Kyushu Journeys Job Openings
Explore the job listings below and check their current availability. If your perfect role isn’t listed or has already been filled, we still welcome you to submit a proposal outlining your idea. Applications for internships are also welcome.
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Freelance Social Media Manager
This position is closed because a candidate has already been recruited.
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Part-Time Sales & Marketing Role (Remote Working)
We look forward to receiving your application.
Part-Time Sales & Marketing Role (Remote Working)
Key Points
- Part-time position
- Hourly-paid position
- Remote working position
- Previous experience not required
- Visa sponsorship not provided
- Available for an immediate start, or as soon as your current commitments allow
- Employment progression:
- Initial 3-month probation/training period, then;
- Continuous rolling contract
Main Requirements
- Japan resident (Kyushu strongly preferred)
- Native English speaker
- University graduate
- Computer with an internet connection
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Computer literate (Social Media, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Gmail)
- Confident with numbers and working with basic spreadsheets
- Confident making cost calculations with 100% accuracy
- Confident in speaking with, and corresponding in English to, clients
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Willingness to embrace AI (Chat GPT and others)
Sales Duties
- Communicating with clients online (via Gmail, WhatsApp, Zoom)
- Making Kyushu tour proposals for clients
- Calculating price of tour proposals
- Issuing and processing client invoices
- Meeting clients in Fukuoka city (unless you live far from Fukuoka city)
- Other sales duties as required
Marketing Duties
- Running digital advertising campaigns (currently Facebook and Google Ads)
- Updating company Wordpress website - no programming or technical knowledge required
- Creating company newsletters
- Discovering and developing new marketing channels and opportunities
- Other marketing duties as required
During busy periods you may be asked to assist the team with other duties as required.
Training and Experience
No previous experience is required but any previous experience or knowledge in the following areas will benefit your application:
- Spoken and/or written Japanese
- English copywriting or editing
- Travel industry
- Customer service
- Kyushu tourism
- Travefy travel planning platform
- Excel or Google Sheets formulas
- Online advertising
- Wordpress
You will be given training and time to learn the skills required for your duties. You will never be asked to perform tasks beyond your comfort level.
Salary & Benefits
- Hourly rate:
- ¥1,300 during initial 3-month probation/training period, then;
- ¥1,500 after successful completion of probation
- Employees' Pension Insurance (Kousei Nenkin): Not provided
- Health Insurance (Kenkō Hoken): Not provided
- Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance (Rōsai Hoken): Provided
Note: If your working hours reach 30 or more per week, Kousei Nenkin and Kenkō Hoken will be provided as required by Japanese law.
Workplace
Your place of work will be your home or office, however, preference will be given to candidates who will be available in either Iizuka city or Fukuoka city for twice-monthly face-to-face working/training sessions and able to provide meet-and-greet service at Fukuoka airport.
Working Hours
Number of working hours will depend upon both your availability and company requirements. Currently, we estimate 20 hours per week. Some of the duties can be done at any time you are available to work to suit your personal schedule, however, to communicate with our team, you will also need to be available during Japan office hours Monday to Friday.
About Us
Kyushu Journeys is owned and managed by a husband (UK) and wife (Japanese) team. Both have over 20 years of experience in the tourism industry in Asia and extensive management experience. We currently employ two full-time Japanese staff members, two part-time remote team members, and a freelance social media manager. We are looking for our next valuable team member - you!
About You
You are an outgoing, friendly person: hard-working, loyal, honest, and fun. You enjoy working as part of a team but are disciplined and responsible enough for solo working. You are looking for a long-term permanent position. You should be passionate about making new projects succeed. You are permanently based in Japan, preferably Kyushu.
Future Roles
There is a possibility, but not an expectation or requirement, that this position may grow into a full-time permanent position.
Visa Sponsorship
Visa sponsorship is not available; therefore, we invite applications only from Japanese nationals or foreigners who already have a visa that allows employment in Japan, such as a spouse visa or Permanent Resident visa.
How Should I Apply?
Email your CV (or questions) in English to [email protected] and briefly explain why you want to join Kyushu Journeys and why you are suitable for this position. Please mention your nationality and current visa status in your application. All emails will receive a reply; however, applications or questions via Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, or telephone will not receive a response. We look forward to hearing from you!
This position is closed because a candidate has already been recruited.
Full-Time Office and Guiding Role (Hybrid Working)
Outline Roles
- Kyushu tour planning and arrangement
- Guiding Kyushu tours
- General admin & office duties
Key Points
- Full-time, permanent position (flexible options available)
- Previous experience not required
- Great opportunities for career development
- Interviewing now to start any time after August 2024
- Employment progression:
- Initial 3-month probation period, then;
- Two years Keiyakushain (契約社員), then;
- Seishain (正社員) subject to both parties’ agreement
Main Requirements
- Fukuoka Prefecture resident, passionate about Kyushu travel
- Japanese with advanced English skills or foreigner with advanced Japanese skills
- University or college graduate
- High level of attention to detail
- Computer literate; comfortable with office work
- Confident with numbers (numerate)
- Confident speaking and corresponding in English with foreigners
- Confident speaking and corresponding in Japanese
- Willingness to embrace AI (no previous experience required)
Duties
- Creating and managing itineraries
- Guiding English-speaking foreigners (day trips and multi-day tours)
- Booking accommodation, transport, restaurant, activities, guides etc.
- Communication with clients by email, phone, messaging, face-to-face
- General admin and office duties
- Destination inspection visits
- Meeting clients and travel industry professionals
During busy periods you may be asked to assist the team with other duties as required.
Freelance Social Media Manager – Kyushu Journeys
Are you passionate about Japan, skilled in video editing and able to create engaging social media content? We’re seeking a dedicated freelancer to manage our social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. A deep understanding and appreciation of Kyushu’s unique culture and landscapes will be essential in bringing our vision to life.
About Us
Kyushu Journeys is owned and managed by a husband (UK) and wife (Japanese) team. Both have over 20 years of experience in the tourism industry in Asia and extensive management experience. We currently employ two full-time Japanese staff members and two part-time remote team members.
Role Overview
We need someone to generate and produce a steady flow of high-quality content that showcases the beauty, culture, and experiences of Kyushu. The focus is on maximizing output through a combination of AI tools and traditional video editing techniques, ensuring efficiency while maintaining high standards of quality. You’ll work closely with the company owner and staff to bring both our ideas and your own to life, following best practices across all social platforms to ensure consistency and engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Compensation
We’re open to your proposals and eager to understand how you plan to collaborate with us. Please share details about your fee and be as specific as possible about your monthly deliverables and the tools you’ll use to achieve them.
Proposals or questions should be sent to [email protected]. We kindly ask that you refrain from sending messages via Facebook or WhatsApp.