Localization Vendor Coordinator Internship

About the role

As a Vendor Management Intern you will support the Vendor Management team in recruiting, onboarding and coordinating freelance linguists and language service providers. The internship provides hands‑on exposure to the localization industry and the chance to develop recruitment, communication and operational skills.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing, screening and recruiting freelance linguists and external vendors across various languages and specializations.
• Support the expansion and maintenance of multilingual vendor databases.
• Coordinate with the Project Management team on resource requests and vendor availability.
• Help assess vendor qualifications by organizing test translations and collecting required documentation.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, profiles and contracts in internal systems.
• Assist with vendor onboarding and ensure completion of all required documents.
• Support contract preparation and follow up on renewals when needed.
• Work with the Finance team to track vendor payments and related documentation.
• Build and maintain positive vendor relationships through timely communication.
• Conduct market research to identify new language professionals and industry trends.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Vendor Management team as required.

Required profile

• Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Languages, Translation, Linguistics, Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management and attention‑to‑detail abilities.
• Proactive attitude, eager to learn and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Google Workspace