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 Bilingual Administrative Assistant - Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States

   
Job information
Posted by: Marine Search Associates 
Hiring entity type: Consumer Products 
Work authorization: Existing work authorization required for United States
Position type: Direct Hire, Full-Time 
Compensation: US$37000 - 37000
Benefits: 401(k) -
Health Insurance -
Paid Vacation -
 
Relocation: No relocation assistance provided 
Position functions: Administrative - Other
Administrative - Receptionist/Secretarial
Translator
 
Travel: Minimal 
Accept candidates: in same state/locale 
Languages: English - Fluent
Spanish - Fluent
Portuguese - Native
 
Minimum education: High School 
Minimum years experience:
Resumes accepted in: English
Cover letter: No cover letter requested
Virtual interview questions: 3 questions which require answers when applying for this job posting.
Job code: PAA / Latpro-1822476 
Date posted: Nov-20-2009
State, Zip: Florida, 33442

Description

We have an IMMEDIATE need for a Bilingual Administrative Assistant.

Complete fluency in Portuguese is a must. The ability to translate to and from Spanish is a big plus.

Are you searching for an International company where you can be in a highly visible role as they enter the market in Brazil? Our client, a highly respected manufacturer of consumer products is looking for a superstar Administrative assistant who is completely fluent in Portuguese to support their International Division of this new market.  This is a sales support role for this department.  If you also have Spanish language skills, that would be a big bonus!

The position will be based in Northern Broward County.

Salary/Wage: $37,000

Benefits: The Company provides an Excellent Benefit package which includes a health insurance plan consisting of hospitalization, dental, vision and major medical. The Company subsidizes a portion of the cost of all these plans for you and your dependents. They also provides complete profit sharing retirement plan. In addition to an annual company contribution on behalf of participants, the plan includes pre and post tax employee contribution options.

Relocation Assistance: No

Education Level:  High school diploma or equivalent required; AA degree preferred but not required. A Secretarial Certificate is also desired but not required.

Candidates MUST be eligible to work in and already living in the South Florida area.

Company Information:  This Company has been in business for over 50 years and is considered a world leader in the products it manufactures. The company is a model of stability and integrity, and has distribution around the globe. This position offers an incredible benefit package, a team environment and a business casual office environment.

This person will report to the International department and must be completely fluent in Portuguese with the ability to proficiently translate to and from English - Portuguese 100%. Ability to translate to and from Spanish is a plus.

Applicants will be given a translation test and software, clerical tests to evaluate their skills.


Job Description:

• To review and evaluate information and materials and seek out the best possible approach and solution to completing work, while working within the established framework and systems of the company.

• To take initiative in completing necessary work in the department.

• To type all correspondence, letters, memos, and reports in an accurate and timely manner.

• To prioritize work in order of importance and according to deadlines to meet the needs of the company and department.

• To take the initiative to proofread all typed materials, identify and correct errors of sentence structure and grammar while making note of the changes to the writer before having correspondence signed or sent.

• To draft and compose routine letters to company employees or businesses outside company (not customers) as requested or needed.

• To follow up on work duties and projects to insure completion.

• To keep supervisor advised of all developments in which they may be involved or interested.

• To consistently maintain absolute confidentiality and professionalism with files and information handled for the department/company.

• To accept and complete any other duties/responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.

• Assist other departments as necessary.




Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; Secretarial certification or AA degree preferred but not required.

• You must have a minimum of 2 years, recent experience as an administrative assistant working in the United States

• You must be Proficient in MS Word, MS Publisher (or any other graphics/photo editing software) and messaging software such as Lotus Notes, Outlook, etc.

• You must have a good working knowledge of Internet usage, MS Powerpoint, Excel, and Access (or other database management software).

55 WPM accurate typing required. (Applicants will be tested on typing speed and software)

• Strong creative, organizational, interpersonal, and written and communication skills are essential.

• The ability to accurately and proficiently translate written documents to/from formal business Portuguese is required. (Applicants will be tested)

• The ability to translate written documents from to and from Spanish is a huge plus

If you meet these requirements, apply today! Or, send this job to a friend who might be a fit!

***Candidates MUST be already living in the South Florida area.***