Economic Development Specialist / Researcher｜Japanese Public-sector Organization

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement.

<Summary>
Under the supervision of the Executive Director and Director, assist in the implementation of activities, programs, and services aimed at promoting bilateral economic relations between Japan and the U.S., in collaboration with federal, state, and local governments, organizations, companies, and institutions.

<Job Duties>
・Assist in implementing programs and services in collaboration with U.S. federal and local governments, organizations, and businesses
・Research and analyze federal and state government workforce and industrial policies, and disseminate relevant information to stakeholders in both Japan and the U.S.
・Gather and share information on Japanese investment trends in the U.S.
・Manage the progress of quantitative surveys on the business activities of Japanese companies in the U.S., including coordination, communication, and reporting
・Support Japanese companies in addressing economic development-related challenges and coordinate with economic development agencies in the assigned states
・Attend meetings with Japanese and U.S. companies, organizations, and government representatives to explain JETRO programs and services
・Assist in creating social media content and marketing materials
・Provide administrative support

<Requirements>
・Bachelor’s degree or higher
・Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (No visa sponsorship available)
・Bilingual Japanese-English communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt to a multicultural environment
・Ability to multitask and accurately manage a high volume of work
・Strong reporting, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills, with a high level of confidentiality and reliability
・Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)