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Position: Director of Development
Posted by: The Clooney Foundation for Justice
Location: Remote
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a JET-relevant job passed along to us:

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 Director of Development.

A seasoned development professional will be a critical addition to our dynamic team during this exciting time of organizational growth. The ideal candidate will have outstanding written and oral communications skills and be creative, self-motivated, and flexible.

Application Process: Please view the PDF below to see a full position description and details on how to apply. Deadline is Jan. 31st.

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Position: Cultural Programs Coordinator Recruitment of Local Staff
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s another job received directly from the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville:

The Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented candidate to join us as Cultural Programs Coordinator in the Culture & Information Section. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in U.S.-Japan relations and cultural exchange.

Application Process: For more information, please click here. The deadline to apply is Sunday, February 6^th, 2022 and that applications will only be accepted by mail (not email).

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Position: Political Assistant
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville:

The Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Political Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in U.S.-Japan relations. Applications must be received by Monday, January 31, 2022.

Application Process: For more information, please click here. Please note that the deadline is January 31st and that applications will only be accepted by mail (not email).

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Position: Summer Group Leader
Posted by: The Experiment in International Living
Location: Brattleboro, Vermont, USA & Japan
Contract: Full-Time

The Experiment in International Living is currently hiring experienced and inclusive educators to serve as group leaders to guide youth on our summer 2022 programs in Japan.

To learn more about our programs in Japan, please click here.

To learn more about the group leader position please click here.

Application Process: Please see the attachment for the job description and apply at worldlearning.org/leaderapplication. Questions? Email us at groupleaders@worldlearning.org

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Position: Tour and Guest Relations Associate
Posted by: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens Education Department
Location: Delray Beach, FL, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna, Wendy Lo (Toyama-ken, 2002-2005) for passing along the following opportunity at the Morikami Museum where she currently works:

I would like to inform you of a job opening at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens Education Department, for a Tour and Guest Relations Associate. We have modified the previous position and made it a full-time position.

Application Process: Job description and details on how to apply can be found here: https://morikami.org/job-opportunities/

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Posted by Tom Baker

JET alum Joe Palermo (actually a trailblazing MEF) spoke at the Japan Writers Conference in October about self-publishing his memoir, “No Pianos, Pets or Foreigners.” You can watch his talk below, and find more JWC presentations — including several by former JETs — at the Japan Writers Conference YouTube Channel.

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Position: Various Positions
Posted by: Quick USA
Location: Various Cities around the USA
Contract: Full- Time

Thanks to Takeshi Yamagishi from Quick USA for passing along the listings below. 

Quick USA is a Japanese recruiting company that has served various Japanese companies around the United States for more than 20 years.  
There are a lot of Japanese companies seeking candidates who are bi-cultural (USA/Japanese), bilingual (English/Japanese), or interested in Japanese culture.

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Position: Reporter/Researcher
Posted by: The Yomiuri Shimbun (Los Angeles Bureau)
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from The Yomiuri Shimbun:

We have a job opening in our LA Bureau for a reporter/researcher. This time we are looking for someone who can speak Spanish to help with the LA reporting and territory that includes Mexico. We have always had good luck with the JET alums we’ve hired (two in the last year).

Application Process: Please see the attachment for the job description and how to apply.

************By Makoto Shirai, secretary, Japan-Insights Research Institute (Non-profit organization in Tokyo)

Dear Friends,

Have you been to islands of exile?

Let me introduce an essay from Japan-Insights archives.

The twenty-sixth one is on Exile and Poetry on the Oki Islands by Dr. Christina Laffin.

https://topics.japan-insights.jp/Public/pdf/japan-insights_jp/topics/JIN_OkiMythExilePoetry.pdf

Please share this expert’s experience!

Japan-Insights is a nonprofit open database compiled by leading experts in Japanese studies. The posts present a broad range of historical and contemporary topics that encourage visitors to engage with the real Japan through immersive experiences. Follow the Facebook page and website to learn about and share these insights from around the country!”

#japan #japaneseculture #oki

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Position: News Producer
Posted by: Tokyo Broadcasting System International
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the company:

Tokyo Broadcasting System International (TBS) has an immediate opening for a news producer in our Washington DC bureau, covering a wide range of issues including US politics, foreign policy, economics, and general-interest stories. This full-time position involves working closely with correspondents from Japan to assist in all aspects of the reporting process. The ideal applicant is a strong communicator with a positive attitude and flexible mentality. This position involves working some irregular hours, weekends, holidays, as well as occasional domestic and international travel, at times on short notice.

You should have:

• A degree in journalism, communications, political science, international relations, East Asian studies, or other relevant fields.
• Familiarity and interest in topics related to US domestic politics and foreign policy, East Asian regional affairs, and current events.
• Strong English communication skills and the ability to quickly digest a lot of information.
• Conversational level Japanese language ability.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure.
• A valid US driver’s license

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Interpreter/Translator/Writer Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03) presents WIT Life, a periodic series about aspects of Japanese culture such as art, film, food and language. Stacy starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she offers some interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.

As 2021 draws to a close, everyone is likely experiencing a variety of emotions in regard to the beginning of a new year. An article in the Washington Post surveyed more than 200 readers on the one word they would use to describe the past year. Their answers were as follows: “Relentless. Disappointing. Messy. Clarifying. Growth. Grief. Change. Survival. Fragile. Unexpected. Enlightening. Tumultuous. Transformational. Lonely.”

Japan takes a similar pulse of its nation with the annual determining of the “Kanji of the Year.” The single character selected is supposed to represent how the populace views the closing year, and for 2021 it was deemed to be 金 (kin, or money/gold). The winner beat out 輪 (rin, or circle/wheel) by only 118 votes.

According to the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Association that administers the voting, kin was a fitting choice because the Tokyo summer Olympics were the venue for the Japanese Olympic team’s best results ever (including 27 gold medals). The association also noted that kin begins the word 金字塔 (kinjito, or monumental achievement), pointing to the success of MLB’s American League MVP Shohei Ohtani as well as professional shogi player Sota Fujii, who became the youngest four-crown titleholder in the game’s history.

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Position: Business Development Associate
Posted by: Round One Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Orange County, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumnus, Chuck Del Rosario (Yamagata-ken, 2005-2009) for passing along the following job opening within his team. There are also two other JET alumni in his department. 

Overview

This position will require working in a fast-paced environment that touches upon multiple disciplines of business development. The associate will be coordinating with their manager to filter the information that is provided by our real estate partners and brokers. They will also be required to prepare reports, schedule meetings, plan business trips, communicate and negotiate with related jurisdictions and vendors to conduct all necessary duties and tasks associated with developing and constructing new stores.

Essential Duties:

• Prepare documents and research for internal presentation for future locations
• Archive and maintain Leases and legal documents pertaining to real estate
• Schedules meetings, appointments, business trips
• Work cross functionally with inter-departments (Construction, Compliance, Mechanics, Accounting, etc.) during the store development process
• Acts as liaison between vendors, executive management and other managing partners to facilitate information flow and drive increased efficiencies
• Assist in all activities related to real estate/development, change orders, procurement, project updates, and scheduling
• Takes notes, creates minutes.

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************By Makoto Shirai, secretary, Japan-Insights Research Institute (Non-profit organization in Tokyo)

Dear Friends,

Have you known Lafcadio Hearn?

Let me introduce an essay from the Japan-Insights archives.

The twenty-fifth one is on Finding Homes in the Unfamiliar by Clara Kumagai.

https://topics.japan-insights.jp/Public/pdf/japan-insights_jp/topics/JIN_GlimpsesLafcadioHearn.pdf

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Japan-Insights is a nonprofit open database compiled by leading experts in Japanese studies. The posts present a broad range of historical and contemporary topics that encourage visitors to engage with the real Japan through immersive experiences. Follow the Facebook page and website to learn about and share these insights from around the country!”

#japan #japaneseculture #lafcadio

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Position: English Teacher
Posted by: Toho Gakuen
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Part-Time

Thanks to JET alumnus, Matt Klampert (Tokyo, 2015-2020) for sharing the following opening at his old JET school in Tokyo.

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Position: Sake Production
Posted by: North American Sake Brewery
Location: Charlottesville, VA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Are you interested in the art of SAKE BREWING?

North American Sake Brewery, Virginia’s first and only sake brewery located in Charlottesville has sake production job openings. If you are a hard worker (must be able to lift 50lbs of rice over your head) and want to be a part of something special, join our passionate sake crew and help us grow the #sakerevolution. Experience in a brewery or production environment is ideal, sake brewing experience not necessary.

Interested in learning more? Contact info@pourmeone.com