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Job title: Assistant Program Coordinator
Institution: The Japan Foundation
Location: Sydney, Australia
Deadline: June 24, 2013
Commencement Date: Early July 2013
Work type: Casual/Vacation

The Japan Foundation, Sydney, aims to promote cultural exchange between Japan and Australia as one of 22 overseas offices of The Japan Foundation, which was established in 1972 in Tokyo. We organise and participate in a diverse range of cultural events to provide Australians with opportunities to experience Japanese art and culture, and support Japanese studies and Japanese language education in Australia through a variety of programs.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated person for the following position.

Position: Assistant Program Coordinator

1. Salary and conditions: Casual appointment
Three days a week (preferably Monday, Wednesday and Friday), from 9:00am to 5:00pm. $21.21 per hour + 9% superannuation. 6-month contract with potential for renewal. One month probationary period.

2. You will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following tasks:
(1) Assist Program Coordinators in planning and coordinating events and projects to promote Japanese culture, mainly Japanese language courses (J-Course). This includes:
Assisting with communications-related tasks such as web content updates and publicity
Liaising with Program Coordinators, Japanese teachers, and other relevant parties/organisations
Administrative tasks
(2) Other duties relating to event coordination as instructed by the Director, the Managers and Program Coordinators.

3. Selection criteria:
Essential
(1) Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
(2) Intermediate to advanced written and verbal communication skills in Japanese
(3) Proficiency across the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint)
(4) Demonstrated organisational and communication skills
(5) Demonstrated attention to detail
(6) Self-motivated, with the ability to work autonomously, but also in a team
(7) Flexibility and time management skills; ability to manage competing deadlines across a variety of tasks
(8) Strong interest in cultural exchange between Australia and Japan
(9) Australian national or permanent resident visa holders only

Desirable
(1) Experience in marketing and/or PR
(2) Experience using social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
(3) Experience using databases

4. Application must include:
(1) A cover letter and resume in English;
(2) A separate document addressing all the selection criteria;
(3) The names, addresses and/or email details of at least 2 referees;

5. Commencement Date: Early July, 2013.

See original posting for application details.