Administrative Assistant for Agricultural and Livestock Department

Administrative Assistant (Agricultural & Livestock Department)

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Pay: $24.50/hour

Duration: Mid-July 2026 – March 31, 2027 (possible extension)

Position Summary

We are seeking a bilingual (Japanese/English) Administrative Assistant to support the Agricultural & Livestock Department in promoting Japanese agricultural and livestock products in North America. This role combines administrative support, accounting assistance, research, and coordination with both Japanese and U.S. organizations.

Responsibilities

• Budget management, expense processing, and administrative support
• Coordinate business travel, meetings, and communications
• Assist with market research and presentation materials
• Prepare meeting minutes and support export promotion projects
• Support trade shows and industry events as needed

Qualifications

• Administrative or office support experience
• Business-level Japanese and English (required) for translation, email, phone, and document preparation
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot, OneNote, Planner, etc.)
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Interest in agriculture or the food industry is a plus (experience not required)

Schedule & Work Style

• Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Hybrid: Minimum 3 days onsite, up to 2 remote days per week
• Occasional domestic travel and weekend work for trade shows or industry events (scheduled flexibly based on employee availability)