Summary

The Senior Translations Project Coordinator is a member of the Translations department at Toastmasters International and leads all translations efforts for the organization, including all educational and marketing materials. This individual works collaboratively with translation vendors, freelancers, and volunteer teams to ensure quality and timely delivery of completed translation projects. In addition, they manage two distinct volunteer programs, the Toastmasters-specific glossary, and the translation style guide, and they assist with desktop publishing.

Description

• Develop timelines, track, and report on the status of translation projects

• Assist in developing annual budgets, and manage expenses throughout the year

• Review and proofread translations from the translation vendors, freelancers, and volunteers

• Annotate, prepare, and organize source content for submission to translation vendors, freelancers, and volunteers

• Ensure translated products are edited to reflect updates in English materials

• Conduct quality assurance of translations

• Test e-learning courses, report bugs, and re-test fixes

• Contribute to the long-term development of localization best practices and business processes

• Identify process improvement opportunities

• Assess member feedback about existing translations

• Contribute to the enhancement of Toastmasters-specific glossaries and style guides

• Contribute to the two volunteer translation programs (the Translation Reviewers Program and the District Translation Program) by recruiting, coordinating, and maintaining consistent use of terminology

• Support desktop publishing (e.g., layout of translated materials)

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient with translation management systems, CAT tools (i.e., XTM), and glossary development

• Outstanding writing, editing, and communication skills in English 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Cross-cultural communication experience is preferred

• Some project management skills are preferred

• Knowledge of layout tools, InDesign, Photoshop and HTML is a plus

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in related subject matter or equivalent professional experience

• Translation/localization experience

• Proficient with editing tools, including Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Office

Compliance with all company policies, including but not limited to the company’s COVID-19 vaccination policy and testing and face-covering policy, is a condition of employment. You must be able to connect to a reliable internet service to perform all job duties when working from home. Work authorization is required, and sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. 

This position pays $70,500.04 annually, or $2,711.53 bi-weekly. This position is exempt.

This is a hybrid role, with some days remote and some on-site, typically 2 per week, with expected in-office days of Tuesday and Wednesday at 9127 S. Jamaica St. Englewood, CO 80112. When working in the office, we follow CDC guidelines.

Join Toastmasters! 

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k), and Pension Plan, along with 15 days of paid Vacation, 9 paid Sick days, and 12 paid Holidays.

A close-knit culture and steady work/life balance are tantamount to success at Toastmasters International. The educational nonprofit strives to cultivate an upbeat, prolific workforce through valued benefits, such as complimentary coffee and tea bar, free access to bikes in the business park, employee-focused events/lunches, and prize-winning contests.

The company-wide camaraderie can be felt in the sleek breakrooms and wide-open workspace that faces large windows and lets in a lot of light and positive energy in a LEED-certified building. Holidays are important here: in addition to 12 paid holidays per year, the company encourages monthly potlucks, costumes on Halloween, department decorations, and making merry at year’s end.

Smart casual is the dress code, which means you can wear jeans with a nice shirt and shoes. Toastmasters' employees are welcome to become Toastmasters members with free membership and an on-site company club.

Wellness is a focal point throughout the year, highlighted by events including our annual Toastmasters International 5K Run/Walk!

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