Coordinator of Language Localization

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

BYU-Pathway Worldwide is seeking a highly skilled native Spanish speaker to serve as a Coordinator of Language Localization within the (MLP) Multi-language Program. This position will support the strategic expansion of BYU-Pathway’s MLP. This role works closely with the Manager of Language Localization and collaborates with Curriculum, Communications, Student Support, Enrollment, Marketing, and Technology teams to ensure high-quality, culturally appropriate, and doctrinally accurate Spanish localization across student-facing and institutional content. The ideal candidate is a strategic language professional with experience in translation, localization, educational content adaptation, and cross-functional collaboration in a global environment.

Requirements

Native-level fluency in Spanish.
Professional fluency in English.
Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, Education, Communications, Localization, or a related field.
2+ years of professional experience in translation, localization, multilingual communications, or language operations.
Strong understanding of grammar, style, tone, and localization best practices.
Experience reviewing and editing translated content.
Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Alignment with the mission and values of BYU-Pathway Worldwide and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Nice To Haves

Experience localizing educational or instructional content.
Familiarity with creating AI tools, translation memory systems, terminology management, or AI-assisted translation workflows.
Experience with LMS platforms such as Canvas.
Experience working in higher education or international organizations.
Knowledge of localization QA processes and multilingual content governance.
Familiarity with Latin American and European Spanish localization standards.
Portuguese proficiency is a plus.
Strategic thinker with a global mindset.
Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Ability to balance institutional consistency with natural localization.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving multilingual environment.
Self-starter who can independently manage priorities and deadlines.
Passion for education, language accessibility, and student success.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Spanish translation and localization projects with the Manager of Language Localization.
Review and localize English source materials into institutionally aligned Spanish for diverse international audiences.
Ensure consistency with approved glossaries, style guides, terminology standards, and localization workflows.
Create and review spreadsheets.
Create and review videos.
Collaborate with translators, reviewers, faculty, communications teams, and stakeholders across departments.
Support quality assurance (QA) processes for translated content, websites, emails, LMS platforms, and student communications.
Assist in developing scalable multilingual systems and localization best practices.
Review Spanish content for linguistic quality, doctrinal accuracy, cultural relevance, accessibility, and user experience.
Help maintain translation memories, terminology databases, AI-assisted workflows, and localization documentation.
Participate in localization governance initiatives and enterprise-wide multilingual strategy planning.
Support localization efforts for platforms such as Canvas, BrightSpot, student portals, and institutional communications.
Assist in training reviewers and contributors on localization standards and workflows.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, consistency, and scalability in multilingual production.