Product Manager – Volunteer
Translation Commons
Position Description
Translation Commons is a nonprofit public charity dedicated to
providing a reliable and scalable method for digitally rendering
languages. Our mission is to solve the problem of unrepresented
languages struggling to participate in a global communications
network, and since 2015, we have successfully helped digitize numerous
endangered languages.
Translation Commons is looking for a creative and motivated leader to
take up the volunteer position of Program Manager. Each group has two
managers working in conjunction with each other to establish and
manage a team of volunteers to fulfill the functions of the Program
Management Group. This is a great opportunity for you to contribute to
an international volunteer organization and to share your expertise.
The Program Manager is responsible for managing Translation Commons’
language-focused program.This program creates a global impact through
resource creation and research. Through this position, you will learn
the inner workings of the programs department of a non-profit
organization focused on languages. This role will help you pursue
careers in program and project management.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Organization: Organize and manage the various projects within your assigned program (e.g., resource creation, training materials, tools, and community building).
- Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the main point of contact and liaison between experts, communities, advisors, vendors, and other Translation Commons teams to define requirements and streamline processes.
- Leadership and Delegation: Lead and coordinate meetings, delegate tasks to program volunteers, and manage diverse project responsibilities (which may include online event organization, technical documentation, or social media efforts).
- Documentation Owner: Act as the owner and central custodian of all documentation related to the program.
- Reporting: Share progress, updates, challenges, and needs with the Program Management Group Managers and Advisors.
- Deliverables: Be ultimately responsible for the successful execution and deliverables produced by the program.
- Sponsorship: Assist in gathering sponsors for the project/program, as needed.
- Frameworks: Work with group advisors to develop and improve operational frameworks and communication channels.
Desired Skills and Experience
- We are looking for individuals who can effectively motivate teams and drive projects forward.
- Experience: Proven experience in program and project management.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, coordination, and liaison abilities, with the capacity to lead meetings effectively.
- Initiative: A forward-thinking, “go-getter” attitude with the ability to take initiative, identify problems, and use creativity to develop new goals and solve challenges.
- Technical Skills: Adequate technical skills for G-suite collaboration.
- Visionary Outlook: A strong sense of the program’s contribution to Translation Commons’ overall mission.
- Commitment: A weekly commitment of at least 5–10 hours is required.
