Zava Marine Corporation, a dedicated supplier of marine equipment and technical spare parts, is seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Bilingual Office Assistant & Translator. In this role, you will support our daily business operations by bridging communication with international shipyards, translating technical documentation, and assisting team members with administrative workflow.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Document Translation: Translate, proofread, and format commercial documents, technical manuals, product spec sheets, shipping papers, and client emails between English and Spanish/Chinese.
Shipyard & Client Communication: Conduct outbound follow-up calls and handle inquiries with shipyard clients and procurement reps; verify order details, specification requests, and shipment timelines.
Administrative & Team Support: Assist office staff with order logging, document filing, quote preparation, and general clerical tasks within the marine equipment division.
Records Management: Maintain organized logs of client communications, product inquiries, and translated correspondence for internal tracking.
Qualifications & Requirements
Language Proficiency: Excellent bilingual capabilities (English and Spanish/Chinese) with clear verbal and written communication skills.
Professional Communication: Professional phone etiquette with a confident approach to communicating with industrial clients and shipyard buyers.
Computer & Clerical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) with quick typing and filing skills.
Personal Traits: Highly organized, detail-oriented, punctual, and adaptable to learning basic marine equipment terminology.