May 30

Job: Executive Assistant – Consulate-General of Japan (Seattle, Washington, USA)

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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Executive Assistant
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Contract: Full-Time

The Executive Assistant will perform a variety of secretarial projects and duties including speech and correspondence writing, scheduling, research, event planning, etc. Excellent command of written and spoken English, computer skills, flexibility, and diligence required. Japanese language ability preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the writing and proofreading of communication materials such as speeches, correspondence, social media, and website content.
• Event planning for large and small official events.
• Provide general administration and office support.

Requirements:

• Native English speaker with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Japanese language ability preferred.
• Editorial experience.
• Strong planning skills with the ability to multi-task and manage competing demands.
• Ability to focus in a fast-paced and changeable environment.
• Can demonstrate a high level of computer literacy (including Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Ability to make visitors feel welcome in the office.
• Hard-working, diligent, dedicated, focused, friendly and cooperative.

Application Process: Submit resume and cover letter by June 15, 2016, to: