QLS Translation Services Intern

NOTE:  This summer internship position is available to a student studying in the translation field.  It is for 12 weeks between May and August, although start and end dates can be flexible to accommodate school schedules.  The hours are from 9am – 6pm EST and the job can be done remotely.  There is a potential for part-time weekend work at the end of the internship.

Position Overview:

This position will provide project management support and assist with Operations-related projects for the Legal, Localizations, and Life Sciences verticals.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist project managers throughout the project lifecycle
• Clearly communicate any issues to project managers
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records
• Collaborate with Operations managers to executive department initiatives
• Support projects that arise in other departments
• Monitor inboxes and assign emails to appropriate personnel
• Work on special projects and other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications & Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Education and Experience:  Studying to complete a bachelor’s degree, preferably in the translation field.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, thorough, accurate, and able to work quickly and steadily in a focused manner
• Ability to handle multiple demands, delays and interruptions while still maintaining accuracy and timeliness
• Demonstrate initiatives, persistence, ability to problem-solve, decision-making abilities, and creative thinking to readily offer client solutions
• Fluent in English
• Fluency in another language, other than English, preferred but not required

Supervision Received:

Supervision is provided by the Manager, Operations

Supervision Exercised:

None

Physical/Sensory/Mental Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Consistently standing and/or sitting with the ability to meet with other team members
• Consistently operating a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Remembering names and details
• Working in a fast-paced environment with multiple items needing attention at once.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all information that is or will be confidential and proprietary to Questel or Questel’s clients

Additional Requirements:

Verification of identity and criminal records check

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Questel  

Driven by values of entrepreneurship, respect, and integrity, Questel is committed to growth and social responsibility. We foster an inclusive, equitable workplace where all feel respected and empowered, regardless of background. Questel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected factors.