Mar 7

Job: Travel Consultant – InsideAsia Tour (Multiple Locations)

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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, curriculum and content developer for a real estate school based in Virginia. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Positions: Travel Consultants
Posted by: InsideAsia Tour
Location: Boulder, Colorado, USA; Bristol, England; Brisbane, Australia
Contract: Full-time

InsideAsia Tours is currently recruiting for Japan travel consultants for the InsideJapan Tours brand. We have positions available in our UK (Bristol) and US (Boulder, Colorado) offices, and our brand new office in Australia (Brisbane).

InsideAsia Tours is a young and dynamic travel company based in Bristol, UK. Our customer facing brands are InsideJapan, InsideVietnam and InsideBurma Tours. The company also has offices in Nagoya, Japan, Boulder, CO, USA, and soon opening in Brisbane, Australia. We organise small group tours and tailored packages for private clients and third-party travel agents. The majority of our customers are UK-based, but we also have a significant volume of customers from North America, Australia (now served by our Japan office, and soon-to-be Australia office) and other parts of the world.

This is a specialist sales position. You will be responsible for designing and selling Japan holiday packages and for ensuring our customers have the best possible Japan holiday experience. You will need to meet sales targets whilst providing the highest levels of customer service. There will be opportunities for research travel to Japan to aid your understanding of the country and to improve your product knowledge. Read More

Mar 7

Job: Associate Producer – NHK (Washington, D.C.)

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Positions: Associate Producer
Posted by: NHK
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Full-time

NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) currently has an opening in its Washington bureau for the Associate Producer position. This entry-level position is a fantastic opportunity for those who are early in their journalism careers – you won’t get this kind of access anywhere else.

Responsibilities:

Daily coverage of related agencies, including the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve, the USTR and the IMF
Weekly coverage of economic indicators and reports, such as unemployment numbers and the FOMC minutes
Monitoring breaking US/international economic news
Attendance at press briefings, policy speeches and think tank events around Washington
Planning and producing feature stories with an eye towards 2016 coverage

Candidates will need to be energetic, interested in international economics, and have excellent communication and organizational skills. This is not a 9 to 5 job, so the successful candidates should also be prepared to work nights and weekends as needed. Most importantly, we are looking for team players who will do their very best to assist our Japanese correspondents, and who are capable of bridging the different cultures between American and Japan. Some experience in international affairs, economics or broadcast news production is a plus. Graduates with an economic field of study are strongly encouraged to apply. Japanese language proficiency is a big plus but not required.

Application Process: Please send a cover letter and resume to info@nhkdc.com. No calls, please – applicants who do call will be immediately disqualified.

Mar 5

5 Jobs in International Education

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Via Carleen Ben (Oita). Posted by Sophia Chan (Sapporo-shi, 2009-2014). If interested in more job listings, join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

(1) Marketing Manager position at The School for Field Studies, North Shore of Boston

The School for Field Studies (SFS). We are seeking candidates with 2-3 years experience in marketing, communications and study abroad. The position is located at SFS Headquarters in Beverly, Massachusetts, which is about 20 miles north of Boston. It is accessible by train from Boston (with a 10-15 minute walk to the office.)
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> Please see the description below. For more information or to apply please see the link below the position description. Please feel free to share this opportunity with your colleagues.

> Position Summary:
> The School for Field Studies (SFS) seeks a smart and energetic Marketing Manager to help continue to build SFS’ visibility and deep engagement with its constituents. The successful candidate will be an organized, focused, flexible, team player with a strong work ethic who can effectively articulate the benefits of field-based environmental education in undergraduate study abroad to prospective students, parents, study abroad advisors, faculty members, and alumni. The Marketing Manager is charged with taking already effective enrollment, engagement, and support programs to the next level.
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> A tenacious problem-solver with creative and analytical skills, the Marketing Manager will assimilate and curate information in order to communicate SFS’ value, benefits, and global impact. The Manager is responsible for coordinating SFS’ marketing and communications programs including public relations, website administration, email marketing, social media strategy, advertising, lead generation, and customer service. The Manager engages the SFS community, builds brand awareness, and increases enrollments by developing promotional materials (such as the catalog) and driving new initiatives. An integral member of the Enrollment team, the Manager collaborates with leadership and colleagues in admissions, academics, institutional relations, new program development, and in SFS’ field-based programs abroad to accomplish SFS’ goals and mission.
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> For more information or to apply, please visit: https://fieldstudies.catsone.com/careers/index.php?m=portal&a=details&jobOrderID=7080531

Mar 4

Job: U.S. Career Forum – New York City, NY

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Event: U.S. Career Forum
Location: Javits Center, Hall 1E, 655 W 34th Street, New York, NY 10001
When: Saturday, April 9th, 2016 10:00AM – 7:00PM

The U.S. Career Forum next month welcomes JET alumni hoping to use their Japan-related skills in domestic positions.

The U.S. Career Forum invites speakers of Japanese and English from all over the country to explore career opportunities and find the perfect match for their future goals. Anyone with legal permission to work in the U.S. is welcome to attend, including OPT holders and candidates graduating by December 2016. Over 75% of the participating companies are requiring less than native Japanese language ability including APPLE, DELOITTE, MITSUWA, MIZUHO BANK, VALQUA AMERICA, and more.

Details:

One-day event (April 9), resume submission and interviews onsite (professional attire requested)
32 hiring companies and counting including APPLE, IACE TRAVEL, KPMG, MIZUHO BANK, NOMURA RESEARCH INSTITUTE AMERICA, Y’S PUBLISHING GROUP
For full-time and internship positions using Japanese throughout the U.S.
For individuals with legal permission to work in the U.S.
Participation is free, and attendance support of up to $350 is available for those traveling far to attend

More details and registration here: http://www.careerforum.net/event/us/?ref=2016jetwit&lang=E

If you have any questions concerning this event, please feel free to contact Catherine Rackley at c.rackley@discointer.com.

Mar 3

Job: Translator – TMJ Japan (Tokyo)

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Positions: Translator
Posted by: TMJ Japan
Location: Tokyo, Japan (Central Tokyo)
Contract: Renewal at every 3 months (due to contract renewal with a client every 3 months)

TMJ Japan is looking for a Japanese to English translator with experience in financial translation preferred. TMJ Japan was established in 2004, and has been receiving orders from the top foreign companies in Japan. We pay on time by either bank transfer or PayPal. Please see our website for details (www.tmjjapan.co.jp). The start date is to be April 1, 2016.

Work Summary: Translation work at the Financial Service Group of major foreign consulting company

Translation Area: Finance, Regulations (Volcker/Margin/Swap Dealer/CVA), Deliberative Transactions

Hourly Wage: 4,200 JPY (overtime is paid as well)

Social Security: Provided (In case weekly work hours exceed 30 hours)

Work Days: 3-4 Days a week at a client site

Transportation Expense: Paid

Work Hours: 9:00-18:00 (1 hour lunch break)

Employment Type: Contractor

Probation Period: 1 month

Required Skills: Experience in more than 7 years in translation work.

Ave. Monthly OT: 20 to 30 hours a week (with overtime pay)

Others:
- May consider work at home (for example when a specific translation work may stretch several days.)
- PC and mobile phone are provided

Application Process: If interested, please send your resume to Yukiko Usui (recruit1@tmjjapan.co.jp). Or, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Mar 2

Job: Deployment Strategist and Forward Deployed Software Engineer – Palantir (NYC or London)

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Positions: Deployment Strategist and Forward Deployed Software Engineer
Posted by: Palantir
Location: New York City or London
Contract: Full-Time

Palantir Technologies was founded in 2004 by Peter Thiel, the former CEO and founder of PayPal, along with other key PayPal employees and computer scientists from Stanford University. Palantir has over 2,000 employees across 11 offices worldwide and our software is currently in use at many of the most critical intelligence, law enforcement, finance, healthcare, and defense organizations in the world. Palantir’s software represents the intersection of data, technology, and human expertise. Our platform sits above traditional data systems, enabling people to ask questions and get answers in a language they understand. Palantir is based out of Palo Alto (California) but have offices all over the world (NYC, London, Sydney, Paris, etc).

Palantir has been looking into strengthening the team with individuals that are bilingual in Japanese/English and have solid analytical and/or computer programming backgrounds. At this time, Palantir mainly looking to fill two positions – Deployment Strategist (analytical/customer facing/strong Japanese skills) and Forward Deployed Software Engineer (developer heavy/slightly less Japanese skills necessary).

For the time being, we would expect the person to be based out of our New York or London office, which are our main business development hubs, and then possibly work from our Tokyo office once operations in Japan start to ramp up.

If either of these positions sound interesting to you or you think you know of anyone that might be a good fit, please feel free to contact Sho Nakamori at snakamori@palantir.com. He is more than happy to answer any questions.

Feb 26

5 Jobs in International Education

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(1) Foreign Service Regional English Language Officer: Now Accepting Applications

We are currently accepting applications for Foreign Service Regional English Language Officer (ELO) positions.

Foreign Service ELOs are responsible for all Department of State-sponsored English teaching activities in a specific country, or as a Regional ELO with responsibilities for English language program activities in several countries, necessitating extensive travel. Take the ELO quiz to find out if this specialization is right for you.

All potential applicants are strongly urged to read the entire vacancy announcement to ensure that they meet all of the requirements for this position before applying. When you are ready to begin the online application process, visit the Foreign Service Regional English Language Officer vacancy on USAJOBS. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is March 1, 2016.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 20 years old to apply and at least 21 years of age to be appointed. By law, all career candidates must be appointed to the Foreign Service prior to the month in which they reach age 60, except for preference eligible veterans. Applicants must also be available for worldwide service, and be able to obtain all required security, medical and suitability clearances.

If you have any questions or would like to search for topics of interest, please visit our forums or FAQs at careers.state.gov.

We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State. Read More

Feb 25

Internship/Temp-to-Hire: Office Assistant (New York, USA)

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Positions: Office Assistant
Location: New York City, New York
Contract: Internship/Temp-to-Hire

Office Assistant internship/temp-to-hire for music events production office working with national TV broadcasters and sports franchises. Duties include assisting with administrative and clerical tasks in a music events production office, including (but not limited to) answering and redirecting phone calls, filing, computer work (generally with MS Office suite).

Desired Experience: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program or recently graduated therefrom. Background and interest in media and/or business is preferred, with special consideration given to music industry background. Previous administrative experience is a plus

Required Schedule: Initially, 3 days/week assessment period (duration depending on performance), with possibility of subsequent regular employment at discretion of management. Scheduling during assessment period is flexible and concessions may be made for an especially qualified candidate, also at discretion of management

Remuneration: DOE

Application Process: For more information or to apply, please email Keith Bartlett directly at keith.bartlett762@gmail.com.

Feb 25

Job: Sales Associate – NEXCO-West USA (Virginia, USA)

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Positions: Sales Associate
Posted by: NEXCO-West USA
Location: Tysons Corner, VA
Contract: Full-Time

Sales Associate needed immediately for NEXCO-West, USA, a new U.S. subsidiary of a large Japanese transportation technology company, located in Tysons Corner, VA near Greensboro and Tysons Corner Metro stations.

Our company offers innovative products already widely employed in Japan and now available to the U.S. transportation sector, particularly its non-destructive structural assessment technology involving proprietary camera and software applications. The position does not require an engineering background or expertise, but you will be working in the infrastructure sector with professional engineers, so some technical aptitude or interest is beneficial.

This is an exceptional growth and career-building opportunity. At this nascent stage in a rapidly-growing new company, you will benefit from maximum visibility to senior management and thus be well-positioned to advance from within the company as it expands and as your familiarity with the products increases. Read More

Feb 24

Job: US Office Program Administrator – (Pennsylvania, USA)

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Positions: US Office Program Administrator, Associated Kyoto Program
Posted by: Bucknell University
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Contract: Full-Time

The Associated Kyoto Program is currently seeking applications for the US Office Program Administrator. Please refer to the job description below for details. The Administrator coordinates all US based activities of AKP with activities at the Kyoto Center. Provides general administrative support for the Chair of the Board of Directors as well as the Board Members from the 13 consortium institutions. The anticipated start date is May 2016.

Duties and Responsibilities

Represent AKP at Study Abroad Fairs providing information on program and admission requirements with prospective students, parents, and member institutions; manage application, interview, selection, and enrollment process, arrange student travel and obtain visas
Coordinate Faculty Fellow and regular faculty application processes
Liaise with Faculty Fellows regarding housing, visas, travel and stipends, and with Doshisha University International Center about Fellows
Communicate extensively with Japanese program staff in Japanese and English
Process all financial requests and disbursements, including international money transfers and compile financial reports for Board of Directors, annual audit, and tax filings
Coordinate activities with the member colleges, Kyoto Center, and Agent College Comptroller
Update publicity materials, applications, and handbooks, and maintain the AKP website including alumni database, application, and student evaluations
Travel to Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings (July, October, March) and occasionally to Kyoto, Japan
Supervise student employees and web technician and provide administrative assistance to Chair and Board of Directors
Develop alumni network and keep alumni records up to date.

Feb 19

Job: Certified Kindergarten Teacher – Aichi International School (Japan)

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Positions: Certified Kindergarten Teacher
Posted by: Aichi International School
Location: Hoshigaoka, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Contract: Full-Time (One-year renewable contract)

Responsibilities: Work with children from as young as two to five years old.

Requirements:

Proper visa
Native English speaker
Technical college or university degree
Early Childhood qualification or Education degree
Teaching license required
Early childhood education experience
Art and craft ability
Experience using Windows and Apple computers and tablets preferred
APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN, PREFERABLY AICHI.

Please note TESEL/TEFL qualifications are not applicable to this position

Hours: Full-time, M-F, 40 working hours/week, 30 teaching/class hours/week, 8am-5pm.

Salary: 300,000 yen/month.

Accommodation: We will offer housing support but the applicant is responsible for paying their own rent and utilities.

Benefits: Will renew visa, transportation allowance, moving/relocation allowance, health insurance, training, contract completion bonus, incentives, and professional development program.

Application Deadline: Application deadline ASAP.

Application Process: Position begins March/April, 2016. Apply by e-mail with CV/resume, diploma(s), letter of introduction, photo, and teaching certification to Mr. Joseph Coote at jcoote@aisnagoya.net.

Feb 19

Job: Assistant Language Teacher – Yonaguni Town Board of Education (Japan)

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Positions: Assistant Language Teacher
Posted by: Yonaguni Town Board of Education
Location: Yonaguni Island, Yaeyama District, Okinawa
Contract: Full-Time (7 months-1 year renewable contract)

Responsibilities: Assist instruction of English classes in elementary and junior high schools.

Requirements

Native English speaker
BA/BS required
Proper visa
One year experience teaching in Japan preferred
Driver’s license and car/motorcycle not required but strongly recommended (The island is quite hilly, schools are several kilometers apart, and public transportation is limited to one bus.)
SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN OKINAWA

Hours: Full-time, 30 working hours/week, 15 teaching/class hours/week, M-F.

Salary: 300,000 yen/month

Accommodation: We will assist you in finding accommodation

Benefits: Paid vacation, health insurance, sponsorship available.

Application Deadline: May 1, 2016. Position begins August through September, 2016.

Application Process: Apply by e-mail with CV/resume, essay (“This job listing is for a small, remote, extremely rural island. Although extremely beautiful, there are no convenience stores, supermarkets, internet cafes, trains, etc. Please include a short essay about why this setting appeals to you”), photo, and letters of recommendation. Contact Jun Sato (Foreign Language Education Advisor at Yonaguni Town Board of Education) at jun.gai.sato@gmail.com.

Feb 18

7 Jobs in International Education

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(1) (CT) Study Away Advisor, Trinity College

Please see the job announcement below.
Position Title: Study Away Advisor
Department: Office of Study Away
Institution: Trinity College
Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Job Description Summary: The Study Away Advisor advises 100-150 students annually on academically appropriate study abroad opportunities on a portfolio of programs to be assigned. These may include South Africa, France, China, Spain, Argentina and the United States. Students advised may be interested in semester, full year or summer. The Study Away Advisor assists students with the application and selection process and acts as the primary liaison with exchange and partner institutions in his/her designated region regarding student support and service. The Study Away Advisor serves as a resource for faculty regarding academic questions for programs within his/her advising portfolio. The Study Away Advisor communicates with overseas contacts and partner institutions, and assists in resolving curricular issues in cooperation with students and their academic advisors. The Study Away Advisor also represents the Office of Study Away at campus events and visits classes to talk about study away opportunities as assigned; he/she will also present at pre-departure orientation for students attending non-Trinity programs each semester. For a full description, please see: https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/1011
Special Note: This is a long-term temporary position. Salary is commensurate with work experience. Read More

Feb 17

Job: ESL Instructor/Administrative Support – Embassy English (NYC)

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Positions: ESL Instructor/Administrative Support
Posted by: Embassy English
Location: New York City, NY
Contract: Full-Time

Embassy English, a world leader in English language education, is looking for a dynamic and resourceful teacher for our main school in Midtown Manhattan. This role will be primarily responsible for covering classes when another teacher calls in sick or has scheduled time off. While not in the classroom, this role will assist with administrative duties in the Academic Office. Experience with Excel mail merges and formulas is required. This is a part time position (approx. 25 hours per week in the morning), with the possibility of full time hours as student numbers increase in the summer.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching classes when other teachers call in sick or have scheduled time off.
Management & maximization of school resources including books, classroom utilization, technological infrastructure, etc.
Implementation and management of systems focused on assuring accreditation standards and customer service excellence.
Management and development of the Center’s “English In Action Program”.
Responsible for some supervision of the teaching staff, including hiring teachers when needed, training new instructors, and driving professional development.
Develop on-going In-Service Program of Professional Development. Provide leadership and support while motivating teaching staff to achieve results.
Provide academic guidance for students in the Center’s English for Academic Purposes course and for students looking to enter a Pathway university.
Promote team spirit at all levels and ensure full communication with all employees within the Center.
Raise Embassy’s profile and reputation internally and externally within the profession. Develops, communicates & implements customer service.
Teaching hours & other duties as assigned by Program Manager or Center Director.

Feb 17

Job: Economic Associate Producer – NHK (Washington, DC)

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Positions: Economic Associate Producer
Posted by: NHK
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time

NHK is the public broadcaster of Japan and one of the largest networks in Asia with over 100 million viewers worldwide, including in the US via NHK World. NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) currently has an opening in its Washington bureau for the Associate Producer position. This entry-level position is a fantastic opportunity for those who are early in their journalism careers – you won’t get this kind of access anywhere else.

Responsibilities

Daily coverage of related agencies, including the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve, the USTR and the IMF
Weekly coverage of economic indicators and reports, such as unemployment numbers and the FOMC minutes
Monitoring breaking US/international economic news
Attendance at press briefings, policy speeches and think tank events around Washington
Planning and producing feature stories with an eye towards 2016 coverage

Requirements

Candidates will need to be energetic, interested in political and international affairs, and have excellent communication and organizational skills.
This is not a 9 to 5 job, so the successful candidates should also be prepared to work nights and weekends as needed.
Most importantly, we are looking for team players who will do their very best to assist our Japanese correspondents, and who are capable of bridging the different cultures between American and Japan. Some experience in international affairs or broadcast news production is required. Japanese language proficiency is a big plus but not required.

Application: Please send a cover letter and resume to info@nhkdc.com. No calls, please – applicants who do call will be immediately disqualified. The deadline to apply is Monday, February 29th, 2016.

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5 Jobs in International Education

Job: U.S. Career Forum – New York City, NY

Job: Translator – TMJ Japan (Tokyo)

Job: Deployment Strategist and Forward Deployed Software Engineer – Palantir (NYC or London)

5 Jobs in International Education

Internship/Temp-to-Hire: Office Assistant (New York, USA)

Job: Sales Associate – NEXCO-West USA (Virginia, USA)

Job: US Office Program Administrator – (Pennsylvania, USA)

Job: Certified Kindergarten Teacher – Aichi International School (Japan)

Job: Assistant Language Teacher – Yonaguni Town Board of Education (Japan)

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Job: Economic Associate Producer – NHK (Washington, DC)

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