The Experiment is Hiring

The Experiment in International Living is currently hiring experienced and inclusive educators to guide our summer 2019 programs in Japan. To learn more about our programs in Japan, please visit: https://www.experiment.org/program-landing/destinations/?location=Japan&country=&theme

Group leaders travel alongside their group and serve as their students’ primary support throughout the program. Two co-leaders work together to guide a group of up to 15 high school students on a 4-week journey. Leaders’ responsibilities’ include helping their students integrate into local cultures and host families, conducting group excursions, and guiding students through discussions of and reflections on their experiences. Leaders work with the Experiment’s US-based staff and in-country partners to maximize students’ health and safety and to ensure the program is meaningful, challenging, and experientially rich.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Fluent in Japanese and English

• Experience working with high school students in a leadership capacity

• At least 21 years of age (Applicants must be 21 or older by June 1, 2019.)

• A bachelor's degree (Current undergraduates may apply if they are on track to obtain their bachelor’s degree by June 15, 2019.)

• Ability to pass a criminal background check

• Eligibility to work in the United States

• A current passport (valid through January 2020)

• Complete availability for the duration of the program (including Staff Training in Brattleboro, Vermont from June 24-29, and the entirety of the program in Japan from June 30 – July 29).

Benefits

• Intensive weeklong professional development training

• Experience a familiar culture from a new perspective

• Use your language skills and expand your professional network

• Stipend based on program length; program-related travel expenses covered

Learn More and apply online at https://www.experiment.org/apply/become-a-group-leader/

Final application deadline: January 20, 2019.

Questions? Contact us at groupleaders@experiment.org

Commitment to Diversity

The Experiment is committed to recruiting and supporting students of diverse backgrounds, and thus The Experiment is equally committed to hiring Group Leaders who represent diverse geographic, ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds.

Part-time JET Program Interview Assistant

The Japan Information Center is hiring a part-time JET Program Interview Assistant for early January through late February.

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist with JET Interviews (tentatively, January 30 - February 4), but other responsibilities pertaining to the JET Program and JIC activities will also be assigned. The pay is $15 an hour for up to 210 hours. The work schedule is somewhat flexible, however, during the JET Interview Week, you must work full days.

Applicants must be alumni of the JET Program and have excellent organization and communication skills. Applicants must also be able to use Microsoft Word and Excel.

If interested, please send your resume to Austin Gilkeson at austin.gilkeson@cg.mofa.go.jp by Friday, December 7th.

We will hold interviews for selected applicants the week of December 17th.

JLPT Proctors Needed

DePaul is still in need of some test proctors for the JLPT next month. If you're not taking the test, consider earning a little extra cash by proctoring it!

Some details:

• Date: Dec. 2nd (Sunday), 2018, 9:00 a.m. ~ 6:00 p.m. (A.M. Orientation & P.M. Test Proctoring)

• Place: DePaul University, Lincoln Park Campus, Levan Center

• Compensation: $120 ($15/hr, additional parking fee and lunch will be provided)

• Eligibility: College Degree (20 Japanese natives, and 20 English natives)

For more information, please contact Dr. Nobuko Chikamatsu, DePaul University, Japanese Language/Studies Program, nchikama@depaul.edu

Additional information about the JLPT can be found here.