Localization Project Coordinator (100% remote in Baltimore, MD, Boston, MA, Houston, TX, Los Angeles

Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.

We are seeking a Localization Project Coordinator on a contract basis to help support our Customer’s business needs. This role is 100% remote in Baltimore, MD, Boston, MA, Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, and Menlo Park, CA.

What You’ll Do:

• Create and execute the localization schedule
• Review, prioritize, and track the progress of issues that affect localized product content relevancy, quality, and functionality
• Work with vendors to ensure all assignments are understood, timelines are followed, and deliveries are completed correctly and on time
• Analyze localizability and localization workflow issues and provide optimal solutions
• Support cross-functional teams and stakeholders (Product, Engineering, Marketing, etc.) to ensure localization requirements are implemented and the localization process is well understood
• Work with product teams across the company to ensure localizability best practices are followed to minimize downstream issues and decrease cost and time-to-market for the localized versions

Must-Haves:

• 1-3 years of experience with localization engineering and/or management
• Customer service focus/skills
• Industry experience in localization (translating content or working as PC or PM)
• Experience with localization platforms, file formats, and CAT tools – such as SDL Trados Studio, Idiom, WorldServer, or any similar in-house localization tools and platforms that manage and/or automate translation workflow
• Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently
• Ability to stay focused under pressure, prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of standard web technologies such as PHP, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and accessibility
• Engineering and/or hands-on programming experience
• Knowledge of additional languages other than English

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a Technical discipline or equivalent experience

Hours & Location:

• M-F, 40 hours/week. This role will be 100% remote.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must have US residency at the time of application.

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA, Commuter Benefits Program
• Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment
• New Child Benefit: Up to $4,000 for the birth or adoption of a child while on assignment (conditions apply)

Remote Options: The position is 100% remote to the locations below:

• Baltimore, MD
• Boston, MA
• Houston, TX
• Los Angeles, CA ($37 - $47)
• San Diego, CA ($31.88 - $41.88)
• Menlo Park, CA ($38.76 - $48.76)