Posted by Tom Baker
Memoirist, poet, photographer and filmmaker Edward Levinson lives on the Boso Peninsula of Chiba Prefecture, where he draws much inspiration from nature. He shared some insights in a talk, “Simple Nature Attunements,” that he gave at the Japan Writers Conference.
You can watch his presentation below, and find more JWC presentations — including several by former JETs — at the Japan Writers Conference YouTube Channel.
Also, if you are a writer who would like to give a presentation of your own at the 2022 Japan Writers Conference this October, you can submit a proposal here. The deadline is June 1.

Posted by Tom Baker

Novelist and JET alum Charles Kowalski gave a psychologically insightful talk at the most recent Japan Writers Conference about “Personality Types and Character Arcs.”
You can watch his presentation below, and find more JWC presentations — including several by former JETs — at the Japan Writers Conference YouTube Channel.
Also, if you would like to give your own presentation at the 2022 Japan Writers Conference this October, you can submit a proposal here. The deadline is June 1.

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Position: Senior Data Analyst
Posted by: The Clooney Foundation for Justice
Location: Remote, Global
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to JET alumna, Marry Tran (Tokushima-ken, 2016-2018) for passing along the following job opening:

Job Summary

The Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ), an international non-governmental organization that advocates for justice through accountability for human rights abuses around the world, seeks a Senior Data Analyst to support our exciting new gender justice initiative called Waging Justice for Women (WJW). Working closely with a program team and partner organizations, the Senior Data Analyst will develop and apply quantitative analytic methods to collect, process, and evaluate large datasets related to selected discriminatory laws and their application against women in Africa. The compilation and analysis of such data, which is now woefully lacking, will reveal the nature, scope, and severity of gender discrimination in various African countries and help inform CFJ’s response, including notably through legal advocacy.

The ideal candidate will bring years of professional experience in data or statistical analysis, and be comfortable working with large, noisy, and incomplete datasets. They will be expected to develop and manage complex datasets, conduct quantitative analyses, and prepare reports on their findings. They will have outstanding written and oral communications skills and be able to translate the results of statistical modeling for a non-technical audience. They will be a self-starter and be able to work collaboratively and in a fast-paced environment. This is a 12-month contract-based consultancy position with the possibility to renew or extend.

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Position: Media and Communications Associate
Posted by: The Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ)
Location: Remote, Flexible
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to JET alumna, Marry Tran (Tokushima-ken, 2016-2018) for passing along the following job opening:

Job Summary

The Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ), an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that advocates for justice through accountability for human rights abuses around the world, seeks a Media and Communications Associate. We are looking for someone with experience in social media and/or communications and journalism and a proven interest in international human rights and criminal justice. The ideal candidate will have outstanding written communication skills and be creative, self-motivated, and able to work effectively against deadlines. In addition to providing day-to-day media and communications assistance and support, the Associate will help create content for and grow our social media channels.

This is an exciting time for the media team and the Associate will have a hand in many projects, including developing our social media and digital communications strategy, style guide, and content publication calendar. The Associate will support media and communications efforts on behalf of CFJ generally as well as each of our flagship initiatives – TrialWatch, The Docket, and Waging Justice for Women – and in concert with our strategic partner, The Sentry.

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Position: Assistant Program Officer OR Program Officer with the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)
Posted by: Cultural Vistas
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to JET alumna, Rachel Reed, current JETAADC President (Akita-ken, 2010-2013) for passing along the following two job openings at Cultural Vistas where she currently works:

Cultural Vistas is currently hiring in Washington, DC!

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here: https://jobs.keldair.com/culturalvistas.

• Assistant Program Officer, IVLP (must be based in DC)
• Program Officer, IVLP (must be based in DC)

REGISTER HERE

Space is limited. Register early!

We look forward to seeing you at the JET35 Alumni Reunion! All JET alumni and friends of JET are welcome!

• WHEN: Friday, May 20 – Sunday, May 22, 2022
• WHERE: Motif Hotel, Seattle, Washington and nearby spots
• WHAT: A three-day gathering for all JET alumni and friends with exciting programming, special events, and plenty of time to see old friends and make new ones!

Registration fees include:

• Friday and Saturday Access to the Japan Expo Hall, Panels, and Dynamic Programming throughout the weekend featuring JET alumni and friends of the JET community
• Casual Reception at Optimism Brewery with light appetizers and drinks on Friday night
• Bento Lunch on Saturday
• Haru Matsuri JET35 Reunion Celebration Reception & Dinner on Saturday night—bring your Yukata!
• Group excursions on Sunday
• And much more!

Registration Rates & Deadlines

• Early (through 3/31): Paid Member $150, Member $160, Non-Member $180
• Regular (4/1-5/5 ): Paid Member $180, Member $190, Non-Member $210
• Late (5/6-5/19): Paid Member $210, Member $220, Non-Member $240
• Onsite: $250

Additional Information

• OVERVIEW
• HOTEL INFORMATION
• TRAVEL & FLIGHTS
• ABOUT THE LOGO
• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Position: Sales Planning Analyst – Japanese-English Bilingual
Posted by: YKK
Location: Austell, GA
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to JET alumna, Jessica Cork, (Hiroshima-ken, 1997-2000) for passing along the following job opening at her company:

Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™.  We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return.  Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities.

We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work.  By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.

Position Summary: The purpose of this position is to strategically and effectively, build and manage various processes and systems and provide focused business analysis of all key critical success factors and Key Performance Indicators for Leadership.

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Position: Promotion Specialist – Spanish-English Bilingual
Posted by: YKK USA
Location: Marietta, GA
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to JET alumna, Jessica Cork, (Hiroshima-ken, 1997-2000) for passing along the following job opening at her company:

FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt
REPORTS TO TITLE:  New Demand Creation Manager 

JOB SUMMARY: The roll of this position is to facilitate and improve internal communications among YKK Americas Group companies and communicate YKK’s brand value externally through website, social media, and other online and traditional media.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop strategies to drive traffic and manage the structure and contents of YKK Americas website.
2. Support marketing initiatives and communication in Americas region (Mexico, Central America and South America), especially with regards to social media and website.
3. Produce videos and interactive content to promote YKK’s capabilities (event videos, marketing videos and webinars, etc.)
4. Developing a library of content including successful posts, product photos and stock photos to help easily create content for future posts, schedule posts and track engagement.
5. Develop channel best-practices and recommendations for Instagram and YouTube.
6. Research trends in the social media industry to provide recommendations for new ideas, projects, and content to move existing social media strategy to the next level.
7. Using Google Analytics and other measurement tools, provide reports on metrics and continually find ways to improve on those metrics through testing and new initiatives. Effectively translate data into understandable and actionable insights to drive strategy.
8. Support teams to help update, edit and create marketing collateral.
9. Perform any other assigned duties or projects.

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Position: Communication Manager
Posted by: TABLE FOR TWO USA
Location: Remote
Contract: Part-time

Attached is a job received directly from the organization.

TABLE FOR TWO USA(TFT), 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is looking for a part-time (contract position) Communication Manager to further expand the unique programs including Onigiri Action and Japanese inspired food education program, Wa-Shokuiku -Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese! -.

Responsibilities

Communications

• Develop and execute a communication strategy.
• Oversee storytelling efforts.
• Manage, and strategize, and monitor all TFT social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
• Outreach to potential supporters on social media to expand the supporter network.
• Edit and publish TFT’ print and electronic communications including e-newsletters, annual reports, website and other publications and collateral by working with a design staff.
• Develop and carry out media strategy, including writing a press release and reach out to media.
• Manage a TFT’s contact list to effectively communicate.
• Facilitate fundraising efforts from individual supporters through the communication work.
• Track progress and effectiveness of communications and marketing activities.

Desired Qualifications

If you possess some of the qualifications below and have a strong interest in learning more about the position, we encourage you to apply.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• English: Native/Full Professional proficiency, Japanese (a plus)
• Skilled in basic visual design to prepare social media posts. Experience with design software preferred.
• Proficient in using social media, including Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
• Strong project planning, critical thinking and problem solving; self-motivated and self-directed.
• Experience working in the nonprofit sector preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in communications or a related field.

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Position: Liaison Officer
Posted by: The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Location: Berkeley, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumnus, Chris Reed (Nagasaki-ken, 2007-2009) for passing along the following opening at The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) where he currently works:

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), San Francisco Office, a non-profit organization, is seeking a full-time Liaison Officer. 

JSPS is the largest basic research funding agency in Japan. It operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) with the mission of advancing research in all fields of the sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The JSPS San Francisco Office (located in Berkeley, CA) was established in May 2003 to promote and facilitate international research collaboration between Japan and the Western United States, Canada and Latin America.  For more information about JSPS and the JSPS San Francisco Office, please visit our websites:  http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/index.html and http://www.jspsusa-sf.org/.

The Liaison Officer is the sole local staff member at the San Francisco Office and aids JSPS in dealings with institutions and local entities at all levels, from researchers to vendors.  

The ideal candidate is dedicated to the mission of the JSPS San Francisco Office and can balance a variety of different roles in pursuit of the mission. The Liaison Officer must be highly adaptable, with strong cultural and communicative competence, and skilled at negotiation between Japanese and US entities. Japanese language ability and knowledge of Japanese work culture is desirable. 

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic group of individuals, while learning about the higher education and research systems in Japan and the US.  

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Position: Multiple Positions
Posted by: DSA International
Location: Multiple Cities in the USA & in Japan
Contract: Full-Time

hanks to Emi Tanaka with DSA International for passing along the following job openings: 
Leading International Trading Conglomerates have several positions available throughout the USA (Torrance, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Irvine, New Jersey, Napa Valley, Vallejo, San Jose, Alabama, Michigan, Ohio, Hawaii, Chicago, Tennessee, Mississippi, Miami, Florida, and New York) and Japan.

Entry to experienced level positions are available. Sales & Marketing, Purchasing, Buying, Human Resource, Sales, Administration, Corporate Finance/Accounting/Treasury, Engineering, Insurance, Plant Management, Logistics, Trade Show/Public Relations, and International Technology.

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Designer, educator and longtime JETAANY contributing member Lee-Sean Huang (Oita-ken, Nakatsu-shi, 2003-06) joins Steven Horowitz(Aichi-ken, 1992-94) and Zach Piper (Kochi-ken, 2001-04) to talk about his path to JET and since JET as well as his longtime role as JETAANY Webmaster. Plus hear Leesean singing enka!

Show Links:

• AIGA: The Professional Association for Design
  • AIGA book event: The Impossibility of Silence: Writing for Designers, Artists & Photographers(Q&A by Lee-Sean Huang)
• Leesean.net
• Foossa (Lee-Sean’s design and communications company)
  • Fossa (the animal)
• Jero (famous African American enka singer in Japan)
• Yoppareeikawa: English Nomikai Podcast by Emmalee Manes (Toyama-ken, 2016-19)
• Oda Yori-sensei, Professor of Japanese at Harvard University
• Nakatsu-shi, Oita-ken
• Fukuzawa Yukichi – most famous resident of Naktasu-shi
• Nakatsu, the mecca of fried chicken in Japan
• NYU: Interactive Telecommunications (ITP) Program
• The Kigali Genocide Memorial in Rwanda
• JETwit 
• JETAA New York 
• Monica Yuki’s JET Alum Zoom Rajio Taisou every Friday, 11:30am (EST) 

Other JETs/JET alumni mentioned in this episode:

• Emmalee Manes (Toyama-ken, 2016-19)
• Ramez Kafrouni (Niigata-ken, 2016-18), Webmaster for JETAANY

Credits

• Intro/Ending narration by Rose Horowitz (COJ)*
• Art/Design by Lee-Sean Huang (Oita-ken, 2003-06)
• Podcast hosting on Transistor courtesy of Percival Constantine (Kagoshima-ken, 2008-13)

Comments? Questions? Suggestions?

• Email Steven Horowitz at stevenwaseda@gmail.com

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• The JETAA-sphere Podcast is a production of JETwit.com, with special thanks to USJETAA and CLAIR for their support.
• *COJ = Child of JET

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Position: Part-time ESL/English Teacher
Posted by: Japanese Children’s Society
Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ, USA
Contract: Part-Time

Below are some jobs sent to us directly from the Japanese Children’s Society. However, the most urgent request is a part-time ESL/English teacher:
Urgently Seeking
Part-time ESL/English teacher <in-person & online> (Japanese Children’s Society, NJ)
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The successful applicants will teach English to Japanese students. Must be a native English speaker with a B.A. degree. Applicants with TESOL or K-12 certificates and teaching experience are highly preferred. We offer multiple positions at different locations.

Compensation:
1. Tutoring in-person at our school or online programs : At least $35.00/hour *we pay transportation cost additionally
2. Tutoring at student’s home: At least $50.00/hour  * transportation cost included

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Position: Japan Specialist Travel Consultant
Posted by: InsideJapan Tours
Location: Bristol, UK
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s another job received directly from the company:

Inside Travel Group is currently accepting applications for Japan Specialist Travel Consultants for our offices in Bristol, with a view to joining the sales team from April 2022. If you’ve got a passion for Japan, and the drive and determination to succeed in a sales role, we want to hear from you!

As a Travel Consultant with Inside Japan Tours, you’ll put your excellent working knowledge of Japan to good use, familiarising with our range of self-guided adventures and group tours to send your clients on cultural adventures that leave them in awe, from the minute they first get in touch to the moment they land back home.

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Position: Branch Sales Manager
Posted by: InsideJapan Tours
Location: Brisbane, Australia or Broomfield, Colorado, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the company:

As a Branch Sales Manager, you will look to inspire your team of Travel Consultants and Sales Team Leaders to deliver consistent, excellent results in both profit and service. You will embody the ITG values and ensure our sales teams live our ‘Sales as Service’ ethos – balancing our commitment to world-class customer service with the commercial imperative.

Your teams will likewise balance a positive, competitive attitude toward sales targets with a desire to delight their clients at every opportunity. You will share your team’s passion for their destinations and their desire to share these experiences with their clients. 

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