JOB POSTING: Project Coordinator

Job description

Project Coordinator

Purpose

The Project Coordinator is responsible for supporting the work of the Project Management Team in all aspects of the production of translation of documents, websites and multimedia work in 90+ languages.

Position type

Full-time Employment.  Position available immediately.

Benefits Package

Salary commensurate with experience

Parking or transit pass provided

Health and Dental benefits offered

*Please submit cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Project Management team, the Project Coordinator will:

• Support the Project  Management team in planning, organizing and directing all activities as required for the full implementation of project goals and objectives
• Collaborate with Project Managers in expediting the preparation of material for translation, editing, proofreading, transcription, voice-recording and subtitling
• Prepare manuscripts for translation
• Examine submitted written and recorded work to assess completeness
• Assist with the packaging and submission of completed work to clients
• Ensure and maintain effective and on-going communication with individuals and groups involved directly or indirectly in the project
• Work in conjunction with Project Managers to prepare reports, financials and activities, for meetings
• Engage in other project-related tasks

Note: This description of duties and responsibilities is intended to indicate the type of tasks required of the position. It does not limit or exclude other duties not mentioned here but may be required for the successful completion of the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or close to graduation; may substitute 4 years of professional experience
• Experience in project management OR project evaluation OR project coordination
• Experience in networking and working with diverse populations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English including report writing, position paper development and publication/presentation of research results
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, problem solving and organizational skills
• Proficient in:
  • ​Internet research
  • MS Office
  • Adobe applications
  • CAT tools software

Foreign language expertise welcome