[J-Info] Fwd: OPEN ARTS & CULTURE POSITION at Japan Foundation, Los Angeles/JFLA!

[Itsuko Nishikawa via J-Info]

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* The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (JFLA) POSITION AVAILABLE     *
*Associate/Program Officer (Arts & Culture Program Coordinator)*
Established by the Japanese government in 1972, the Japan
Foundation (JF)’s mission is to promote international cultural
exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other countries.
JF’s activities consist of three major programs: 1)
Arts & Cultural Exchange; 2) Japanese-Language Education Overseas; and 3)
Japanese Studies and Global Partnerships. For more information, please
visit our websites at *https://www.jflalc.org/
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[Job Title]                        *Associate/Program Officer (Arts &
Culture Program Coordinator)*
[Position]                        *Full-time*
[Expected Start Date]   *October 1st, 2024* (Start date is negotiable.)

[Location]                        *The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles*
                                          5700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite #100,
Los Angeles, CA 90036

[Work Schedule]            *Monday to Friday*,
                                          Regular Hours*: 9:30am –
5:30pm* (*7-hour
work time* & 1-hour lunch break per day)

                                          *Flexible Schedule*
                                            You may change your *shift
schedule* as needed (Example: 10am-6pm including lunch break).

                                            *Work-from-home* is allowed *up
to twice a week*.

*[Key Responsibilities]*
1. Coordinate grant programs related to Japanese arts and culture,
including applications written in Japanese.
2. Collaborate and communicate in
Japanese with the program staff at the JF Headquarters in Japan.
3. Plan and coordinate Japanese arts and culture related events and
projects.
  4. Research and collect information related to the field of arts and
culture.
  5. Promote and enhance awareness of JFLA events and
projects. Create program materials and publications. (e.g. newsletters,
fliers, SNS posts, and webpages, etc.)
  6. English-Japanese/Japanese-English translation and proofreading
  7. Perform other related duties/responsibilities assigned by Director or
Deputy Director

*[Required Qualifications]*
·         Legal authorization to work in the United States (Visa support
not available).
·         Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent work experience
preferred.
·         Superior written and verbal communication in Japanese (Equivalent
to JLPT Level N1).
·
 Willingness and ability to travel and hold/attend occasional weekend events.
*A strong candidate will also possess:*
·
 Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the
ability to multi-task.
·         Experience with grant management.
·         Experience with and/or interest in Japanese arts and culture.
·         Academic background in Japan-related field.
·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

[Salary]     Starting $43,300 plus a year
                   The salary of newly hired staff will be determined based
on their background of education, experience, skills, etc.
[Benefits] Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
coverage, paid vacation, and sick leave, etc.

[To Apply]
Please send a *cover letter* and *resume*, accompanied by a *letter of
recommendation *from a previous supervisor who knows your work, via email
to *mamiko_nakai at jpf.go.jp <mamiko_nakai at jpf.go.jp>* with
“Associate/Program Officer (Arts & Culture Program Coordinator)” in the
subject line by *August 15th, 2024*. This position is open until filled.
Qualified candidates will be invited for an online interview in
Japanese. Finalists for this position will be interviewed in person.


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