Conference Interpreter - EN/JP, Project Coordinator

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KUDO

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Web conferencing with live language translation • Language as a Service • Multilingual meetings and events • AI • Technology

51 - 200 employees

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🤝 B2B

🏢 Enterprise

Description

• Interpret a diverse range of subject matter Japanese<>English events to maintain and foster KUDO’s relationship with the clients. • Showcase your interpretation skills through product demos to attract and close new leads. • Build and maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date database of freelance interpreters, facilitating quick identification of suitable candidates for events. • Engage in a vibrant and supportive community of KUDO Certified and KUDO Pro interpreters, promoting collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional growth among members. • Provide administrative support for interpretation-related activities to ensure smooth operations. • Conduct onboarding webinars to an extensive network of professional fellow interpreters to foster effective KUDO partnerships, enhancing their skills and performance in a multilingual setting. • Coordinate freelance interpreters' relationships and assignments for meetings and events by verifying aptitude and subject matter expertise, sharing preparation materials, and supporting interpreters throughout the collaboration. • Keep a well-organized inventory and track meeting data to ensure proactive planning and resource allocation.

Requirements

• An advanced degree in Conference Interpretation, whether B.A. or M.A. • An advanced Degree in a related field coupled with extensive interpreting experience (minimum proof of 480 hours or 150 days in Simultaneous Interpretation) may be considered in lieu of an Advanced Degree in Conference Interpretation. • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in Japanese and English. • Strong interpersonal skills to relate with others internally and externally. • Well organized with attention to detail. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment. • Exceptional presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to train, in a professional manner, interpreters. • Full access to a reliable internet connection.

Benefits

• Networking opportunity to interpret with top-notch colleagues from around the world. • Professional development opportunity to interpret for unique clients and topics. • Possibility to onboard familiar colleagues to share the booth with. • Join a mission-driven organization and help the world communicate effortlessly in any language. • Collaborate with a diverse and global team spread across 20+ countries, learning from professionals with different cultural backgrounds. • Be part of a recognized success story! We are proud to have been named Forbes' Best Startup Employer and featured in Times Magazine's Top 100 Innovations of the Year. • Experience a company culture that values innovation, transparency, and collaboration, fostering an environment where your ideas and contributions are encouraged and recognized. • Enjoy the benefits of a remote work setting, offering autonomy, flexibility, and a comprehensive package that includes learning and development opportunities, generous PTO, regional Hub Hangs, and the necessary hardware and accessories to power your remote experience. • Take ownership of your future through our Stock Option program, giving you the opportunity to become a stakeholder in our exciting journey.