LINGUIST List 21.3943 Wed Oct 06 2010 Jobs: English & Applied Linguistics: Manager/Coordinator, Alelo TLT LLC Editor for this issue: Erin Smith <erinlinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.    kate henderson, English & Applied Linguistics: Manager/ Coordinator, Alelo TLT LLC, USA,California Message 1: English & Applied Linguistics: Manager/ Coordinator, Alelo TLT LLC, USA,California Date: 04-Oct-2010 From: kate henderson <khendersonalelo.com> Subject: English & Applied Linguistics: Manager/ Coordinator, Alelo TLT LLC, USA,California E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Alelo TLT LLC Department: Production Job Location: California, USA Web Address: http://alelo.com Job Rank: Manager Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Coordination Required Language(s): English (eng) Description: Alelo is a dynamic, fast-growing software company in Los Angeles. We develop and commercialize award-winning language and culture training systems. The systems throw learners into a rich story driven 3D game world where they get to practice communication skills in a foreign language and culture by interacting verbally and non-verbally with AI characters. Please visit us at our website. As a coordinator, you will be a part of a team that creates interactive content in our award-winning game-based courses that teach foreign languages and cultures. You will be responsible for managing portions of multiple projects, working closely with our content, media, production and technical teams and, of course, our customers. Your job will consist of facilitating active communication among team members, helping them balance task priorities and production methodologies, as well as getting our products done on time and to higher levels of quality. Specifically, we are looking for a coordinator to work largely with our content development team. Therefore you should be very familiar with humanities or social science content development, as well as communication and project management best practices. You must be a person who: * Has 3-5 years experience working in a humanities or social science content development environment * Is an expert with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel * Is an expert at Wiki authoring and usage * Be clearly organized, detail-oriented, and professional * Be adept at all forms of communication: verbal, written, email, phone * Works fast and enjoys getting things done. We would prefer if you: * Have additional experience in a software development environment * Are familiar with OpenOffice, GoogleDocs, and common open-source applications * Have experience with internal software company proprietary tools * Have experience with instructional design, research and data development, content integration, or game design This is a full time position. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health/dental insurance, 401k, vacation time, sick time, paid holidays. To apply, do not respond to this email. Please go to the application website listed below and submit your resume and cover letter there. No phone calls or visits. Absolutely no recruiters. We only accept applications electronically. Please, no phone calls, faxes or unscheduled visits. No immigration sponsorship (H1B and similar). No outsourcing companies. No agencies. No consultants/contractors. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Web Address for Applications: http://www.applicantstack.com/client/alelo/x/openings Contact Information: Kevin Perry Email: kperryalelo.com Phone: 310-574-7500 Fax: 310-574-7599 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 06-Oct-2010       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.