Project Assistant for Public Affairs Department

Title:

Project Assistant for Public Affairs Department

Wage: $24.50/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

Language: English and Japanese fluency

Responsibilities

Support innovation-related programs involving U.S. and Japanese companies (including SMEs and startups) and overseas business expansion initiatives for Japanese startups.

• Assist with communication and coordination among internal teams, external partners, contractors, and stakeholders related to innovation programs
• Review, verify, and check project materials, reports, and deliverables
• Provide operational and logistical support for events and related programs
• Conduct research and organize data related to innovation and startup support initiatives
• Perform general administrative and accounting duties
• Support procurement, contracting, and purchasing procedures associated with innovation projects, including open innovation programs and overseas expansion support projects for Japanese startups

Requirements

• Ability to write, read, and communicate professionally in both Japanese and English, including meetings, interviews, and telephone correspondence
• Experience using Office 365 applications, including tools such as Copilot, OneNote, Planner, and Lists
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including creating calculations, data analysis, and charts/graphs
• A technical or scientific background is not required
• Ability to travel domestically within the United States as needed
• Ability to attend meetings and events in the greater New York area
• Strong interest in innovation, startups, and emerging business initiatives is highly preferred