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Japnese organization that promotes Japanese business sucess in the US seeks a Project Assistant in Midtown, Manhattan.
Work related to international corporate collaboration (collection and provision of information for Japanese companies wishing to collaborate with U.S. companies, etc.).
Specifically, the following tasks will be undertaken:
(1) Research and information gathering (collection and organization of data and English information on the Web and in databases)
(2) Assistive work such as liaison and coordination with internal and external parties, including contractors for surveys, etc. (including examination and confirmation of materials and deliverables)
(3) Contacting industry associations, supporting companies, etc. via e-mail/phone calls, providing information, etc.
(4) Work related to the implementation of hearings and interviews with Japanese and U.S. officials (pre- and post-work coordination, attendance, preparation of notes and minutes of proceedings, etc.)
(5) Compilation of information and document preparation in preparation of business reports and reports, etc.
(6) General affairs and accounting work (reception, preparation of travel documents, procedures related to commissioning and procurement, etc.)
(7) Marketing related assistance
Requirement
(1) Ability to write, read, conduct meetings, interviews, and answer phone calls in Japanese and English.
(2) Ability to use applications related to Office365. (OneNote, Planner, List, etc.) and ability to perform calculations and create graphs using MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
(3) Willingness to perform small tasks such as collecting data and communicating with clients.
(4) Must be willing to perform tasks that require accuracy, such as compiling reports.
(5) Able to perform general administrative work in general.
(6) May be required to travel within the U.S.
(7) Strong interest in innovation is desirable (not necessarily a background in science).
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To apply, please send resume to nyamamoto@pasona.com