Japan Desk Programs & Partnerships Coordinator

CIC; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting compensation is $61,250

100% company-paid premium healthcare

100% company-paid long- and short-term

401k (must be 21+)

23 days PTO + holidays

Job summary

Cambridge Innovation Center in Cambridge, MA is hiring a full-time, early career Japan Desk Coordinator to support the growing Japan Desk initiative. You will work closely with the Japan Desk's Program Managers, serving as a touchpoint for Japanese companies seeking to access CIC and Boston's innovation ecosystem.

This role may also support Catalyst programming for international partners beyond Japan. Starting compensation is $61,250 with 100% company-paid healthcare, disability, life insurance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of professional experience; experience working with Japanese companies or Japanese government agencies is preferred.
• English proficiency at a professional level is required. Advanced Japanese proficiency (JLPT N2 or above) is preferred.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Availability to work onsite at the Cambridge, MA office 2 to 3 days per week; in-person programming days require full onsite.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours 2–3 days per week to accommodate Japanese partners.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with administrative details of acceleration programs in partnership with government offices and institutions such as JETRO, prefectural governments, and universities, including tracking attendance and homework completion, and coordinating logistics for in-person programming.
• Drafting feedback surveys and generating reports documenting program outcomes for government and partner organizations.
• Bridging international companies' needs to CIC and affiliate organizations and serving as an ambassador for the CIC brand and product.
• Contributing to organizing events ranging from casual meetups to conferences in Cambridge/Boston and Japan in collaboration with external partners.
• Supporting the design and delivery of Catalyst market access programs for international partner organizations, contributing to program logistics, participant coordination, and reporting.
• Serving as a face for the Japan Desk team at programs and events organized by the team.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Detail oriented

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Cambridge Innovation Center in Cambridge, MA is hiring a full-time, early career Japan Desk Coordinator to support the growing Japan Desk initiative. You will work closely with the Japan Desk's Program Managers, serving as a touchpoint for Japanese companies seeking to access CIC and Boston's innovation ecosystem.

This role may also support Catalyst programming for international partners beyond Japan. Starting compensation is $61,250 with 100% company-paid healthcare, disability, life insurance,