Job: Bilingual Administrative Assistant – CSI (Lexington, KY)
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Job Title: Bilingual Administrative Assistant
Posted by: CSI
Location: Lexington, KY
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a JET-relevant job with CSI:
We’re looking for a full-time bilingual (Japanese) administrative professional with a great attitude, in-depth knowledge of office procedures, expert communication skills, and the utmost discretion. We’re looking for someone with strong language skills and a genuine interest in bridging the cultural challenges associated to working regularly with multi-nationals. Our ideal candidate will be committed to doing whatever it takes to get the job done right.
As an office administrator, you will:
- Perform light interpretation/translation
- Support immigration and travel logistics
- Support project scheduling
- support IT network competencies
The successful candidate with have:
- Business-level English/Japanese
- Proven ability to organize mountains of data
- Sensitivities to deadlines
- Familiarity with standard office applications
Additional skills that will be valued are:
- Familiarity with and/or eagerness to learn about Japanese-American manufacturing
- Solid and strategic communication
This position is an entry level position with options for future advancement in a dynamic and growing company. If you’re a consummate professional with a passion for communication and a love of challenges, come join our successful team.
Key Words: Automotive, Manufacturing, Bilingual (Japanese / English), Office, Administration, Operations, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Scheduling, Travel, Sage, Peachtree, QuickBooks, Quicken, Immigration, Translation, Interpretation
Application Process and More Information: http://csi-ky.com/pup/indeed-jobs/ce8e434487b1ebe54ebb/bilingual-administrative-assistant/
Job: Sales Promotion Supervisor – YKK (Marietta, GA)
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Job Title: Sales Promotion Supervisor
Posted by: YKK
Location: Marietta, GA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the company:
YKK is looking for a sales promotion (marketing) supervisor who can speak Japanese. If you or anyone you know might be interested, please have them send a resume to Jessica Cork at <JessicaCork@YKK-USA.COM>.
The job description is here: Sales Promotion Supervisor – Job Description (it is active even though it says 2012. You would be replacing that person who started in 2012 and has since been promoted.
Job: Senior Placement Assistant – New York University (New York, NY)
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Job Title: Senior Placement Assistant
Posted by: New York University
Location: New York, NY, US
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Clara Solomon (Tottori-ken) for the following job opening that will work directly for her at New York University:
Detail oriented individual with strong technical skills and a can-do attitude sought to provide critical support for career services for over 400 LLM (Master of Laws) students and alumni annually. This position supports LLM related career events, which includes more than 20 in-person events every academic year and the International Student Interview Program (ISIP). The position also updates and maintains all job search materials, including the LLM career website and 200+ page LLM career handbook along with numerous tip-sheets and other handouts.
Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.
Job: Multiple Positions – Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA)
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Job Title: Multiple Positions
Posted by: Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia
Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Contract: Full-Time and Part-Time
Here are two jobs and a paid internship passed along to us at the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia:
Corporate Relations Manager
JASGP seeks a part-time, exempt Corporate Relations Manager to manage its corporate support program through corporate membership and sponsorships. The Corporate Relations Manager is primarily responsible for advancing the corporate support program, including the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of corporate supporters. This position works closely with the Associate Director of Development & Data Analytics, the Associate Director of Special Projects, and the Executive Director. Upon a six month performance review, this position will be evaluated for conversion to full-time nonexempt status.
Project Manager
The Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia seeks a project manager to lead its Japan 2020 project. The position is a full time, temporary, exempt position with a two year contract beginning February 1, 2019 or after. The Project Manager is primarily responsible for coordinating a week-long grassroots summit, including liaising with venues and hotels, coordinating host families, and developing partnership programs with regional partners. This position reports to the Associate Director of Special Projects and will work closely with the Executive Director and Marketing Manager.
2019 Cherry Blossom Festival Intern
JASGP seeks an intern for the 2019 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival project. The position is a part-time (30hrs/week) four month commitment, January through April 2019. The Festival Intern will lead volunteer coordination and assist with event management, social media marketing, and administrative tasks. There is a $4,000 stipend. This position reports to the Associate Director of Special Projects and will work closely with the Marketing Manager.
Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.
Job: Staff Assistant – Harvard Business School (Boston, MA)
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Job Title: Staff Assistant, Global Initiative
Posted by: Harvard Business School
Location: Boston, MA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Christy Bahr (Aomori-ken) for the following job at her current employer:
The Global Initiative is anchored by a team based in Boston with close to 60 staff sitting in key regions around the world to contribute to the school’s global strategy and research. We play a critical role in the School’s efforts to build a deep understanding of and expertise in global business practice and innovation. Executive Education and Harvard Business Publishing represent nearly 50 additional staff members sitting outside the United States.
The Boston-based Staff Assistant for this dynamic group will provide a broad range of high quality administrative and programmatic support to the core staff on campus as well as the team worldwide. He/she will often serve as the first point of contact to a diverse constituent base including faculty, staff, alumni, board advisors, and other Harvard constituents, and over time will be able to answer and manage a broad range of inquiries connecting people with the appropriate resources or project owners.
Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.
WIT Life #329: Japan-Related Films for Your Weekend
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Written by professional Writer/Interpreter/Translator Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03), WIT Life is a periodic series about aspects of Japanese culture such as film, food and language. Stacy starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s Japanese news, and here she shares some interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.
This week the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) hosted the premiere of the 2018 documentary 3100: Run and Become from director Sanjay Rawal. It showcases the Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race which takes place in Queens every summer. This elite competition requires participants to run this unbelievable distance within 52 days, which means averaging at least 60 miles per day. Competitors come from all over the world, and some have run it as many as 14 times. Rawal also intersperses stories of other amazing distance challenges, such as a member of the Navaho Nation running 110 miles across the desert in memory of his father’s struggles when young, the Gaolo-San Bushmen running in pursuit of their prey and as part of their lifestyle, and the Tendai-shu monks of Mt. Hiei in Japan who carry out a practice of walking to attain enlightenment.
Spiritual training via walking is called 回峰行 (kaihōgyō), and the monks on Mt. Hiei carry out a version that takes place over 1000 days during a seven-year retreat period, called 千日回峰行 (sennichi kaihōgyō). During this time, the monk must remove himself from all family ties and other worldly distractions. Since this tradition began in 1885, only 50 plus monks have finished this quest, most in their 30s and the oldest in his 60s. The film tells the story of the monk Gyoman-san who is midway through his journey, and examines his mental state as he attempts to accomplish this major feat. He describes a point where you no longer Read More
Job: Administrative Assistant – Embassy of Japan (Washington, DC)
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Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Administrative Assistant. This individual is primarily responsible for managing the schedules and activities of diplomats in the Defense Section. Please see below for a detailed listing of responsibilities.
The Embassy offers group health insurance coverage, paid vacation and sick leave. Working hours are 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with lunch time receptionist duty once a month and the occasional weeknight and/or weekend event (paid overtime). Salary is commensurate with experience. The minimum monthly base salary for this position is $3,000 USD.
Please note: Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. green card holder. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Successful candidates will be required to submit their background check information.
Job: Translator – Jeenie (Remote)
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Job Title: Translator
Posted by: Jeenie
Location: Remote
Contract: Part-Time
Here’s a part-time job sent directly from the company:
Jeenie is a mobile app that connects travelers on demand via video/audio with LIVE linguists who can help them with language and cultural issues (think “Uber” for languages). Linguists can sign up at absolutely no cost and then decide how much, how often and where they would like to work. It all takes place in cashless transactions, worldwide, 24/7, via smartphone. More information is at www.Jeenie.com.
We have significant opportunities for Japanese speakers to earn extra income right now, and we think JET alumni would be ideal candidates for providing services on our platform. They can work on their own schedule from home (or almost anywhere) and get paid for their valuable language skills. We would be delighted to welcome them to our community of Language Jeenies!
Attached is a soft copy of the flyer “Become a Jeenie Linguist”.
***If anyone does work with Jeenie, please contact us at <jetwit@jetwit.com> as we’d love to hear about your experience with them.***
Job: Foreign Affairs Specialist – Office of International Science and Engineering (Alexandria, VA, USA)
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Job Title: Foreign Affairs Specialist
Posted by: Office of International Science and Engineering
Location: Alexandria, VA, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a JET-relevant job passed along to us:
This position is located in the Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE), within the Office of the Director (OD). This incumbent will serve as the Foreign Affairs Specialist on the Country and Regions team and will manage the East Asia Pacific region. The specialist is a recognized expert within NSF on issues related to the intersection of U.S. science and foreign policy as they pertain to China and the East Asia and Pacific region.
More Information and Application Process: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/512259300
Job: Program Manager – Columbia Business School (New York, NY)
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Job Title: Program Manager, Center on Japanese Economy and Business
Posted by: Columbia Business School
Location: New York, NY
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Amber Liang (Kochi-ken) for passing along the following job opening:
Reporting to the Director for Administration, the Program Manager is responsible for managing events for the Center on Japanese Economy and Business (CJEB), particularly in providing executive level assistance to the Director for Administration. The incumbent implements policies and procedures to reach operational goals; and works closely with all levels of the University Faculty, administrators and external constituents, as appropriate.
Responsibilities:
- Manages projects for the CJEB Visiting Fellows Program and works closely with ISSO regarding the processing of visa applications, reviewing supporting documentation with ISSO and ensures compliance with all University policies and procedures. In conjunction with the Financial Planning Office and the Administrative Director, responsible for processing invoices and follows up on payment. Manage fellows’ monthly seminar and presentation coaching sessions as well as oversees the overall processes related to the fellows’ first day arrival.
- Collaborates with the Assistant Director for Programs on event management which includes event website management; registration page, budget tracking, vendor relations, and preparing event and other promotional materials.
- Works with the Director for Administration in a number of capacities, including: preparing written documents, reports, and correspondence; liaising with other Columbia offices to promote CJEB events and maintains electronic and paper files.
- Manages and maintains the Center website by writing and editing content, photo and videos by using basic HTML. Creates and manages the Center’s newsletters.
- Manages the Center’s scholarship program by promoting the scholarships, receiving applications and managing the selection process.
- Working with the Director, Co-edits the Center’s Annual Report and other reports as needed. Performs independent research and maintains confidential files.
- Manages the overall daily operations of the Center, including office equipment, and addresses faculty, researchers and officer needs with ITG and Operations.
- Liaison with prospective students and external constituents on behalf of Program, ensuring positive and proactive communications with all levels of the organization and the larger community.
- Contributes as a pro-active team member to special projects with other staff as needed.
Job: Program Officer – Open Society Foundation (Seoul, South Korea)
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Job Title: Program Officer
Posted by: Open Society Foundation
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a JET-relevant job passed along to us:
The Open Society Foundation (OSF) East Asia Program seeks a Program Officer with expertise on East Asia, with a focus on Japan. This position is based in Seoul, South Korea, and is intended for a mid-career professional with substantial work experience. The Program Officer will be a part of the Asia-Pacific Regional Office (APRO) team and will report to the East Asia Office representative with a focus on grant-making, strategy development, policy analysis, and advocacy efforts to promote the Program’s vision. Applications for this position are due by FRIDAY, October 19, 2018.
- Oversee the grant-making, operational & advocacy strategies for East Asia with considerable autonomy.
- Negotiate and manage grants, projects, project budgets, and contracts with diverse organizations.
- Assess the organizational capacity of partners, including an understanding of financial and administrative strength, and provide mentoring & technical assistance through long-distance support.
- Travel to relevant meetings or site visits as necessary.
- Provide critical assessment & reflection of what is working and what is not working in order to adjust programming and advocacy accordingly.
- Evaluate progress and document impact and best practices.
- Monitor and analyze political and social developments in East Asia, with a focus on Japan, and advise OSF colleagues on important developments.
- Prepare and deliver concise, targeted written reports and presentations for diverse groups, including peers, internal boards and external audiences.
- Build collaborative relationships across OSF’s geographic and thematic entities more widely as well as externally to further programmatic goals.
Job: Customer Briefing Center Program Manager – Amazon (Tokyo, Japan)
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Job Title: Customer Briefing Center Program Manager
Posted by: Amazon
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Zac Whitney (Ishikawa-ken) for the following job opening:
https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/674092/customer-briefing-center-program-manager
Special Request: Long-time JETAA officer needs help saving his home
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Kansas City, Missour-based JET alum Warren McAllen (Fukuoka-ken, 1988-92), who served for over 10 years as the JETAA Heartland chapter president, has set up a GoFundMe page to try to raise funds to save his home following his mother’s passing. Those of us who have known Warren over the years know what an amazing contributor he has been to JETAA and what a good guy he is as well as what he’s been through over the past few years. Here’s a chance to help someone who has given so much of his time and energy to the JET alumni community over the years.
https://www.gofundme.com/57c9n-save-my-home
Japanese American Community Coalition (JACC)’s August 23rd Japan Flood Relief Benefit
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On Thursday, August 23rd, JETAANY took part in a special fundraiser for flood relief efforts in Japan, featuring tastings of Japanese food and spirits. One hundred percent of net proceeds from this event went towards aid for those in western Japan who have been suffering from historic rainfalls and landslides this past summer.
Japanese-inspired hors d’oeuvres as well as premium sake, wine, and beer provided by Chef John McCarthy of OKA were available, as well as special prizes. This was a collaborative effort of many Japanese/Japanese American and Japan-related organizations in NYC with the support of the Consulate General of Japan in New York.
This was the first collaborative effort amongst the Japanese American Community Coalition’s (JACC) member organizations:
- JAA-Japanese American Association of NY
- HAA-Hoshuko Alumni Association
- JETAANY-Japan Exchange and Teaching Program Alumni Association of NY
- JMSA-Japanese Medical Society of America
- USJC-U.S.-Japan Council
- NYJALC- NY Japanese American Lions Club
- JACL-NY-Japanese American Citizens League of NY
- JAJA-Japanese Americans and Japanese in America
Net proceeds went to JAA’s Japan Flood Relief Fund to be distributed to the appropriate NPOs/NGOs on the ground and we will provide updates about the organizations selected. JAA, the Japanese American Association of New York, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. This event raised over $7,000 in net proceeds, which will help Japanese survivors recover and rebuild after the July floods that took 169 lives and resulted in the evacuation of over a million people (especially in the hardest hit areas of Hiroshima, Okayama, and Ehime Prefectures).
Additional support included endorsement from the Consulate General of Japan in New York, the hospitality and cooking skills of Chef John McCarthy, donations from ITO EN Tea, World Sake Imports, Skurnik Wines, and the wonderful contributors to our raffle: Japan Society, Asia Society, The Yagi family for the Sakagura restaurant gift certificate, Hiro Sake, Sanrio, Sake Man, Simon Chiew and Yasushi Sasaki, among other generous donors.
Also, a special thank you to our amazing volunteers and Kim Hyacinthe of JETAANY for her beautiful poster design.
JETAANY was very grateful to be a key organizer of this joint fundraising effort and many thanks again for coming together as a community of New Yorkers to help communities in need in Japan and for your compassionate support! Until next time!
Job: (Japanese/English) Translator/Interpreter – Sanoh America Inc. (Findlay, OH, USA)
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Job Title:b(Japanese/English) Translator/Interpreter
Posted by: Sanoh America Inc.
Location: Findlay, OH, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job sent directly from the company:
My company, an international Japanese Tier 1 automotive supplier headquartered in Findlay, OH, is currently looking to add one more translator/interpreter to our team. This would be a good opportunity for someone with advanced Japanese (N2 or thereabouts) and English skills to enter into the translation/automotive fields. A great company with great coworkers and benefits, and a great support structure to get your feet wet while learning the terminology and developing your skills. (Of course, experienced translators/interpreters are more than welcome to apply as well!)
Inquiries or resumes may be sent to michael.holmes@sanoh-america.com.
Responsibilities:
- Translate technical documents both in Japanese and English
- Interpret in small to large company meetings
- Support any administrative tasks
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Must be able to read/write/speak Japanese at a business level (JLPT N2 level or equivalent)
- Able to communicate fluently in both written and verbal English
- Experience working in a Japanese office environment is a plus
