An agency based in Springfield, MA is looking for a translator and an assistant manager. Please see the details below. Candidates will be interviewed starting this week. If you’re interested in this opportunity, please email courses@umbtranslation.org.
Translator
Responsibilities include:
- Reading and translating original documents (Spanish to English and vise versa)
- Editing translated versions
- Being sensitive to the culture of the original language, as well as of the target language during the translation process
Skills and qualifications:
- Using Translation Memory software
- Management of time to complete assigned tasks
- Understanding different cultures in translation
- Working with people from different cultural backgrounds and industries
Assistant Manager
Responsibilities include:
- Scheduling and coordinating meetings
- Developing good relationships with the agency’s team
- Taking part in the invitation processes for guests to participate in the TV program Viviendo Sin Limites
- Taking notes in meetings and making a follow-up report
- Development of strategies for a better functioning of the agency
- Emailing and telephone correspondence.
- Serving as a link between managers, customers and contractors
- Monitoring spending patterns and budget
- Representing the General Manager (GM) in times of absence. Making executive decisions, holding meetings and being accountable
- Troubleshooting POS system
- Supporting continuous learning and development of team members
Skills and qualifications:
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Excellent verbal communication and the ability to convey important information clearly and effectively
- Strong leadership and initiative
- Sociable person, able to provide excellent customer service
- Quick decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management
- Responsible, goal-oriented and organized
- Strong attention to detail and able to multitask
- Confident, proactive and willing to take on the challenges of the workplace
- Excellent listening skills and able to receive instructions from people in high level positions
- Pleasant to most and able to motivate others