Job: Mapping Surveyor – Apex Systems (New York, NY)
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Job Title: Mapping Surveyor
Posted by: Apex Systems
Location: New York, NY (Up to 75% paid travel!)
Contract: 6 months
Thanks to JET alum Rebecca Chen (Akita-ken) for passing along the following job opening:
This is a confidential project for our client who is an international leader in the technology industry. This is a ground truth surveying role that will be requiring 75% travel. You will be based out of New York, NY for the time you are not traveling. When you are traveling, you will spend your time performing different tasks collecting data with a provided device.
We are looking for candidates who are:
- Team players
- Critical thinkers
- Have good communication
- Able to follow guidelines and directions, but also ask questions
- “Wants” to travel not “willing to travel”
- Able to travel 75%
- Has a valid passport
To apply email Courtney Bogese: cbogese@apexsystems.com
Job: MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events) Coordinator – Kintetsu International (New York, NY)
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Job Title: MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events) Coordinator
Posted by: Kintetsu International
Location: New York, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Tiffany Dyer (Toyama-ken) for the following job opening with her company:
This position is a great introduction to the world of MICE as well as travel management in general, while staying connected to Japan. The position is considered entry level and applicant can expect a salary range of appx $18.50/hr (with some wiggle room depending on the candidate\’s experience). No Japanese language experience necessary (though of course some understanding is helpful).
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for arranging all MICE (including leisure Group) operations and RFP preparation, working with the sales manager/representative to promote our services and increase sales, performing data analysis, and engaging in quality assurance as well as customer service activities.
The ideal candidate will fully understand both the company and departmental goals and assist the manager in achieving them. Responsibilities also include destination research, developing ideas to increase business, and creating promotional ideas to expose our product and services to clients. It also requires selling TCC preferred carriers and other preferred vendors.
Job: Public Relations and Communications Associate – Consulate General of Japan in New York (New York, USA)
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Job Title: Public Relations and Communications Associate
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in New York
Location: New York, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the Consulate General of Japan in New York:
The Consulate General of Japan in New York is currently seeking to hire a Public Relations and Communications Associate to be assigned to the Japan Information Center, the cultural and public affairs section of the Consulate.
Responsibilities
- Write newsletters, social media posts, emails, and other materials
- Coordinate the activities of government scholarship programs and exchange programs for our office
- Assist with the activities of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program for our office
- Contact people and organizations in an official capacity as needed for various programs including collaborating with grassroots events
- Respond to inquiries from the general public within our jurisdiction
- Study our organization’s objectives, promotional policies, and needs to form effective public relations strategies
- Research and analyze Japan-related discourses and media
- Other duties as deemed necessary
Job: Sales Representative and Sales Assistant – Okaya (USA), Inc. (Raleigh-Durham, NC)
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Job Title: Sales Representative and Sales Assistant
Posted by: Okaya (USA), Inc.
Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Amir Bahrami (Fukushima-ken) for the following job opening at his company:
Okaya (USA), Inc. (http://www.okayausa.com), the US subsidiary of Okaya Kouki (http://www.okaya.co.jp/en/index.html), one of Japan’s oldest trading companies is currently looking for candidates to fill either a Sales Representative and Sales Assistant role at our Raleigh-Durham (NC) branch.
As you will be working daily with a large number of Japanese customers and coworkers, Candidates with medium to high Japanese proficiency are preferred (JLPT N1/2/3 or equivalent).
While experience working for or with Japanese companies is a plus, Okaya has previously hired JETs upon return to the US and currently employs 3 former JETs (including myself). Any familiarity to with the Japanese automotive industry, logistics, or accounting is a huge plus. While inside sales positions are available, outside sales representatives will be expected to travel significantly in their local area, supplying sourcing and logistical support for projects in the automotive field as well as other industries.
Job: Researcher / Assistant Correspondent – Mainichi Newspapers (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
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Job Title: Researcher / Assistant Correspondent
Posted by: Mainichi Newspapers, Los Angeles Bureau
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job sent to us directly from the newspaper:
The Mainichi Newspapers Los Angeles Bureau seeks a full time Researcher / Assistant Correspondent. The Mainichi Newspapers is a major daily Japanese newspaper printed in Japan with around 3 million readers. It is the oldest national daily newspaper in Japan founded in 1872. Our corporate information can be found at https://mainichi.jp/.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinating with Japanese news correspondents in gathering news and developing articles.
- General proofreading.
- Researching and gathering news, conducting interviews, developing and maintaining news sources, covering press conferences and other events ( such as sporting events, award ceremonies, criminal trials, etc.) in English and Japanese.
- Administrative duties are included.
- No byline opportunities.
Job: Executive Assistant – Embassy of Japan (Washington, DC)
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Job Title: Executive Assistant, Congressional Affairs Section
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington DC
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the Embassy of Japan:
The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Executive Assistant for Congressional Affairs at Congressional Affairs Section. This individual is primarily responsible for secretarial duties for the Minister and diplomats in the Congressional Affairs 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 USD 3,000.
Please note: Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. green card holder or those who are married to a U.S. citizen. 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. Read More
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Job Title: Content Production Coordinator
Posted by: FunkyCorp
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time (with 6-month probation period)
Thanks to JET alum, Matt Taylor for the current job opening at his company:
FunkyCorp is looking for a Content Production Coordinator with a passion for Japan and travel to join our team. We’re a hardworking creative international team that enjoys a challenge and loves working on new and exciting projects.
The Content Production Coordinator will work closely with the Content Director and other members of the Content Team to create online content and manage tourism-related content production projects. Specific tasks include copywriting, translation, editing, proofreading, content planning, task assignment and project management.
Responsibilities:
- Copywriting and translating travel-related marketing content
- Planning, reviewing, editing and proofreading online content
- Sourcing, handling and monitoring the progress/quality of external translators, writers and other vendors
- Liaising with the design and technical teams to see content through from the planning and production stages to publishing
- Competitor analysis and research Read More
Job: Visitor Services Associate – Japan Society (New York, NY, USA)
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Job Title: Visitor Services Associate
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Part-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Carleen Ben (Oita-ken) for passing along this job listing:
The Visitor Services Associate maintains the Japan Society’s visitor service’s desk as an ambassador interacting with the general public. This includes greeting and welcoming visitors, answering questions, providing information about exhibits and programs, selling tickets, memberships, and catalogs.
Responsibilities:
- Process ticket orders and gallery admissions; Sell memberships and catalogs;
- Welcome and assist visitors, trustees, donors, and vendors on the phone and in person; Provide administrative support for related activities and projects.
Requirements:
- Customer service experience; Very good communication skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with the public; Ability to multi-task and to handle multiple phone lines;
- Computer proficiency;
- General office experience;
- Must be dependable and punctual;
- Knowledge of Japanese culture and/or language is a plus.
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
