Gunma AJET

Are you looking to meet other ALTs, get involved in your community, and make the most of your time in Japan? You can put your skills to use at GAJET! Help us organise social events, provide support, and build connections across Gunma. Whether you’re new to Japan or a dai-senpai ALT, there’s a place for you in our community. Come join us, share your ideas, and help make this year unforgettable!

What is GAJET?

An Event Organiser

 GAJET plans local events like meetups, cultural trips, seasonal parties, and charity drives to help JETs engage with each other and their community.

A Source of Information

GAJET helps keep JETs informed with monthly newsletters, and guides about life, work, and events in the region.

A Leadership Opportunity

GAJET provides JETs with chances to build skills in event planning, communication, and leadership by joining the team.

Skillset

While each position at GAJET has its own responsibilities and skills needed, some general skills and abilities needed for any role include;

  • Good communication and teamwork
  • Reliability in responding to messages and delivering projects on time
  • Community focus and desire to strengthen the JET community through events and outreach
  • Ability to ask for support when needed
  • Be currently on the JET Programme (and remain so before the next election cycle)

Election Timeline

[Coming soon.]

2025-2026 Committee Elections

[Coming soon.]

Executive Committee

The Executive Team oversees the direction, planning, and administration of GAJET. They make key decisions, manage communications, and ensure smooth coordination.

President

Role: Leader and primary representative of GAJET.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all GAJET activities and meetings
  • Delegate tasks and ensure a cohesive team
  • Liaise with other AJET chapters and National AJET when necessary
  • Set agendas and chair meetings
  • Community outreach

Skills:

  • Leadership
  • Team management
  • Public speaking
  • Event planning
  • Community engagement

Professional Development: Demonstrates high-level leadership, organisational skills, and the ability to manage a team. Great for careers in management, non-profits, and international relations.

Vice President

Role: Support for the President and team; assumes leadership when the President is unavailable.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in managing GAJET events
  • Take lead on projects or committees
  • Step in for the President at meetings/events as needed
  • Assist the President with community outreach

Skills:

  • Project management
  • Delegation
  • Event planning
  • Community engagement
  • Team management

Professional Development: Shows initiative, versatility, and leadership. Great for roles in management, coordination, and nonprofits.

Secretary

Role: Organisational backbone of the team.

Responsibilities:

  • Take and distribute meeting minutes
  • Maintain and update GAJET calendar
  • Maintain records (event planning docs, meeting minutes, event write-ups etc)
  • Send reminders or updates to the team
  • Manages GAJET Google Drive

Skills:

  • Organisation 
  • Communication
  • Note taking 
  • Calendar management
  • Attention to detail

Professional Development: Helps to develop administrative skills and attention to detail. Good for office administration, and policy or documentation-heavy jobs.

Treasurer

Role: Manages GAJET’s finances.

Responsibilities:

  • Keep records of income and expenses
  • Prepare budgets for events
  • Handle reimbursements 
  • Collect event fees
  • Provide financial reports to the team

Skills:

  • Budgeting
  • Financial reporting
  • Proficiency in Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel
  • Money handling

Professional Development: Demonstrates accountability and financial literacy. Good for roles in finance, administration, or management.

Operational Team

The Operational Team handles GAJET’s day-to-day outreach, content, and social media presence. They keep members informed, engaged, and connected through various platforms.

Social Media Manager

Role: Handles public communication via social platforms.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage GAJET’s Instagram page
  • Manage Gunma ALT Facebook page
  • Design posts to promote events, share updates, and build community.
  • Respond to messages on social media
  • Coordinate with Website Administrator and Editor for consistent branding
  • Managing the photo contest
  • Creating links and documents for uploads

Skills:

  • Experience with graphic design software such as Adobe Suite, Affinity products, or Canva
  • Copywriting
  • Branding
  • Analytics

Professional Development: Strengthens marketing and communication skills. Great for roles in digital marketing, social media management, and content creation.

Moderator

Role: Ensures safe, and respectful online spaces.

Responsibilities:

  • Moderate GAJET Discord
  • Moderate the Gunma Buy/Sell/Swap Facebook page
  • Enforce community rules and addresses inappropriate behavior
  • Manage member requests and post approvals

Skills: 

  • Community management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Rule enforcement
  • Digital communication
  • Decision-making

Professional Development: Demonstrates leadership in online spaces, sound decision making and conflict resolution. Useful for roles in HR, community management, and support.

Website Administrator

Role: Maintains GAJET’s website.

Responsibilities:

  • Update event calendars, resources, and contact info on the site
  • Fix bugs or broken links
  • Work with Social Media Manager and Editor on content updates
  • Ensure accessibility and mobile-friendliness
  • Create and curate content/articles for the website
  • Ideally has experience with hosting platforms,Wordpress, HTML,CSS, FTP

Skills: 

  • Web maintenance
  • Knowledge of HTML, CSS and (ideally) FTP
  • Experience with WordPress
  • SEO
  • UX/UI design

Personal Development: Builds technical and web management skills. Great for careers in tech, media, and communications.

Editor

Role: Creates and edits written content.

Responsibilities:

  • Write GAJET newsletter
  • Write event recaps
  • Edit and proofread website article submissions
  • Coordinate with Website Administrator to publish content

Skills: 

  • Writing
  • Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Experience with Mailchimp

Personal Development: Develops copywriting skills, written communication and editorial judgment. Ideal for careers in journalism, publishing, marketing, or content roles.

Regional Representitives

The Regional Representatives serve as local points of contact across Gunma. They advocate for JETs in their areas, support community-building, and ensure everyone stays included in events and initiatives.

Regional Representitive

Role: Act as the voice and liaison for JETs in specific areas (ie. Hokumō, Tōmō, Chūmō, Seimō)

Responsibilities:

  • Communicate with local JETs to gather feedback and promote events
  • Help organise regional meetups and activities
  • Represent regional needs in GAJET meetings
  • Serve as a local point of contact for new JETs

Skills: 

  • Community outreach
  • Event coordination
  • Local leadership

Personal Development: Demonstrates grassroots leadership and relationship-building. Perfect for careers in community engagement and non-profits.