Japan Desk Coordinator

Job overview

The Japan Desk Coordinator role is hybrid, with onsite work at the Cambridge, MA office two to three days per week and full-day onsite attendance for in-person programming. Starting compensation is $61,250. The role supports CIC’s Japan Desk and CIC Catalyst programs connecting international companies with the Boston/Cambridge innovation ecosystem. The coordinator helps Japanese startups and corporations explore U.S. market opportunities and build local connections, while supporting market-access programming for international partners. The work combines program logistics, participant coordination, reporting, event support, and communication across partner organizations.

What you'll do

• Assist with administrative details and logistics for acceleration programs
• track attendance and assignment completion
• draft feedback surveys and program outcome reports
• connect international companies with CIC and affiliate organizations
• help organize events with the Japanese Consulate and other partners
• support Catalyst market-access program logistics, participant coordination, and reporting
• represent the Japan Desk at team programs and events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

japan desk coordinator

cambridge ma

cic

cic catalyst

japan desk

innovation programs

international partnerships

program coordination

market access

hybrid

$61,250 starting compensation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-paid healthcare and dental premiums
• company-paid long- and short-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) for employees age 21+
• 23 days of accrued PTO annually and 13 paid holidays
• professional growth opportunities.

Why this role

Starting compensation of $61,250; 100% company-paid healthcare and dental premiums; 23 days of accrued PTO annually plus 13 paid holidays; Japanese proficiency at JLPT N2 or above is preferred.

About the employer

CIC is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.