Work as a JET CIR  |  Meet Aya,  Coordinator of International Relations
Channel: Work Life Japan
Date: 2021-07-10

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Meet Aya. She works as a JET CIR in Japan.   A CIR (Coordinator of International Relations) in Japan is a JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Program position that makes up only around 10 percent of the JET's in Japan.

It is a unique position and in our interview today with Aya we get lots of insights about what her job is like and how she got it! One of the positions she holds is helping interpret for those in need of consultation at the International Center in the Hiroshima prefecture. How great!

Video Outline:

0:00  Introduction to Aya and CIR
2:03  JET ALT's & CIR's and what we do
4:48  Aya's favorite Article
5:48  Job tasks at the International Center
7:08  How to get a job as a CIR
8:48  Can an ALT switch to a CIR?
9:27  Aya's hobbies
10:08  More info about the Hiroshima Int'l Center

According to jetprogramusa.org a CIR position is as follows:

COORDINATOR FOR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (CIR)

CIRs are engaged in internationalization activities and translation/interpretation, and are placed in administrative offices of local authorities or related organizations. This position requires a high-degree of fluency and positions are less than 10% of all JET Program participants. Their duties are carried out as specified by the supervisor at individual contracting organizations.

Duties may include:

●Assistance in projects related to international activities carried out by the contracting organization. Such activities may include: editing, translating and compiling publications into a foreign language; assisting in planning, designing and implementing international exchange programs including international economic exchange programs; assisting in hosting official guests from abroad and interpreting at events for overseas visitors or for local foreign residents in the community.
●Offering language instruction of contracting organization employees and local residents. Language instruction of local residents refers to foreign language lessons and foreign culture classes for local resident children and/or adults.
●Working with and participating in activities of local private groups or organizations engaging in international exchange.
●Participating in exchange activities (including school visits) related to local residents’ cross-cultural awareness and understanding as well as in supporting activities for foreign residents in Japan.
●CIRs are required to have semi-advanced to advance Japanese language ability.
●Other duties as specified by the contracting organization.

Learn more about the real CIR life from Aya!
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