Job: Programs and Events Intern – The Congressional Study Group on Japan (Washington, D.C.)
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Position: Programs and Events Intern
Posted by: Congressional Study Group on Japan
Location: Washington D.C., USA
Contract: Part-Time
The Congressional Study Group on Japan seeks a highly-qualified intern to assist in event planning and program administration for our bipartisan, non-advocacy legislative exchanges, consisting of regular roundtables on Capitol Hill, as well as study tour opportunities for Members of Congress and senior congressional staff abroad.
Learning Opportunities Include:
- Improving project management and event coordination skills by assisting with the planning and coordination of Washington, DC-based roundtables, domestic study tours for foreign policymakers, and preparation for 2017 international study tours for US policymakers;
- Strengthening a clear and concise writing style for drafting invitations and narrative reflections following internal programs;
- Creatively generating content for our website, Facebook, Twitter;
- Capitalizing on educational and networking opportunities by attending internal and external events with current and former Members of Congress, congressional staff, ambassadors, and administration officials when appropriate;
- And, using Japanese language skills in a professional environment.
JETAA Chapter Beat June 1st, 2016
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Ryan Hata (Tottori-Ken, 2014-Present) AJET National Council Director of Alumni Relations: Ryan is in his second year on the AJET National Council and first as the Director of Alumni Relations. He works alongside Rachel Brisson (AJET National Council Director of Alumni Resources ) and members of JETAA International (JETAA-I) to strengthen the relationship between former JETs, current JETs, and Japan. Ryan helps to keep you up to date with JETAA events around the world. If you have a specific event that you would like promote, please do not hesitate to contact him by email at ryan.hata@ajet.net or his Linkedin profile.
June marks the official start of summer and with it, many new JETs anxiously awaiting more information about coming to Japan in either July or August. In addition to regular JETAA community events, this chapter beat will feature the first batch of pre-departure orientations/events where many JETAA chapters are looking for volunteers to help usher in the new JETs of 2016.
Regular JETAA Community Events
JETAA NOLA First Wednesday – NOLA Brewery + McClure’s BBQ
When: June 1st, 6:30-8:30 pm (CDT)
Where: NOLA Brewing – 3001 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115
The city’s best beer and barbecue, all in one place? You’re not going to want to miss this one. JETAA NOLA First Wednesday is heading to the NOLA Brewing tap room for cool brews and outstanding BBQ from McClure’s. As always, Friends of JET and anyone with an interest in Japan is welcome to join. Come for the whole evening or just pop in to say “Hi”. See you there!
When: June 1st, 7 pm (MDT)
Where: Coffee at The Point – 710 E 26th Ave, Denver, Colorado 80205
So you lived in Japan, huh? And what did you do? We all have that experience in common. Now let’s work together as we look at the present and to the future while translating our time in Japan into marketable skills. Network, peer review resumes, contribute! In addition to the experience and expertise of those attending (yes, me and you!) we will also have two special guests- Catherine Rackley and Mariko Watanabe. See you there! And don’t forget your resume and business cards!
JETAA Trivia Night and Kumamoto Earthquake Fundraiser
When: June 2nd, 6:30-9 pm (AEST)
Where: AB Hotel – 225 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, NSW 2037, Australia
Calling all former JETs and friends of JETAA! Come and join the annual JETAA Trivia night! No team required- most people will come solo and we’ll make up the teams on the night. Friends and family welcome. It’s free to join and there will be a great mix of general and Japan-related trivia and tasty hot finger food. We’ll be running some games during the night to raise funds to assist those affected by the Kumamoto earthquake in April 2016.
JkaiWA (Japanese Conversation Evenings)
When: June 9th, 6-7:30 pm (NZST)
Where: Japan Information and Cultural Centre – Level 18, Majestic Centre, 100 Willis Street
If you would like to come along to practise your Japanese conversation, meet some new friends, and enjoy some Japanese supper all for the bargain entry fee of $2 or free if you join the Wellington Sakai Association($10unwaged / $15waged per year) then be sure to RSVP to jkaiwanz@gmail.com by next Friday 3 June to secure your space.
Also please suggest a topic for the June session when you RSVP.
The Wellington Sakai Association, JET Programme New ZealandWellington Alumni Association and Japan Society of Wellington 日本ウェリントン協会 look forward to seeing you there
The Inerasable: Canadian Premier
When: June 10th, 7 pm (EDT)
Where: Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre – 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5
JETAA is proud to be a sponsor for the Canadian Premier of The Inerasable. This 2015 horror-mystery film, directed by Yoshihiro Nakamura and staring Yuko Takeuchi was based on the novel Kang-e by Fuyumi Ono. We hope you will make this film one of several, or many selections at this year’s Toronto Japanese Film Festival.
When: June 11th, 1-3 pm (EDT)
Where: At the site of the Japanese Lantern and the First Japanese Cherry Blossom Trees at 17th St and Independence Ave, SW (just south of the WWII Memorial) (Nearest Metro:Smithsonian | Orange Line)
Come out to the Tidal Basin and join our spring family picnic! Bring your significant other, bring your kids, or just bring yourself and enjoy a beautiful spring afternoon in DC! We will provide light snacks and have a few organized games to enjoy. Please bring any other things you may need (meals, frisbees, blankets, etc.). If you would like to join, please RSVP to secretary@jetaadc.org. We hope to see you there!
When: June 12th, 12:30-5:00 pm (BST)
Where: Conway Hall – 25 Red Lion Square London, London WC1V 6NY United Kingdom
Come and see the UK’s most talented young students of Japanese language at the Finals Day of the Nihongo Cup – the Japanese Speech Contest for Secondary School Students! Students from all levels of secondary education – Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 – will showcase their amazing talent and hard work in their Japanese language studies while competing for some fantastic prizes – including a trip to Japan! Don’t miss out this chance to see the UK’s biggest Japanese speech contest for secondary school students. The contest will be followed by a reception, giving you a chance to meet the students.
When: June 25th, 8 am (PDT)
Where: Seward Park – 5902 Lake Washington Blvd South / Seattle, WA 98118
It’s that time of the year for the annual Walk for Rice! For those unfamiliar with the event, the PNW JETAA forms a team to raise money to fight hunger in the community. This is hosted by the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) and takes place in beautiful Seward Park. All are welcome to participate, JET and non-JETs alike and it is a very family friendly event. Sign-up or donate at our team page here: http://
Pre-departure Orientations/Events
Pre-departure Orientation Sign-up
Pre-departure Orientation Event Page
When: June 4th, 1 pm (BST)
Where: Edinburgh
We would like to extend a very warm welcome to any new JETs who will be leaving for Japan this Summer 2016 as well as to former JETs, their friends and family. We will be holding our famous “No matter what the weather” BBQ on Saturday 4th June at 1pm in Bruntsfield Links! (Unless there is a crazy storm, in which case we will post here details of change of venue). After the massive success of the BBQs of years gone by, we now have state-of-the-art gazebos on hand to block out any crazy Scottish Rain and allow comfort for all BBQers. This year we will also hoping for some live music, so if you own a (reasonably portable) instrument, please bring it along! Do come and find us cooking up a treat and ask us all about our time in Japan.
When: June 10th, evening
Where: Manchester
The JETAA Pre-Departure Meetups organised by the JET Alumni Association of the UK are separate and very different from the one run by the Embassy of Japan. They are optional and meant to facilitate discussion on (almost) any aspect of the JET experience: from preparation and expectations, issues you may encounter, making the most of the experience, being family of a JET, and the options available to you after JET (like JETAA!).
They are casual meetups, usually over food/drink. Everything discussed is held privately within the JET alumni family. So please come to any/all of these events.
When: June 18th, evening
Where: Liverpool
The JETAA Pre-Departure Meetups organised by the JET Alumni Association of the UK are separate and very different from the one run by the Embassy of Japan. They are optional and meant to facilitate discussion on (almost) any aspect of the JET experience: from preparation and expectations, issues you may encounter, making the most of the experience, being family of a JET, and the options available to you after JET (like JETAA!).
They are casual meetups, usually over food/drink. Everything discussed is held privately within the JET alumni family. So please come to any/all of these events.
When: June 18th 7-9 pm (PDT)
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown – 120 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, California 90012
It is that time of the year again everyone! That time when JET Alums and new JETs build connections before the new JETs depart for the Land of the Rising Sun. Please join us for the post seminar mixer and help us usher in a new generation of JETs.
Golden State Ballroom Foyer
Price:
New JET and JET Dependent (EARLY BIRD): $20.00
JET Alumni (EARLY BIRD): $20.00
Friend and Family of JET: $35.00
Tickets include entry, reception hors d’oeuvres and access to a private cash bar. The first 100 departing JETs or alumni who purchase a ticket will pay just $20.00! After that, the cost will increase to $35.00. This will fill up quickly!
5. Music City JETAA (Bluegrass Sub-chapter)
Q&A Session for Outgoing JETs Louisville, KY
When: June 18th 6-9 pm (EDT)
Where: hiko-A-mon – 1115 Herr Ln, Louisville, Kentucky 40222
*Please note that venue is subject to change but will be held in Louisville, KY.
All outgoing JETs and former JETs are invited, so please share with friends you think may be interested. Former JETs will share their stories, provide idea of what to pack, what to plan for your first lessons and what to expect in a typical Japanese school. Former JETs will be on hand to answer any questions. Expect a laid-back atmosphere!
Please also note that you will have to pay for your own drink/dinner/appetizer/
When: June 18th 9 am (CDT)
Where: Kansas City Art Institute – 4415 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, Missouri 64111
On Saturday, June 18th, Heartland JETAA will be hosting a Q&A session for new JETS covering how to transfer money back home, basics to Japanese language, basic medical knowledge, and more. This will be a relaxed, informal event, the perfect opportunity for the incoming JETs to learn about Japan and being a JET.
When: June 25th 4:30 pm (UTC-06)
Where: Donegals Calgary, Alberta T3C
Any and all JET Alumni and departing JETs are welcome to join us for an informal meet-up following Pre-Departure Orientation on June 25th. We will be celebrating the JET participants who are taking off this summer for Japan! This is a great networking opportunity for all members of our community, and we encourage everyone to come out and join us!
Donegals is located just off 17th Avenue at 37th Street SW. PDOT ends at 4:30pm, so we will arrive shortly after that. Rides to and from the PDOT location to the pub can be arranged. We hope to see you there!
When: June 25th 10:00 am-3:30 pm (EDT)
Where: Nippon Club (145 W. 57th Street, between 6th Ave and 7th Ave on the 2nd floor).
It’s that time of year when we prepare a new batch of JETs to start their journey in Japan! We are calling upon our recent alumni to teach and share their experiences to hopefully prevent some surprises or embarrassing moments and make their time in Japan something they will never forget.
The Pre-Departure Seminar will be on Saturday, June 25th from 10:00 am – 3:30pm at the Nippon Club (145 W. 57th Street, between 6th Ave and 7th Ave on the 2nd floor). We’ll have a happy hour from 4 pm onwards nearby which all are welcome to (no need to be a seminar presenter)! You only need to attend the sessions you are presenting, therefore you may not need to be there the entire day.
We are looking for presenters on the following topics. Please sign up at this link. The form will be open from now until Wednesday, June 1 at 5:00 pm. Thank you in advance for your help!
- JET Job Skills- Elementary, Junior High, High School, CIR
- Being a Minority-Asian, African American, LGBT
- Women’s Issues
- What to Expect your First Few Weeks
- Money Management
- Studying Japanese
- Being Vegetarian or Dietary Restrictions
- Community Involvement
- Japanese Social and Business Etiquette
- How to Prepare for your Departure
Questions? Feel free to contact Pam Kavalam at president-at-jetaany-dot-org.
When: June 26th 8 am-1:30 pm (PDT)
Where: World Trade Center, Portland – 121 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR 97205
Help the new JETs as they get ready to depart for Japan! We are looking for JET Alumni to assist with morning registration, our men’s and women’s breakout sessions, and to join the departing JETs for lunch at a local restaurant. Answer questions, share your own experiences, and help us prepare this year’s JETs for their jobs as ALTs and CIRs. To volunteer or for more information, contact Matt Turner (matthew.turner@se.mofa.go.jp) at the Japanese Consular Office.
JQ Magazine: Book Review — ‘Monkey Business Volume 6’
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“In addition to the stories profiled here, there are other works that will make you laugh while taking you to a Japan that might not have even existed in your imagination.” (A Public Space)
By Rashaad Jorden (Yamagata-ken, 2008-10) for JQ magazine. A former head of the JETAA Philadelphia Sub-Chapter, Rashaad is a graduate of Leeds Beckett University with a master’s degree in responsible tourism management. For more on his life abroad and enthusiasm for taiko drumming, visit his blog at www.gettingpounded.wordpress.com.
Upon picking up the sixth volume of Monkey Business: New Writing from Japan, the first thought that popped into my head was that I would be introduced to epic Japanese works and/or more prominent authors from the country. After all, several award-winning writers—including Mieko Kawakami, Satoshi Kitamura and Hiroko Oyamada—produce works that appear in this volume. Quite possibly, some of the stories in this 21-piece set might become classics in Japanese literature. Or at the very least, this newbie to the Monkey Business series might discover new aspects of Japan—or be reintroduced to certain things—in rather unforgettable tales.
And well…this edition of Monkey Business doesn’t lack colorful stories. Several of them stand out, including the first one – “Forbidden Diary.” No, it doesn’t serve as an educational tour of Japanese history or culture. Instead, this excerpt of Sachiko Kishimoto’s fictional diary introduces us to a “Phantom Old Man” who has experienced Japan a little differently from the way you might have.
Let’s see…the old man (who is actually being taken care of by the narrator) remembers Shibuya as being totally void of people, as only a haven for rice paddies and without its iconic scramble crossroads. In addition to seemingly arriving out of the Stone Age, the old man repeatedly changes appearances during the story.
Job: Various Positions – Keiro Northwest (Seattle, Washington, USA)
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Position: Various Positions
Posted by: Keiro Northwest
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Keiro Northwest (formerly Nikkei Concerns) is a leading provider of health and wellness services in the Pacific Northwest, that embraces an increasingly diverse community while honoring our Japanese American heritage and history has just updated their list of full time, part time and on-call positions.
Please click here for a complete list of current positions available.
Job: Executive Assistant – Consulate-General of Japan (Seattle, 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: Executive Assistant
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Contract: Full-Time
The Executive Assistant will perform a variety of secretarial projects and duties including speech and correspondence writing, scheduling, research, event planning, etc. Excellent command of written and spoken English, computer skills, flexibility, and diligence required. Japanese language ability preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the writing and proofreading of communication materials such as speeches, correspondence, social media, and website content.
- Event planning for large and small official events.
- Provide general administration and office support.
Requirements:
- Native English speaker with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Japanese language ability preferred.
- Editorial experience.
- Strong planning skills with the ability to multi-task and manage competing demands.
- Ability to focus in a fast-paced and changeable environment.
- Can demonstrate a high level of computer literacy (including Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
- Ability to make visitors feel welcome in the office.
- Hard-working, diligent, dedicated, focused, friendly and cooperative.
Application Process: Submit resume and cover letter by June 15, 2016, to:
Job: English Instructor – K&F English Academy (Japan)
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Position: English Instructor
Posted by: K&F English Academy
Location: Hiroshima Japan
Contract: Full-Time
K&F English Academy is now seeking a special individual to join our teaching staff: an individual who is not only a friendly and effective English instructor, but is also interesting and a talented individual who now wants to offer an energetic contribution to a dynamic western owned organization.
K&F English Academy is a thriving language school located in picturesque Takehara and Mihara, cities in western Japan, bounded by mountains and the sea. Although the major city attractions (and great historical interest) of Hiroshima are just an hour away, Takehara and Mihara themselves are mid-size cities and so offers all the personal challenges and rewards of an “immersion experience” in traditional Japan. K&F English Academy has for the past twenty years maintained two language schools with lively and creative educational programs, teaching small classes for a range of ages (from small children to adults) as well as organizing an occasional extracurricular activities (Halloween & Christmas parties, barbecues, etc.) for schools, companies and community participants. Read More
Job: Program Assistant – Japan Center for International Exchange USA (New York, USA)
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Position: Program Assistant
Posted by: Japan Center for International Exchange USA
Location: New York, USA
Contract: Full-Time
The Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE/USA) is a leading nonprofit organization in the field of US-Japan relations that conducts international political exchanges and fosters dialogue between policymakers and policy researchers on both sides of the Pacific. JCIE/USA is seeking a full-time program assistant for its small New York office to assist in program management and support office administration. The job requires considerable flexibility and organization.
Responsibilities:
- Program Support (approx. 40% of time)
- Assist with coordinating exchange programs, study projects, and conferences related to international affairs
- Assist with ad hoc background research on US-Japan relations and other topics relevant to JCIE programs
- Correspond with donors, participants, partner organizations, vendors, and other parties necessary for program management
- Help keep track of grant budgets
- Make necessary travel and logistical arrangements
- Help write grant proposals, reports, and other program-related communications
- IT & Website (approx. 30% of time)
- Manage internal IT system (server, office network, etc.)
- Work with IT providers
- Maintain office database systems
- Help to oversee and implement website updates (basic html coding skills a plus)
- Office Administration & Communications (approx. 30% of time)
- Assist with email newsletters, website content writing, etc.
- Handle incoming calls, oversee office circulations, and light filing
Job: ESL Teacher (Elementary) – Seigakuin Atlanta International School (Georgia, USA)
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Position: Elementary (1st-6th Grade) ESL Teacher
Posted by: Seigakuin Atlanta International School
Location: Atlanta, GA
Contract: Part-Time
A small private school is seeking an experienced 1st-6th grade teacher to teach in our English-Japanese bilingual program. ESL part-time teacher position (12 hours/wk, 3 days a week). TESOL certificate plus ESL classroom teaching experience required.
Please send your resume and cover letter to employment@seigakuin.us.
WIT Lif #301: 是枝監督の新作！
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WIT Life is a periodic series written by professional Writer/Interpreter/Translator Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03). She starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she shares some of the interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.
I seem to have a knack for timing my business trips to Japan in sync with releases of my favorite director Hirokazu Kore-eda’s films, and this time is no exception. Last night I had the chance to check out 海よりもまだ深く (Umi yori mo mada fukaku) or After the Storm), a welcome addition to Kore-eda’s impressive body of work. It features the familiar cast of characters who can be found throughout the rest of his films, such as Hiroshi Abe and Kirin Kiki paired once again as mother and son, and Lily Franky.
Abe plays Ryota, a character with the same name as the one he played in Kore-eda’s 歩いても歩いても (Aruito mo aruite mo or Still Walking). This Ryota is a formerly award-winner author who barely makes ends meet by gambling and his job as a private investigator. He struggles to pay child support to his ex-wife in order to be able to see his son on a monthly basis. Despite being accustomed to Kore-eda’s leisurely pace, I found the film a bit slow at the beginning. However, as the story unfolded I started to be drawn more into the stories of the characters. Perhaps it was because I’m far from home and missing my own family, but I found my eyes filling with tears during some of the tender family moments. I loved the deceivingly simple but significant shot of Read More
Justin’s Japan —Nippon in New York: LuckyRice, New York Japan CineFest, cosplay party, AnimeNEXT
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ROOKiEZ is PUNK’D returns to AnimeNEXT, coming to Atlantic City June 10-12. (Courtesy of Animenext.org)
By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his Japanese culture page here for related stories.
After an unusually chilly spring, it’s finally starting to feel like summer. Enjoy some seasonal events this month that celebrate the best of both fine art and pop art.
This month’s highlights include:
Thursday, June 2, 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Industry City, 233 37th Street (Brooklyn)
$88 GA, $150 VIP
Last appearing in Gotham for its Ramen Slurpfest back in October, this year’s New York Feast breathes new life this year as we move to a creative hub in Brooklyn to showcase the city’s most enticing Asian food experiences: from Southeast Asia to Western China, from fine dining global restaurants to local superstar mom and pop shops, from traditional dishes to fusion dishes that mash up culinary cultures. Enjoy tastings from over 30 curated chefs (including delectables from Pokéworks, Sushi Samba and Tuome), as well as dozens of craft cocktails, sake, beer, and beverages to keep you spirited throughout the night. VIP ticket holders gain guests one hour early admission.
June 2-3, 6:30 p.m.
Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue
$12, $10 seniors/students, $8 members
Highlighting some of the most exciting new voices in cinema, New York Japan CineFest is an annual event that features works by emerging Japanese and Japanese American filmmakers. Over two programs of short films, standouts includeTOKYO COSMO, an anime study on loneliness; Fall Seven Times, Get Up Eight: The Japanese War Brides, a real-life story about a trio of women who left Japan in the 1950s to start a new life in America; and Keino, a documentary about the eponymous custom motorcycle builder of Brooklyn’s Keino Cycles. A reception sponsored in part by Kirin Brewery of America will follow the first night’s screenings.
Saturday, June 4, 5:30 p.m.
J+B Design & Café, 300 7th Street (Brooklyn)
$8 (free for J-members)
For this Inaugural event, J-Collabo offers a very unique underground theme location for photos. Bring our own camera or have their professional photographer capture your costume! The winner of their contest will receive a special gift from J-Collabo Brooklyn. Enjoy J+B’s Nel drip coffee, Yuzu Ginger Lemon and Yuzu Ginger Ale, exquisite teas, sake, and Japanese morsels while browsing a selection of gorgeous Japanese artisanal merchandise at this neighborhood treasure chest of rare and enchanting items.
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Japan Local: Omagari All-Japan National Fireworks Competition 2016
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Mel T (Aomori-ken, 2007-2012) is a Canadian living and working in Towada City, Aomori. For more information about events, sightseeing, restaurants, etc. in Towada City, and around Aomori Prefecture & Japan, visit her blog at http://towada-city.blogspot.com.
Every August, fireworks masters from across Japan compete in an impressive music and pyrotechnics show at the All-Japan National Fireworks Competition (Omagari Fireworks) along the Omono River in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the event. Click HERE to read MORE.
Japan Local: Tohoku Rokkon (Six Souls) Festival
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Mel T (Aomori-ken, 2007-2012) is a Canadian living and working in Towada City, Aomori. For more information about events, sightseeing, restaurants, etc. in Towada City, and around Aomori Prefecture & Japan, visit her blog at http://towada-city.blogspot.com.
The Tohoku Rokkon (“Six Souls”) Festival is a two-day event where you can see six major Tohoku area summer festivals (one from each prefecture) all in one place!
It was created to encourage the revival of the Tohoku area after the Great East Japan Earthquake & Tsunami of 2011. This year marks the sixth and final year of the event. It will be held in Aomori City from June 25-26, 2016.
Job: Program Manager – Japan ICU Foundation (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: Program Manager
Posted by: Japan ICU Foundation
Location: New York City, NY
Contract: Full-Time
Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Director of Communications, the Program Manager will work cross functionally to successfully administer JICUF’s grants, scholarships and programs. The Program Manager will respond to additional responsibilities as they arise.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Grants
- Lead in the solicitation of grant applications from ICU faculty and students.
- Review incoming letters of inquiry, invite submission of full proposals to eligible applicants and compile documentation for internal staff review and Grants Committee review.
- Inform applicants of Grant Committee’s funding decision, and arrange for transfer of grant funding to ICU.
- Compile reports from grantees on usage of funds and coordinate with the Director of Communications to publicize results.
- Scholarships
- Conduct research into scholarship best practices.
- Participate in strategic review of JICUF scholarships.
- Programs
- Help plan and implement Global Link and Rethinking Peace Studies, JICUF’s two flagship programs.
Qualifications:
- We are seeking an upbeat person willing to work within a creative, collaborative and agile team.
- The applicant must have an undergraduate degree.
- Minimum of three years of work experience, preferably within a foundation, non-profit organization or university.
- Must be an excellent communicator, including impeccable writing skills.
- Should be aware of trends within international higher education and philanthropy.
- Must have a familiarity with and cultural awareness of Japan.
Salary and Benefits: The position comes with a competitive salary and benefits package.
Application Process: Application instructions can be found here http://www.jicuf.org/job-opportunities/
Job: Reporter/Researcher – The Yomiuri Shimbun (New York, USA)
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Position: Reporter/Researcher
Posted by: The Yomiuri Shimbun
Location: New York, USA
Contract: Full-Time
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/
Website in English: http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/
Applicants must be prepared to work occasional overtime. This is a full-time position. Compensation includes medical/dental benefits, and 401(k).
Qualifications:
- Applicants must have a strong interest in current affairs.
- 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 correspondents by covering events, tracking relevant stories, arranging and conducting interviews, doing research, etc. Applicant may also be required to work various news areas (national politics, diplomacy, New York area stories, national news, business, sports, etc.) as the situation warrants. Rapid and precise transcription ability is also required.
Application Procedure: Please email cover letter and resume to Makoto Yoshiikee (New York, Bureau Chief, Yomiuri Shimbun) at yominy2016@gmail.com. No phone calls, please. Applicants must be available for in-person interview.
Job: Secretary for Consul-General and Deputy Consul-General of Japan – Consulate-General of Japan at Houston (Texas, USA)
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Position: Secretary for Consul-General and Deputy Consul-General of Japan
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan at Houston
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Benefits: Paid vacation, medical/dental insurance, US federal and some Japanese national holidays
Working Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday (some evenings and weekends required for special events and receptions)
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Management of daily schedules for Consul-General and Deputy Consul-General including R.S.V.P for invitations and car arrangement.
- Making appointments, reservations and assisting CG and DCG with correspondences
- Receptions/dinners/lunches hosted by the Consul-General; preparing guest lists, mailing invitations, collecting R.S.V.P.’s, preparing nametags and flowers etc.
- Preparing and sending letters/cards from CG and DCG.
- Other administrative duties and assisting CG and DCG with day-to-day work.
Required Qualifications:
- US citizen or US permanent residency holders
- Strong English language speaking and writing skills
- Strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills
- Strong computer skills. Must be proficient in common software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge and experience with secretarial work (preferable)
- Knowledge of Japan and Japanese culture (preferable)
Application Process: Interested candidates should mail, fax, or e-mail their resume and cover letter to Ms. Jaclyn Clark (Fax: (713) 651-7822, E-mail: Jaclyn.clark@ho.mofa.go.jp). Deadline for submission is Monday May 30, 2016. Please do not call with regard to your application status.
