Job: Part-Time English Lecturers – Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (Beppu, Oita, Japan)
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Job Title: English Lecturers
Posted by: Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Location: Beppu, Oita, Japan
Contract: Part-Time
Here’s a job received directly from an employee at the University:
Our University is currently recruiting faculty members for the following position. Your assistance in sharing these details with interested parties would be greatly appreciated.
- Number of openings: Several part-time lecturer positions
- Affiliation: Successful candidates will be affiliated with the Center for Language Education.
- Subject: English Language
- Qualifications for Application:
- Candidates must have completed a Master’s degree or have the equivalent of three years or more experience or achievements after graduating from university.
- Candidates with two years or more of English teaching experience at the higher education institution are preferred.
- Candidates must be able to teach four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)
- Date of Appointment: April 1, 2019 6. Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 (Applications must arrive by this date)
For more information and to apply: Recruitment of Part-time English Language Lecturers at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
WIT Life #332: Japanese Tennis and Film News
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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 newscast in Japanese, and here she shares some interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.
明けましておめでとうございます (Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu or Happy New Year)! A bit late, but this is my first post of 2019. Those who have been following the Australian Open tennis tournament know that Kei Nishikori unfortunately had to pull out of his semifinal match against Novak Djokovic due to a leg injury. This was actually his 18th career retirement from a match, a statistic that earned him some bashing, including from commentator John McEnroe.
Speaking of controversy, Japanese noodle manufacturer Nissin recently got into some trouble for its ad featuring Nishikori and his countrywoman Naomi Osaka for changing her skin and hair to be lighter and straighter. Osaka has blazed her way into the Australian Open final and will be playing Petra Kvitova, and who will win is anyone’s guess. What is known is that the victor will claim the #1 rank, and if it’s Naomi it will be the first time for a Japanese player. For the night owls (or early risers depending on how you think about it), the match will be shown live on ESPN at 3:30 am tomorrow morning. For people like myself who are not in this camp, the match will be replayed at 9 am. Ganbare Naomi!
Speaking of Japanese who are receiving acclaim, Mamoru Hosoda’s animated film 未来のミライ (Mirai no Mirai or Mirai) and Hirokazu Kore-eda’s latest 万引き家族 (Manbiki Kazoku or Shoplifters) just received Read More
Learn more about one of the United States’ Country Reps: Faye Valtadoros
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Thanks to Ikigai Connections for the story!
Senpai Success Story #6: Faye Sensei, the Japanese Language Teacher
Welcome to the Senpai Success Story (senpai = mentor), where you can read about others who have walked a unique career path using their Japanese language/cultural skills.
I am a particular fan of this week’s SSS because I believe we need more Japanese language teachers to teach and inspire students. My own story started because of my Japanese high school teacher, Van Camp Sensei, and I am forever thankful for him opening my eyes to a whole new world. (If you have your own SSS to share, please reach out to info@ikigaiconnections.com.)
Have you seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding? That’s my life, but here’s my version of that movie. Growing up in a bilingual household, I was already the odd man out. No one in my neighborhood spoke anything but English. To make matters worse, in those days, it was frowned upon to learn a different language as a child. They felt it messed with one’s English learning. The school even told my mom to not speak anything but English with us at home. She didn’t listen. Greek was my first language, and we spoke it at home. We went to Greek school from 1st grade, after school, twice a week. We ate the Greek foods that people couldn’t pronounce, but it was delicious! It wasn’t until I was an adult that I appreciated that we went to Greek school, that we spoke it at home, and that we were forced to speak/read/write it.
Growing up I had a huge admiration for my teachers. I looked up to them for guidance, reassurance, help, education, and problem solving. I had some great teachers in my lifetime. It was because of my teachers and the work they did that inspired me to want to be a teacher when I grow up.
Here I am about to enter high school, and low-and-behold my district is offering Japanese. It wasn’t heard of then; no one had it in Michigan, it was different. But, it was the “Japan-boom” in Michigan, so it was the new language to learn. I was signed up for French, but it didn’t happen. My mother made me take Japanese. She felt that since I spoke English and Greek, I needed to learn another language, and one that could possibly take me somewhere in my future. I didn’t like it. I already wrote and read Greek letters, which has its own alphabet; I didn’t need another language that had a different writing system. I even dropped out of it at one point, but my mother put me right back in. I held on, but didn’t try my best. I’ll admit I didn’t know how to study for this language. That was the problem, now that I look back on it: I didn’t how to study for it. I was clueless and felt helpless.
Senior year of high school, I got the opportunity to go to Japan with the school and visit our sister school in Shiga. At this point I was slowly starting to like Japanese. While in Japan, we stayed with a student from our sister school, went to school everyday, but we also went to the Michigan Boat, where Americans were working on the boat. I saw one guy selling phone cards, and he was doing it all in Japanese. I was so envious at that point. I was thinking, “wow, I’ll never speak Japanese that well.” Little did I know where my life was going to take me.
Those two weeks in Japan made me realize that Japanese is indeed a cool language to learn. The culture, the food, the houses, the school, the people – everything just made such a huge impression on me, that I started appreciating it.
Upon returning home, I went to Eastern Michigan University, entered their Japanese program, but I had no idea how much college is different from high school. I was overwhelmed. I almost dropped out of the Japanese program. My professor, Tabuse-Sensei, told me that if I don’t go to Japan for a study abroad for a year, she wouldn’t let me graduate. Everyone listened to Tabuse-Sensei, so off I went to Japan.
That time I spent on the study abroad in Kagawa, Japan, was the best time ever. Having that kind of immersion was the best thing for me and my professors at EMU knew it would have a positive impact on me. I came back to EMU, and my professors were blown away. I not only came back with so much knowledge, but a much larger base of vocabulary and grammar, and much more confidence. I also came back with a new fire, an urge; I wanted to become a Japanese teacher. I finally figured out my two loves: teaching and Japanese.
Fast forward to my senior year of college. I was introduced to the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Programme. Tabuse-Sensei highly recommended I apply, so I did, and I got accepted. Off to Japan I went, back to where I lived before, Kagawa.
Here I am now, a high school Japanese teacher. I reflect on my time in high school and I see my students struggling, so I often tell them my story to give them hope. To show them that just because you don’t like something now, doesn’t mean you won’t excel in it later in life. I give them tricks to studying; with technology there are so many apps out there that one can use to learn Japanese. I now love to talk about my time in Japan, my own struggles with learning the language, and how important Japanese is in the state of Michigan. I thank my mother all the time. I also thank Tabuse-Sensei for pushing me to live in Japan.
Lesson here is: don’t give up. Do push yourself. Total immersion is the way to go; just hop on that plane and do it. Study abroads are so important and essential to our learning a language. Keep it up and you will be successful! Also, Japanese teachers are so few and far between, if you have the love of Japanese and teaching, do it! Get that teacher certification! You already have me over here cheering for you!
“We Are Tomodachi”
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Check out the latest “We Are Tomodachi” publication provided by the Office of the Prime Minister of Japan:
The theme of the 2019 Winter issue is “A Society with Health and Longevity.” In this issue, we showcase the initiatives and achievements taking place in Japan, which is facing the challenges of a super-aging society. We present a diverse line-up of articles including the breakthrough discovery of Nobel Laureate Dr. Tasuku Honjo, which has opened a doorway to new medical treatments for cancer; the advances in medicine achieved by a medical cluster created in Kobe; innovative solutions for hearing problems, which are inextricably tied with aging; and innovative approaches to health checkups and normalizing dementia in society. Other stories include product manufacturing technology for nature-friendly plastic; a cleaning project in Bangladesh carried out by a Japanese agency and the Dhaka people.
– A Major Discovery to Help in the Fight Against Cancer
– A Biomedical Cluster Taking Medicine to a New Stage
– Unconventional Speakers Deliver More Than Words
– Monitoring Health in Everyday Life
– Restaurant of Mistaken Orders Brings Smiles
– New Biodegradable Material Reduces Plastic Waste
– A Milestone Project in Dhaka
Job: Television News Assistant – Tokyo Broadcasting System (Washington, DC)
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Job Title: Television News Assistant
Posted by: Tokyo Broadcasting System, Washington DC Bureau
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the company:
We are seeking an entry-level full-time news assistant to work for Tokyo Broadcasting System’s Washington DC Bureau. The main duties of the news assistant includes production of live and recorded news events, editing of video for air transmission, setting up live-shots, and performing technical administrative tasks in support of the bureau and staff. Training will be provided on professional video journalism skills and equipment.
Please note: Candidates must currently reside in the United States (Work visa support provided).
Qualifications:
- Advanced Japanese, Conversational English
- Strong interest in video production
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility, resourcefulness and ability to work in teams
- Able to carry at least 10kg of equipment
- Strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft office
Job: 2019 Summer Instructor Positions for Pre-College Tokyo Program – Putney Student Travel (Tokyo, Japan)
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Job Title: 2019 Summer Instructor Positions for Pre-College Tokyo Program
Posted by: Putney Student Travel
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Please see the attached flyer for summer instructor positions in Tokyo, which was passed along to us.
Seeking instructor candidates to teach seminars in:
Japanese Language, Anime & Illustration, Technology & Innovation, Business & Marketing, Fashion Design, Japanese Cuisine & Culture, Photography, Film & Video
- Experience working with or teaching teens
- Proficiency or fluency in local language(s)
- Time spent traveling or living in the destination country
- Strong command of the subject matter you are teaching
- Ability to motivate and engage students in and out of the classroom
- Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.
More Information and Application Process: PCTOK Instructor Job Description
Job: Temporary Trading Assistant – Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank (New York City, NY, USA)
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Job Title: Temporary Trading Assistant
Posted by: Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
Location: New York City, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time, 3 years
Here’s a job passed along to us:
Summary: Provides support to traders by processing trades, maintaining position records, and preparing trading-related reports. Responsible for trade captures, trading activity reports, and risk calculations. This is a temporary assignment for approximately 3 years
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists in all the planning and execution of Treasury Team tasks under the supervision of the Head of Treasury Team.
- Assists the traders with booking/checking/saving transactions
- Collects general data/information including market-related according to the traders’ request.
- Prepares periodic and on-demand reports and documents to the Management and Head Office.
- Abides by all Compliance related procedures.
- Performs Treasury Team-related administrative tasks.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in business, finance, economics or law preferred.
- 1-3 years of experience as a trading assistant or in bank operations preferred.
- Good oral and written communications skills.
- Bilingual oral and written skills on a business level in both English and Japanese.
- Good business mathematical skills with the ability to calculate quickly.
- Good computer skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
The Story Pub: Call for Submissions
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Jay Schneider, a JET alum from Hyogo (1997-2000) is starting a website for sharing stories and is looking for real people who want to share their true stories. The stories can be about anything, but of course all JETs have great stories, not only from their days in Japan, but also in their post-Japan lives. Feel free to share your stories with him here.
Job: Part-Time Translator – City of Biei-cho (Biei-cho, Hokkaido)
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Job Title: Part-Time Translator
Posted by: Biei-cho, Hokkaido
Location: Biei-cho, Hokkaido, Japan
Contract: Part-Time
Here’s a good opportunity for someone wanting to do part-time translation work for a couple of months:
Biei-cho, Hokkaido, is looking for a few interns who can read & speak Japanese and to help them with translations from Feb. 1 – Mar. 31. You must reside from outside of Japan (flight will be paid for you). You will work Monday-Friday. Below is the link for anyone interested (only in Japanese).
Contact: Masanori Satake at seisaku_chousei@town.biei.hokkaido.jp
Job: Private Junior/Senior High School Teacher – ELT Source (Nagoya, Japan)
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Job Title: Private Junior/Senior High School Teacher
Posted by: ELT Source
Location: Nagoya, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alumni, Gajen Sivakumar (Oita-ken, 2013-2017) for the following job opportunity:
Job Description: ELT Source is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team to teach at a private Junior/Senior high school in Nagoya starting April 2019. We are a small energetic company with an opening for a position which offers an above average salary, holidays of over 2 months a year, strong support and great schools to teach at.
All candidates must be a native English speaker and have achieved a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. Candidates with prior ALT experience and or degrees in Education, English, Linguistics or Japanese studies are preferred but not required. Candidates are required to work within a group of other ELT Source teachers and collaborate to prepare all lessons, administer tests and evaluate student performance. If you are looking for a position where you can hone your teaching skills at a job that is sometimes challenging, often rewarding and where you can become an active part of the school this is the right position for you.
- Teaching English at a combined Jr/Sr high school.
- Full-time Monday to Friday
- 15 to 18 in class hours per week with class sizes of about 20.
- Writing all lessons, quizzes, exams for the year following the already established curriculum.
- With multiple testing periods throughout the year proper evaluation of all students is essential. * Our instructors teach independently without a Japanese English teacher in the classroom.
- There is a group of senior ELT Source instructors at the school from which new instructors will have strong support from.
- All National holidays are off.
- Fully paid spring, summer and autumn breaks.
Job: News Reporter/Research Assistant – Yomiuri Shimbun (Los Angeles, CA)
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Job Title: News Reporter/Research Assistant
Posted by: Yomiuri Shimbun
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the newspaper:
Yomiuri Shimbun
Founded in 1874, The Yomiuri Shimbun is Japan’s largest and most influential national daily newspaper in Japan. We have 28 international bureaus, three of which are in the United States: Washington DC, New York and Los Angeles.
- The Yomiuri Shimbun: www.yomiuri.co.jp
- The Yomiuri Shimbun Media Data: http://adv.yomiuri.co.jp/m-data/english/index.html
- The Japan News (Our English-language daily): www.the-japan-news.com
Job Description:
The Los Angeles Bureau of the Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan’s largest national daily newspaper, seeks a reporter/research assistant to help cover all news, especially sports events (primarily baseball, but also golf tennis, Olympics sports, etc.), and assist in reporting on any other major (non-sports) news in the western and Midwestern states of the U.S. and Mexico. This job primarily involves assisting two Japanese sports reporters by gathering daily sports news, arranging and conducting interviews, obtaining media credentials for sports events, doing research, transcribing interviews, and covering games and other events. The work can be fast-paced and there are regular deadlines (work days may sometimes include weekends and on some days start of work days may be in afternoon and continuing after the end of games during baseball season). The position may require travel to cover major news, report on various sporting events, and also covering the entertainment industry.
Applicants should be able to communicate well in English and Spanish. Since the newspaper is in Japanese, there are no byline opportunities.
Job Duties:
- Newsgathering and research, identify newsworthy events
- Conduct interviews/develop and maintain news sources
- Cover press conferences and other events
- Travel is sometimes required, including weekend work-Some administrative duties
JETAA Chapter Beats January 2019
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Chapter Beats January, 2019
JETAA Chapter Beat is a periodic mosaic of events taking place in the JETAA sphere. Compiled by AJET‘s Director of Alumni Relations Megan Buhagiar (Ishikawa Prefecture, 2017- Present)
- JETAA NC
- Hatsumode
DATE: January 1-3, 2019
TIME: 08:00 – 09:00
VENUE: Konko Church in SF
Celebrate Hatsumode, a popular practice for greeting the New Year in Japan. This will be held at Konko Church in SF, 1909 Bush Street. 1/1/19 from 8-9AM for service and traditional Ozoni soup, and 1/1/19-1/3/19 from 9-5PM for prayers and wishes.
- JETAA SC
- JETAA SC Kikuchi Memorial Gold Tournament & Shinnekai
When: Saturday, Jan 12th, 1 p.m.
Where: Monterey Park Golf Course
3600 W Ramona Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754
The JETAASC Kikuchi Memorial Golf Tournament and Shinnenkai will be held January 12, 2019! We will play 9 holes of best ball golf, which means we play as a team. If you have never played golf before, this a great time to give golf a try. This was Nancy’s favorite golf course where she introduced other JET alum to the game of golf, and we honor one of our chapter’s founders by continuing her tradition. After golf, please help kick off a great 2019 and welcome the new Officers with dinner!
Please RSVP here and if you have any questions, please email mary@jetaasc.org
Dinner will follow the tournament. Location is currently TBD but we will be heading to one of the Chinese restaurants in Monterey Park at 6 p.m.
- JETAA Music City
Shinnenkai
DATE: January 16th 2019
TIME: 18:00 – 21:00 CST
VENUE: East Nashville Beer Works
320 E Trinity Ln.
Nashville, Tennessee
Join us and meet local young professionals who all share an interest in Japan and Japanese culture. Let’s celebrate together and make new friends!
A 新年会, or Shinnenkai, is a celebration of the new year. Join us in celebrating a new year of JETAA events and camaraderie!
- JETAA MN
Shinnenkai Karaoke
DATE: Saturday, 19th January, 2019
TIME: 19:30 – 21:30 CST
VENUE: DoReMi Karaoke Studio
1989 Silver Bell Rd,
Eagan, Minnesota 55122
Let us say Sayonara to 2018 and celebrate the new year with some Karaoke! Pay tribute or celebrate the goods and bads of 2018 to our favorite tunes at Do Re Mi in Eagan from 7:30-9:30pm.
We will also meet next door at Hoban for a Korean dinner at 6pm.
RSVPing will guarantee you a spot for karaoke. PLEASE comment below if you are interested in attending dinner before!! Yoroshiku!!
- JETAA Alaska
DATE: Saturday, January 19th , 2019
TIME: 15:30 – 18:00 AKST
VENUE: Asian Alaskan Cultural Center
4807 Northwood Drive,
Anchorage, Alaska 99517
The JAA Rice Pounding Festival has been rescheduled! It is Saturday, January 19th 2019, at the Asian Alaskan Cultural Center (Northwood Elementary School Multipurpose Room) from 3:30 to 6:00 pm. Please bring your friends and family to participate in traditional events to celebrate the New Year, such as rice pounding (mochi) and having some ozoni soup!
- JETAA Hawaii
Enkai Madness – Bon/Shinnenkai 2019
DATE: Friday, January 11th
TIME: 19:00 UTC
VENUE: Odori-ko
1680 Kapiolani Blvd,
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
We’re saying goodbye to 2018 and ringing in 2019 with a combined enkai to celebrate the years! Join JETAA Hawaii as we feast on a specially prepared menu and trade stories about our year. Food will be included at $25 per person while drinks will be available separately.
Validated parking is available upstairs in the building ($2 for 3 hours). Don’t wait to RSVP to our first event of the new year!
- PNW JETAA + JETAA ABC
VanSKi: PNW JETAA + JETAA ABC
DATE: Saturday, 26th January, 2019
TIME: 09:00 – 22:00 PST
VENUE: Grouse Mountain Resort
6400 Nancy Greene Way,
North Vancouver, British Columbia V7R4K9
Join PNWJETAA and JETAABC as we kick off 2019 with our first ever inter-chapter ski trip to Vancouver and Grouse Mountain!!
— REGISTRATION —
» https://goo.gl/forms/GU1NZdCKD0vSrJoa2
— LIFT TICKET INFO —
$69 CA (Adult) | ~$52 US
** Group pricing is available with 15 people or more! More info coming soon!
— CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE! —
// 01.26.2019 • daytime: skiing, boarding, snowshoeing and more at Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver OR sightseeing in Vancouver
// 01.26.2019 • evening: après-ski dinner in Vancouver (TBA)
// 01.26.2019 • night: nijikai?!
// 01.27.2019 • daytime: sightseeing in Vancouver with JETAABC volunteers
— FULL DETAILS —
» http://pnwjetaa.org/2018/12/ski-trip-2019-with-jetaabc/
» http://www.jetaabc.ca/vanski-2019/
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Photo from the Grouse Mountain website: http://grousemountain.com/
- JETAA NE
DATE: 25th– 27th January, 2019
TIME: From 15:00 EST onwards
VENUE: Butternut Inn and Pancake House,
63 Weathervane Dr,
Killington, Vermont 05751
Warm greetings from the New England JETs!
The NEJETAA chapter is excited to invite you to our 6th Annual Northeast Region Ski Trip taking place this January 25th – 27th, 2019. It will be held again at Killington Ski Resort (please see https://www.killington.com for mountain info, weather conditions, and webcam views of the mountain).
We will be staying at Butternut Inn and Pancake House (https://butternutinnkillington.com/). You can look forward to a made-to-order country breakfast included!
Killington has activities for everybody, skiers and non-skiers alike! You can try your hand at skiing, snowboarding or snow tubing. If you’re up for exploring, you can visit nearby Woodstock, VT with many options for eating and shopping, or drive 20 minutes to the Long Trail Brewery.
Who: JET Alums & Friends of JET
When: Friday, January 25th to Sunday, January 27th 2019
Where: Butternut Inn and Pancake House, Killington, VT
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HOW TO SIGN UP?
If you plan on attending this event, please fill out the form below by Monday, December 10th for the Early Bird rate and by Friday, December 28th for the regular rate. RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your spot and the type of room you want, as both are limited.
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HOTEL COSTS:
Here are the approximate prices for a 2 night stay tax inclusive:
Double room (2 x double bed), 4 occupants – $102.44 / person
Double room (2 x double bed), 3 occupants – $136.58 / person
Queen room (1 x queen bed), 2 occupants – $182.88 / person
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LIFT AND EQUIPMENT COSTS:
Lift Tickets (with RFID card valued at $5):
1-Day: $66
2-Day: $124
Ski or Snowboard Equipment Package Rentals (includes helmet):
1-day: (Adults 19+) $41, (Youth under 18) $30
2-day: (Adults 19+) $71, (Youth under 18) $47
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HOW TO SIGN UP:
Deadlines to fill out the form and pay:
Monday, December 10th, 2018 (Early Bird – payment instructions will be emailed to you) or Friday, December 29
If you have any questions or would like to inquire about carpooling, email Agata Rybalkiewicz at social@nejetaa.com.
Please Note:
* By RSVPing for this event, you will be responsible for any costs incurred on your behalf.
** Extra cots are not always available.
*** The above prices are based on a 20+ person group rate. Therefore, the costs are subject to change if fewer than 20 people sign up (in which case, you will have an opportunity to withdraw).
Sign Up Form: https://goo.gl/forms/ai87kxeaORc3CRbh1
- JETAA Chicago
DATE: Saturday, 19th January, 2019
TIME: 17:00 – 22:00
VENUE: The Japanese American Service Committee,
4427 N Clark Street, Chicago
IL, 60640
Want a taste of Japan this new year? Then come to the 16th Annual JETAA Chicago Shinnenkai on January 19, 2019 (Saturday), from 5:00 to 8:00pm. The Japanese American Service Committee (4427 N Clark Street, Chicago IL 60640) has graciously offered to host our evening of cultural celebration!
You must buy tickets on our Guestlist page for the event, which you can find here: https://guestli.st/591060
What Japanese things can you experience while there? Well…
– Japanese Food & Drink
– Calligraphy
– Ema Plaques
– Fukuwarai (Pin the Tail on the Donkey)
– Karuta (Playing Cards)
– Kimono Dress-up
– Onigiri (Rice Ball) Making
– Origami
And as always, all of our activities are free with the price of admission! Do note that events listed above are tentative and subject to change.
This year, in loving memory of Daniel Pruitt, a portion of the proceeds from ticket and Fukubukuro (Lucky Bags) sales will be donated to the Be The Match Foundation.
Again, you must purchase tickets here: https://guestli.st/591060
Be The Match Foundation
For the thousands of people diagnosed every year with life-threatening blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, a cure exists. Over the past 30 years Be The Match®, operated by the National Marrow Donor Program® (NMDP), has managed the largest and most diverse marrow registry in the world. They work every day to save lives through transplant. Visitwww.bethematch.org to learn more about how you can help.
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Job: Export Ocean Operations or Human Resource Assistant – DSA International Consulting (Pasadena, CA, USA)
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Job Title: Export Ocean Operations or Human Resource Assistant
Posted by: DSA International Consulting
Location: Pasadena, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a couple of jobs passed along to us:
- Seeking candidate with export ocean operations background. Must possess good customer service and communication skills. PC literacy is required.
- Experience international logistics industry. Export logistics operation and international trading background preferred.
- Bilingual Japanese/English language is required.
Immediate need in a major global firm for a Human Resource Assistant (Benefit/Payroll) to join their team.
- Ability to organize and complete projects on a timely basis
- Bachelors degree, preferably in Human Resource or Business related field required
- Must have a minimum of 2 + years experience in Human Resources or Payroll/Employee Benefits
- PHR / SPHR Certifications a major plus
- Must be proficient on the computer: MS Office
Job: Japanese Teacher – Felix V. Festa Middle School (New York City, NY)
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Job Title: Japanese Teacher
Posted by: Felix V. Festa Middle School
Location: New York City, NY
Contract: Part-Time
Here’s a JET-relevant job passed along to us:
Japanese teaching position near New York City
Clarkstown Central School District (West Nyack, NY): Part-time opening for applicant holding certification in Japanese for the 2018-19 school year and anticipated opening for the 2019-20 school year.
An opening for a part time Japanese teaching position is anticipated starting in September at Felix V. Festa Middle School in West Nyack, New York. The position will begin with introductory Japanese classes with the potential for expanding in the subsequent school years. Interested candidates should contact Celinda Vanichpong-Lintner (cvanichpong@ccsd.edu or 845-639-6300, ext. 5503) with questions.
Clarkstown is a vibrant suburban community located just 25 miles north of New York City. In 2016, CNN Money ranked Clarkstown the 7th best small city to live in America, and Clarkstown Schools have an excellent reputation. Find out more about Clarkstown at http://www.town.clarkstown.ny.us/
Job: Group Leader – Experiment in International Living – (Brattleboro, VT, USA and Japan)
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Job Title: Group Leader
Posted by: Experiment in International Living
Location: Brattleboro, VT, USA and Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the organization:
Now hiring Group Leaders for summer abroad programs to Japan!
The Experiment in International Living is currently hiring experienced and inclusive educators to guide our summer 2019 programs in Japan. To learn more about our programs in Japan, please visit: https://www.experiment.org/program-landing/destinations/?location=Japan&country=&theme
Group leaders travel alongside their group and serve as their students’ primary support throughout the program. Two co-leaders work together to guide a group of up to 15 high school students on a 4-week journey. Leaders’ responsibilities’ include helping their students integrate into local cultures and host families, conducting group excursions, and guiding students through discussions of and reflections on their experiences. Leaders work with the Experiment’s US-based staff and in-country partners to maximize students’ health and safety and to ensure the program is meaningful, challenging, and experientially rich.
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Fluent in Japanese and English
- Experience working with high school students in a leadership capacity
- At least 21 years of age (Applicants must be 21 or older by June 1, 2019.)
- A bachelor’s degree (Current undergraduates may apply if they are on track to obtain their bachelor’s degree by June 15, 2019.)
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- A current passport (valid through January 2020)
- Complete availability for the duration of the program (including Staff Training in Brattleboro, Vermont from June 24-29, and the entirety of the program in Japan from June 30 – July 29).
