{"id":20305,"date":"2011-07-02T05:15:25","date_gmt":"2011-07-02T09:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=20305"},"modified":"2011-07-02T05:15:25","modified_gmt":"2011-07-02T09:15:25","slug":"job-cultural-affairs-assistant-houston-tx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2011\/07\/02\/job-cultural-affairs-assistant-houston-tx\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Cultural Affairs Assistant (Houston, TX)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Via PNWJETAA<\/strong>. Posted by Dipika Soni<\/a> (Ishikawa-ken<\/a>, 2003-06)<\/strong>. Dipika has recently moved back to London and is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, translation, or other fields.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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***Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JETwit. Thanks.<\/em>***<\/p>\n

Job Position:<\/strong> Cultural Affairs Assistant (Houston, TX)<\/p>\n

Job Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

  • General administrative duties – assist with correspondence, speech writing, scheduling appointments, etc. for the diplomats.<\/li>\n
  • Inquiries – Answer general inquiries from the public related to tourism, customs, medication imports, animal quarantine, etc. and research appropriate response.<\/li>\n
  • Special events – coordinate all logistical arrangements; includes securing venues, serving as liaison with co-sponsoring organizations, coordinating event publicity and documentation (photos\/video, etc.).<\/li>\n
  • Receptions – Coordinate receptions hosted by the Consulate; includes preparing guest lists, mailing invitations, collecting R.S.V.P.\u2019s, preparing name tags and serving as event emcee.<\/li>\n
  • Public Relations \u2013 write press releases for cultural events organized by the Consulate and maintain press contact lists.<\/li>\n
  • Speech Contest\u2014work together with Japan-America Societies and the Japanese Teachers Association of Texas to coordinate all aspects of annual speech contest.<\/li>\n
  • Maintain video library and cultural items inventory for loan to local educators and organizations.<\/li>\n
  • Distribute publications received by the Consulate to local libraries, schools, universities and individuals and maintain respective contact lists.<\/li>\n
  • Maintain databases of Japan-related programs, professors, etc. in Texas and Oklahoma.<\/li>\n
  • Plan and execute school\/university visits.<\/li>\n
  • Attend local Japan-related events (i.e. speeches, festivals, youth exchanges, etc.)\u2014take notes\/pictures for reports to Tokyo, etc.<\/li>\n
  • Work with JET Program Coordinator during busy periods with work overflow (interviews, orientations, send-off, etc).<\/li>\n
  • Assist other sections of the Consulate as required<\/li>\n
  • Other administrative duties and assisting the diplomats with day-to-day work.<\/li>\n

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    Required Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n

  • Strong English language speaking and writing skills<\/li>\n
  • Strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills<\/li>\n
  • Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team<\/li>\n
  • Strong computer skills. Must be proficient in common software, including Microsoft Office Suite.<\/li>\n
  • Knowledge of and experience with the Japan and Japanese culture<\/li>\n
  • Enjoys cultural and educational events<\/li>\n
  • Japanese language ability (Preferred)<\/li>\n

    Salary:<\/strong> Commensurate with experience<\/p>\n

    Benefits:<\/strong> Paid vacation, medical\/dental insurance, US federal and some Japanese national holidays<\/p>\n

    Working hours:<\/strong> 9:00 am \u2013 5:00 pm, Monday \u2013 Friday; some evenings and weekends required for special events and receptions<\/p>\n

    Location:<\/strong> Consulate-General of Japan at Houston, 909 Fannin Street, Suite 3000, Houston TX 77010<\/p>\n

    How to Apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Interested candidates should mail, fax, or e-mail their resume and cover letter to Ms. Lisa Kostelecky (Fax: (713) 651-7822, E-mail: lisa.kostelecky@cgjhou.org<\/strong><\/em>). Deadline for submission is Wednesday July 20, 2011. Please do not call with regard to your application status.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Via PNWJETAA. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London and is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, translation, or other fields. ———————————————————————————————————————————- ***Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JETwit. Thanks.*** Job Position: Cultural Affairs Assistant (Houston, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20305","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t