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Position: Secretary at Consulate General
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in Miami
Location: Miami, FL, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Below’s a job sent to us directly from the Consulate-General of Japan in Miami. Please note that you must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. Green card holder.

The Consulate General of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented candidate for the position of Secretary at Consulate General of Japan in Miami.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English language with good communication skills, Spanish Language proficiency is preferred.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. Green card holder.
• Responsibility, Teamwork skills, Ability to multi-task.
• Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft office.

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By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02). Justin has written about Japanese arts and entertainment for JETAA since 2005. For more of his articles, click here. e. 

Stay warm this winter with some hot local events, from live showcases that will transport you to another time and place, a clutch of new anime screenings, and a ballet performance you won’t want to miss.

This month’s highlights include:

March 3-19, Various Times

New York International Children’s Film Festival

Various Locations

Get $2.00 off tickets with the code JQ2023 at nyicff.org/tickets

New York International Children’s Film Festival is back—and back in theaters—with an all-new slate of the best films from around the world for kids and families.  Check out the highly anticipated new release Suzume, and many Japanese short films featured in the lineup–like the delightfully animated Konigiri-Kun Parasol in Shorts for Tots (ages 3-6). Japanese selections include:

Suzume (for ages 12+)

•           March 5, 5 PM @ SVA

North American premiere! From the director of the acclaimed Your Name. (NYICFF 2017). On the other side of the door, was time in its entirety…As the skies turn red and the earth trembles, Japan stands on the brink of disaster. But one determined teenager, Suzume, sets out on a mission to save her country. Able to see the supernatural forces that others can’t, it’s up to her to close the mysterious doors spreading chaos across the land. A perilous journey awaits as the fate of the country rests on her shoulders.

March 10-11, 8:00 p.m.

The Music of Toshiko Akiyoshi

Rose Theater – Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway & West 60th Street

$40.50-$170.50

For The Music of Toshiko Akiyoshi with The JLCO with Wynton Marsalis and special guest Lew Tabackin, The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis play the monumental compositions of the iconic pianist-composer Toshiko Akiyoshi, as they are joined by her on stage for part of the performance. Akiyoshi has been a force on the international scene since 1952, and has impressed critics and audiences alike for the comprehensive mastery and fierce distillation of the language of bebop master Bud Powell that she was able to assimilate early on, and for her evocative corpus of sui generis works since 1973 for the Akiyoshi-Tabackin Orchestra with Lew Tabackin (who will play tenor saxophone and flute on this evening), combining swing, bebop, classical, and elements drawn from her Japanese heritage. There will be a free pre-concert lecture at 7 p.m. for each performance.

Monday, March 13, 7:30 p.m.

I’m Trying to Understand You, But…

Japan Society, 333 East 47th Street

$15, $12 members

The 17th installment of Japan Society’s annual Play Reading Series introduces topical plays from up-and-coming playwrights in Japan to artists and audiences in the U.S.NYC-based director NJ Agwuna, winner of the 2022 Barbara Whitman Award, tackles Yuri Yamada’s timely play I’m Trying to Understand You, But… In this piece, Yamada portrays a dicey conversation between a young couple that starts as an unintended pregnancy reveal and ends in a gender-swapped discussion about how the incident came about. Two maids named Libby and Prudie give running commentary throughout the couple’s heart-to-heart. Two-time Kishida Kunio Drama Award-nominee Yamada joins in a post-show Q&A with the audience and director.

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Position: Japan Information & Cultural Center Staff
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco has an opening for a full-time staff member in the Japan Information and Cultural Center (JICC). This position is in charge of managing and editing the Consulate’s website; editing or translating documents; and managing the JICC’s promotional materials, cultural artifacts, and supplies. They will also work as part of a team planning and coordinating events and projects and creating and editing social media content.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here –
https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/23_0222a.html

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

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Position: Assistant for Economic Affairs: Economy, Science, and Technology
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Below are a couple of jobs sent to us directly from the Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available. 

The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco has an opening for a full-time assistant in its Economic Section, with an expected start date in April 2023. The responsibilities of this section are broad, but include facilitating government, trade, and business relations between Japan and the United States.

The economic affairs assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to three Consuls, collectively in charge of economy, science, and technology affairs.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/23_0222.html

Posted by Tom Baker (Chiba, 1989-91)

The Japan Writers Conference, a free annual event for English-language writers of all types, is looking for published writers to give presentations on the art and/or business of writing. Many JWC presenters in past years have been JETS. You can read about some of them in the JETwit archives.

If you have insights, wisdom or techniques to share, send them a proposal by June 1. Here’s the official announcement:

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

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Position: Executive Assistant to the Consul General
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna, Lynn Mayuchi (Fukui-ken, 1990-1993) for passing along the following job opening. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is unavailable.

The Consulate is seeking a well-qualified individual to serve as Executive Assistant to the Consul General.

This individual will perform a variety of administrative tasks, including but not limited to correspondence and document drafting, scheduling, and event planning. Excellent command of written and spoken English, office software skills, flexibility, and the ability to collaborate in response to a variety of complex assignments are required.

This individual will also be expected to edit English-language media, including letters, social media posts, speeches, and website content. Japanese language ability and experience with Japanese culture preferred but not required.

This position is expected to start in April 3, 2023.

Application Process: For more information and to applu, please click here – https://www.seattle.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/11_000001_00448.html. The application deadline is March 5, 2023.

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Position: English Press Release Writer
Posted by: Kobe University
Location: Kobe, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna, Eleanor Wyllie (Hokkaido-ken, 2013-2015) for passing along the following opening. I worked at Kobe University for four years in a similar role as my first job after JET. I’m no longer affiliated with the university, but I saw this on Facebook and thought it might suit former JETs looking to stay in Japan:

Kobe University is hiring an English-speaking writer for their PR team.

Job Description:

1. Prepare, edit and release English press releases
2. Media monitoring to measure the impact of English press releases
3. Manage inquiries from overseas media
4. Organise and teach English press release writing workshops for students, faculty and staff
5. Write and edit feature articles
6. Checking and editing English of translated articles
7. Cooperate with creation of content for English-language social media
8. Other activities related to public relations

Application Process: For more details and to apply, please click here: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=3&ln=1&id=D123020026&ln_jor=1&fbclid=IwAR0CiDcXtIhN7lpIdlhCBfffJV73ynkl2VwfSVQrfcZIg-KtIIFZRSMNohU

Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

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Position: Membership and Database Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator
Posted by: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Location: Delray Beach, FL, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna, Wendy Lo (Toyama-ken, 2002-2005) for passing along the following opportunities at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens where she currently works. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is unavailable.

I would like to inform you of job openings at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.

Current positions hiring:

• Membership and Database Coordinator
• Volunteer Coordinator

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here: https://morikami.org/job-opportunities/

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

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Position: Community Engagement Officer
Posted by: Teachers College at Columbia University
Location: New York, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Job Summary/Basic Function:
Teachers College, Columbia University is seeking a creative, community-focused individual who is interested in helping the TC Experience Team to build meaningful engagement opportunities with alumni, donors, students and faculty, government officials, and the wider community that will motivate these individuals and groups to support the fundraising priorities of the College.

Reporting to the Director of Government Relations & Community Engagement, the Community Engagement Officer/Manager will provide day-to-day support for both the Government Relations Director and the Associate Director of Engagement & Experience. The ideal candidate is a resourceful individual with superior interpersonal, written, organizational, and relationship-building skills, who is a self-starter, is detail oriented, and who is able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

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Position: Associate Director, Engagement & Experience
Posted by: Teachers College at Columbia University
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Institutional Advancement has reimagined what had formerly been separate Alumni Relations, Donor Relations, and Government Relations teams to create TC Experience, a new model that connects and engages with all areas of the College – leadership, students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, community members — and offers all stakeholders  meaningful opportunities to engage and connect in ways that support TC’s short term and long-term goals and build support for the College.

A member of the TC Experience team, the Associate Director, Engagement and Experience will report to the Director of Government Relations & Community Engagement. With a focus on alumni, the Associate Director will manage and implement a strategic plan that drives alumni engagement and builds strong relationships with key partners both on and off campus. The Associate Director will focus strategically on priority markets for the College and Alumni Affinity Groups. The Associate Director will also be responsible for volunteer management – including the recruitment, onboarding and staffing of the Alumni Council, alumni association committees, regional alumni leadership and special interest groups.

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Position: Proctor
Posted by: MonitorEdu
Location: Remote
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumnus, Lucas Young (Gunma-ken, 2013-2015) for passing along the attached non-JET Program-related job:

MonitorEdu is a 24/7 U.S. online based proctoring service, we proctor globally and remotely. Our live proctors work remotely to provide a welcoming and secure environment for our candidates that are located all over the world.

We find that working remotely provides the flexibility needed for students and families to attain balance in their everyday lives. Our company has been growing over the past three years. We have a growing number of clients in Japan and other Asian countries where we are in need of
hiring bilingual English-Japanese speakers, among others. This position is a commission based, part-time position, with opportunities for overtime and weekly bonus’.

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Position: Human Resources Administrator
Posted by: Mizuno USA
Location: Peachtree Corners, GA
Contract: Full-Time

About Mizuno

Mizuno USA’s roots stem from its parent company, Mizuno Corporation. Mizuno Corporation was established in Osaka, Japan in 1906 by Rihachi Mizuno. Today, Mizuno USA is located in Peachtree Corners, GA and continues to manufacture and distribute high quality golf, baseball, softball, running, track & field, and volleyball equipment, along with performance apparel and footwear.

Since our founding, we have taken special pride and pleasure in being able to participate in the exciting world of sports and providing sports equipment of the highest quality. Each and every one of us is guided by the ideal of true sportsmanship. That was true over 100 years ago and is still true today. It is evident in our corporate philosophy which, simply stated, is “Contributing to society through the advancement of sporting goods and the promotion of sports.”

Are you a competitor driven by overcoming extraordinary challenges? Are you motivated by being a critical team member? Do you aspire to join a brand that makes a difference in the communities we serve? Mizuno USA is seeking top performers like you carry on the legacy of one of the world’s most iconic sporting goods brands.

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Position: Corporate Paralegal, Legal and Compliance Department
Posted by: Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas)
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumnus, Shane Krumeich (Hokkaido-ken, 2002-2007) for passing along the following opening with his company:

Purpose of the Position/Job Summary

The Legal and Compliance Department (the “Department”) of the Legal and Compliance Division (the “Division”) of Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas) (“MCA”) is responsible for managing the legal and compliance risk of the affiliates of Mitsubishi Corporation (the “MC Group”) in North America, including Mitsubishi International Corporation (“MIC”). Members of the Department fulfill this mission by providing prompt, effective legal advice to MC Group companies with respect to their transactional matters, corporate governance matters, disputes, and investigations, and overseeing the implementation and oversight of their compliance programs. The Paralegal will primarily support the Department with various corporate governance needs of the company, as well as provide research, analysis, administrative, and operational support as needed for the Division in order to manage the high volume of work.

Key Accountabilities

The Paralegal will, under the supervision of the General Manager of the Department (working in conjunction with the leader of the team responsible for the corporate governance and administration) and, as necessary, by coordinating with other members of the Department:

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Position: Multiple Openings
Posted by: Quick USA
Location: Various Locations
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Takeshi Yamagishi from Quick USA (a Japanese recruiting company) for passing along the following information.

West Coast

1. Game console company/ Sales Representative/ RH9217/ Torrance, CA/ $50-65K
2. Japanese food(Ingredients) company/ Assistant Sales Manager/ CN4080/ Torrance, CA/ ~$80K DOE
3. Venture Capital / Office Manager/ CN4101/ Palo Alto, CA/ $80K~
4. Entertaiment company./Senior Manager, Business Strategy/ CN4079/ El Segundo /$150K~$170K
5. Japanese food company / Accounting Manager/ Irvine / $85K~$100K$ / CN4128
6. Japanese food company/ R&D Specialist/ CN4126/ Irvine, CA/ $28~32
7. Entertaiment company / Accounting Senior Manager/Director/ CN3987/ West Hollywood, CA/ $90~150K

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January 29 (Sun), 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, at Suburban Showplace in Novi, Michigan

Register here to attend the Great Lakes JETAA Job Fair.

This job fair is for candidates interested or curious about working in the U.S. at Japanese companies, using the Japanese language in their career, or working in Japan-related fields. 

Job seekers will have the opportunity to meet with participating companies, submit their resumes, and network. Please dress in business formal attire.

GLJETAA may use photographs from this event for promotional purposes.

For tips on writing a Japan-focused resume, watch our resume-writing video here.

There is no charge to attend this event, and free parking is available for attendees. We will update this page with participating companies as the information becomes available (please contact us if you are interested in sending HR personnel – limited spaces are available). 

Keynote Speaker: Anne Hooghart

Anne M. Hooghart, Ph.D., was an Assistant Language Teacher in Shiga prefecture from 1989-90.  Dr. Hooghart has been learning and teaching about Japanese language and culture for over 30 years—as an exchange student, JET Program English teacher, B.A./M.A. student (University of Michigan), doctoral student (Michigan State University), K-12 teacher, college professor, business consultant, translator, community volunteer, and parent of bilingual children.  Her current roles include Senior Public Relations Specialist at Education, Culture, and Public Relations section of the Consulate General of Japan in Detroit, online instructor of Japanese at Mott Community College, and Educational Research Coordinator at the Hinoki Foundation. 

Anne Hooghart will be available after her speech to review resumes and offer advice.

Companies

Companies in attendance will include: Honda Kaihatsu Americas, Inc., Activ8, Hirotec America, Ikigai Connections, and more (this list will be updated on the GLJETAA website with more companies as we confirm details). 

In addition, Great Lakes JETAA officers will be happy to give details about their experiences with the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET Program).

This free event was made possible in part by HIROTEC AMERICA sponsorship, a grant from the Japan Business Society of Detroit Foundation and the Japan Local Government Center.