What are the responsibilities and job description for the Japanese Interpreter position at Jefferson Southern Job Board?
Role & Responsibilities:
- Serve as interpreter for the president, Japanese staffs and Japanese guests (ex. G-TEKT, JIC, JEC visitors) as requested.
- Serve as translator to translate documents and email conversations for all departments
- Prepare quarterly associate meeting presentation; including translating president's speech
- Interpret training for staff members and Japanese staff in JSC introductory training
- Assist Japanese technical staff with any matters concerning their stay in the U.S. including, but not limited to, handle issues with accommodations, personal family issues, relocation of Japanese families and etc.
- Interpret the communication in the morning meeting with customers
- Translate the presentation for customers
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Bachelors degree strongly preferred
- The ideal candidate will have a native level of fluency in Japanese, and strong English language skills.
- They must also be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Previous experience in a production environment, particularly in the automotive industry is highly desired.
- Additional desired skills and experience include data entry, report writing, strong communications skills, and high levels of ability in Excel, PowerPoint and other software programs.
Environmental and Physical demands:
The environmental conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.