Translations Project Coordinator

Baystate Interpreters, Inc.; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Interpreters, Inc. is seeking a full-time in-office Translations Project Coordinator based in Gardner, MA to join the Translations Department. You will work with clients and translators to ensure on-time delivery of multilingual projects.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication. You will format, review, and approve translations, manage localization workflows, and coordinate layout adaptations using desktop publishing tools.

Qualifications

• Experience with translation project coordination in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiar with CAT tools such as SDL Trados, MemoQ, Smartcat or Wordfast.
• Experience with desktop publishing layout adaptations.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task, stay organized, and meet deadlines.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply; second language fluency not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with translations dept and clients to meet deadlines.
• Format, review, and approve translations as needed.
• Manage localization projects from start to finish with translators and internal teams.
• Monitor project status while handling a high volume of materials.
• Oversee layout adaptations for multilingual projects with DTP tools.
• Use project management software to streamline workflows.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Customer service

Multitasking

Proofreading

Problem solving

Bilingual

Tools

SDL Trados

MemoQ

Smartcat

Wordfast

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Plunet

Asana

Trello

Jira

Job description

Baystate Interpreters, Inc. is a premier Language Service Provider offering high-quality translation and interpretation services in over 350 languages. We are currently seeking a full-time, in-office Translations Project Coordinator to join our Translations Department. If you have a passion for languages, a keen eye for detail, and strong organizational skills, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Translations Department and clients to ensure all project deadlines are met.

• Format, review, and approve translations as needed.

• Manage localization projects from start to finish, coordinating with translators and internal teams.

• Monitor and document project status while handling a high volume of materials.

• Oversee layout adaptations for multilingual projects using desktop publishing tools.

• Utilize project management software to streamline workflows and optimize efficiency.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task, stay organized, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong proofreading skills with attention to grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Problem-solving abilities and the ability to work independently when necessary.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply, but fluency in a second language is not required.

Technical Skills & Experience:

• CAT Tools: Experience with SDL Trados, MemoQ, Smartcat, Wordfast, or similar tools is a plus.
• Preferred Adobe Software Experience: Some familiarity in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator would be a plus with our array of multilingual projects.
• Desktop Publishing: We're looking for someone who can manage layout adaptations for translations and adjust the formatting as needed.
• Project Management Software: Being familiar with tools like Plunet, Asana, Trello, Jira, or similar will help streamline localization workflows and manage project tasks with ease.

Why Join Baystate Interpreters?

• Work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Gain experience in the language services industry with opportunities for growth.
• Be part of a team that values accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

This is an in-office position based in Gardner, MA.