{"id":40302,"date":"2016-09-20T05:04:27","date_gmt":"2016-09-20T09:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=40302"},"modified":"2016-09-20T05:04:27","modified_gmt":"2016-09-20T09:04:27","slug":"job-program-associate-japan-society-new-york-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2016\/09\/20\/job-program-associate-japan-society-new-york-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Program Associate &#8211; Japan Society (New York, New York)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><em>Posted by\u00a0<strong>Sydney Sparrow<\/strong>, an ALT currently living in Toyota City<\/em><em>.\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/groups.google.com\/forum\/?hl=en&amp;fromgroups#%21forum\/jetwitjobs\">Click here<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to join\u00a0the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/groups.google.com\/forum\/?hl=en&amp;fromgroups#%21forum\/jetwitjobs\">JETwit Jobs Google Group<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and receive job listings\u00a0even sooner\u00a0by email.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><em><b>Position: <\/b>Program Associate, Business &amp; Policy Program<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><em><b>Posted by: <\/b>Japan Society<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><em><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0New York, New York<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><em><b>Contract:\u00a0<\/b>Full-Time<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Established in 1907, New York&#8217;s Japan Society is an internationally recognized nonprofit, nonpolitical organization that provides access to information on Japan, offers opportunities to experience Japanese culture, and fosters sustained and open dialogue on issues important to the United States, Japan, and East Asia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">The Program Associate will work with the Deputy Director and Program Officer on managing logistical and administrative aspects of approximately three programs per month. He\/she will also assist in program execution, future program planning, research, program outreach activities, and interact with leaders and distinguished speakers in the academic and business community, as well as thousands of Corporate Members.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Handle program registrations, payments, and refunds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Create program materials, such as guest lists, name badges, handouts, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Greet and assist program participants<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Facilitate travel and logistics for speakers, including hotel, audio\/visuals, translations, books and handouts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Compose various departmental communications, including function forms, invitations, event descriptions, and thank you and confirmation letters<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Maintain and update constituent records in Raisers Edge<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Organize files on programs and speakers, update biographical files, photographs, and institutional information<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Compile invoices and prepare VCRs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Prepare detailed expense and statistical reports on programs \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Train and coordinate non-staff volunteers and interns to assist at programs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Work with the Deputy Director and Program Officer on promotion of programs via e-calendar, hardcopy calendar, website and twitter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Prepare and edit text for Annual Report and Chronology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Conduct detailed research on companies, individuals, industry sectors, and international affairs and report to Program Officer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Work with Deputy Director and Program Officer to develop creative programming<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Translation of various documents as needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Liaise with Special Events and Development departments as needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Manage and grow the department\u2019s social media presence<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Assist in development of the Society\u2019s Young Professionals Network and other private receptions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Bachelor\u2019s degree and a minimum of two years related experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Superior research and internet skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Ability to read and understand various Japanese documents is a plus<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Knowledge of international business and politics<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, online research, social media, and database management<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Superior organizational skills with ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and in a team<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Availability to work overtime hours as needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Ability to be self-starter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Application Process:<\/strong> Email your letter of interest and resume to Jane Fenton, Director of Human Resources, at<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:jobs@japansociety.org\">jobs@japansociety.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Posted by\u00a0Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City.\u00a0Click here\u00a0to join\u00a0the\u00a0JETwit Jobs Google Group\u00a0and receive job listings\u00a0even sooner\u00a0by email. 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