July 11, 2024
OPEN ARTS & CULTURE POSITION at Japan Foundation, Los Angeles/JFLA!
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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/.
[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@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.