Office Assistant (Part-time) |Food trading company

We are seeking a motivated individual to join us as an Office Assistant (Part-time) at a food trading company located in El Monte, California.

〈Responsibilities〉
* Coordinate registrations and communications with educational institutions (WSET, SWE, American Wine Society, American Distilling Institute, universities, and wine schools)
* Assist in planning and organizing sake-related events and tastings
* Edit and update educational materials and presentation slides
* Support class setup and exam invigilation for sake school programs
* Maintain and update websites, social media channels, and newsletters
* Order supplies, assemble sample sets, prepare textbooks, and arrange shipments
* Provide basic bookkeeping support and assist with daily journal entries
* Prepare reports and maintain accurate records
* Respond to inquiries by phone and email in a professional and timely manner
* Provide support to team members as needed
* Operate office equipment (copiers, scanners, PCs, etc.)
* Attend events, seminars, or company functions as required (including outside regular working hours)

〈Requirements〉
* Bilingual in English and Japanese
* Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.
* Business-level English proficiency (reading, writing, speaking, listening) required
* Basic Japanese proficiency preferred
* Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
* High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
* Minimum 1 year of relevant experience (3+ years preferred)
* Familiarity with WordPress, Zoom, Teams, and QuickBooks preferred
* Basic accounting knowledge (costing, inventory management, etc.)
* Knowledge of Japanese food and sake a plus

〈Ideal Candidate〉
* Positive and proactive attitude
* Self-motivated with strong teamwork skills
* Detail-oriented with high accuracy in administrative tasks
* Strong organizational and time management skills