Language Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and evaluate translation, interpretation, and production projects for assigned language(s), guiding internal and external resources to ensure the on-time delivery of quality products to users around the world
• Coordinate job tasks using translation project management tools and technologies, achieving established targets for efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Balance translation, interpretation, and production workloads through efficient file preparation, task assignment, and project tracking
• Apply standard processes to manage communication, project expectations, and payment processing with external translation providers
• Engage with external translation providers for onboarding, training, and relationship management while providing clear training and feedback
• Typically coordinate non-sensitive, non-confidential, and low-profile projects, serving as a service-oriented problem solver for internal and external stakeholder
• Perform other duties assigned by the language supervisor

Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in spoken and written English and Mandarin; proficiency in Cantonese is a plus
• At least 4 years of combined education, certification, or experience in linguistics/translation (with professional-level translation proficiency), including at least 1 year in project management
• Strong Mandarin and English interpretation skills; simultaneous interpretation experience is strongly preferred
• Expertise in translation and skills in writing, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and syntax of written Chinese (traditional and simplified Chinese characters), and English
• Proven skills in project management , time management, interpersonal communication, problem solving and the ability to work under pressure
• Good understanding of Church doctrine, terms, policies, and ecclesiastical organization
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with operating systems and Microsoft Office, basic knowledge of graphic design, media production and language recording is a plus
• Ability to interact with external and internal resources in a way that ensures projects are completed in a timely manner and according to client specifications
• Some knowledge of countries, history, culture, current events, customs and values in the countries associated with the languages being translated
• Ability to navigate through translation and business management tools, web interfaces, reading briefs, and instructions, including entering data and downloading and uploading files
• Ability to provide basic technical support to translation and business management systems users

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.