Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) Nationwide

  Japan

• All Other Areas: 
Kanto,  Kansai,  Hokkaido

Length of Position: 1 year (renewable twice)

Description: CIRs are engaged in internationalization activities. Their duties vary greatly depending on their placement, but may include all of just one of the following: Coordinating international events, translating, interpreting, hosting official guests from abroad, assisting with language education of government employees, children or local residents, and assisting in other local activities pertaining to cross-cultural awareness.

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Highlights: The JET Program is Japan's most reputable program for English instructors. Sponsored by the Japanese government, the JET Program sends between 1200-1400 young professionals from the US to work in Japan each year as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) or Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs). Apply this winter to begin work next summer. JET provides roundtrip transportation to Japan, health insurance, training, paid vacations and more.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree by July 1 in year of departure
* Not have lived in Japan for 3 or more years within the last 8 years
* Be a citizen of the United States to apply through the Japanese Embassy in Washington, D.C. Citizens of other countries should contact the Embassy of Japan in their own country for more information
* In principle, be less than forty (40) years of age as of April 1, in the year of departure
* Not have been a former participant of the JET Program in the last 10 years
* Have excellent English language skills
* Not have declined a position with the JET Program in the last program year after receiving notification of placement

Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) applicants must also:
* Have a functional command of the Japanese language

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Salary / Pay: 3.6 million yen/year for all positions

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Japan in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

JET Program Office, Embassy of Japan's Mission Statement: The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program seeks to help enhance internationalization in Japan by promoting mutual understanding between Japan and other nations. The program aims to improve foreign language education in Japan and to encourage international exchange at the local level through fostering ties between Japanese youth and foreign youth.

Year Founded: 1987