Job: Retail Operations for Japan and Korea at American Apparel (LA)
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American Apparel is looking for a well managed Japanese speaking retail operations assistant in Los Angeles. This positions principal duty is to communicate policy and procedural updates with our Japanese and Korean locations. You will also be coordinating promotions according to various holidays and seasonal shifts. A good understanding of Japanese retail business is necessary.
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Job: Marketing Coordinator at the Asia Foundation (SF)
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The Asia Foundation seeks a Marketing Coordinator to support its Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) unit in San Francisco.
The Marketing Coordinator will provide direct marketing, outreach and communications support to Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) team, including fundraising, writing and research tasks. The incumbent will manage and update CFR records in Raisers Edge database, track pertinent donor relations information and pull reports and queries as needed. In addition, the ideal candidate will conduct web-based research around potential partners, trade organizations, and other relevant sources. In conjunction with CFR Director, the Marketing Coordinator will manage day-to-day work of CFR intern(s) if applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelors degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, International Relations or a related field
- Experience: 3 years of recent professional experience in marketing, fundraising or a related field is required. Proven experience in writing, editing, and disseminating information to a variety of target audiences is required. Proven track record in developing and executing successful outreach and stewardship plans is essential. Significant professional experience in corporate or grantmaking-foundation setting preferred.
- Other: Excellent written and oral communications skills are critical to success in this position. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is also essential. Familiarity with fundraising/database software such as Raisers Edge preferred. Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, flexibly adapt to changes in priorities, work effectively and collaboratively under pressure, and thrive in a multi-cultural environment is essential. Proven experience in writing, editing, and disseminating information to a variety of target audiences is required. The candidate must be a self-starter who is highly creative, organized, and detail-oriented. Experience working in Asia and/or knowledge of Asian issues preferred. Experience in newsletter design, email marketing and tools, and web design is desirable.
HOW TO APPLY:
We offer excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience. We will only consider applicants who provide a cover letter including salary requirements along with their resume, limit their resumes to a maximum of three pages, and submit their application prior to the deadline. Apply online here.
Job: Academic Director, Intensive Japanese Language and Area Studies (OSAKA)
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This posting comes from Kate (ALT, Osaka-fu, 05-08) of CET Academic Programs
CET Academic Programs is looking for a full-time Academic Director in Osaka for their new Intensive Japanese Language & Area Studies program to start in May 2009 for two years with the possibility of renewal. The director’s principal objective is to apply his/her expertise in the areas of curriculum design, pedagogy, and teaching methodology to CET’s newest program Intensive Japanese Language and Area Studies. Due to the specific goals of our program, the Academic Director must have experience with effectively addressing problems related to in situ language learning.
DUTIES:
- manages the launch and continuation of CET’s Japanese language program
- supervises instruction
- conducts teacher training (both formally and informally), and offers office hours for the Japan faculty and American students
- reports to CET’s head office, making recommendations for short-term curricular changes and long-term programmatic/structural changes
- counsels students to solve problems related to their classes, expectations, dormitories, or activities. Read More
WITLife is a periodic series written by professional Translator/Interpreter/Writer Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken, 2000-03). Recently she’s been watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese and sharing some of the interesting tidbits and trends together with her
own observations.
福袋 (or fukubukuro) are an essential part of the Japanese New Year’s celebration. These are grab bags (literally translated as “lucky bag”) given out at department stores that contain merchandise worth much more than what you pay for the bag itself. However, there is a bit of chance involved as some deals are better than others. Here are some new fukubukuro available through the end of 2009 that reflect political and social trends from the past year.
One is the Takashimaya 友愛 (yuai) fukubukuro playing off of Prime Minister Hatoyama’s fraternity theme. In this case the yuai refers to Read More
Recommendations for intensive Japanese language programs in Tokyo?
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Via JETAA DC yahoogroup:
JET alum Jordan Heiber (Fukui-ken, 2000-02) is looking for info/recommendations for intensive Japanese Language Programs in Tokyo — similar to the one offered by Keio University. Requirements would be:
1) year long course
2) qualifies the participant for a student visa for the year
3) ideally close in proximity to Minato Ku
Jordan notes: “The Internet is overflowing with less-than-useful information on this, so I’m hoping some of you may have some insider’s knowledge. Thanks.”
If anyone else in the JET-o-sphere has helpful information, please share in the comments section of this post. Or e-mail jordansensei [/at/] hotmail [/dot/] com.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from JetWit!
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Job: Program Coordinator at the Consulate-General of Japan (NASHVILLE)
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The Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville is looking for a Program Coordinator to help manage JET and other cultural programs like scholarships and exchanges. The Nashville consulate covers the five state jurisdiction of Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee. The deadline is January 4th.
DUTIES:
• Organizing Japanese cultural programs (i.e. Japanese cultural fairs, school/library visits)
• Promoting Japanese language and Japanese studies education (i.e. Japanese speech contests, seminars on U.S.-Japan relations)
• Assisting with the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, Japanese Government Scholarship Program and other exchange programs (i.e. recruitment, interview, orientation)
• Website management
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Invested interest in, knowledge of and passion for Japan and U.S.-Japan exchanges
• Understanding of Japanese culture and intercultural communication skills (Conversational Japanese language ability and working experience in a Japanese environment desired)
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational, administrative and people skills
• Strong computer skills (website design and database management skills desired)
• Outgoing, flexible and creative personality
HOW TO APPLY:
Please e-mail your resume to Consul Megumi Osugi (culture@cgjnashville.org)
Deadline: January 4, 2010
WITLife is a periodic series written by professional Translator/Interpreter/Writer Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken, 2000-03). Recently she’s been watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese and sharing some of the interesting tidbits and trends together with
her own observations.
One of my favorite things about Japan is the constant changing of flavors, often in accordance with the seasons. I love just wandering through conbini to see what new tastes have popped up for my favorite snacks/drinks. One product over there I follow religiously is Kit Kats, as you can often get flavors that are not available here in the States. This is why I was thrilled to receive an omiyage of ginger ale Kit Kats from a friend who had recently traveled to Japan.
Next to the customary phrase, “Have a break, have a Kit Kat” was a glass of ginger ale with lemon in it. With use of .3% lemon powder and ginger ale flavor, it promised to be something new. The aroma was Read More
J-News Mini-Roundup: Suspect charged in the killing of Lindsay Hawker
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J-News Mini-Roundup is a recurring feature written by Friend Of JET, Jon Hills, who maintains the blog for Hills Learning (www.hillslearning.com). Hills Learning is a NY-based language learning services company offering customized and personal Japanese and Chinese language learning options.
Background: It was a dreadful night on March 24, 2007. Lindsay Hawker was an English teacher at Nova, a well known language school in Japan. She had met Tatsuya Ichihashi by chance in a café a few days earlier, and that night had agreed to go up to his room. The next day she was found dead in his apartment.
The evidence was overwhelming against Tatsuya Ichihashi. Lindsay’s body had been found in a bathtub on the balcony filled with sand and other materials, which Ichiro had been purchasing from the local hardware store. The taxi cab driver had been told to wait for Lindsay to come back down from Ichiro’s apartment, but she never returned. He also fled the scene…
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Job: Enrollment Officer at Council on International Educational Exchange (MAINE)
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The CIEE, Council on International Educational Exchange, headquartered in Portland, Maine, is looking for an enrollment manager for their Asia division. The enrollment officer is in charge of overseeing the application process for students traveling and studying abroad, and knowledge of an Asian language and experience with education abroad are highly preferred in a candidate.
The Enrollment Officer (EO), based in the CIEE Portland office, has primary responsibilities for students between the point of application and the point of departure on the program. The EO is responsible for the review and acceptance of applicants, tracking and collection of supplementary application and predepature materials, efficiency in processing student applications, customer service to applicants, parents and study abroad advisors and maintaining the integrity of participant data in the database system. The EO also oversees the creation of participant pre-departure materials, including visa instructions, as well as their collection and dispersal to the appropriate staff people. Read More
Job: Operations Assistant – Business Banking at MIZUHO BANK (NYC)
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The Mizuho Corporate Bank is looking for a bilingual operations assistant in the New York offices.
DUTIES:
• Obtain a basic understanding of the Bank’s applicable rules and procedures and comply with the Bank’s code of conduct.
• Support Supervisor and Unit Head on special projects as necessary.
• Serve as liaison between customers and the Bank for the handling of financial transactions such as loans, time deposits and FX in accordance with the Bank’s procedures.
• Preparation of required documents to open or close accounts and the required forms for systems registration.
• Understand new deals schemes and other conditions with the assistance of Account Officers.
• Provide quality service to customers over the telephone, assist Account Officers with complex transactions and other assignments as required.
• Conduct KYC processing of new account openings and annual review of assigned accounts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in both Japanese and English.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Well developed interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• A good team player.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online.
Job: Manager, Research and Strategy at NTT DoCoMo (NYC)
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The Japanese mobile telecommunications company, NTT DoCoMo, is looking for a bilingual manager of research and strategy for their offices in New York City. The company behind Japan’s i-mode and the American Namimail, a tech solution to reading and typing Japanese on Blackberries also recently opened a New York Customer Service Desk in the local Kinokuniya Bookstore.
DUTIES
- Conduct mobile/telecom related research.
- Interpret and analyze research results to offer strategic directions.
- Maintain contacts and relationships with existing business partners.
- Forge new relationships and partnerships with key corporate entities.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field with 5 or more years of experience in business development; preferably in telecommunication or IT industry.
• Experience in development and implementation of strategies and contract negotiations.
• Strong interests in wireless communication business or contents business.
• Possess creative mind with entrepreneurial spirit that can think outside the box to deliver new business models.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to build rapport quickly that lead to the formation of valuable business relationships.
• Native level English with business level Japanese.
• Knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel.
Job: Accounting Clerk at Consulate-General of Japan (MIAMI)
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The Consulate-General of Japan in Miami, Florida is looking for a full-time accounting assistant to join its offices from Feb. 1, 2010.
DUTIES:
- Duties include full charge bookkeeping
- Accounts payable, payroll and other duties as assigned
- Must be professional, have the ability to handle a lot of demand.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Employment Authorization
- Bi-lingual (fluent English and Japanese)
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact: Administration Office
Phone: (305) 530-9090 Fax: (305) 530-9002
Email: account1@cgjmia.org or account2@cgjmia.org
WITLife is a periodic series written by professional Translator/Interpreter/Writer Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken, 2000-03). Recently she’s been watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese and sharing some of the interesting tidbits and trends together with her own observations.
Last week I had the opportunity to hear a talk given by the Japanese sociologist Dr. Yuko Kawanishi. Dr. Kawanishi has written numerous articles and is often quoted by Western media on topics such as declining birth rate, education reform, mental health and depression, family relations, juvenile crime and youth culture. She did her undergraduate work at Doshisha University and got her PhD in Sociology from UCLA. Currently she is the recipient of an Abe Fellowship and a visiting scholar at Hunter College and Columbia University’s Teacher’s College.
Dr. Kawanishi spoke mainly about her new book entitled “Mental Health Challenges Facing Contemporary Japanese Society: The ‘Lonely People.” It addresses the question of mental malaise in its many forms in contemporary Japanese society, focusing on three main areas: work, family and youth. These include Read More
J-Doc: Japanese Christmas Show – Bringing a Japan Christmas to Holiday Shoppers – 12/20/09
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The Japanese Doctor is a recurring feature written by Friend Of JET, Jon Hills, who maintains the blog for Hills Learning (www.hillslearning.com).
Hills Learning is a NY-based language learning services company offering customized and personal Japanese and Chinese language learning options. Their main service is private one on one language lessons in the NYC area.
It was just another day at the Harmon Cove Outlet Center in Secaucus, NJ, on the weekend before Christmas. There had been the typical Christmas events previously at the mall, such as Santa coming to sit with kids, and a magic show. Most stores and shoppers were just getting prepared to have one more day of weekend shopping before the big holiday on Friday of this week. But once they entered the mall they were surprised to find a new kind of show, with a different language and culture that didn’t seem quite so familiar, the Japanese Christmas Show!
The Japanese Christmas show used entertainment to attract the holiday masses. Performers who attracted crowds were…
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