Mar 13

Job: Japan Center for International Exchange USA – Program Assistant (New York, NY, USA)

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Job Title: Program Assistant
Posted by: Japan Center for International Exchange USA
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job directly sent to us from the organization:

Japan Center for International Exchange USA (JCIE/USA)
Program Assistant

The Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE/USA) is seeking a full-time program assistant to help implement various programs and support office administrators. A NY-based nonprofit organization, JCIE/USA strengthens US-Japan relations by conducting exchanges for political leaders, fostering dialogue between policymakers and researchers, and serving as a catalyst for bilateral cooperation on shared challenges such as global health, international development, and humanitarian assistance.

The job requires considerable flexibility and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities will include: Read More

Mar 7

Job: Director of Education and Family Programs – Japan Society (New York, NY, USA)

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Job Title: Director of Education and Family Programs
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

DIRECTOR, EDUCATION & FAMILY PROGRAMS

The Director, Education & Family Programs is responsible for all aspects of Japan Society’s Education and Family Programs. This includes positioning Japan Society as a leader in the field of US-Japan educational exchange. The Director is responsible for program operations, supervision of Education Department staff, and development of new program initiatives. Key programs include the Junior Fellows Student Exchange Program featuring study-tours for American and Japanese high school students, professional development workshops for K-12 teachers, promotion of and development of dedicated curriculum website for educators, “About Japan: A Teacher’s Resource”, on-site programs at New York City public and private schools, and public programs for families and children. The Director is required to take an active role in fundraising, and to collaborate with the Development Department on raising funds for Education Department programs. The position requires travel to Japan, and extensive communication with Japanese partners.  For more details regarding the Education Program, please visit https://www.japansociety.org/page/programs/education_family. Read More

Mar 7

Fellowship Opportunity: Reischauer Policy Research Fellow – dwin O. Reischuaer Center for East Asian Studies (Washington D.C., USA)

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Fellowship Opportunity: Reischauer Policy Research Fellow
Posted by: Edwin O. Reischuaer Center for East Asian Studies at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Stuies (SAIS)
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time; One Academic Year

Thanks to JET alum, Neave Denny (Okinawa-ken) for the following opportunity:

The Edwin O. Reischuaer Center for East Asian Studies at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Stuies (SAIS) in Washington, DC is accepting applications for the Reischauer Policy Research Fellows Program. Please see below for more information and how to apply.

Program Overview:

Inaugurated in May 2013, the Reischauer Policy Research Fellows Program is a critical element of the Reischauer Center at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, DC. It is designed to support the Center’s various research initiatives, while also providing recent undergraduate or graduate students with broad practical experience regarding the public and private-sector analysis process. Fellowships are paid and tenable for one academic year beginning in August 2018 with the potential for renewal for an additional year.

More information about our activities can be found on the Reischauer Center’s website (www.reischauercenter.org) and Facebook page (@ReischauerCenter). Please direct any questions about the position or application process to the Research and Program Coordinator at reischauer@jhu.edu.

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Mar 7

Job: Japanese Teacher – Bronx School of Science (New York)

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Job Title: Japanese Teacher
Posted by: Bronx School of Science
Location: Bronx, New York
Contract: Part-Time

Thanks to JET alum, Madeline Horan (Akita-ken) for the following job opening:

The Bronx School of Science needs a part-time Japanese teacher for three classes (two Level I and one Level II). Paid position, begins immediately.

Anyone interested should contact Lisa Rocchio at rocchio@bxscience.edu

Mar 5

Job: Marketing Associate or Instructional Designer for Online Courses – GLOBIS (Tokyo, Japan)

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Job Title: Marketing Associate or Instructional Designer for Online Courses
Posted by: GLOBIS
Location: Tokyo, Japa
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alum, Alex Scharf (Yamagata-ken) for the following job openings:

Job opportunities at GLOBIS in Tokyo for English speakers. Both positions are part of a new team creating and marketing online courses on business topics.

• Marketing Associate: http://recruiting.globis.co.jp/jobs/poe_mrk/
• Instructional Designer for Online Courses: http://recruiting.globis.co.jp/jobs/poe_gro/

GLOBIS is a fantastic place to work with a friendly environment for international employees, flexible hours and working style, company trips, and competitive salary.

Mar 5

Job: Japanese Instructor – Adelphi University (Manhattan or Garden City, NY, USA)

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Job Title: Japanese Instructor
Posted by: Adelphi University
Location: Manhattan or Garden City, NY, USA
Contract: Short-Term

Here’s a job directly from the university:

Looking for a short-term Japanese instructor to teach survival Japanese for social work students visiting Japan at the end of May 2018. We plan to meet about 3 times for about 2 hours each on a Saturday or Sunday March – May (maybe once a month) either in lower Manhattan or in Garden City, NY (Long Island).

Anyone interested should contact cnewransky@adelphi.edu. Thanks.

Mar 5

Job: Aggregation Quality Analyst – Indeed Tokyo (Tokyo, Japan)

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Job Title: Aggregation Quality Analyst
Posted by: Indeed Tokyo
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alum, Zandra Gilmore (Tokushima-ken) for the following job opening:

Aggregation Quality Analyst position at Indeed Toky0

ohttps://www.indeed.jobs/career/JobDetail/Aggregation-Quality-Analyst/8940

Zandra would be happy to answer any questions about the position–the job title may be a little off-putting but she states, “Indeed is a great place to work” and they’re basically looking for anyone with good problem-solving skills and proficient in both English and Japanese. If you’re interested do *not* apply yourself, send Zandra your cover letter/resume and she’ll submit them through their internal referral process. The hiring manager is giving preference to internal referrals.  You can contact Zandra at zgilmore@indeed.com

Mar 1

Job: ESL/English Teachers – Japanese Children’s Society (Fort Lee, NJ and Englewood Cliffs, NJ)

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Job Title: ESL/English Teachers [Urgently Seeking]
Posted by: Japanese Children’s Society
Location: Fort Lee, NJ and Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Contract: Part-Time

Here’s a couple of jobs received directly from the company:

The successful applicants will teach English to Japanese students. Must be a native English speaker with a B.A. degree. Applicants with TESOL or K-12 certificates and teaching experience in Japan or to Japanese are highly preferred.

Locations:

• Japanese Children’s Society, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
  • Mon-Fri: 9:30a.m.-3:30p.m.
  • We accept an applicant who can teach only on Friday, too.
  • Teaching Preschool and/or Elementary School Students (1st-6th G)
  • Start Date: From April
• R/Lingo Learning Center, Fort Lee, NJ
  • Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday: 9:00a.m.-11:30a.m.
  • Teaching adult students
  • Start Date: April 4th(Wed)

Employment Status: Part-time

Compensation:

• At least $30.00/hour *we pay transportation cost additionally.
• We’ll provide health insurance for eligible part-time teachers.

Please send your RESUME in Word or PDF format to the E-mail address below.

E-mail: ringo.nyikuei@gmail.com
Attn. Ms. Harumi Nakagawa
Tel: 201-947-4707

Feb 28

Job: English Teacher – b-English (Japan)

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Job Title: English Teacher
Posted by: b-English（ビーイングリッシュ）
Location: Yokodai, Tsukuba-Mirai, Ibaraki, Japan
Contract: Contract 

Here’s a job passed along to us from JETAANC:

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Feb 28

Job: Coordinator, Trip Development – Twentieth Century Fox (Chicago, IL)

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Job Title: Coordinator, Trip Development
Posted by: Twentieth Century Fox
Location: Chicago, IL
Contract: Full-time

The Trip Development Coordinator supports the Trip Development team. This team is responsible for developing new group Expeditions and new Private Expeditions for National Geographic Expeditions. 

Responsibilities 

• Trip Development Support: Support a team of Trip Development Manager(s) and Senior Manager(s) with aspects of the development process. Research NGS/NGM databases to identify NG content, research other tour operators and compile information into a competitive analysis, write day-by-day itineraries using standard templates, create budgets using templates, draft contracts and tour addendums using templates. Support Trip Development team with other projects/tasks as needed.
• Draft proposals/itineraries and compile competitive analysis information.
• Sales/Marketing Support: Create sales training materials and resources for programs that are accepted.
• Sales training materials for call center staff.
• Database and Resource Management: Enter and maintain accurate trip and supplier information into our database. Update templates and procedures as needed, and keep trip development resources up to date and organized.
• Accurate information for efficient operations.

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Feb 28

Job: Coordinator for Public Relations – Japan Information and Cultural Center (San Francisco, CA, USA)

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Job Title: Coordinator for Public Relations
Posted by: Japan Information and Cultural Center
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Contract: Full-time 

Here’s a job opening at the San Francisco Consulate courtesy of the JET Program Coordinator in SF, Kai Wiesner-Hanks (Niigata-ken):

http://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/18_0226.html

POSITION

The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco’s Japan Information and Cultural Center (JICC) has an opening for the position of the Coordinator for Public Relations. The Coordinator for Public Relations works closely with consulate officers and other local staff to promote greater interest in and understanding of Japan and Japanese culture in Northern California and Nevada. S/he also works with the JICC Director to handle Japan-related press and public affairs issues that arise within areas served by this office. In addition, as a staff member of the Consulate, applicants must be willing to work as part of a team, respecting other team members and sharing responsibilities in the team and office.

Please note that the Consulate is unable to provide visa support for prospective employees, and as such all applicants are required to have the appropriate legal permission to work in the United States. Read More

Feb 26

Job: Bilingual Japanese Translator – Innovation Capital, LLC (El Segundo, CA)

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Job Title: Bilingual Japanese Translator (Internship / Project Based Consultant)
Posted by: Innovation Capital, LLC
Location: El Segundo, CA 
Contract: Varied, project dependent

Here’s a job forwarded to us from a JET alumni:

Innovation Capital is a leading boutique investment bank dedicated to representing mid-market clients and Native American tribes in the gaming, leisure, restaurant and retail industries. Innovation Capital provides comprehensive advisory services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, financial restructuring and valuations/fairness opinions to companies in the $20 million to $500 million value range. Since its inception in 2004, Innovation Capital has advised on transactions aggregating over $5.5 billion.  For more information, please visit www.innovation-capital.com.

Job Qualifications

• Fluency in both Japanese and English (verbal and written)
• General knowledge of finance and accounting concepts
• In-depth working knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Word
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, professional environment
• Adaptive and resourceful with strong written and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail

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Feb 23

Job: Case Worker/ Program Assistant – Japanese American Social Services, Inc. (New York, New York)

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Job Title: Case Worker/ Program Assistant – Bilingual (Japanese/English)
Posted by: Japanese American Social Services, Inc.
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumni, Joseph Lavetsky (Shizuoka-ken) for passing along the following job posting:

Japanese American Social Services, Inc. (JASSI) is currently seeking to fill two positions – a PT Case Worker/ Program Assistant and a FT Case Worker/Administrative Assistant. In this role the successful candidate will provide client services, including case management and supportive counseling, and will work closely with other staff and volunteers to ensure that agency programs are carried out effectively and efficiently. As a professional, s/he will maintain high standards of ethical conduct and must be able to work with clients, staff and partnered agencies in an empathetic and caring manner. S/he must possess a willingness to learn. S/he must be bilingual and able to speak, read and write in English and Japanese. S/he must be flexible and take initiative when appropriate.

Please click the link for more information: https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/aaf9768d543b4a42932525b5a9628143-case-worker-program-assistant-bilingual-japaneseenglish-japanese-american-social-services-inc-jassi-new-york?

Feb 23

Job: HR Consultant – Imageon Consulting, Inc. (New York, NY, USA)

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Job Title: HR Consultant
Posted by: Imageon Consulting, Inc.
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the President and CEO of the company:

Imageon Consulting, Inc. (http://www.imageon-consulting.com/) is a boutique Human Resource Management consulting firm. Majority of our clients are U.S. subsidiaries of Japanese corporations and our service includes HR outsourcing/ day-to-day HR troubleshooting, HR document preparation, Compensation & Performance Evaluation Programs, HR management trainings and so on. Currently, we are looking for the HR Consultant position to perform/ deliver the services outlined above. Understanding of Japanese business culture and Japanese language skills are a big advantage for the position.

Expected Job Duties:

• Provide troubleshooting to the assigned clients for various HR issues (including employee discipline, termination, regulatory questions, other employee relations)
• Develop/ update HR related documents (e.g., employee handbook, other policies, job descriptions, memo, letter) based on the information collected from the clients and related HR regulations.
• Conduct HR trainings (e.g., anti-harassment training, performance management, cross-cultural).
• Conduct compensation benchmarking or other research on various HR practices.
• Develop performance review and compensation programs (pay structure, incentive programs) and assist the clients to introduce and implement the programs.

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Feb 21

Job: On-Site Program Coordinator – CISaustralia (Japan)

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Job Title: On-Site Program Coordinator
Posted by: CISaustralia
Location: Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a chance for JET alumni to manage a 2-4 week program in Japan.

On-site Program Coordinators:

CISaustralia is recruiting for like-minded professionals to join our Customised Faculty-Led Programs team. On-site Program Coordinators (OPCs) help lead programs in countries all over the world, while assisting University staff to design, plan and manage their study tours. Programs vary between 2-4 weeks. All travel, meal and phone costs are covered, as well as receiving a program stipend. Full training and ongoing support provided.

For further details and how to apply, click here.