Deputy Director – Japanese

Location: San Jose, California, United States; hybrid environment with regular in-office attendance

Salary: $77,000–$87,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is recruiting for a Deputy Director role supporting a Chamber of Commerce.

What you will do

• Support executive leadership with strategic programs, organizational initiatives, and daily operations.
• Develop, implement, and manage programs aligned with organizational objectives.
• Plan and deliver major annual events, including program design, speaker coordination, content, logistics, budgeting, and execution.
• Coordinate with committees, board members, community partners, and external stakeholders.
• Manage membership communications, inquiries, announcements, and engagement activities.
• Track program data and participation trends, maintain digital platforms and event tools, and prepare leadership reports and meeting materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years of relevant experience in program management, operations, event management, administration, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Japanese and English.
• Excellent organization, project coordination, prioritization, and deadline-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and collaborate with leadership and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital communication or collaboration tools.
• Ability to work in a hybrid office environment with regular in-office attendance; occasional evening or weekend event work and travel may be required.

Nice to have

• Experience with event planning, community engagement, nonprofit organizations, or business associations.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Hybrid work environment with office-based collaboration.
• Opportunity to support community, membership, and external relations programs.
• Occasional event-related evening, weekend, and travel activities.