Job: ESL Instructor – LMS Language Services (Georgia, 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: ESL Instructor
Posted by: LMS Language Services
Location: Pendergrass, Georgia, USA
Contract: Full Time
LMS Language Services seeks experienced ESL Instructor to teach adult clients in a business setting. The instructor will be required to create lesson plans and conduct private, 1-hour lessons for 8 students in Pendergrass, Georgia (USA). This is a fun and rewarding opportunity with a lot of autonomy, and highly motivated English language learners. Applicants with experience teaching Japanese students are especially encouraged to apply.
This is a part-time, contractor position that comes with a competitive salary and weekly pay. Perfect for instructors/tutors looking to supplement their income.
Please email cover letter and resume to Launa at support@lmslanguageservices.com.
Job: Program Coordinator – JET Program (Washington, D.C., 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: Program Coordinator
Posted by: JET Program
Location: Washington, D.C. (JET Program Office, Embassy of Japan, 2520 Massachusetts Avenue NW, 20008)
Contract: Full Time
The JET Program is the government of Japan’s most successful exchange program, sending over 62,000 participants to Japan since 1987 to serve as Assistant Language Teachers and Coordinators for International Relations. The program aims to enhance English language education at the primary and secondary school levels, as well as to promote international exchange by fostering ties at the grassroots level between Japanese and foreign youth.
Please note: the Program Coordinator is an independent contractor to the Embassy and will not be deemed an employee of the Embassy for any purpose whatsoever. Overtime hours will be compensated as paid time off commensurate with the amount of overtime accumulated. This position does not include paid vacation, sick leave, or health insurance coverage. 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. All candidates will be subject to background checks and security clearance.
Position Description
Under the supervision of the Education Counselor, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the screening process for applications for all U.S. candidates, recruitment and interviewing of applicants in the D.C./Maryland/Virginia area, and preparing successful candidates for departure. This position will also involve liaising with the JET Alumni Association of Washington, D.C. and assisting with other projects within the Education Counselor’s portfolio as necessary.
Responsibilities
- Program promotion through recruiting events (career fairs, information sessions, etc.) and social media outreach efforts
- Implementation of the online application system, application screening, and responding to applicant inquiries
- Coordination of the review and interview processes, including scheduling and serving as point of contact with review and interview committee members
- Planning and execution of events, including logistical support, coordinating volunteers, and conducting presentations
- Communicate and collaborate with other JET Program Coordinators at Japanese Consulates in the U.S.
- Other duties assigned at the discretion of the Education Counselor or senior JET Program Coordinators
Job: Convention Sales Account Executive – Development Counsellors International (New York, 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: Convention Sales Account Executive
Posted by: Development Counsellors International (DCI)
Location: New York City, New York, USA
Contract: Full Time
The Convention Sales Account Executive (AE) will develop an awareness of Japan’s offerings in the meeting and events (MICE) space and increase the number of association meetings and corporate incentives from the Americas that select Japan as their meeting destination. Sales activities will target academic associations, corporate meeting planners, incentive planners, professional congress organizers and the business events industry. The AE will create and maintain a database of client contacts as well as be responsible for monitoring industry trends via networking, magazines & educational sessions and implement best practices.
Qualifications:
- This is an entry level position with for candidates with up to 1 year of marketing or sales experience
- Exemplary written and oral presentation and a talent for presenting
- Ability to build strong client relationships through daily email and phone interaction
- Willingness to travel about 1 week per month for trade shows and sales missions
- Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in business, marketing or tourism
- Understanding of Japanese language and culture a plus
To Apply:
Place “Sales AE” in the subject line. Send cover letter stating why you are a good match for this position and send resume to nancy.otten@aboutdci.com.
Job: Temporary Processing Staff – JET Program Office (Washington, D.C., 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: Temporary Processing Staff
Posted by: JET Program Office
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full Time
The JET Program Office is seeking application processing staff members for its Fall 2016 processing season.
Processing staff will have the opportunity to learn more about the JET Program from the inside, meet JET alumni, and become more involved with the JETAA and U.S.-Japan communities in D.C. This is a temporary position from early/mid-November to late December 2016 or early January 2017. Please find more information about the position below:
Responsibilities
- Checking application materials for completeness; sorting and filing applications
- Data entry and preparation of application materials for review
Position Details
- Staff will work in the JET Program Office at the Embassy of Japan (2520 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20008)
- Working hours are Monday–Friday from 9:30AM to 5:00PM.
- Full-time staff are desirable but working hours are flexible within these times
- Orientation and beginning of contract period will be early/mid-November
- Salary will be $12.00/hr
- As a temporary position, health insurance and benefits are not offered
Job: Global Mobility Analyst – Northrop Grumman Enterprise (Virginia, 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: Northrop Grumman Enterprise
Posted by: Global Mobility Analyst
Location: McLean, Virginia
Contract: Full Time
Northrop Grumman Enterprise Shared Services is seeking a Global Mobility Analyst. This opportunity is for an active contributor in the Global Mobility Office (GMO) to be the liaison for all US employees on international assignments. The GMO works in conjunction with our sectors and key functional areas to ensure compliance with legal and tax requirements and mitigates the risk of conducting international business.
JOB POSTING: https://ngc.taleo.net/careersection/ngc_pro_mobile/jobdetail.ftl?job=16023811
Internship: Adecco Japan Internship Program – Adecco (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: Adecco Japan Internship Program
Posted by: Adecco
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full Time
By way of introduction, my name is Setsuko Tani with Adecco Japan HR Recruiting team. Adecco is the world’s best HR solution company with its HQ in Switzerland.
Every year, we host an internship program (in English ) to provide highly capable youngsters, regardless of Nationality, opportunities to experience real work while revitalizing our employees with fresh ideas and thoughts.
This year, we have an aggressive target to fill 10+ internship positions by the end of 2016.
Besides what is listed as desirable core competencies, this position requires an ability to communicate in Japanese (JLPT: N1 or equivalent).
If you are interested in this position, please apply from HERE. We will get back to you immediately to schedule an interview after screening your resume/CV.
Job: Business Manager – Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. (Cypress, CA)
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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: Business Manager
Posted by: Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.
Location: Cypress, CA, USA
Contract: Full Time
Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. has an excellent opportunity for a Business Manager in the Photovoltaic Division for its HQ in Cypress, CA.
Position Summary:
We are looking for a highly motivated, organized, analytical and effectively bilingual (English & Japanese) professional that has great interpersonal skills. The selected individual must be able to work with limited supervision and be responsible for program management with factories and dedicated sales channel. This exciting dual function position is expected to build a dedicated sales portfolio and develop a pipeline for future sales opportunities as well as managing internal projects. Read More
Job: Customer Services and Support Assistant – Walk Japan (Oita, 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: Customer Services and Support Assistant
Posted by: Walk Japan
Location: Kunisaki Peninsula, Oita Prefecture, Japan
Contract: Full Time
We are a fast growing company requiring candidates with excellent communication skills in both English and Japanese. They must be enthusiastic, motivated, able to work in a team as well as independently and enjoy a challenge. This position is particularly suited to those looking to improve their Japanese language skills as the office language is Japanese. www.walkjapan.com
- Full-time support services based role which will mainly involve communicating with booked customers via Email and telephone in English, supporting and working with operations staff and tour leaders. The role has the potential to become diverse or you may be required to help out in other areas of the business if needed.
- This particular role will be based in our operations office in Kunisaki but will include travel to our other offices as well as opportunities to join the tours from time to time.
- Working between the hours of 9am ~ 10pm, Monday to Saturday on a shift/rotation basis of 8 ~ 9 hours a day, five days a week, within a team of approximately 6 ~ 7 people based in various locations.
- Probationary salary is from JPY150,000 depending on experience. Salary increases after this will depend on performance.
- Computer skills are required (Mac) as well as strong English written skills and intermediate Japanese.
- Applicants must live in Japan and hold a drivers license or be able to get one. Holding a working visa is preferred but not essential as sponsorship is available through the company.
Application Process: Please send resume along with cover letter to Naomi Addyman at naddyman@walkjapan.com If you would like further details, please feel free to contact and ask.
Job: Program Coordinator – American University (Washington, D.C., 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: Program Coordinator, International Programs
Posted by: American University – School of International Service
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Full-Time
This is such a short notice but we wanted to share this interesting job opportunity at American University-School of International Service. The SIS Office of International Program is currently hiring a full-time position to serve as a program coordinator. This position will support many of their school’s study abroad programs, with a special focus on their longstanding partnership with Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan. The office is closing the application on Wednesday, September 28th. If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter directly to sisabroad@american.edu by then. You can also mention that you heard about this opportunity through the JET Program Office.
Under the supervision of the SIS Office of International Programs (OIP) Program Manager, this position will coordinate a portfolio of dual degree and semester exchange programs within the School. The portfolio will include the School’s current East Asian institutional partnerships with a focus on coordinating the joint undergraduate degree program with Ritsumeikan University and other emerging international partners. This position is responsible for the student advisement, administrative tasks, marketing, event planning, and liaising between American University and any appropriate external and internal constituencies for the programs. This position is contingent on continued contract program (IRC) funding. Read More
Job: Country Director – Walking Tree Travel (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: Country Director
Posted by: Walking Tree Travel
Location: Tokyo, Japan (Preferred)
Contract: Full-Time
Walking Tree Travel is a student travel company based in Denver, Colorado. We have an immediate opening as Country Director based in Japan. Please check out the below description and if interested.
Walking Tree maintains a Country Director in each of our host countries to help organize, prepare for and manage our programs. We are looking to hire a Country Director in Japan . The job is seasonal with very flexible hours, offering a great way to make a supplemental income. Specifically, the Country Director would be in charge of helping to establish and conceptualize the program, find service providers, make necessary reservations for hotels and transportation, talk to interested participants, make contact, interview, and prepare potential homestay communities, make preparations for excursions and service projects (when applicable), and be on call and occasionally with the group while any program is in-country, among other duties. Essentially, you would be our go-to person for all things in country.
Our goal is to inspire individuals to become global citizens by taking an active interest in the world around them. We hope to achieve this goal by providing unforgettable programs filled with challenging and enriching adventures. Walking Tree stands for a more open, curious and compassionate form of travel. We facilitate meaningful cross-cultural interactions that allow our travelers to participate and recognize the similarities among people instead of fearing the differences. Rather than a typical tour, our programs are designed for a proactive, select group of travelers who seek an authentic international experience and the opportunity to affect change in the world community.
Learn more at www.walkingtree.org. Read More
Job: Program Associate – Japan Society (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: Program Associate, Business & Policy Program
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York, New York
Contract: Full-Time
Established in 1907, New York’s Japan Society is an internationally recognized nonprofit, nonpolitical organization that provides access to information on Japan, offers opportunities to experience Japanese culture, and fosters sustained and open dialogue on issues important to the United States, Japan, and East Asia.
The Program Associate will work with the Deputy Director and Program Officer on managing logistical and administrative aspects of approximately three programs per month. He/she will also assist in program execution, future program planning, research, program outreach activities, and interact with leaders and distinguished speakers in the academic and business community, as well as thousands of Corporate Members. Read More
Job: Graphic Designer – Embassy of Japan (Washington, D.C., 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: Graphic Designer
Posted by: Embassy of Japan – Public Affairs Section
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Graphic Designer. As Graphic Designer, you will work in collaborative partnership with our communications team. This individual is mainly responsible for producing high-level web and print publicity collateral for the Embassy’s social media accounts. He or she will design and create deliverables for internal and external purposes, creating items that include (but are not limited to) infographics, advertisements, posters, and promotional items. The candidate must have impeccable attention to detail and exacting standards regarding file setup, organization, pre-press, color management, and overall quality control.
Working hours are 10:00 am – 6:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Please note that the Designer is an independent contractor to the Embassy and will not be deemed an employee of the Embassy for any purpose whatsoever. This position does include paid vacation and sick leave, but does NOT include group health insurance coverage. 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. All candidates will be subject to background checks and security clearance. Read More
Jobs: Book Buyer and Event Coordinator or Team Member – Kinokuniya Bookstore (Washington, 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: Book Buyer and Event Coordinator or Team Member
Posted by: Kinokuniya Bookstore
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Contract: Part-Time and Full-Time
Thanks to PNWJETAA for the following two job listings:
Kinokuniya Bookstore in Seattle is hiring for the following positions:
- Full-time English Book Buyer and Event Coordinator – 8 hours a day, 5 days a week (at least 1 weekend day)
- Part-time English Book Team Member – 7 hours a day, 3 or 4 days a week (at least 1 weekend day
Japanese language skills are not required for these positions, but a strong interest in Japan is a plus.
Job: Social Media Assistant – Japan Exchange and Teaching Office (Washington, D.C., 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: Social Media Assistant
Posted by: Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program Office
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Part-Time
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program Office at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC is seeking to fill a part-time short-term contractor position within the JET Program Office, assisting with social media under the direction of JET Program Office coordinators. The JET Program Office is part of the Public Affairs section of the Embassy of Japan. Our role is to inform aspiring applicants about the JET Program, as well as the application and selection process. We also seek to widen the audience of the JET Program through
The assistant will prepare posts on various social media platforms, research topics of interest for future posts, and create a schedule for posts. S/he will also respond to inquiries on social media platforms, and perform other duties as required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple on-going projects
- Experience with social media such as Facebook and Twitter
Preferred:
- Prior participation on the JET Program
Position Details
- Please note that the Social Media Assistant is an independent contractor to the Embassy and will not be deemed an employee of the Embassy for any purpose whatsoever.
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. green card holder.
- Working hours will be approximately 12-20 hours per week (flexible) within the frame of 10AM – 5PM from Monday –Friday.
- Term will be from late September through late November exact dates TBD
- Work location will be the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program Office at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC
- Does not include sick leave, health insurance, paid vacation.
- Salary: $12/hour
- All candidates will be subject to background checks and security clearance.
Application Process: Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp.
Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Job: 総合職 – Japanese National Tourism Organisation (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: 総合職
Posted by: Japan National Tourism Organisation
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
We have received an email from JNTO, the Japan National Tourism Organisation, about a job posting which they would like JET alumni to apply for. The information is all in Japanese, and can be found at the following link.
https://employment.en-japan.com/desc_776988/?aroute=13
