Project Assistant for Japan-US Grass-Root Business Partnership

Title:

Project Assistant for Japan-US Grass-Root Business Partnership

(Research and Information Services Department)

Wage: $24.5/hour

Work Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Lunch12:00-13:00)

Work Style: Office 3-5 days at office, 0-2 days WFH

Location: New York, NY

Job Responsibilities

Provide administrative and operational support for the Japan–US Grass-Root Business Partnership project.

Assist in the planning and implementation of various activities, programs, and services aimed at promoting bilateral economic relations between Japan and the United States.

Support research and analysis on relevant U.S. federal and state government policies, and assist with information dissemination for both Japanese and U.S. stakeholders.

Collect and research information on Japanese investment trends in the U.S. and the business activities of Japanese companies; support coordination, communication, and information sharing, as well as progress management and related administrative tasks.

Assist with coordination and communication with related offices, including economic development organizations in neighboring states.

Support the preparation, coordination, and operation of related events, including liaison and follow-up.

Assist with the preparation of presentation materials and the creation of various documents and data.

Prepare business reports and internal approval documents.

Handle general administrative and accounting tasks, including phone and visitor reception.

Qualifications / Requirements

Ability to perform duties including document drafting and coordination in Japanese, as well as English reading comprehension, email correspondence, and telephone communication.

Willingness to handle detail-oriented tasks requiring accuracy, such as internal procedures and report compilation, and to perform general administrative duties.

Ability to respond flexibly and proactively to a wide range of tasks.

Proficiency in basic Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Flexibility and adaptability in event coordination and support.

Strong attention to detail when conducting research and coordinating with internal teams and external organizations.

***Willingness to travel domestically within the U.S. (primarily to nearby cities on the East Coast).

To apply, please send resume to cschultz@pasona.com