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Administrative / Office Assistant - PR Assistant - Japanese Bilingual

Pacific Advisory Service
Posted 22 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Schaumburg, IL, US

Salary

$46,200 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A nonprofit organization is seeking an Administrative & PR Assistant to support daily operations, member communications, and fundraising activities.
  • The position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a preference for candidates who are native or native-level Japanese speakers.
  • Candidates should have previous administrative, event coordination, or customer service experience, with an associate degree or equivalent preferred.
  • The role offers a salary of $46,200 per year and includes benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • The schedule is Monday to Friday with a hybrid model of approximately 2 days in the office and 3 days remote, and some weekend work is required for events.
A nonprofit organization is seeking an organized, personable, and detail-oriented Administrative & PR Assistant to support daily office operations, member communications, events, and fundraising activities.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, coordinating events, and handling a variety of administrative tasks in a community-oriented organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Answer phone calls and respond to emails from members and external contacts
  • Maintain member information, payments, and other records in the database
  • Manage office supplies, incoming and outgoing mail, and general administrative tasks
  • Prepare and distribute a weekly email newsletter
  • Assist with planning and coordinating member, community, and cultural events
  • Support fundraising events and Foundation grant activities
  • Coordinate event invitations, registrations, and attendee lists
  • Assist with meetings and communications with other business and community organizations
  • Write and proofread articles and other content for newsletters and online communications
  • Support weekend events as needed
  • Assist the Executive Director and staff with special projects and other administrative duties

Qualifications

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Strong English and Japanese communication skills; native or native-level Japanese preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Professional and dependable with a positive attitude
  • Previous administrative, event coordination, customer service, or nonprofit experience is a plus
  • Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • Valid driver’s license preferred

Schedule

  • Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
  • Hybrid schedule: approximately 2 days in the office and 3 days remote 
  • Some weekend work is required for events
  • During the initial training period, the position will generally be based in the office for several weeks

Compensation & Benefits

  • $46,200 per year
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employee and family
  • Other benefits according to company policy
  • 90-day introductory period

 



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