Administrative Assistant Intern

About the role

Company Description Sakuraya is a growing business originally based in Gardena, California, serving local and visiting customers with a focus on quality products and attentive service. The company values reliability, efficiency, and friendliness in its operations, creating a supportive environment for both customers and team members. As Sakuraya continues to expand, team members have the opportunity to learn how a small business operates and contributes to the community. Joining Sakuraya means working in a setting where attention to detail and customer care are central to daily work. Role Description The Administrative Assistant Intern is a full-time, on-site role based in Mishima. This position supports daily office operations by handling clerical tasks such as data entry, filing, document preparation, and maintaining organized records. The intern will manage incoming phone calls, respond to basic inquiries, and direct calls to the appropriate team members with professional phone etiquette. Additional responsibilities include scheduling appointments, supporting executive administrative tasks, preparing simple reports, and assisting with internal communication. The role offers hands-on experience in office administration and exposure to how different business functions work together. Qualifications Strong administrative assistance skills, including scheduling, organizing documents, and managing basic office workflows.Professional phone etiquette and customer service capabilities for handling calls and in-person inquiries.Clear and courteous communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting with team members and customers.Ability to support executive administrative assistance tasks, such as calendar management and simple report preparation.Solid clerical skills, including data entry, filing, and maintaining accurate records.Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.Comfort working on-site and collaborating with a diverse team.Basic computer proficiency (e.g., email, word processing, spreadsheets); prior office or retail experience is a plus.