Job description
At Reapra, our mission is to co-create industries for the betterment of society through Research and Practice. The way we do this is through a unique people centric business building approach that connects a founder’s self-understanding and long term systemic issue that the founder would like to resolve through their businesses. Reapra is currently looking for a Translation intern (Japanese-English) to facilitate and support the internal communications between Japanese and English speaking members of the team.
What to Expect in this Internship:
- Participate in Reapra’s monthly corporate meeting and transcribe meeting material in accordance with the language that is being used
- Translate Reapra’s monthly corporate meeting documents (e.g. presentation slides, meeting minutes, meeting-related announcements) from Japanese to English and vice versa
- Provide real time translation from Japanese to English and vice versa, where needed
- Proofread and edit translations for accuracy, grammar and consistency
We would love to meet with you if:
You would like to utilise your communication skills
You enjoy working in a multicultural environment
You want to expose yourself to alternative career pathways such as the path of an entrepreneur beyond trying to climb a traditional corporate ladder
Strong oral and written fluency in Japanese and English. Fluency in Chinese would be advantageous, as Chinese is also occasionally used by some members.
Thrive in a remote work environment
Available to spend a minimum of 2 months (whether part time or full time) with us
Openness towards Learning and New Ways of Learning: This role is not bound by your expertise or know-how. We are open to exploring with you even if you have no prior experience in this field.
Independence and Co-Learning: The ability to work independently is crucial. You should be self-driven and capable of taking initiative but you should also be able to co-learn with others.
Effective Communication: Effective and confident communication is essential. This includes a very high level of empathy and listening especially when managing very personal information alongside business considerations.
Openness to Greater Self-Understanding: Being in touch with how and why you operate in decision-making and actions is important. Self-awareness can contribute to greater learning and personal and team growth
