The Director, Education & Family Programs is responsible for all aspects of Japan Society’s Education and Family Programs. This includes positioning Japan Society as a leader in the field of US-Japan educational exchange. The Director is responsible for program operations, supervision of Education Department staff, and development of new program initiatives. Key programs include the Junior Fellows Student Exchange Program featuring study-tours for American and Japanese high school students, professional development workshops for K-12 teachers, promotion of and development of dedicated curriculum website for educators, “About Japan: A Teacher’s Resource”, on-site programs at New York City public and private schools, and public programs for families and children. The Director is required to take an active role in fundraising, and to collaborate with the Development Department on raising funds for Education Department programs. The position requires travel to Japan, and extensive communication with Japanese partners. For more details regarding the Education Program, please visit https://www.japansociety.org/page/programs/education_family.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and direct Japan Society’s Education and Family Programs;

• Develop and manage annual budget and monitor expenses for all Education initiatives;

• Actively participate in fundraising efforts, and partner with Development Department on fundraising
strategy, proposal development, campaigns, and events;

• Supervise and mentor Education Department staff of two Educators and student interns;

• Expand the content and promote the use of Education’s curriculum website for educators;

• Promote educational programs through Japan Society’s website, social media and related websites;

• Develop and conduct professional development programs for K-12 teachers. Obtain continuing
education accreditation from the New York City Department of Education;

• Spearhead the development of new program initiatives to advance Japan Society’s educational
programming;

• Collaborate with other program areas to develop and implement joint programming to advance Japan Society’s role as a leader in US-Japan educational programming;

• Function as a leader in the network of educational organizations, schools and teachers in the US
and Japan. Establish beneficial partnerships for Japan Society with these entities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• MA in Education, Japanese studies, or related field. Ph.D. desired;

• Five or more years of broad educational experience working in a school (public or private), college or
university, or the educational sector;
• Experience in educational program development with a focus on K-12;

• Strong knowledge of Japanese language, history, culture and customs;

• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English;

• Ability to speak, read and write Japanese;

• Familiarity with educational technology;

• Flexible schedule able to accommodate evening and weekend programs. Ability to travel to Japan
1-2 times per year for 1-2 weeks.

To Apply: Email your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to the Director of Human Resources at jobs@japansociety.org.

Founded in 1907, Japan Society in New York City presents sophisticated, topical and accessible experiences of Japanese art and culture, and facilitates the exchange of ideas, knowledge and innovation between the U.S. and Japan. More than 200 events annually encompass world-class exhibitions, dynamic classical and cutting-edge contemporary performing arts, film premieres and retrospectives, workshops and demonstrations, tastings, family activities, language classes, and a range of high-profile talks and expert panels that present open, critical dialogue on issues of vital importance to the U.S., Japan and East Asia. For more information, visit our website http://www.japansociety.org.

Japan Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and welcomes a diverse workforce.