The Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies (YCAPS) is a non-profit organization that enables professional growth and fosters grass roots connections with world-class expertise. We are seeking a temporary (August-September 2022) Program Director for the Getting to Know Japan Webinar Series.
Please review the job posting (download here) carefully and send inquiries to info@ycaps.org.
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Director, Getting to Know Japan Webinar Series, Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies (YCAPS)
Job Summary:
This is a full-time or part-time position working as a Director, Getting to Know Japan Webinar Series YCAPS.
The Getting to Know Japan webinar series program manager/directorwill lead this vibrant education initiative during its second year. We seek an innovative, hands-on leader ready to take initiative and reliably deliver world-class events. Responsibilities will include working independently and as part of a team to develop, promote, recruit participants, and fulfil reporting requirements for programs aligned with YCAPS’ mission. This position will require extensive coordination with YCAPS staff members (including volunteers located across the Indo-Pacific), program sponsors, and cohorts of program participants throughout Japan.
The program manager’s responsibilities will focus on thedevelopment and delivery of YCAPS’ “Getting to Know Japan” webinar series. This weekly webinar series is specifically designed to assist the approximately 110,000 Americans living in Japan as a part of the U.S. military presence to learn about and gain greater appreciation for Japan’s culture and society. The webinars adopt a community-based approach to learning that empowers grassroots relationships with world-class expertise. Globally recognized specialists will deliver lessons on introductory-level topics related to Japanese culture in a format specifically tailored to the needs of these Americans stationed in Japan. The program manager will also be required to ensure this program is administered in a manner that is synchronized with and mutually beneficial to other YCAPS programs.
Candidates should have at least a bachelor’s degree and relatedwork experience. Competitive candidates will have experience developing and implementing programs with foundations and corporations, including managing program budgets and fulfilling grantor/donor reporting requirements.
Employees must be ready to work remotely and manage their ownschedule. Candidates do not have to be physically present in Japan, but they must be available to support webinars in Japanese mornings (9 AM-12 PM) and early evenings (6 PM-9 PM).
Candidates must hold the following qualifications:
- Genuine drive to improve American understandings of Japan.Enthusiasm for the YCAPS mission and the “Getting to Know Japan” webinar series.
- The maturity and self-discipline to work independently to developand execute programming while supporting and coordinating with the larger YCAPS team.
- Experience in work related to managing non-profit activities, adulteducation, training and/or professional development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Superior interpersonal skills
- Bachelor’s degree
- Comfort with the speaking roles and technology involved withdelivering webinars.
- A desire to grow with a dynamic organization.
Ideal candidates will also hold many of the following attributes:
- Master’s degree in Asian/Japanese studies, communications,education, or a related field.
- Be a SOFA-sponsored individual in Japan or be personally familiar with the experiences of military services members, DoD civilians, and SOFA-sponsored family members while stationed in Japan.
- Experience moderating online education and/or training.
- An established network of experts in Japanese culture and society.
- Demonstrated ability to network and build external relationships.
- Knowledge of Japanese business etiquette, language, customs andculture, and international issues; experience working with Japanese-style organizations and colleagues in a Japanese business setting is essential.
- Experience developing social media campaigns.
- Experience in budgetary management.
- Japanese language skills.
Details
- Commitment: 25-40 hours per week (negotiable depending on the candidate); flexible schedule
- Holidays: All US and Japanese official holidays.
- Salary: As negotiated.
- Period of employment: 2 months. August – September 2022. This maybe extended through March 2023 if a donor for another grant renews that program. Additionally, the position may be renewed if program Getting to Know Japan funding extends beyond March 2023.
- Work location: Employee will be required to provide their own workspace conducive to productive web-based work that includes scheduled voice and video calls. Webinars must be delivered in a professional manner free of external distractions. Equipment to deliver webinars will be provided by YCAPS.
- Residency requirement: Individuals in Japan should have legal status to work. Individuals outside Japan must have the appropriate privileges to work from their location. YCAPS cannot sponsor a visa for this temporary position.
To Apply
- Send a resume and cover letter to info@ycaps.org.
- We plan to accept applications for this job until filled. We willcontact qualified individuals for video interviews and conduct them on a rolling basis. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
- YCAPS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees andapplicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.