Japan Desk Coordinator - Cambridge, MA

The role

The Japan Desk Coordinator supports programs that help Japanese startups expand to Boston and Japanese companies build a presence in the Boston/Cambridge ecosystem. The role also supports Catalyst market access programs for international partners beyond Japan.

What you will do

• Assist with administrative details of acceleration programs with partners such as JETRO, prefectural governments and universities
• Track attendance and completion of homework and assignments
• Help with logistics for in-person programming, such as food, event spaces and transportation
• Draft feedback surveys and generate program outcome reports for government and partner organizations
• Bridge international companies' needs to CIC and affiliate organizations
• Contribute to organizing events from casual meetups to conferences, in Cambridge/Boston and in Japan
• Support design and delivery of Catalyst market access programs, including logistics, participant coordination and reporting
• Serve as a face for the Japan Desk team at programs and events

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• At least 1 year of professional experience
• Professional-level English proficiency
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Availability to work onsite in Cambridge, MA 2 to 3 days per week
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours 2-3 days per week

Nice to have

• Experience working with Japanese companies or Japanese government agencies
• Advanced Japanese proficiency (JLPT N2 or above), including business Japanese

Benefits

• 100% company-paid premium healthcare and dental benefits
• 100% company-paid long- and short-term disability and life insurance
• 401k (must be 21+)
• 23 days of PTO accrued annually (more with seniority)
• Thirteen paid holidays
• Nursing room, secure bicycle parking and shower rooms with towels
• Discounted services and memberships such as gym, tech and design support, and hotel stays
• Central location near Kendall Square MBTA Red Line stop

Before you apply

• Candidates without every listed requirement are encouraged to apply and highlight other relevant skills in a cover letter
• 401k requires the employee to be 21 or older

About the company

CIC builds and connects innovation communities worldwide, founded in 1999 in Cambridge, MA. Its CIC Catalyst arm designs and runs innovation hubs and ecosystem programs for governments, corporations and universities.