Project Assistant for Public Affairs Department

Job Overview

This role involves supporting the Public Affairs Department as a Project Assistant with a focus on assisting Japanese startups in expanding their business overseas. The position is based in New York, NY, and requires a mix of office presence and remote working days.

Work Details

• Hourly wage: $24.50
• Working hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a lunch break from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
• Work format: 3 to 5 days in office, with up to 2 days working from home
• Location: New York, NY
• Language requirements: Proficiency in both English and Japanese
• Occasional domestic travel within the United States as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for programs aiding Japanese startups in their overseas expansion efforts
• Manage coordination and communication with internal teams and external partners involved in supporting overseas expansion projects
• Assist in preparing documents, organizing materials, and verifying project deliverables
• Support event planning and implementation related to overseas business expansion initiatives
• Handle administrative tasks connected with grant management and accounting for expansion projects
• Oversee general administrative functions including procedures tied to outsourcing projects and procurement

Qualifications and Skills

• Effective communication skills in both English and Japanese, encompassing document writing, interpretation, meeting participation, and phone correspondence
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, OneNote, Planner, Lists, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with capabilities in chart and graph creation
• No requirement for a science or engineering academic background
• Ability to travel locally within New York and domestically across the United States as required
• Demonstrated keen interest in innovation and the startup ecosystem is highly advantageous