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Advantage Technical

Japanese Bilingual Assistant - Program Administration and Coordination (Food Tra

Advantage Technical, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Title: Japanese Bilingual Assistant - Program Administration and Coordination

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA (Onsite: Hybrid may be considered in the future)

Type of Employment: Long-Term Temp, Non-Exempt

Working Hours: Mon-Fri 7-10 hours per day (may vary depending on the day)

Overtime: Occasionally (Flexibility for meetings after 5pm to adjust to Japan times if required)

Job Summary:As the Program Administration and Coordination Assistant, you will provide detail-oriented and organized support for projects and initiatives that help Japanese food and agricultural product producers to maximize their export potential to the U.S. market.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Administrative Support:

Handle incoming correspondence from Japan headquarters, followed by reviewing and distributing to relevant parties.

Review and finalize contracts to support the execution.

Process verification of payments.

Assist in the preparation of travel expense reports, disbursement of expense and reimbursement process.

Prepare and send materials to the headquarters.

Distribute bulk marketing emails and update website content regularly.

Help market research activities by collecting and analyzing data on US import/export trends.

Organize and maintain files and records.

Coordination:

Coordinate communications with internal offices (other states and countries) and external parties (customers, partners).

Schedule meetings, track progress, and manage communication.

Monitor project timelines, track progress on researches and reports, and ensure effective communication among stakeholders.

Compile and prepare reports to the appropriate recipients.

Qualifications:

3+ years of work experience in an administrative or coordinating role, preferably in Japan.

Bilingual Japanese and English skills (reading, writing, and speaking).

Proficiency in Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web conferencing systems (Teams, Zoom).

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling seamless interactions with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

Possess interest in Japanese food products, trades, and/or marketing and promotion.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual base compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, actual experience, and job performance. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.

The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for our employees. Based on the details of your position, we provide a variety of benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, pre-tax savings plans, pre-tax parking and commuter plans, supplemental health and welfare plans, a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and paid holidays. Other rewards may include short-term incentives and paid time off.

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About Advantage TechnicalWith company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer.

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