Job Summary:

• Bilingual (Japanese) Administrative Assistant supports Japanese staff and their families in various capacities, as well as provides general administrative support.
  This position is a full-time position with benefits, but part-time and intern options may be available.

Essential Functions:

• Provides administrative support for Japanese and other executive staff.

• Provides offsite support for staff and their families (including doctor’s visits, etc.).

• Conducts company orientation of newly-arrived Japanese staff.

• Provides interpretation at small meetings.

• Completes miscellaneous translation and interpretation tasks.

• Prepares all company travel and visitor arrangements.

Educational Requirements:

• Intermediate to Advanced Japanese ability (speaking, reading and writing emails).

• Previous translation/interpretation experience is not required, but is preferred.

• Experience living in Japan a plus (study abroad, work abroad, JET Programme, etc.)

• Cultural sensitivity, initiative, flexibility, and professionalism.

• Previous administrative experience is a plus, but entry level applicants are welcome as well.

• Microsoft Office software.