Localization Project Coordinator, Desmos Classroom

A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.
The Localization Project Coordinator is the team member responsible for implementing and executing our localization strategy. They support the team by coordinating translation projects from beginning to end, ensuring that the budget is respected and quality is maintained.
Basic Duties:

• Coordinate translation projects from the preparation of assets to the launch of the product.
• Coordinate Jira projects and tasks for multiple locales/languages and for a variety of deliverables across each process step. Audit final deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and communicate regularly with the Localization Manager to ensure visibility of workload and planning.
• Assist the Localization Manager in maintaining process documentation and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Ensure localization readiness and that localization requirements are clear (e.g., that instructions are clear to vendors and internal teams).
• Act as a point of contact for the linguistic team as it pertains to project specifics, deadlines, capacity, etc.
• Oversee LQA bug management, coordination, and reporting with internal teams (e.g., reassigning to the correct Product Manager and/or Engineer Manager and routing unassigned bugs).
• Adhere to the translation budget.
• Support the Localization Manager with various administrative tasks as they arise.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in linguistics, business, or equivalent
• Bilingual (zh-CN or fr-CA a plus)
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in localization project management
• Solid, in-depth knowledge of internationalization, localization, and trans-creation
• Experience with CAT tools such as XTM, Trados, Memsource, etc.
• A strong focus on quality and the ability to do precise, accurate work under pressure
• Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and respond to changes in work priorities and/or project schedules in a flexible and responsive manner
• Ability to identify requirements, prioritize critical deliverables, and clearly articulate status updates and needs to different audiences by filtering relevant information
• A strong team player in a multicultural environment
• A passion for languages and equity work

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in working with educational materials
• Understanding of basic US math vocabulary
• Master's in Localization Management a plus

*This is a part-time, Contract position with 29 hours or less per week.
"Amplify requires all staff to provide proof of vaccination for in-person meetings unless an approved exemption is provided."
Compensation: The hourly rate range for this role is $35 - $37
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.
Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.