Export Promotion Assistant (PA Dep. Food, Agriculture, Fisheries)

Title: Export Promotion Assistant (Public Affairs Department / Food, Agriculture, Fisheries and other industries)

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

Languages: Japanese and English

Responsibilities

Assist with export promotion and research activities related to food, agriculture, fisheries, and other industries in the U.S.:

Support administrative operations for export promotion initiatives (e.g., platform coordination, trade consultations, events).

Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders

Arrange appointments and attend meetings (including virtual meetings).

Assist with market and industry research in the U.S., including:

・Marketing research

・Distribution channels and regulatory analysis

・Company listings and follow-ups

・Drafting reports and summaries

Collect, compile, and organize information related to Japanese food and agricultural products.

Support export promotion activities in other sectors (e.g., e-commerce)

Handle general administrative tasks.

Qualifications

Strong Japanese writing skills; ability to read, communicate, and conduct interviews in English (including phone communication).

Minimum 3 years of professional work experience.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), including:

Excel calculations and chart creation.

Willingness to travel within the U.S. as needed.

Strong interest in the food industry (e.g., food products, beverages, food service) preferred.