Translation Coordinator

Company: Scentsy, Inc.

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General Information
US-ID-Meridian
N/A
High School
Full-Time
At least 2 year(s)
Not Specified
False
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Job Description

Come Grow With Us! Scentsy Family is a rapidly growing, international party-plan company specializing in industry-leading fragrance products through its Scentsy Fragrance brand, easy Belgian chocolate fondue known as Velata, and personalized bags and accessories through the Grace Adele style system. Headquartered in Meridian, Idaho, the company has grown through social shopping and in-home parties throughout the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, and has recently expanded its borders into select European markets.  

At Scentsy, we're a family. We're honest, hardworking and fun. We offer each other support and strive to give everyone the best opportunity to grow and be challenged. Our employees understand the essential value of our products and strive to add value to the Scentsy Family Brands by contributing more than we take. We recognize the importance of working together as a team and view each employee as an extension of our own families. Overview: The primary responsibility of the French (Canada) Translation Coordinator is to coordinate Scentsy’s translation services with external translation companies and vendors. Secondarily, the Translation Coordinator will be expected to personally translate short and/or urgent French Canadian translations on demand when necessary. Responsibilities:
  • Work with Scentsy Marketing and Communications team to translate printed, web-based and audio training and marketing materials for Quebec markets primarily, other markets as needed
  • Coordinate delivery of translation files for specific projects to and from translators, staying on time and within budget
  • Track and report on status of translation files and progress of projects
  • Communicate roadblocks, issues and changes in delivery dates to team manager, creative director and international team
  • Coordinate development of culture and language-specific tools with input from international strategy and program team
  • Build / develop relationships with multiple external translation firms to translate product packaging, sales and business tools, websites, training and corporate content into French Canadian
  • Work with translation companies, international team manager and other translation coordinators to establish and maintain language- and/or country-specific style guides, glossaries and specific Scentsy term dictionaries
  • Investigate and make recommendations on external language translation services
  • Work across all Scentsy departments to deliver news and updates as needed for specific markets or languages
  • Attend meetings and represent needs of specific countries, markets or languages in developing marketing material, websites, events and/or training
  • Follow detailed instructions
  • Solve straightforward problems and seek guidance as needed
  • Research, gather and analyze information related to specific assignments
  • Make decisions within a limited scope
  • Impact is contained to job scope
  • Integrate knowledge of basic concepts, principles and theories of area of specialization
  • Apply basic communication and customer service skills
  • Adhere to all established procedures, policies and safety rules as outlined by the Company
  • Perform all other assigned tasks and requirements as needed
    • Job Requirements

    Qualifications:

    • Aligned with Scentsy values of Simplicity, Authenticity and Generosity
    • Previous experience working in start-up / high-growth business environment a plus
    • Working knowledge of language(s) other than English a plus
    • Works well in collaborative, team environments
    • Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision
    • Desire to work hard and contribute in a fast-paced organization
    • Sense of humor required
    • 40 hours per week plus overtime as needed

     

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    • Must be able to write and speak French Canadian fluently
    • Ability to prioritize projects, manage time effectively and meet tight deadlines
    • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Must have working knowledge of computers and all applicable software
    • Ability to sit and stand  for extended periods of time

     

    Education and Experience Required:

    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • BA or BS preferred, not required
    • Second language preferred
    • 2 – 4 years relevant experience required

    Scentsy offers to following "Scentsational" benefits:

    • Fun, collaborative environment with a "can do" spirit
    • A bright and beautiful workplace with the latest technology
    • Day and Night shifts
    • Job recognition and performance pay
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Short-term disability
    • Long-term disability
    • Basic and voluntary life insurance
    • Additional supplemental insurance
    • Company matching 401(k)
    • Employee assistance program
    • Casual dress code
    • Free wellness center/gym
    • Tobacco Free Campus
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