• Chicago, Illinois
• Other Organization
• 22.5
• Temporary employee
•  9:00AM – 5:00PM
•  New

Job Description

Position
Assistant (Part-Time, Temporary)

Summary

We are seeking a bilingual (Japanese-English) Program Assistant to support JETRO's J-Bridge initiative, which facilitates open innovation and collaboration between Japanese and U.S. companies, including SMEs and startups. This role involves coordination, event support, research, and administrative duties related to innovation promotion.

Essential Duties
 

• Assist with coordination and communication between JETRO and internal/external partners (including vendors and project collaborators) related to innovation initiatives

 

• Review and validate documentation and deliverables for innovation-related programs

 

• Support planning and execution of open innovation-related events

 

• Conduct research and organize data for innovation-related projects

 

• Perform general clerical and accounting tasks, including procurement processes tied to innovation support activities

Working Hours, Working Style
 

• Period: June 2025 to March 31, 2026

 

• Standard: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Lunch break: 12:00 – 1:00 PM, unpaid)

 

• Work Schedule: 3 days on-site per week, plus remote email checking (approx. 1 hour/day) for 2 additional days

 

• Early finish (e.g., 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM) can be accommodated depending on availability

 

• Off on weekends and JETRO-designated holidays

Working Location

JETRO U.S. Office (Exact location TBD upon interview)

Salary/Benefit
 

• $22.50/hour 

Holidays
 

• Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays designated by JETRO

Qualifications
 

• Native or business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English (reading, writing, speaking)

 

• Experience using Office 365 apps; proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint, including calculation and graph creation

 

• Interest in innovation, startups, or cross-border business collaboration preferred

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