Aug 21

Job: Furano Tourist Association

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Via Hokkaido JETs Yahoo Group:

The Furano Tourism Association works closely with local suppliers to promote central Hokkaido as a tourist destination and ensure visitors enjoy their stay in the region.

Furano Tourism is looking for a bilingual individual to work in the busy International Tourism Centre. The job entails promoting the region abroad at trade shows, organizing and hosting press trips/travel agent familiarization trips, translating and interpreting, web site maintenance, compiling brochures, and advising local suppliers about changes in the international tourism market.

Benefits:

– visa sponsorship
– health insurance
– 250,000 yen monthly salary, plus overtime pay when necessary
– 2 days off per week and 20 days paid vacation per year (office is open 365 days a year; national holidays are regular work days)

Qualifications:
– Advanced level of English and Japanese (ability to translate and interpret essential)
– Superb leadership, organization, and communications skills
– Driver’s licence required
– Interest in outdoor activities and tourism an asset
– Ability to ski or snowboard an asset

For further information or to apply, please contact Mr. Saito of the Furano Tourism Association:
n-saito at furanotourism dot com