Our Mission:
Japan-U.S. Community Education & Exchange (JUCEE) is an agent for change. We promote civil society by strengthening and linking the nonprofit sectors in Japan and the U.S. We do this through bilateral nonprofit internships, fellowships, organizational exchanges, and professional training.

JUCEE is a growing intercultural nonprofit organization dedicated to the pursuit of a global participatory society. For more information about JUCEE, visit our website at http://www.jucee.org.

Organizational Position:
The Program Coordinator will work under the
general supervision of the Managing Director in Oakland and in direct cooperation with the Senior Program staff for the Japan-U.S.  Nonprofit Internship Program (IP) and the Nichibei Pathfinding Opportunity Program (NPOP). See website for full program descriptions.

Job Duties:
Job duties will represent the many diverse aspects of the planning, implementation, and follow-up for JUCEE's IP and NPOP programs. Both programs focus on nonprofit-based exchanges between the U.S. and Japan.
Position includes at least one opportunity for travel to Japan per year.
The Program Coordinator will be expected to play a key role in organizing and guiding specific aspects of these core programs in coordination with counterpart staff in the JUCEE Oakland and Tokyo offices. Other tasks central to the job will include recruiting U.S. participants (NPOP), recruiting U.S. host organizations (IP), making travel arrangements, designing training sessions, planning and managing public events, monitoring and evaluating, and reporting on the program to funders. ?@?@?@

Requirements:
* Fluency in Japanese and English;
* Ability to work independently, follow through on assignments, prioritize competing tasks and meet deadlines, and have strong attention to detail;
* Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills;
* Cultural sensitivity appropriate for working in a multicultural environment with diverse constituencies;
* Macintosh computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FileMaker, PageMaker, Eudora)
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Other desired skills:
* Experience in running international exchange programs
* Knowledge of in U.S.-Japan relations, cross-cultural issues and the nonprofit sector;
* Experience in managing interns or volunteers.
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Wages & Benefits:
* Competitive compensation depending on experience/skills, wage base is stipulated in accordance with the industry-standard prevailing wage of northern California nonprofit organizations.
* Health, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b), vacation, sickness, bereavement, and other leave as stipulated in JUCEE's personnel policy.

How to Apply:
Send cover letter and resume to the JUCEE Oakland Office, Attn.: PC Job Announcement, to be considered, applications received prior to Dec. 22 will be given first priority. You may email applications to Scott Sugiura at scott@jucee.org. Faxed applications should be followed by originals via regular mail. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
JUCEE is an EEO/AA employer


Internship & Volunteer Opportunities
JUCEE welcomes volunteers and interns from diverse backgrounds to help out our programs and events.

• College students who can intern a few hours per week at JUCEE Offices.
• Graphic artists, desktop publishers, technical support professionals, and web specialists.
• Writers and editors.
• Translators and interpreters (English to Japanese, or Japanese to English).
• Public relations professionals and media strategists.
• Others specialists who wish to donate their time and expertise to help support JUCEE's mission.