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Secretary Position – The Netherlands Chamber of Commerce in Japan (NCCJ)

The Netherlands Chamber of Commerce in Japan (NCCJ) is seeking a proactive and organized Secretary to manage the daily operations of the Chamber. This role is pivotal in supporting and promoting the Dutch business community in Japan.

Key Responsibilities

· Chamber Management: Oversee daily operations and contribute to the Chamber's mission to support and promote Dutch businesses in Japan.
· Membership Management: Respond promptly to membership inquiries, recruit new members, and nurture relationships with member companies and individuals. Actively promote the NCCJ to expand its network.
· Communications: Develop and distribute newsletters and event information to keep members informed. Foster and maintain relationships with members, potential members, international chambers of commerce, the European Business Council, and the Royal Netherlands Embassy.
· Administrative Support: Manage the member database, schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and take minutes. Perform general secretarial tasks as needed.
· Event Support: Assist with planning and organizing events as required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

· A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
· Strong management and organizational skills.
· Excellent communication abilities with tact and diplomacy.
· Proactive, outgoing, and detail-oriented personality.
· Fluent in English, proficient in business-level Japanese, and knowledge of Dutch is advantageous.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office and quick to adapt to new software.
· Experience in event organization is a plus.
· Flexibility to support occasional evening events.

Benefits

· Part-time position (approximately 10 hours per week) with flexible working hours.
· Remote work with a provided PC.
· Start date: March 2025; duration: indefinite.

Please send your resume to nccjapan@gmail.com no later than February 28, 2025. We’re looking forward to your application.