JPosition Title: Publication Assistant – Translations
Job Type: Part-time
Job Location: 500 Grove St, Suite 200, Herndon, VA 20170
Position Overview: The Publication Assistant at IIIT is responsible for assisting the Associate Director of Publication and Translation in organizing and managing various aspects of publication and translation projects and activities.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Coordinate Translation Projects: Coordinate translation projects from start to finish, including assigning tasks to translators, setting deadlines, and monitoring progress.
- Solicit Proposal: Solicit and evaluate translation proposals, process and apply checklists, prepare copyrights documents, prepare and provide electronic files, and communicate with affiliates and vendors to clarify project requirements, provide guidance, and ensure adherence to project specifications.
- Quality Assurance: Review front and back matters, coordinate review of translated materials for accuracy, consistency, and quality, and coordinate with affiliates and vendors to address any issues or discrepancies.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of translation projects, including physical and electronic files of translations, project timelines, budgets, and key milestones. Generate reports on translation activities and performance metrics as needed.
- Electronic Publishing: Format and produce eBooks, coordinate electronic publishing process on various platforms and establish presence on new platforms.
- Email Marketing: Design email marketing campaigns to promote new releases, special promotions, author events, and other marketing initiatives.
- Books Exhibits: Organize and manage book exhibitions, conferences, and book signings, including evening and weekend events.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and optimize translation workflows and processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, copyright regulations, and legal requirements related to translation and localization.
- Additional Responsibilities: Undertake any other relevant tasks as assigned by the Associate Director of Publication and Translation to contribute to the overall success of the marketing efforts.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Bilingual in Arabic and English, written and oral communication skills
· Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree (BA)
· Knowledge in the publishing field
· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and Adobe Acrobat
Additional Qualifications:
· Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
· Ability and willingness to travel nationally
· Ability and willingness to participate at book exhibits at evenings, weekends, and holidays
· Ability to multi-task and interact with a diverse constituency
· Ability to conduct basic troubleshooting techniques (IT knowledge is a plus)
· Proactive and team-oriented personality
Supervisor: Associate Director of Publication and Translation How to apply: Please send a cover letter with your resume and two references to obay@iiit.org
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Experience:
- Translation: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Security clearance:
Ability to Commute:
- Herndon, VA 20170 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Herndon, VA 20170: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person