Communications & Operations Manager

iiicareer | Interesse International Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/PSL available after 90 days

Health insurance after 30 days; 30% of

Dental and vision insurance after 30 d

401(k) eligibility

Paid summer vacation: 2 days annually;

Federal holidays + extra holidays

Job summary

Japanese Independent Research Institute in Washington, DC seeks a Communications & Operations Manager. The role focuses on bilingual communications, event coordination, nonprofit operations, and strong Japan–U.S. relations.

Hybrid full-time position requiring in-office presence at least 3 days/week. The candidate will draft communications, manage events, and support staff logistics while coordinating with speakers and partners.

Qualifications

• Excellent English communication (written & verbal).
• Japanese proficiency at JLPT N2 or above.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or in a small team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel).
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Stock, Adobe Express or similar tools.
• Familiarity with Gmail and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate conferences, seminars, and events, including venues, speakers, catering, AV, travel, and on-site support.
• Serve as a key point of contact for speakers, participants, clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Draft and edit official correspondence, newsletters, press releases, and scripts.
• Update and manage the organization’s website and social media accounts (X, LinkedIn, Facebook).
• Support PR, outreach, and promotion of events and programs.
• Create flyers and marketing materials using Adobe tools.

Skills

English proficiency

JLPT N2 or higher

Organizational skills

Multitasking / Prioritization

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Adobe tools

Gmail / Google Workspace

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Stock

Adobe Express

Google Workspace

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Now Hiring: Communications & Operations Manager – Washington, DC

A Japanese independent research institute is seeking a Communications & Operations Manager to join its team in Washington, DC.

This is a great opportunity for a Japanese-English bilingual professional interested in communications, event coordination, nonprofit operations, and Japan-U.S. relations.

Location: Washington, DC

Job Type: Full-Time / Hybrid

Hybrid Schedule: Minimum 3 days/week in office

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM ET

Compensation: Up to $35/hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Expected Start: Late November 2026

About the Organization

The organization is a small nonprofit research institute focused on transportation, tourism, and Japan-U.S. relations. It conducts research and educational activities and organizes conferences, seminars, symposiums, and other programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate conferences, seminars, symposiums, and other events, including venues, speakers, catering, AV, interpretation, travel, and on‑site support
• Serve as a key point of contact for speakers, participants, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Coordinate speaker meetings and support event preparation and execution
• Draft and edit official correspondence, newsletters, press releases, speeches, MC scripts, and other communications
• Manage and update the organization’s website and social media accounts, including X, LinkedIn, and Facebook
• Support PR, outreach, and promotion of events and programs
• Create flyers, graphics, social media content, and other marketing materials using Adobe tools
• Provide English proofreading, native‑level language review, note‑taking, and occasional Japanese‑English translation
• Support staff meetings, business trips, and related administrative activities
• Arrange hotels, transportation, restaurants, and other logistics for visitors from Japan
• Assist with HR paperwork, building management, and general office administration
• Support additional projects and responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

Required

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Japanese proficiency at approximately JLPT N2 level or above
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently as well as collaboratively in a small team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Experience with or working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Stock, Adobe Express, or similar tools
• Familiarity with Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, and Google Workspace

Preferred

• Experience in communications, PR, event management, nonprofit organizations, tourism, transportation, or related fields
• Experience working in a Japanese‑English bilingual professional environment
• Experience with social media management, graphic design, translation, or proofreading

This is a full‑time hybrid position, requiring at least 3 days per week in the Washington, DC office, with up to 2 days of telework.

The 9:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule includes a 60‑minute paid lunch period.

Benefits include:

• PTO/PSL available after 90 days
• Health insurance available after 30 days; employee contribution is 30% of the premium
• Dental and vision insurance available after 30 days at no employee premium cost
• 401(k) eligibility beginning upon employment, subject to plan requirements
• Paid summer vacation: 2 days annually before completing two years of employment; 5 days annually thereafter
• Federal holidays plus additional paid holidays, including January 2–3, the day after Thanksgiving, and December 29–31