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: Business and Organizational Leadership Coach
Posted by: CACI
Location: USA & Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JETAADC for passing along the following opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Business and Organizational Leadership Coach to support efforts in Yokosuka and Sasebo, Japan. You will coach, mentor, train, and support leaders, managers at US Navy Ship Repair Facility and Joint Maintenance Center (SRF-JRMC), in Yokosuka and Sasebo, Japan.

Partner with US Civil Service, US Military and Japanese national stakeholders to apply principles of organizational leadership, to develop people, transform culture, improve performance, and achieve results through individual, group, team, and/or other coaching-based modalities. Will work individually and as part of a team. May work in an active industrial environment outdoors, indoors, or in a field office environment. Will be based in the United States with regularly scheduled travel to Japan. 

Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret clearance. Must have some sort of coaching certification.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.  

JETwit’s JET Alum Movers & Shakers is produced by Ryan Hata (Tottori-ken, 2014-2017), Margie Banin (Kochi-ken, 2005-2007), and Jim Walsh (Fukushima-ken, 2018-2020). Want to be featured next? Submit your information here.

Accomplishment:

■Japan’s First Beer Pairing & Regional Cuisine Experience

Cicerone “Beer Sommelier,” and food guide Mario Joseph Depeine came back to Japan to pursue his graduate studies after doing trade promotion for Japan in the Washington D.C. area.

He has since worked in PR, sales for local restaurants, and conducted hundreds of food tours throughout the city before launching Crafty Pairings, Japan’s first beer pairing and regional cuisine experience.

With Crafty Pairings he introduces local Japanese specialties through unique beer tastings. This includes WAGYU, award winning JAPANESE cheeses, and MATCHA desserts to name a few, paired with beers carefully selected to match each dish.

He also currently offers an online Japanese Beer and Luxury Fruit experience.

Be sure to follow @pairmemaybe for upcoming events, concise and easy-to-read information on food in Japan, and weekly pairing suggestions!

Public Information:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pairmemaybe/

Welcome back to the US, JETs! You’re joining a national network of JET alumni. Join us for a primer on how the JET alumni network and local chapters can support you, a step-by-step guide to finding your post-JET career path, and a chance to mingle and socialize with other returnees and JET alumni. Co-hosted by USJETAA and PNW JETAA. Event is sponsored by Two Birds One Stone Learning.

REGISTER HERE

Find your timezone: 7 PM EST / 6 PM CST / 5 PM MST / 4 PM PST / 3 PM Alaska Time / 2 PM Hawaii Time

Agenda:

1) Welcome to the JET alumni network! (~10 mins)

2) “Finding Your Career Path After JET” with Emily Frank of Denver Career Catalyst with Q&A (~30-45 mins)

3) Additional career resources (~5 mins)

4) Networking and Mixing Breakout Rooms (~60 mins)

5) Closing

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: English Advisor/Editor
Posted by: The Permanent Mission of Japan
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JETAADC for passing along the following opportunity:

The Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Geneva, Switzerland, is seeking an English Advisor/Editor for its Economic Affairs Division.

The staff have specifically requested that American former JETs apply.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.

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: Webpage Manager and Public Relations
Posted by: The Consulate General of Japan in Boston
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from The Consulate General of Japan in Boston:

The Consulate-General of Japan in Boston is hiring one Webpage Management and Public Relations contract-based staff member (max: 35 hours/week). This is a contracted position until the end of March 2022 with the possibility for yearly renewal. The primary responsibility of this position will be to maintain and update the Consulate’s website.

The secondary role will be to assist our public relations activities, thereby bridging New England and Japan. The ideal candidate should be adaptable, results oriented, creative, patient, and knowledgeable of website management, social media, and photography applications and software.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.

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: Coordinator for Public Relations
Posted by: The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco
Location: San Francisco, California
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco:

The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco’s Japan Information and Cultural Center (JICC) has an opening for the position of Coordinator for Public Relations. The Coordinator for Public Relations works closely with consulate officers and other local staff to promote greater interest in and understanding of Japan and Japanese culture in Northern California and Nevada.

In addition, she or he also works as part of the General Affairs Section and supports the leadership of the Consulate to implement initiatives to strengthen ties between Japan and the U.S. in the Consulate’s jurisdiction.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.

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: Webpage Management and Public Relations
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Miami
Location: Miami, Florida
Contract: Full-Time

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

The Consulate-General of Japan in Miami has a job opening for a Webpage Management and Public Relations position. Recruitment for this position will end on November 7, 2021.

Application Process: Please find links to our official Facebook advertisement for the position, as well as the full job description hosted on our website. 

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: Academic Director
Posted by: CET Academic Programs
Location: Osaka, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna, Kate Maruyama (Osaka, 2005-2008) for passing along the following job opening with CET Japan:

Course faculty are expected to take full ownership of their course, with direction from the program’s Academic Director as needed.  Faculty are expected to deliver the course according to the highest academic standards, to provide a stimulating and inclusive intellectual environment, and to adhere to CET’s academic policies.

In addition – and importantly, given that this is a study abroad program – faculty are asked to make concrete connections between the academic content of the course and Japan as context. This is a primary academic goal for CET as an organization, and a central metric around which course feedback is designed.

Application Process: For full job description and how to apply, visit https://cetacademicprograms.com/about/work-for-cet/

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Position: Academic Director
Posted by: CET Academic Programs
Location: Osaka, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna, Kate Maruyama (Osaka, 2005-2008) for passing along the following job opening with CET Japan:

Academic Director (CET Academic Programs, Osaka, Japan)

The Academic Director (AD) is responsible for the academic excellence of the CET Japan programs, articulating a clear vision and academic identity, ensuring the delivery of a robust, well-designed curriculum, upholding the highest standards in teaching, learning, and pedagogy, and positioning CET at the forefront of the field. The AD is also responsible for ensuring smooth academic administration: adhering to all CET policies and processes, maintaining strong relationships with local university partners, faculty and staff, and CET headquarters.

In addition, the AD collaborates closely with CET Student Life staff to ensure the quality of program activities, ongoing orientations, and the roommate program. The initial contract period is two years, with the hope to extend for a significantly longer period.

Application Process: For full job description and how to apply, visit https://cetacademicprograms.com/about/work-for-cet/

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Position: Inside Sales Representative or Translator
Posted by: Bond Consultants
Location: South East, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumnus, Jeremy Salzer (Yamaguchi-ken, 2015-2018) for sharing the following information from his current job:

For those of you who don’t know, I am a former JET from North Carolina. After coming back from Japan, I moved to Chicago where I work as a recruiter for an employment agency that specializes in Positions for Japanese Companies. Currently, we have two positions in the South East that may be of interest to recently returned JETS.

1. Inside sales representative in Atlanta, GA: This position pays $18 per hour, is non-exempt (meaning overtime pay), and has a small relocation package of $500. Japanese language ability is a plus, but not at all required.
2. Translator in southern TN: This position is salaried, starting at $37,000. A $2,000 signing bonus plus relocation package is available. Advanced Japanese level is required, bur experience is desired. (This position may also be good for any previous JET looking for a career change!)

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JETAA‎‎‎‏‏‎​ Podcast Beat is a weekly round-up of current JET and JET alumni podcasts and podcast appearances compiled by Emmalee Manes (Toyama-ken, 2016-19)

Do you have a podcast or did you recently appear in a podcast? Help us share it with the community by filling out this form.

Welcome to the JETAA Podcast Beat! Every week we’re sharing the newest podcast episodes from JET alumni and current JETs. Please enjoy listening to one of these recent episodes this week!

Hobbies「趣味」with Domhnall!

Emmalee and Domhnall talk about their various hobbies, the ways that hobbies give them energy, and the differences in hobby culture between the U.S., Ireland, and Japan.

インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa

メール: yoppareikaiwa@gmail.com

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聞いてくれてありがとうございます！

Yokai: The Hauntings of Japan ft. Hiroko Yoda & Matt Alt

In this spooky Halloween themed episode, the Krewe takes a journey into the supernatural and discusses the world of Yokai. On the journey, the Krewe are joined by authors Hiroko Yoda & Matt Alt, authors of the book “Yokai Attack: The Japanese Monster Survival Guide”. From the origins and its development through the years, to questions like “is cookie monster a Yokai?!” and important locations for Yokai pilgrimages in Japan, nothing is off the table in this episode. Happy Halloween!

Design Adjacent: Dominic Grijalva on finding creativity in a pandemic year

Dominic Grijalva is a designer who primarily works on marketing and advertising projects that call for eye-catching imagery. His passions also lie in branding and identity design, as well as digital media projects that range from large scale such as digitally projected sets for theatre and live events to gifs and animations. Although California bred, he is currently living in Washington Heights, Manhattan and serves as Product Manager for TeeRico by Lin-Manuel Miranda. In this episode of AIGA Design Adjacent, host Bennie Johnson talks with Dominic about finding creativity in a pandemic year, being a Hamilton fan, and Broadway.

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: VPGE Assistant Director of Fellowships (One Year; Fixed Term)
Posted by: The Consulate General of Japan in Seattle
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna, Jennifer Hwang (Shizuoka-ken, 2008-2012) for passing along the following job opening at her institution:

The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education (VPGE) is a dynamic and fast-paced team that delivers programs to Stanford’s 9,000+ graduate students and 3,000+ postdoctoral scholars. We work collaboratively across the university with schools and other vice provost areas to enhance the graduate educational experience. VPGE supports programs, administration, and services to the university community and graduate students in five portfolio areas: fellowships and funding, professional development, diversity and inclusion, interdisciplinary learning, and academic guidance.
 
VPGE is looking for a detail-oriented Assistant Director of Fellowships to join our team in supporting approximately 700 fellowship recipients each year. Reporting to the Associate Director of Fellowships, you will develop your strengths by playing an essential role in many aspects of VPGE Fellowship administration, including fellow selection, funding, and communications. You will thrive in an environment where you enjoy working in databases, collaborating with university partners, and being a resource for students and the VPGE team. This position is a one-year fixed term.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.

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: Media Relations and Public Outreach Specialist
Posted by: The Consulate General of Japan in Seattle
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job passed along to us from the PNW JETAA chapter:

The Consulate is seeking a well-qualified individual with excellent communication skills to serve as a Media Relations and Public Outreach Specialist. This position is expected to start in January 2022. To apply, required documents (see section 8 below) must be submitted to the email address below on or before November 14, 2021. 

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.

JETAA‎‎‎‏‏‎​ Podcast Beat is a weekly round-up of current JET and JET alumni podcasts and podcast appearances compiled by Emmalee Manes (Toyama-ken, 2016-19)

Do you have a podcast or did you recently appear in a podcast? Help us share it with the community by filling out this form.

Welcome to the JETAA Podcast Beat! Every week we’re sharing the newest podcast episodes from JET alumni and current JETs. Studio Ghibli lovers, be sure to check out “The Perfect Show” for a special episode about Princess Mononoke. For Halloween vibes, check out “Season by Season”. To geek out about Japanese theme parks, listen to this week’s episode of “Krewe of Japan”. For everything else, please enjoy listening to one of these recent episodes this week!

International Relationships「国際恋愛」with Hattaku!

Emmalee and Hattaku talk about Hattaku’s relationship with a girl from the Netherlands, Emmalee’s experiences dating Japanese men, and the difficulties that come with dating someone from another country.

インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa

メール: yoppareikaiwa@gmail.com

~Please check out Hattaku’s accounts!~
YOUTUBE
Hattaku Nihongo Podcast

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Japanese Theme Parks ft. TDR Explorer

In this week’s episodes, Strap in for a wild ride as the Krewe talks Japanese theme parks! Nigel, Jennifer, & Doug all share their own experiences and favorite parks around the country. Then, Chris Nilghe of TDR Explorer joins us to talk all things theme parks! Tokyo Disney vs. Universal Studios Japan… who wins? Chris shares his top tips & tricks, along with some great insider knowledge for planning any theme park-based trip in Japan!

Fireside Chat with Robbie Tseng, Vice President, Growth Design at HBO Max

AIGA Executive Director Bennie F. Johnson talks with today’s leaders in design, business, and technology, focused around the topics of leadership growth, the future of work, and creating a culture of design. Join us in welcoming Robbie Tseng, Vice President, Growth Design at HBO Max.

This Fireside Chat was originally livestreamed on October 13, 2021. Watch the captioned video version here: https://www.aiga.org/inspiration/talks/robbie-tseng-fireside-chat-with-robbie-tseng

As the largest professional membership association for design, AIGA offers you deep personal connections with your community. Your membership dues are an investment in yourself, your profession, and a network of creative changemakers, problem solvers, and professionals. Join today: https://aigadsgn.org/3iEEqRa

First Frost

In this chilly (and chilling!) episode, Kit and Alexis journey through the eerie, melancholy season of Halloween and the Day of the Dead; will they escape alive, or will they meet their grim deaths as predicted in their calaveras literarias?! In Hiro’s Corner, a closer look at the seasonal concept of “Winter’s Neighbor,” or departing autumn.

Mononoke, Miyazaki, and Maebashi – もののけ姫 – 宮崎駿 – 前橋市

This episode Scot explores being in Japan for the opening of Mononoke Hime (Princess Mononoke) in 1997, and trying to see it again before it was available in the US. Mononoke Hime was Scot’s introduction to the animated movies of Hayao Miyazaki and began a life-long appreciation for his work and films.

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.

Although the days are still balmy here in NY, we’ve had some chilly nights and mornings as we get deeper into fall. In LA however, the warm weather sticks around longer, allowing for fun outdoor activities as we move closer to winter. I’d like to share one that I wish I was able to attend in person!

LA eats Japan has been an annual food festival since 1999, and it will be held outdoors for the first time this year at Little Tokyo. This free event will be held on Sunday, November 14 from 11 am-8 pm, and is presented by the Japanese Restaurant Association of America with support from the Consulate General of Japan in LA.

There will be 17 vendors from local restaurants selling curry rice, yakitori, okonomiyaki, ramen, yakisoba and sushi, as well as sweets such as kakigori and castella. In addition to all this amazing food, there will be a cosplay costume competition with a prize of $1,000. Live performances will feature contemporary techno music, as well as traditional martial arts and music like karate and taiko. A mikoshi portable shrine will even be paraded through the streets!

For those who want to experience Japanese food, culture and sightseeing spots but aren’t able to travel at this time, I would like to recommend the Kyushu Virtual Fest to be held Thursday night. It is the second half of a two-part event, and I attended the first last night. Having lived in Kumamoto on JET, I was thrilled that they spotlighted Aso and other amazing places in the prefecture, as well as a waterfall I had never visited but hope to on my next trip. They also highlighted sites and products from Fukuoka and Kagoshima, and there were many giveaways and discounts for viewers. This event is free as well so definitely check it out!