Seasonal Program Positions
GPI US offers paid contractor positions year-round in our US empowerment programs to college students & individuals interested in furthering our mission.
GPI US seeks university students and individuals interested in gaining valuable experience with Japanese high school students visiting and learning in the East & West Coast. Our programs are held on various college campuses and study centers. Applicants who have an interest in global education and Japanese culture, as well as experience living abroad are preferred.
For more information about job descriptions and qualifications, please see our current positions offered.
Last updated: 1/9/20
Last updated: 1/20/20
Current Positions Offered in the East Coast
Activity Group Leader
Activity Group Leaders will actively engage in discussions to help students improve communication skills, critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, cultural and global awareness - not just during scheduled evening sessions but throughout the program. The students will value your relationship. Activity Group Leaders will also act as their escort and mentor throughout the program activities including workshops, city tours, etc.
We are currently recruiting Activity Group Leaders for the following regions. Please click each region for more information.
Assistant Head Coordinator
Activity Group Leaders will actively engage in discussions to help students improve communication skills, critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, cultural and global awareness - not just during scheduled evening sessions but throughout the program. The students will value your relationship. Activity Group Leaders will also act as their escort and mentor throughout the program activities including workshops, city tours, etc.
We are currently recruiting Assistant Head Coordinators for the following regions. Please click each region for more information.
Learn & Lead Group Leader
Learn & Lead Group Leaders will meet with students and discuss a plan for exploring the city for a day. The Group Leader will also actively engage students in conversations to help them improve their communication skills and encourage them to take leadership throughout the day.
Discussion Leader
Discussion Leaders will be leading discussions prompted by a Facilitator for a group of 5 to 10 Japanese students. Discussion Leaders will encourage Japanese students to express their own opinions and ask questions.
We are currently recruiting Discussion Leaders for the following regions. Please click each region for more information.
Campus Tour & Fellowship Leader
GPI US is seeking college students who are interested in sharing their college experiences with Japanese high school students visiting and learning in the United States.
We are currently recruiting Campus Tour & Fellowship Group Leaders for the following schools. Please click each region for more information.
Facilitator
GPI US is seeking a Facilitator who is interested in leading our GPI US Empowerment/Leadership sessions with Japanese high school students visiting the East Coast. Interest in global education, Japanese culture, and experience living abroad is a plus.
We are currently recruiting Facilitators for the following regions. Please click each region for more information.
Current Positions Offered in the West Coast
San Francisco Bay Area
Head Coordinator
GPI US is seeking Head Coordinators who are responsible for the on-site execution of the program. Head Coordinators will work on-site, manage contracted staff as well as all logistics of the program, and handle any group issues while acting as a liaison between program chaperones and GPI staff.
Facilitator
GPI US is seeking a Facilitator who is interested in leading our GPI US Empowerment/Leadership sessions with Japanese high school students visiting the San Francisco Bay Area. Interest in global education, Japanese culture, and experience living abroad is a plus.
Greater Los Angeles Area
UCLA Campus Tour & Fellowship Leader
GPI US is seeking college students who are interested in sharing their college experiences with Japanese high school students visiting and learning in the United States.
We are currently recruiting Campus Tour & Fellowship Group Leaders for the following schools. Please click each region for more information.
Location: University of Califonia, Los Angeles
Discussion & Activity Group Leaders
Group Leaders will lead Japanese high school students in English-only discussions and activities both inside & outside of the classroom, with program and discussion themes of self-empowerment, leadership, and critical thinking.
Location: Claremont & Pomona