English or other languages
- Good with children
- Can work for more than half a year
- ¥2000~/hour(Includes transportation fee)
- Tutors training program/year
Recruitment Process
- Apply
- Interview
- Results notified
- Contract
Please fill out the form: https://omsister.com/sister/
Job: Digital Media Coordinator – Japan Information & Culture Center (Washington, DC)
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Job Title: Digital Media Coordinator
Posted by: Japan Information & Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full Time
Here’s a job received directly from the JICC, Embassy of Japan:
http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/employment/dmc.html
The Japan Information & Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan, is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Digital Media Coordinator. This individual is primarily responsible for supporting the JICC’s goal to promote a better understanding of Japan and Japanese culture through digital communications. Please see below for a detailed listing of responsibilities.
The Embassy offers group health insurance coverage, paid vacation and sick leave. Working hours are 9:00AM – 5:00PM, Monday through Friday, with weeknight and/or weekend events several times a month (paid overtime). Salary is commensurate with experience. The minimum basic monthly salary for this position is $3,200.
Please note: Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. green card holder. Screening will be immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only successful candidates will be contacted. All candidates will be subject to background checks and security clearance.
