Job: Researcher/Assistant Correspondent – Mainichi Shimbun (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Researcher/Assistant Correspondent
Posted by: Los Angeles Bureau of the Mainichi Shimbun
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alumna, Erika Klein (Hyogo-ken) for the following job opening, a position which she is herself vacating:
Position: Researcher / Assistant Correspondent (full-time or part-time)
General Description:
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 over 4 million readers. Founded in 1872, it is the oldest national daily newspaper in Japan.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinating with Japanese news correspondent 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 including taking photos.
• Administrative duties are included.
Job Requirements:
• Must have a keen interest in and understanding of U.S. current events.
• Must be a native English speaker able to speak and write effectively in English.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and good instincts.
• Must be detail-oriented and research savvy.
• Must be highly motivated in journalism and bring up ideas for news reporting.
• Ability to analyze news stories to see what is interesting and newsworthy.
• Persistent in achieving goals and objectives under deadlines.
• Must be available to work on weekend and/or irregular hours if needed.
• Must have B.A. minimum. Research experience is crucial.
Preferred Skills:
• Japanese-speaking applicants and/or those familiar with Japanese culture and media.
• Knowledge of law/criminal justice.
• Interest or experience in sports.
• Rapid typing for taking notes and creating transcripts.
Start date: Early July 2017
Location: Brentwood (Los Angeles, CA)
Compensation: $2,500/month (negotiable) after all applicable federal and state deductions and withholdings
Please email resume and a cover letter (as an attachment) to hiromi@mainichi.com.
Job: ISC Program Manager – International Student Conferences (Washington, D.C.)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: ISC Program Manager
Posted by: International Student Conferences (ISC)
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s another job via PNWJETAA:
Dear Alumni and Friends,
International Student Conferences (ISC) is currently seeking an experienced and pro-active team player for the ISC Program Manager position. Please share this announcement with those who you believe would be excellent candidates. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until May 10, 2017.
This is a great position for those who are interested or have experience in: nonprofit management, a passion for ISC’s mission, and/or US-Asia relations.
Interested applicants are to complete a questionnaire and submit their resume to hr@iscdc.org. Only those who complete this two-step process will be considered.
Thank you for your continued support!
Job: Seattle Japanese Garden Events Coordinator – Seattle Japanese Garden (Seattle, WA)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Seattle Japanese Garden Events Coordinator
Posted by: Seattle Japanese Garden
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job via PNWJETAA:
Hello,
I am reaching out on behalf of the Seattle Japanese Garden about a job opportunity that may be of interest to JET alumni. We are searching for a new events coordinator, a position that involves a lot of Japanese cultural knowledge. We would like to find a candidate that has spent significant time in Japan and has some Japanese language skills. If you know of anyone who may be interested in this position, I would truly appreciate you passing it along!
The job posting can be found here: https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/4472ec487a284cb48e9b7bf4f34e4748-seattle-japanese-garden-events-coordinator-arboretum-foundation-seattle
To get a better idea of the Seattle Japanese Garden, please check out our website at https://www.seattlejapanesegarden.org/. We would definitely be interested in working with PNWJETAA in the future.
Warm Regards,
Jessa Gardner
Cultural Programs Manager
Seattle Japanese Garden
See the latest happenings at www.seattlejapanesegarden.org
Job: Program Assistant/Associate – Social Science Research Council (Tokyo, Japan)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Program Assistant/Associate, Abe Fellowship Program Tokyo Office
Posted by: Social Science Research Council
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job via Idealist:
DESCRIPTION
Summary
The Social Science Research Council seeks a program assistant for its Abe Fellowship Program in its office in Tokyo, Japan. Working with the Program Manager, the assistant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the office.
Description
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.
The SSRC seeks a Program Assistant/Associate for its Tokyo office. This hire would be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Abe Fellowship Program under the supervision of the Program Manager in the Tokyo Office. The Abe Fellowship Program encourages international multidisciplinary research on topics of pressing global concern. The program fosters the development of a new generation of researchers interested in policy-relevant topics and willing to become key members of a bilateral and global research network. In partnership with the SSRC, the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) established the Abe Fellowship Program as its flagship program in 1991.
Job: Legal English Teacher – St. John’s Law School (New York City, New York)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Legal English Teacher
Posted by: St. John’s Law School
Location: New York City, New York
Contract: Full-Time
St. John’s University School of Law is seeking a Legal English teacher to teach one course in its 2017 summer English for American Law School (EALS) program.
Dates: July 17 – August 10
Time: Two days/week, 2.5 hours of teaching time each day
Location: St. John’s University Law School, Queens Campus, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Jamaica, NY
To apply: Submit resume and cover letter via e-mail to Stephen Horowitz, Director of Legal English Programs at horowis1 [at] stjohns.edu.
For more information about our program, please go to http://stjohnslegalenglish.com.
Job: Risk Investigator – Amazon (Seattle, WA)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Risk Investigator
Posted by: Amazon
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job via PNWJETAA:
Dear Job Seekers,
Amazon is currently hiring for a Risk Investigator, dealing with fraud cases, that requires professional speaking & writing Japanese (and English) skills. Check out the position here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/435015
I was told the salary range is around $21-25/hr.
If you or anyone you know is interested in applying, let me know and I can directly connect you to the Amazon recruiter via LinkedIn.
Job: Japanese Language Teacher – YMCA Long Island City (New York, NY, USA)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Japanese Language Teacher
Posted by: YMCA Long Island City
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Job: Program Assistant – Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA (Washington, D.C.)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Program Assistant
Posted by: Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Part-Time
Here’s a job via Idealist:
DESCRIPTION
Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA (Sasakawa USA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit, non-partisan institution devoted to research, analysis, and better understanding of the U.S.-Japan relationship. Research programs focus on security, diplomacy, economics, business, trade, technology, and other matters of common concern. Education programs facilitate people-to-people exchange and dialogue on these issues with American and Japanese policymakers, influential citizens, and the broader public.
Sasakawa USA seeks an enthusiastic and experienced Program Assistant for the Education Program. This opportunity begins as a temporary employment under a 12-months contract, with an opportunity to be considered for a full-time position after the contract period. The Program Assistant is expected to commit for a minimum of 20 hours per week to provide programmatic and administrative support to the Associate Program Officer in all program functions, including preparation and evaluation of program proposals, event planning, execution and follow-up, and internal and external coordination and communications.
Job: SEVIS Specialist/Assistant Director, ISSS – College of Staten Island (Staten Island, New York)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: SEVIS Specialist/Assistant Director, ISSS
Posted by: College of Staten Island
Location: Staten Island, New York
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum Joseph Lavetsky for passing this on.
POSITION DETAILS
The College of Staten Island (CSI) is a City University of New York (CUNY) senior College organized around two academic divisions and three schools, with over 14,000 students. CSI offers a broad range of academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences, and in several professional areas. The College awards associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and clinical doctoral degrees, and in collaboration with The CUNY Graduate Center, numerous Ph.D. degrees. CSI’s internationally recognized faculty passionately engage in scholarly and artistic activities, and together with a strong professional staff, lead students through transformational learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. The College is situated on a 204-acre site, has recently incorporated a residential component, and is currently engaging in capital expansion. It is a hub of intellectual and artistic activity and a community partner and source of economic impact and job creation for the greater Staten Island area.
The College’s faculty, administration, and staff are committed to educational excellence as they instill in students an enduring love of learning and respect for pluralism and diversity. The College community recognizes its responsibility to strive for the common good, including an informed appreciation for the interdependence of all people, as well as providing students with the opportunities for successful future careers.
The SEVIS Specialist/Assistant Director of International Student & Scholar Services is a member of the professional staff team at the Center for Global Engagement at the College of Staten Island/CUNY. The Center for Global Engagement is a comprehensive international education office at the College of Staten Island (CSI) and includes services for international students and scholars, study abroad, and English language learning. The position serves to ensure that the institution is in compliance with regulatory matters pertaining to international students and scholars at the College of Staten Island and supports the Center for Global Engagement’s mission in international education by serving as part of the advising team for the international student and scholar population, including students enrolled in the English Language Institute (ELI).
Job: International Student Advisor – Hofstra University (Hempstead, NY, USA)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: International Student Advisor
Posted by: Hofstra University
Location: Hempstead, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alumni Zach Piper (Kochi-ken) for the following opening:
Position – International Student Advisor (Part-time) for International Student Affairs
Summary:
This position is responsible for advising international students with immigration matters related to their stay and issue required government documents to international students to ensure their status.
Responsibilities:
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Serving as Designated School Office (DSO) in Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
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Reviewing and issuing documents to new incoming international students
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Reviewing and issuing documents to current students applying for extension, reduced course load, curricular practical training (CPT), change major or travel signature
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Assisting international students with OPT related applications and OPT employment updates requests
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Advising international students clearly and accurately on immigration matters
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Complying with SEVIS reporting requirement
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Working with international student affairs team, administrators, faculty on campus
Job: Assistant Curator of Education – Palm Beach County (Delray Beach, FL, USA)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Assistant Curator of Education
Posted by: Palm Beach County
Location: Delray Beach, FL, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alumna Wendy Lo (Toyama-ken) for the following job opening:
ASSISTANT CURATOR OF EDUCATION (40 hrs/week)
Position reports to: Curator of Education
Position Description:
The Assistant Curator of Education will be responsible for the creation and implementation of educational programs and materials, with a strong emphasis on children (K-12) activities and programs. This includes K-12 tour programs, Summer Tour Plus program, educator guides, teacher development workshops, outreach programs, and K-12 museum programs. The position requires a creative, dynamic and hands-on individual. The individual will be working closely with the Curator of Education and Youth and Outreach Program Coordinator in the development and implementation of programs. The person must be able to work weekends and evening events.
Specific Responsibilities and Duties:
- Work with Youth and Outreach Coordinator to create and implement museum educational programs and outreach for children and families.
- Create curriculum for children tours and educator guides
- Develop and implement programs for public and private school collaborations
- Be the PBC School District and other collaborations liaison
- Plan and implement teacher professional development workshops
- Develop, implement, and oversee the MORY and Summer Tour Plus (STP) program activities with the Youth and Outreach Program Coordinator
- Work with the Curator of Education and Curatorial department to create content and design layout for exhibit guides and other museum publications
- Work with Curator of Education and Curatorial department in developing and managing the children exhibit spaces
- Work with the Curator of Education with the docent program: educate, guide, monitor tours, create study guides
- Mentor and supervise Youth and Outreach Program Coordinator and Education Program Coordinator on projects as needed
- Perform outreach when necessary
- Assist the Curator of Education as needed
- And other duties as specified
Job: Manager of Box Office & Administrative Services – Japan Society (New York, NY, USA)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Manager of Box Office & Administrative Services
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job via Idealist:
This position manages three critical organizational functions: Box Office and Visitor Services, program operations, and office services. The position interfaces with the public, vendors and staff. The Manager of Box Office and Administrative Services is responsible for supervising the Visitor Services Associates, and the Finance and Administration Department’s Administrative Assistant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Read More
Job: Corporate Giving Manager – Japan Society (New York, NY, USA)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Corporate Giving Manager
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job via Idealist:
Japan Society, celebrating its 110th anniversary in May 2017, is an internationally-recognized, multidisciplinary hub for global leaders, artists, scholars, educators, and English and Japanese-speaking audiences seeking access to information on Japan, opportunities to experience Japanese art and culture, and to foster dialogue on issues important to the U.S., Japan and East Asia. Japan Society sponsors more than 100 events annually through its art gallery, performing arts program, film festival, speakers’ series, business and policy presentations, and Japanese language school. Japan Society is a nonprofit, nonpolitical organization located in a landmark building near the United Nations. Japan Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and welcomes a diverse workforce.
CORPORATE GIVING MANAGER
The Corporate Giving Manager outreaches to U.S., Japanese and international corporations to become corporate members so the corporation and its employees can benefit from the dynamic and wide-ranging cultural, business and public policy programs sponsored by Japan Society.
Job: Reporter/Researcher – Yomiuri Shimbun (New York, New York)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Reporter/Researcher
Posted by: New York Bureau of The Yomiuri Shimbun
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the company:
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 international relations. 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 Japanese United Nations correspondent by covering the Security Council and other UN bodies. This includes press briefings, tracking relevant stories, arranging and conducting interviews, doing research, coming up with story ideas, etc. Applicant may also be required to work other news areas including national politics, business, sports, breaking news, etc.) as the situation warrants. Some transcribing of briefings and interviews is also required.
Applicants must be prepared to work occasional overtime. This is a full-time position. Compensation includes medical/dental benefits, and 401(k).
Application Procedure: Please email cover letter and resume. No phone calls, please. Applicants must be available for in-person interviews
Email letter and resume to:
Makoto Yoshiike, New York, Bureau Chief, Yomiuri Shimbun at yominyjob2017@gmail.com
Fishmongers, Seafood Wrapper, Cooks, Crew Members – Uwajimaya, Inc. (Seattle, WA, USA)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Fishmongers, Seafood Wrapper, Cooks, Crew Members
Posted by: Uwajimaya, Inc.
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here are some jobs via PNWJETAA:
KAI MARKET by Uwajimaya is a new boutique market concept, slated to open in vibrant South Lake Union next month. We have a few more positions to fill and would love to see some JET Program alumni in the applicant pool! We already know you’re passionate about Japan/Asian cultures and food. Join our crew and be a part of history. Come to our next hiring event to find out more.
Uwajimaya, Inc. is the largest Asian grocery/gift store in the Pacific Northwest. In the last 89 years, Uwajimaya has evolved beyond being a basic grocery store and has become a popular destination for loyal local customers as well as tourists.
Our mission is to be the premier place for our patrons to come and experience the Asian cultures and foods, by providing exceptional customer service, positive attitudes, and a diverse variety of high quality food and merchandise. Read More
