Job: Seattle Area Job Opportunity- Hyogo Business and Cultural Center (Seattle, WA)
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Position: Cultural and Educational Project Manager
Posted by: The Hyogo Business and Cultural Center
Type: Full-time
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: 30,000 + DOE (Medical + Dental Insurance)
Start Date: Position Immediately Available, Preferred start day February 1st, 2013
Overview:
The Hyogo Business and Cultural Center is looking for an energetic, focused and committed person to take on the job of Cultural and Educational Project Manager.
Major responsibilities:
1. Event Management & Coordination
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and executing events, Recruiting/ managing volunteers, fundraising, generating event content, producing/ distributing marketing materials, etc. Some examples of event related duties include:
- Hyogo-Washington 50th Anniversary Celebration Events: Liaise with Government officials, business leaders, and committee members to coordinate multiple events, including but not limited to Japanese performing arts group tours, government commemorative ceremonies, and craft product exhibitions.
- The Washington State High School Japanese Speech Contest: Organize and execute this event by arranging facilities, funding, and contest prizes in addition to coordinating judges, event MCs, VIPs, volunteers and contest committee members. Candidate must also develop contest guidelines, oversee participant applications, and event promotion.
- Local Community Japan-Related Events: Coordinate HBCC participation at Japanese cultural events such as, Cherry Blossom Festival, Aki Matsuri, Sakura Con and others.
2. Sister City Programs
- Support and strengthen sister city relationships by attending relevant events and acting as a liaison between city representatives. Help to establish new sister city relationships. Interface with local government officials and volunteer organizations.
3. Office Information Technology and Management
- Oversee office IT systems and electronic presences. Manage social media sites, digital marketing, and the HBCC website. Advise office staff on IT-connected issues and support all staff and interns with IT issues.
- The HBCC project manager will also have joint responsibilities in greeting visitors, answering phones and providing general assistance with other office projects as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
A 4-year bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution, experience living and working in Japan, Japanese language proficiency, and high-level English proficiency and excellent communication skills.
Additional Requirements:
The ideal candidate for the position will also have the following skills:
•The ability to work on multiple projects to deadlines in a fast, efficient manner.
•Be well organized and able to multitask effectively.
•Have experience in event coordination and a working knowledge of Hyogo prefecture
•Have above average technical proficiency in office and DTP software
•Be able to work in a disciplined way under minimal supervision
How to apply:
Submit resume & cover letter by via e-mail to office@hyogobcc.org or fax at 206-728-1452. Only candidates who are chosen for an interview will be contacted. NO PHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE! http://www.hyogobcc.org/?p=1673
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