Position Description
We are currently seeking a motivated and visionary volunteer to serve as Localization Director. This is a remote leadership opportunity ideal for someone passionate about technology, collaboration, and social impact. The Localization Director is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the Localization Team and its ongoing projects, making strategic decisions, implementing overall process frameworks, and advising and mentoring the team. This role requires a deep understanding of localization processes, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive the team towards achieving organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Oversight: Lead and manage the localization team in alignment with the leadership team’s guidance and mission, ensuring that all projects are completed on time and to the highest quality standards.
- Strategic Decision-Making: Make informed strategic decisions to guide the localization efforts in alignment with the organization’s goals and objectives.
- Process Implementation: Develop or refine comprehensive process frameworks to streamline localization activities and improve efficiency.
- Advising and Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with other departments and stakeholders to ensure that localization efforts are integrated seamlessly into the overall business strategy.
- Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and cultural relevance of localized content.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Strong leadership and people management skills, especially in remote or volunteer settings.
- A visionary mindset with the ability to translate organizational goals into action.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to take initiative, solve problems creatively, and work independently.
- Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and leading meetings.
- Familiarity with localization technology tools and tools used in nonprofit or distributed teams is a plus (e.g., WordPress, CAT tools, TMS platforms, G-Suite).
- Passion for linguistic diversity, digital inclusion, and global impact.
- Minimum commitment of 5 hours per week, including participation in meetings, planning sessions, and follow-ups.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on leadership experience in managing a global volunteer team.
- Insight into the operations of a nonprofit localization team.
- Opportunities to expand your network in localization, web development, and social impact communities.
- A meaningful role supporting global access to digital language tools and platforms.
