Job Posting: English to Japanese Translation
The Consular Office of Japan in Portland is seeking a temporary worker to translate JET Program applications from English to Japanese.
The wage is $15 per hour and the work will not exceed 30 hrs. The main task is basic English to Japanese translation and entering data from JET Program candidates application files into a spreadsheet. We are seeking either a native Japanese speaker or someone with good Japanese ability (JLPT N2 or higher) who can do basic English to Japanese translation. The translation is not complicated writing, just simple sentences and phrases, and some medical vocabulary.
Work Schedule
Thurs. 1/26 – Part day, approx. 4 hrs. Can be in the morning or afternoon. Interview prep.
Fri. 1/27 – All day, approx. 8 hrs. with lunch break. 7:30 am – 4:30 pm. Reception for interviews and data entry.
Mon. 1/30 – All day, approx. 8 hrs. with lunch break. 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. Reception for interviews and data entry.
Tues. 1/31 – Part day, 4-5 hrs. Can be in the morning or afternoon. Data entry.
Wed. 2/1 – Part day, 4-5 hrs. Can be in the morning or afternoon. Data entry.
*The last two days can also be combined into one long day if preferred.
Please contact Matthew Turner if you are interested in this position: matthew.turner@se.mofa.go.jp
The Portland Chapter of JETAA (The JET Program Alumni Association) was created to serve the bonds of friendship developed by the program participants. JETAA’s purpose is to achieve, through its activities, a broader and deeper understanding between Japan and the other countries participating in the program.
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