Job Detail

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Job ID	3074
Category	Other
Job Title	Business Coordinator / Interpreter - Japanese
Location	Champaign, IL
Job Type	Full Time
Salary	$55K -
Hours	9:00am to 6:00pm (M-F)
Visa Support	No
Relocation Covered
Required Education	• Bachelor’s degree preferred; all majors welcome
Require Travel	Yes
Language Requirements	• Professional-level Japanese and English communication skills
Description	A U.S. subsidiary of a leading Japanese corn starch manufacturer with over 150 years of history is seeking a motivated bilingual professional to join its team in Champaign, Illinois. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in international business, interpretation, market research, logistics coordination, and global communication between the U.S. and Japan. Key Responsibilities • Provide Japanese/English interpretation and translation support during meetings and business communications • Research and analyze U.S. corn market trends and prepare reports in Japanese • Coordinate grain logistics, transportation, and storage operations • Support international business development and customer communications • Collaborate with U.S. and Japan-based teams on projects and market activities
Requirements	• 3+ years of work experience preferred • Interest in agribusiness, commodity trading, or international business is a plus • JLPT N1 preferred for non-native Japanese speakers • Authorized to work in the United States • Willingness to travel as needed
Date	05/07/2026