[J-Info] Fwd: JFLA is hiring! Open Position, JFLA Japanese Language Education Team

[Itsuko Nishikawa via J-Info]

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JFLA is currently seeking qualified applicants for an *open position
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within
our Japanese Language Education team, and we would very much appreciate
it if you would share this information with anyone you know of who you
think might be interested!
Please see below for details, and thank you for your assistance in
spreading the word about this position!

Best,

Mike


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The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (JFLA) Full-Time Position Available*

[Job Title]
*Associate Program Officer (Japanese Language Education Program
Coordinator) *[Position]
*Full-time *
[Expected Start Date] *December 1st, 2024* (Start date is negotiable.)
[Location]                  *The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles*

[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 the Japanese language
education in the U.S.
2.      Networking/collaborating in both Japanese and English with foreign
language educators, teachers’ associations, and school administrators (K-16
institutions and heritage language schools, etc.), mainly with the Japanese
language education field.

   1. Plan and coordinate Japanese language related events and projects.
   2. Research and collect information related to the field of Japanese
   language education.
   3. Promote and enhance awareness of JFLA grants and projects.
   Create program materials and publications.
   (e.g. newsletters, fliers, SNS posts, and webpages, etc.)
   4. English-Japanese/Japanese-English translation and proofreading
   5. 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) and English.
·
 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 language education.
·         Academic background in Japan-related field, preferably the
Japanese language education related.
·         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 (Japanese Language Education Program
Coordinator)” in the subject line by *October 10th, 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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