Entry Level Project Coordinator

Do you want to work for the global leader in the language services and technology industry? Are you interested in helping international brands/organizations find and implement solutions that allow them to communicate, operate and sell their products and services efficiently and effectively? And are you the type of person who enjoys working in an innovative and vibrant workplace? Then TransPerfect is for you!

So you like what you hear but haven’t worked in ‘language’ before? That is not a problem, TransPerfect is far from “just a translation agency”. Our services portfolio covers everything from business support services such as interpretation, multicultural and digital marketing, SEO and website globalization to multimedia work, video, e-learning and training, and legal support services. All services and client partnerships are aided by best-in-breed software platforms, specialized in optimizing business processes

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That’s enough about us – what about yo

u?
We look for and appreciate anyone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in! We offer a fast growth path and provide full training around our services, technology solutions and workflows. Therefore the key skills we are looking for are solid communication and relationship building abilities, keeping a cool head if situations get a bit stressful and really owning your role, taking responsibility for your clients and their business succe

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If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! We have 90 offices worldwide but this particular opportunity is based in our midtown San Francisco office. We offer career development and an attractive bonus plan and social events are organized frequen

tly.
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Position Summary: The position of Project Coordinator is a key player at TransPerfect. Project Coordinators execute all language/translation projects from the start to the finish and serve as a single point of accountability for their successful completion. Individuals in this entry level role are more inclined to stick in a Project Management-oriented career path (working to become an Executive or Senior Project Manager or a Management-oriented career (working to become a Team Lead or Department Manager, for inst

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nce). Descri

• ption:Be responsible for the entire life-cycle of all language/translation projects assigned to the indi
• vidualJuggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced envir
• onmentUnderstand and abide by individual project instru
• ctionsLiaise with sales staff to clarify project para
• metersEstablish and maintain excellent relationships with contract translators and proofreaders gl
• oballyCoordinate with quality personnel to ensure that the translation perfectly complies with instructions and is linguistically p
• erfectCommunicate any issues/problems/caveats or additional information to sales staff as soon as that information is ava
• ilableResearch and understand all industries that TransPerfect markets to including industry leaders, current events and any other pertinen
• t dataInvestigate/resolve client complaints, problem solve, and work with QA/Management to ensure that appropriate systemic changes are imple
• mentedPerform other special projects or duties when re

quired
Required

• Skills:Excellent written and verbal English communication
• skillsMinimum Bachelor's degree or equ
• ivalentExperience coordinating projects and assignment of resources
• a plusExcellent problem solving and analytical
• skillsEffective time man

agement
New York City Salary Tran

sparencyCompensation: $48,0

00/ yearBenefits: Health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, other voluntary