Dec 8

Job: ​Tax Accounting Positions – PwC (NY, KY, or OH)

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Posted by Sydney Sparrow. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Tax Accounting Positions 
Posted by: PwC
Location: Louisville, KY or Cincinnati, OH or New York, NY
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JETAA USA Country Representative, Mark Frey (Kumamoto-ken) for the following job opportunities with his company:

PwC is looking to fill two tax accounting positions in our Japanese Business Network in New York and Kentucky/ Ohio.

If you are interested, please send me your tailored resume, cover letter, and home address, and I will submit via our internal referral system, which will give you an advantage over other candidates: mark.frey@pwc.com

• Private Company Service Japanese Business Network Manager; Louisville, KY or Cincinnati, OH 
• Private Company Service Japanese Business Network Senior Associate; New York, NY

Knowledge Preferred for each position: Considerable knowledge of the complex tax issues faced by US, non-publically traded entities with extensive operations in Japan. For more information: http://jobs.pwc.com/ListJobs/ByKeyword/japan 

— Mark Frey, JETAA USA Country Representative (Kumamoto, 2002-2006)

Dec 1

Job: Inside Sales – SUS America, Inc. (Elk Grove Village, IL)

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Posted by Sydney Sparrow. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Inside Sales
Posted by: SUS America, Inc.
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL (Chicago)
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna, Julia Mace (Kagawa-ken) for the following job opening with her company:

Details

Coordinate with the Sales Team to write quotes, process purchase orders, confirm inventory, and schedule product shipping. This is a position that requires attention to detail and the ability to follow established procedures. Negotiation skills are also required when scheduling with shipping companies and coordinating deliveries with customers.

About The Company

SUS America, Inc. is a a branch of SUS Corporation, a cornerstone in the automation industry in Japan and Southeast Asia. We provide solutions to factories and work floors to improve ergonomics, safety, and efficiency. The US office was opened in 2015 and is seeking new members who will continue to grow with our company. Wages are competitive and the benefits package is excellent. Visit www.susamericainc.com to learn more about the company.

Application Process

For more information on this position, contact Julia Mace at j-mace@susamericainc.com.

Dec 1

Job: Office Manager – The Japan Foundation (New York, NY, USA)

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Position: Office Manager
Posted by: The Japan Foundation
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Boston’s JET Program Coordinator, Adrian Hatton for passing this along:

http://www.jfny.org/files/doc/2017.11.20_Job%20Announcement.pdf

Dec 1

Job: Spanish-English Bilingual Content and Social Media Specialist – YKK (Marietta, GA, USA)

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Position: Spanish-English Bilingual Content and Social Media Specialist
Posted by: YKK
Location: Marietta, GA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Jessica Cork (HIroshima-ken) for the following job listing with her company:

YKK is a Tokyo-based manufacturing company with operations in 71 countries around the world, and is best known for its zippers. YKK Corporation of America is the western hemisphere parent of YKK Corporation’s North and Central America Group, and we are seeking to hire a Spanish-English Bilingual Content and Social Media Specialist.

Please click here to view the job listing.

Nov 27

Job: Global Marketing Analyst – Nishimuraya Corp (Hyogo-ken, Japan)

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Position: Global Marketing Analyst
Posted by: Nishimuraya Corp
Location: Kinosaki Onsen, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo-ken, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Colin Fukai (Hyogo-ken) for the following job opening:

Language: Mandarin Chinese (native level) / English (business level) / Japanese (business level)

Technical: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) proficiency

Desired Age Range: 20 ~ 35

Description: Nishimuraya Corp operates two ryokan in Kinosaki Onsen, Hyogo Prefecture – a quaint, traditional onsen town rated by Lonely Planet as the best onsen town in Japan. Nishimuraya Honkan is a member of Relais & Châteaux and also rated as best onsen ryokan in Japan by Lonely Planet. Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei is a modern ryokan with a variety of room types, facilities, and dining options. Nishimuraya is seeking a self-motivated candidate to serve and assist in expanding its growing base of overseas guests. Experience in travel/lodging industry is helpful but not required. Training and housing support available. The ideal candidate should be internationally-oriented with a keen interest in Japanese culture, and proficient in Mandarin Chinese (both oral & written) with business-level abilities in English & Japanese. This is a unique opportunity to gain rich experience in the travel/lodging industry as well as exercise & expand your language skills!

Work Activities (including but not limited to):

• Online & telephone reservations (Mandarin Chinese/English)
• Front desk duties – check-in & check-out (Mandarin Chinese/English)
• Promoting to & managing relationships with inbound travel agencies (Mandarin Chinese / English)
• Other duties & activities relating to supporting guest’s stay & reservations (Mandarin Chinese / English)
• Participating in training & meetings with regard to work duties (Japanese)

Application Process: Please visit the website (http://www.nishimuraya.ne.jp/global/)

Nov 21

Job: Bilingual Marketing & Sales Senior Associate – PwC (East Coast, Multiple Locations)

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Posted by Sydney Sparrow. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Bilingual Marketing & Sales Senior Associate
Posted by: PwC
Location: East Coast, Multiple Locations
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JETAA USA Country Representative, Mark Frey (Kumamoto-ken) for the following job opening with his company:

Job Opportunity – Bilingual Marketing & Sales Senior Associate, PwC

A good opportunity for someone who is bilingual in Japanese and English has opened up at my company, PwC. It is a good entry-level job or good for someone trying to transition into Marketing & Sales. Even if you do not have all of the listed qualifications, I encourage you to apply, as the bilingual qualification is most important and the firm will train you in the other skills. It’s a great firm with good values and culture.

If you are interested, please send me your resume and cover letter and I will give you an internal referral, which will give you an advantage over other candidates. — Mark Frey, JETAA USA Country Representative, mark.frey@jetaausa.com

Job description: http://jobs.pwc.com/ShowJob/Id/876427/M-S-NYM-%E2%80%8BINBOUNDS-%E2%80%8B-Client-Strategy%C2%A0-%E2%80%8BSenior-Associate/

Nov 10

Job: Various Positions – Actus Consulting (Illinois and New York, USA)

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Position: Various Positions
Posted by: Actus Consulting
Location: Illinois and New York, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Makiko Takeda who works for Actus Consulting (a recruiting firm) for the following positions:

Nov 8

Job: Multiple Positions – Duke Fuqua School of Business (Durham, NC)

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Position: Multiple Positions
Posted by: Duke Fuqua School of Business
Location: Durham, NC
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JETAA North Carolina Subchapter’s Kyle Munn (who works at Duke) for letting us know that there are some nice openings at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business that could be a good fit for a JET alum.

Here’s the link to position descriptions: https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/about/jobs-fuqua

Nov 1

Job: Assistant to the Vice President – Brookings Institution (Washington, DC)

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Position: Assistant to the Vice President, Global Economy and Development Program
Posted by: Brookings Institution
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time

A great opportunity via former JETAANY President Yvonne Thurman-Dogruer who works for the Brookings Institution:

Job posting coming soon for Brookings Institution!

Dear Fellow JET alumni,

I will be recruiting for an Assistant to the Vice President for our Global Economy and Development program.

The job announcement should be up on www.brookings.edu​ next week, and all applications must be submitted online.  However, I am making a call out now to welcome you to email me your resume, should you be interested in this or other positions with my program.

The Assistant to the Vice President must have a Bachelor’s degree, and at least three years of relevant work experience.   Required knowledge and experience will include: strategic planning of schedules, managing flow of commitments, planning travel, excellent written and verbal communication skills, project coordination of meetings, roundtables, conferences and other programs.

If you are interested, please email your resume to me at: ydogruer@brookings.edu .  Please have your subject line read:  Assistant to the VP Position

Thanks!

Yvonne Thurman-Dogruer (Kagoshima-ken, 1994-95)

Oct 31

Job: US JETAA Executive Director – U.S. Japan Exchange & Teaching Programme Alumni Association (Washington, DC)

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Position: US JETAA Executive Director
Posted by: U.S. Japan Exchange & Teaching Programme Alumni Association
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time

Please see the below link for the job description for the position of executive director at USJETAA. The submission deadline for cover letter and resume is Thursday, November 30, 2017. 

http://usjetaa.org/job-opportunities-internship-listings/usjetaa-executive-director-position-opening/

Oct 30

Job: Assistant Program Officer – Cultural Vistas (Washington, DC)

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Position: Assistant Program Officers
Posted by: Cultural Vistas
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time

Hello JETAADC members,

Cultural Vistas is looking to hire two Assistant Program Officers for their International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) department! You can find the hiring link and job description below.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Assistant Program Officers at Cultural Vistas support and assist with the operations of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) through customer service, administrative, compliance, and program support efforts.

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Oct 27

Job: Japan Center Director – North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC)

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Position: Japan Center Director
Posted by: North Carolina State University
Location: Raleigh, NC
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JETAA North Carolina subchapter’s Kyle Munn for sharing this great opportunity. Would be wonderful to see a JET alum get the job.

Below is a partial description. Click here for full details.

The Director will initiate, coordinate, and oversee a wide range of activities which build relationships and serve academic, research, business, and cultural needs related to interaction between Japan and North Carolina.

Support business initiatives:

• Work with university, state, and local economic development and business organizations to foster increased exports to Japan, and to facilitate Japanese investment in NC.
• Create and maintain programs that help make North Carolina a welcoming environment for Japanese companies and their employees to live and do business.
• Provide workshops and training opportunities for those in North Carolina interested in doing business in or with Japan.
• Organize conferences for businesses engaged in Japan, and contribute to conferences organized by others.
• Build relationships and meet regularly with leaders and representatives of both new and established businesses.

Support academic and research initiatives:

• Engage with the NC State campus community and participate in relevant activities and events on a regular basis.
• Expand and develop relations with prominent Japanese universities and institutes to enhance academic exchange and research collaboration.
• Provide leadership to stimulate increased Japan-related activity at universities throughout the UNC system.
• Seek out and assist in the administration of scholarship funds for North Carolina students planning to study in Japan, and Japanese students planning to study in NC.
• Seek out and assist in the administration of funding to support faculty research.
• Provide support to NC State’s Japanese language program.

Support the general public:

• Oversee the Japan Center’s non-credit Japanese language classes conducted for pre-college students and adults.
• Sponsor workshops, training opportunities, cultural events and art shows throughout the year. Ensure wide publicity and outreach for all events.
• Maintain a library of print, video, and electronic materials about Japan.
• Speak at various public venues about Japan, its history and culture, and its relations with North Carolina.

General:

• Lead the strategic planning for the NC Japan Center, and develop specific goals for the center’s vision.
• Ensure visibility and awareness of the NC Japan Center among all stakeholder groups.
• Manage the operational budget to maximize and build on available resources.
• Initiate and engage in fundraising and development activities, to expand sustainable resources for the operation of the NC Japan Center.
• Supervise NC Japan Center staff.
• Collaborate with and support other units and faculty at NC State that engage with Japanese agencies, universities, or organizations

Oct 27

Job: Editor and Speechwriter – The Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations (New York City, NY)

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Posted by Sydney Sparrow. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Editor and Speechwriter
Posted by: The Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations, Political Section 
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alum Jessica Wang (Nara-ken) for the following job opportunity:

The Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations is seeking an Editor and Speechwriter for the Political Section.

Requirements/Preferences:

1. Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills at native level required.
2. At least 3 years’ experience in editing/speechwriting or journalism required.
3. Japanese language skills and familiarity with Japanese culture highly preferable.
4. Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
5. Excellent Computer skills, typing skills (60wpm minimum) required.
6. Fair knowledge of international affairs, diplomacy and the United Nations system preferred

If interested, please send a cover letter and your resume by November 3rd, 2017, to the following e-mail address with “PMJ Editor/Speechwriter, Political Section” in the subject line: kokurendai1@dn.mofa.go.jp

More information here: http://www.un.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/job_opportunities.html

Oct 27

Job: Administrative Assistant – Embassy of Japan, Consular Section (Washington DC)

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Position: Administrative Assistant
Posted by: Embassy of Japan, Consular Section
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time

The JET Office would like to share the following opportunity for an administrative assistant at the Embassy’s Consular Section with the JET alumni community. Please see the original job listing at http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/english/html/job-consular-assistant.html.

The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of administrative assistant. This individual is primarily responsible for issuing visas to enter Japan and providing consular services to Japanese nationals in the U.S. 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 – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with the occasional weeknight and/or weekend work (paid overtime). Salary is commensurate with experience.

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.

Responsibilities:

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Oct 26

Job: English Teacher Position – Kaichi Nihonbashi Gakuen (Tokyo, Japan)

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Position: English Teacher Position
Posted by: Kaichi Nihonbashi Gakuen
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alum Jonathan Anzai (Kagoshima-ken) for the following job opening at his school:

Kaichi Nihonbashi Gakuen (KNG) is seeking a full-time English teacher to join its faculty from April 2018. The school is a six-year combined junior and senior school focusing on inquiry-based international education. It is currently an International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) candidate school, with planned authorization visits for both programs scheduled next year.

At present, the school is seeking to employ a full-time English teacher who is able to begin teaching classes starting from April 2018. This position is not an ALT position, and candidates are expected to possess the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to teach in a solo capacity.

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Serve as a homeroom teacher or assistant homeroom teacher
• Oversee course instruction, curriculum development, and grading in IB Language Acquisition classes and other inquiry-based classes
• Create and reflect on unit plans for each unit of inquiry
• Support the planning and development of grade and school level events
• Participate in subject, grade, faculty, committee, and parent meetings
• Lead and support extracurricular club activities
• Actively collaborate with other teachers to help establish a new, and progressive educational program here in Japan

The successful candidate will be employed under the same remuneration system as the school’s Japanese faculty members, with the possibility of earning tenure based on the applicant’s performance. Read More