Tag Archives: JET Program

Job Opening: JET Program Coordinator

Posted on March 4, 2020 by

About the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program The JET Program is the government of Japan’s most successful exchange program, sending over 70,000 participants to Japan since 1987 to serve as Assistant Language Teachers and Coordinators for International Relations. The … Continue reading →

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Japanese Studies: 5-10-20 – The Last 10 Years

Posted on July 9, 2014 by

For the fourth article in our Japanese Studies: 5-10-20 series, today we will hear from Abigail MacBain, a Ph.D. student in the East Asian Languages & Cultures department at Columbia University who went the indirect path to graduate school, gaining experience through a … Continue reading →

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Japanese Studies: 5-10-20 – A Year Out and a Long Way to Go

Posted on June 11, 2014 by

For the third article in our Japanese Studies: 5-10-20 series, today we will hear from Kathy Rice, a recent college graduate and current JET Coordinator for International Relations, who will talk about how she cultivated skills and resources throughout her college years and … Continue reading →

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Job Opportunity: Cultural Affairs/Public Relations Section, Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

Via JETWit.com jobs mailing list. Institution: Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta Location: Atlanta, GA Education: BA/BS Language: JLPT N2 Posted: Feb. 4, 2013 The ideal candidate would be a team-player who works well with Japanese people; a recent college … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Program Assistant, Culture & Information Section, Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

Institution: Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville Location: Nashville, TN Education: not specified, JET experience preferred Deadline: Aug. 6, 2012 Job Description: The duties of this position include… Coordinating the Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program, Japanese Government Scholarship (MEXT) Program … Continue reading →

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Applying to JET as a CIR, Part 3

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Part 1: What is a Coordinator for International Relations? Part 2: The Application Process Part 3: Life as a CIR Placement Positions for CIRs are extremely varied in terms of location, duties, and expectations. ALTs know from the start that … Continue reading →

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JET Recruiting Sessions 2011

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Thinking of applying to the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) or a Coordinator for International Relations (CIR)? Check out the Consul-General of Japan in Miami’s JET calendar for recruiting events and information sessions near … Continue reading →

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Applying to JET as a CIR, Part 2

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

Part 1: What is a CIR? The Application Process Now that you’ve decided the CIR position is right for you, it’s time to prepare the application, which will be available in late September/early October 2011 for the 2012-13 departure group. … Continue reading →

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Now Available: The Ishikawa JET Kitchen: Cooking in Japan Without a Fight

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

When I came to Japan as a JET Program CIR in 2009, I was completely befuddled by how to feed myself. With my 2kyuu certification in hand, I could read and speak Japanese well, but trying to adjust my favorite … Continue reading →

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