Translation Project Coordinator Multilingual Accessibility

NYC Public Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Public Schools is seeking a Translation Project Coordinator to manage translation requests across central offices and schools, ensuring timely, accurate translations. You will track progress, assign translators, handle typesetting, reviews, and delivery across platforms such as Microsoft Forms and Alchemer, while preserving formatting and accessibility.

The role emphasizes collaboration with offices, schools and contracted vendors to maintain high standards and effective communication for

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating translation projects is required.
• Strong organization and communication skills are essential.
• Familiarity with translation workflows and quality control processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage translation requests from NYCPS offices and schools, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Maintain project tracking records to ensure timelines and resource allocation.
• Identify, assign, and manage translator resources to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Log translation requests into databases and tracking systems, prepare files for translations, complete quality control, provide final reviews, and archive finalized projects.
• Manage the typesetting phase of translation projects, ensuring formatting meets standards.
• Coordinate reviews of translated materials to ensure high standards.
• Transfer translated text into designated systems (e.g., Microsoft Forms, Alchemer) while preserving formatting.
• Prepare documents for delivery, including restricted Word files and fillable forms, and ensure accessibility verification.
• Foster relationships with NYCPS offices, schools and contracted vendors for smooth collaboration.

Skills

Translation project coordination

Time management

Quality control

Tools

Microsoft Forms

Alchemer

Job description

NYC Public Schools is seeking a Translation Project Coordinator to manage translation requests across central offices and schools, ensuring timely, accurate translations. You will track progress, assign translators, handle typesetting, reviews, and delivery across platforms such as Microsoft Forms and Alchemer, while preserving formatting and accessibility.

The role emphasizes collaboration with offices, schools and contracted vendors to maintain high standards and effective communication for