Administrative Assistant - MUST BE FLUENT IN ENGLISH & JAPANESE

* THIS IS A TEMP-TO-HIRE POSITION.
* SORRY, THIS COMPANY DOES NOT PROVIDE VISA SPONSORSHIP.

A successful electronics design/manufacturing firm has an immediate need for an Administrative Assistant to primarily assist with translation.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, ensures efficient operation of the Design Center department by maintaining operational inventory, delivery and posting of mail, travel arrangements for visitors, internal scheduling and maintaining calendars and the effective translation of corporate documents and correspondence in Japanese and English.

RESPONSIBILITY / AUTHORITY ASSIGNMENT:
In the absence of the Administrative Assistant, the Division President will designate the responsibilities of this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
1. Proofread and edit required documents and correspondence.
2. Translate documents and correspondence in both Japanese and English.
3. Maintains inventory of supplies in kitchen/office.
4. Maintains iron mountain storage boxes.
5. Ships and receives packages daily using FedEx and UPS.
6. Provides lodging and travel assistance for visitors to the Design Center.
7. Maintains schedules for conference rooms.
8. Assist with asset tracking for audit.
9. Sit at reception on a scheduled basis to relieve for break and lunch.
10. Perform other duties as may be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:
General office equipment and functions
Standard shipping and receiving software

Ability to:
Translate documents and correspondence using Japanese and English.
Communicate politely over the phone and to guests of Company.
Communicate effectively and diplomatically with internal and external customers, visitors, and other Company personnel orally and in writing.

Experience/Training:
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
One year of experience in an office environment in a professional organization.

*** Temp-to-hire; $14 - $17/hr.