From Craigslist Philadelphia. There are similar writing/tutoring centers in New York (The Superhero Supply Co.), San Francisco (The Pirate Supply Co.) and Seattle (Space Travel Supply Co.) Pretty nifty concept for getting kids into writing.
Attention Writers and Educators! (Northern Liberties)
Start-up nonprofit organization is looking for writers, tutors, and educators who want to be a part of an exciting literacy program. Inspired by Dave Eggers’ 826 Valencia in San Francisco, we are working to create a dynamic student tutoring and publishing center – with a magic shoppe attached! (Learn more by listening to Eggers’ podcast here:
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/dave_eggers_makes_his_ted_prize_wish_once_upon_a_school.html).
While we’re looking at the Northern Liberties area, we do not yet have a physical space. We’re in need of people who want to research, write, and advise now, and those who want to be in it for the long haul! Great opportunity for experienced writers and educators as well as humanities, writing, English, and education majors. Anyone with an interest in literacy in Philadelphia is welcome!
Join the team!
Philadelphia Youth Literacy Alliance
Meet-and-Greet and Planning Meeting
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
Cafe Euphoria 1001-13 N. 2nd St. #23
If you can’t make it and are still interested, we’d still love to connect with you! Please reply to the above email.
We can’t wait to meet you and share our enthusiasm for this project!
Philadelphia Youth Literacy Alliance (PYLA)
Job: Coordinator, Study Tours Program (New Jersey)
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From the Chronicle of Higher Education job listings page:
Position: Coordinator, Study Tours Program
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: Rider University
Location: New Jersey
Date posted: 12/5/2008
Coordinator, Study Tours Program
Rider University seeks an individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate the Study Tours International Program as it pertains to all US entities, including, but not limited to New Jersey, Florida, California and Massachusetts, as well as Canada.
Successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years’ supervisory experience with the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Additional skills include: strong fiscal management, marketing ability, strong organizational skills, knowledge of international programs and experience in Microsoft Office. Individual will be willing to work a flexible schedule and have the ability to travel.
For more information on this position and for application instructions, please visit our Web site at:
‘Employment Opportunities’. Position #: 605019.
Rider University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicap/disability, Vietnam-era/disabled veteran status, or any other non-job related criteria.
Job code: 605019
Web Site : www.rider.edu/hr
A nice JET idea
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Remember all the nice things people in Japan did for you on JET? Some JET alums in the Seattle area have come up with a way to spread the karma to international students in the U.S. An idea that very much lends itself to being replicated if anyone in other chapters is interested. Read More
Welcome to the first JetWit Haiku Challenge! The challenge is to submit one or more haiku using the designated word. The best haiku submitted wins the prize.
This week’s challenge will be judged by James Kennedy (Nara-ken, 2004-06), author of The Order of Odd-Fish.
- Designated word (chosen by James): “Fewmets“ (a Medieval English word that means the droppings of an animal, by which the hunter identifies the prey. Mentioned in Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wind In The Door, specifically as dragon droppings.)
- Deadline: Thursday, December 11, before 5:00p.m. EST
- Prize: Free copy of The Order of Odd-Fish mailed to you.
- Form: Haiku are typically 5-7-5 and have a seasonal reference. Though the form actually has a fair amount of flexibility. Ultimately, James is the judge. If you look at his website or read a page from his book, you’ll get a pretty quick read on his sensibilities.
- E-mail responses to: jetwit /atto/ jetwit /dotto/ com
Job: Japanese Language Tutor (Chicago)
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Inlingua Chicago is currently looking for Japanese language tutors on a part-time freelance basis in downtown Chicago and in the near North suburbs. For more information, please contact Nicole Jelinek at 312-641-7370. www.inlingua. com
Job: Bilingual Admin Assistant (Chicago area)
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From JETAA Chicago:
$45K-52K depending on level of experience
Corp office in Vernon Hills President here from Japan needing assistant.
1. Must be Japanese/English bilingual: speak, read, write and translate both ways.
2. Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
3. Knowledge of the Japanese Culture as it pertains to business conduct and communication.
4. Professional demeanor, high degree of initiative, sound judgment and discretion in managing confidential materials.
5. Flexible to work overtime- if necessary. Minimal travel required for event coordination. Read More
Job: Sales Account Exec for Kintetsu (Chicago)
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From JETAA Chicago:
KIE / Kintetsu International Travel Consultant Company has position available for a Sales Account Executive based in Chicago. Strong sales background, preferably in the travel industry and bilingual desirable (English and Japanese).
Email your resume to: chicago@kintetsu. com Read More
Job: Tech & Info Officer for Japanese Consulate (Chicago)
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From JETAA Chicago. The Consulate General of Japan is looking for a Technology & Information Coordinator.
Go here for the full description: http://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/JIC/News/IT_position.html
Job: Tech Manager Position at Prince George’s Community College (DC area)
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A job listing from Nicole Ives (Nara-ken, 2001-04), who works for Prince George Community College, via the JETAA DC email:
Tech Manager Position Open
For online application and procedures, visit http://jobs. pgcc.edu
Prince George’s Community College located in Largo, MD (just outside Washington, DC) has a position open for Technical Manager – Distance Learning. Read More
More interesting info from JETAA Chicago:
Applications are now being accepted for the Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies in Economics. (http://www.imf.org/external/np/ins/english/scholar.htm#Japimfa)
Procedure for Applying: Students generally apply for the Japan-IMF Scholarship either the year before beginning their graduate studies in economics or in their first year of graduate school. For more information and to download an application, please go to: http://www.imf.org/external/np/ins/english/scholar.htm#Japimfa. The application deadline is December 31, 2008. Read More
Japan Outreach Initiative Program
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From the JETAA Chicago webletter. Apparently there’s a sort of reverse JET Program going on:
Do you know any Japanese citizens who would like to work in the United States promoting Japanese culture? If so, please forward this information to them!
Accepting Applications to the Japan Outreach Initiative Program. Deadline: January 7, 2009
JOI is seeking outgoing, energetic Japanese nationals interested in joining the program (a monthly stipend is provided, see www.laurasian.org/joi for more details about the program and other financial support). Read More
Job opportunity: Recruit/Refer Japanese students for Lake Washington Technical College
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Alexia Shafia (Hyogo-ken, 2002-03) writes:
Konnichiwa minna-san,
Lake Washington Technical College (www.lwtc.edu) has openings for freelance recruiters.
I’m working at a state college & we’re looking for Japanese students interested in study abroad in academic & technical programs. The school gives 15% of 1st year’s tuition (~$900) per student as kick back to any agent (foreign or domestic) who recruits Japanese students for study abroad.
LWTC, as the most affordable state college in the region, has over 100 different certificate & degree program & issues I20s for student visa sponsorship. All students need is an official bank statement reflecting at least 16K in balance for INS to issue their F1 visa.
Here is the website for all kinds of info www.lwtc.edu including how to apply & here is a Japanese one www.lwtc.edu/international
Happy student hunting.
-Alex DS ^^
JETAA Ongaku Connection Update
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The JETAA Ongaku Connection Group (a new JET alum group formed recently by JET alums Adren Hart and Justin Tedaldi) has some events coming up. For more info, visit and/or join the Google Group at http://groups.google.com/group/jetaa-ongaku-connection.
A few highlights:
- MUCC – Free tickets available through the Ongaku Connection group – “In town for one night only,
Ibaraki-ken’s finest will hit the Fillmore at Irving Plaza on Sunday, December 7.” - NIPPON JAZZ NYC – Jazz Holiday Jam Session w/ Okaru Lovelace
Sunday, December 7th @ 8pm – 11:00pm; Blue Owl Cocktail Lounge; 196 Second Ave. (on 12th St.); Cover: $5 (This is a monthly show put together every month by Adren Hart.)
Haiku Challenge! #1 – “Fewmets”
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Welcome to the first JetWit Haiku Challenge! The challenge is to submit one or more haiku using the designated word. The best haiku submitted wins the prize.
This week’s challenge will be judged by James Kennedy (Nara-ken, 2004-06), author of The Order of Odd-Fish.
- Designated word (chosen by James): “Fewmets“ (a Medieval English word that means the droppings of an animal, by which the hunter identifies the prey. Mentioned in Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wind In The Door, specifically as dragon droppings.)
- Deadline: Thursday, December 11, before 5:00p.m. EST
- Prize: Free copy of The Order of Odd-Fish mailed to you.
- Form: Haiku are typically 5-7-5 and have a seasonal reference. Though the form actually has a fair amount of flexibility. Ultimately, James is the judge. If you look at his website or read a page from his book, you’ll get a pretty quick read on his sensibilities.
- E-mail responses to: jetwit /atto/ jetwit /dotto/ com
Job: Program Coordinator, International Student Recruiting and Visitor Exchange (Miami, FL)
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From the Chronic-(what?)-cle of Higher Ed jobs site:
Position: Program Coordinator, International Student Recruiting and Visitor Exchange
Institution: Miami Dade College
Location: Florida
Date posted: 12/2/2008 Read More
