Project Coordinator - Weekend Shift

Transperfect; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401k and paid time off

Company sponsored life insurance

Flexible spending account options

Job summary

TransPerfect is hiring a Project Coordinator in Honolulu, Hawaii. This role involves executing all language translation projects from start to finish and requires excellent communication skills and effective project management capabilities.

The ideal candidate will juggle multiple projects simultaneously while liaising with sales staff and ensuring quality translations. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential for this key position.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to interact with translators and sales staff.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in project coordination is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire life cycle of language/translation projects.
• Coordinate effectively with contract translators globally.
• Maintain communication with sales to resolve project parameters.

Skills

Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills in English

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Experience coordinating projects and assignment of resources a plus

Effective time management

Job description

TransPerfect offers a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time‑off, company sponsored life insurance, short term and long term disability, flexible spending account options, and a pro‑active and accessible HR department that focuses on the staff’s health and happiness.

TransPerfect is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Description

The position of Project Coordinator is a key player at TransPerfect Translations. Project Coordinators execute all language/translation projects from start to finish and serve as a single point of accountability for their successful completion. They are responsible for the entire life cycle of all language/translation projects assigned to them and serve as a single point of contact/accountability. Individuals in this role are either more inclined to stick to a Project Management‑oriented career path (working to become an Executive or Senior Project Manager, for instance) or a Management‑oriented career path (working to become a Team Lead or Department Manager, for instance).

• Be responsible for the entire life‑cycle of all language/translation projects assigned to the individual
• Juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment
• Understand and abide by individual project instructions
• Liaise with sales staff to clarify project parameters
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with contract translators and proofreaders globally
• Coordinate with quality personnel to ensure that the translation perfectly complies with instructions and is linguistically perfect
• Communicate any issues/problems/caveats or additional information to sales staff as soon as that information is available

Qualifications

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills in English
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience coordinating projects and assignment of resources a plus
• Effective time management

Hours

• Friday 11am‑9pm; Saturday and Sunday 12pm‑9pm
• Friday 12pm‑9pm; Saturday and Sunday 9am‑6pm; Monday 9am‑12pm