Translator, Various Languages

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Interpret spoken scenarios such as lectures, discussions, and meetings.

• Utilize technology to transcribe spoken English in certain situations.

• Review original documents and translate them into the specified language.

• Revise translated materials for accuracy and clarity.

• Consider cultural nuances between the source and target languages.

• Enable communication for individuals facing language barriers in educational, legal, medical, environmental, and social service contexts.

• Report directly to the Deputy Program Manager.

• Be available for potential on-call assignments.

• Carry out other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School diploma or BA Degree, or an equivalent amount of experience.

• Qualification from a Medical Interpreting Training School.

• Certification from the Foreign Service Institute.

• Online certifications in Legal Translation.

• Certified Translation Professional (CPT) credential.

• AOC certification.

• ATA certification.

• NAJIT certification.

• Certification from the Commission for Healthcare Interpreters.

• Fluency in one or more languages including German, Haitian Creole, Japanese, Khmer, Kinyarwanda, Nepali, Oromo, Romanian, Somali, Thai, or Ukrainian.

• Must successfully pass a background check; additional checks may be necessary for specific projects or clients.

• Ability to facilitate communication with tact and neutrality.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Extensive knowledge across diverse subjects.

• Social awareness and empathy in interpretation contexts.

• Capacity to track and retain information while interpreting in real-time.

• Physical endurance and agility for prolonged interpretation sessions.

• Strong problem-solving abilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Acrobat.

• Capability to manage several tasks concurrently.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Skill in creating a productive professional work environment.

• Competence in using computers and office productivity tools efficiently.

• Must be able to sit for extended periods while viewing a computer screen.

• Must be available for on-call duties and may need to work outside of regular business hours.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work in a remote environment.

• Flexible scheduling, which may include holidays.

• Opportunities for business or professional development travel.

• Independent contractor arrangement under 1099.

• Potential for future assignment opportunities.