Job: Administrative & Program Assistant (Seattle)
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The Japan-America Society of the State of Washington is currently accepting applications from qualified individuals to fill the position of Administrative & Program Assistant.
The Application Deadline: August 31, 2010
Job Description
This position is responsible for the smooth operation of all office systems in a small, intimate office setting in downtown Seattle. Duties include general office work, membership communication & support, Board of Directors and committee communication & support, website maintenance (with the assistance of the Society’s website provider), program assistance including staffing programs (some evenings), management of one or more office interns, data entry and database management, and other work as directed by the Executive Director. Please click here for a more detailed list of responsibilities.
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The Japan-America Society maintains a small professional staff. Responsibilities sometimes change depending on work load. Each member of the team contributes to the work of the others as needed.
Requirements
-At least 1 year of previous administrative assistant experience
-Experience with Microsoft Office software including Access
-Knowledge of modern office management systems and resources
-Understanding of basic bookkeeping principles – The Society employs an outside bookkeeper for actual financial data entry and bookkeeping.
-Exceptional accuracy and follow through on all tasks and projects
-Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
-Sunny disposition, positive personality and “can-do” attitude
-Must be eligible to work legally in the United States
Desirable Attributes
-Business level proficiency in both Japanese and English speaking ability
-Experience living, working, or traveling in Japan
-College degree
Salary Range: $30,000-$35,000, depending on experience
Benefits: Monthly bus pass subsidy, monthly medical insurance subsidy, paid vacation, sick days, holidays and contribution to retirement plan per Society Personnel Policies
To apply please submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three work references with phone numbers and email addresses *by email only* to Mark Smith, Executive Director, Japan-America Society of the State of Washington, at msmith@jassw.org
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