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Job Position: Japanese/English Interpreter

Organization: Quick USA

Salary/Hourly Rate: 55k-65k

Where: Greenfield, Indiana

Visa Sponsorship: No


Description:


A Japanese Manufacturing company is currently looking for a full time Japanese-English Bilingual Interpreter to join their Greenfield, IN location.


The main role is to support Japanese expatriates (leaders and advisors) and provide real-time conference interpretation (simultaneous and consecutive) between English and Japanese.


More than just language conversion, the position requires an understanding of the differences in culture and business practices between Japan and the United States, and the ability to promote smooth mutual understanding as a communication advisor.


DOE and skills, the pay range for this position would be between the 50k-70k mark with great benefits.


Your essential duties would be as follows:


• Interpret in manufacturing-related meetings.

• Interpret in Production Control management and production system-related meetings.

• Translate manufacturing-related documents.

• Translate production management and production system-related documents.

• Manage Production KPI data (collection, entry, sharing, and management).

• Perform administrative duties in the Production Control department as per the Manager’s instructions.

• Advise Japanese coordinators and American managers on cultural differences and business practice differences to promote understanding and smooth communication.

• Advise speakers/listeners to improve the interpretation environment.

• Carry out Quality Manager’s and Japanese coordinators’ requests.

• Backup other interpreters in other areas.

• Understand production processes for better interpretation and translation.

• Other duties as assigned by quality management.


Please consider the following qualifications when applying:


• Bachelor's degree and 1 – 3 years of interpretation experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered).

• Must have excellent communication skills in Japanese and English (including writing skills).

• Strong understanding of cultural differences and expectations for both American and Japanese team members.

• Communicate effectively and has strong presentation skills.

• Collaborates well with colleagues using adept social skills.

• Ability to build strong working relationships, learn quickly, and have strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Confident with Microsoft Office Suite.


Apply at: Please send your resume to carlos@919usa.com

 
 
 

Job Position: JET Program USA - Processing Staff


Organization: Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C.


Salary/Hourly Rate: $22.00 per hour


Where: Washington, DC (In-person) / Contract: Temporary Position


Visa Sponsorship: No



Description:


Position: JET Program Processing Staff


Posted by: Embassy of Japan in the U.S.


Location: Washington, DC, USA


Contract: Temporary Position



Description:


The JET Program Office at the Embassy of Japan is seeking Processing Staff for the 2026 JET Application processing season. Processing staff will have the opportunity to learn more about the JET Program from an administrative perspective. This is a temporary position from November 5, 2025 (Wednesday) to December 19, 2025 (Friday) with the possibility of some flexibility in start and end dates. This is an in-person position based out of our office at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C.



Deadline:


Applicants are strongly encouraged to send their materials as soon as possible and before the priority deadline of Friday, October 24, 2025, at 5:00PM Eastern Time. For applications who submit materials by October 24 and are accepted past the first stage, phone interviews will be offered between Tuesday, October 28 to Wednesday, October 29. For those who do not meet the priority deadline, the final deadline is Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 5:00PM Eastern Time.



Responsibilities:


- Checking online application materials for completeness


- Working with other processors to confirm completeness of application materials


- Preparation of application materials for review


- Organizing, scanning and data entry of documents



Working hours are 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM & 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM


As this is a temporary position, health insurance and benefits are not offered



Minimum Requirements:


Must be a U.S. citizen or have proper authorization to seek employment in the U.S.


Must not intend to apply to the 2026 and 2027 JET Program. Being a processing staff makes you ineligible to apply until the 2028 JET Program.



Qualifications:


- Native or near-native English proficiency


- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


- Able to sit for long periods of time and focus while performing repetitive tasks


- Competent with basic computer skills


- Former JET Program participants are strongly preferred



How to apply:


- Email your resume to jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp


- Enter “2026 JET Application Processing” as the subject line


- Include the following information in the body of the email:


Available start date


Availability (M-F 9:30AM-5:00PM)


Availability to work additional hours after 5:00PM if necessary (paid)


Notice of any required days off (if known at time of application)


Preferred contact phone number



 
 
 

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