International Planning & Operations Staff (Inawashiro, Fukushima)

Job Description

International Planning and Operations Staff (Snow Season & Tourism Projects)

Location: Inawashiro Town, Yama District, Fukushima, Japan
Company: DMC aizu Co., Ltd.
Position Type: Full-Time (Initial 6-month contract, renewable to full-time employee)
Industry: Travel, Hotels, Leisure, Dining Out
Workplace: Fukushima Prefecture, Inawashiro Town (Ban’etsu West Line, Inawashiro Station)

Company Overview

DMC aizu Co., Ltd. operates the most visited ski resort in Tohoku and multiple tourism facilities, including hot springs, hotels, and leisure sites. The company is committed to revitalizing the Aizu and Inawashiro regions and promoting these destinations internationally by collaborating with foreign staff.

Role Summary

The International Planning & Operations Staff manages planning and operational tasks across multiple facilities, mainly during the snow season. Acts as a bridge between foreign and Japanese staff, providing translation, operational management, recruitment, and global marketing support.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment and management of foreign staff
• Staff operation management across facilities
• Domestic and international sales, marketing, and promotion
• Translation and interpretation for foreign visitors and staff
• Collaboration with Japanese staff and overseas partners
• Global perspective planning and innovation
• Promote internationalization among Japanese employees

Green Season Experience Examples:

• Golf course store and front desk operations
• Strawberry farm management
• BBQ setup, sales, and promotion

Requirements

Must-Have:

• Japanese: Fluent
• English: Native-level
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

Preferred:

• Valid driver’s license (or international equivalent)
• PR/publicity experience (B2B/B2C, domestic/international)
• Ski instructor license

Working Hours

• 8:00 – 17:00 (1-hour break)

Salary & Benefits

• Annual Income: ¥4,000,000 – ¥6,000,000 (based on experience and skills)
• Bonus included, overtime allowance provided
• Salary raise once a year
• Full transportation expenses (with limits)
• Social insurance (health, pension, employment, work accident)
• Company trips, BBQs, and events

Holidays & Leave

• 105 annual holidays (may increase to 120)
• 2 days off per week (shift system in winter)
• Summer holidays, special leave, maternity/childcare/nursing care leave

Contract Type

• Initial 6-month contract, renewable to full-time employee