Impactful Freelance Translator: Pacific Island Languages

Prisma International; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Prisma International is looking for experienced Translators for Pacific Island languages to provide vital communication services for FEMA projects. This remote contractor role requires proficiency in English and your native language, along with at least three years of professional translation experience for government agencies. You should be familiar with modern CAT tools and have the ability to manage quick turnarounds on urgent projects. Certification or relevant educational background is also necessary.

Qualifications

• Must reside in the United States or a U.S. territory.
• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Three years of professional translation experience to government agencies.
• High proficiency in English and native speaker of target language.
• Experience using modern CAT tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide quick-turn written translations using CAT tools.
• Ensure source content is culturally appropriate for the target language.
• Deliver completed translations by deadlines set by FEMA.
• Review formatted target language PDF files for accuracy.
• Participate in quality management processes.

Skills

Translation expertise

Proficiency in English

Experience with CAT tools

Excellent communication skills

Education

Certification from a translation industry organization or Bachelor's degree in translation

Tools

XTM

Trados

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Prisma International is looking for experienced Translators for Pacific Island languages to provide vital communication services for FEMA projects. This remote contractor role requires proficiency in English and your native language, along with at least three years of professional translation experience for government agencies. You should be familiar with modern CAT tools and have the ability to manage quick turnarounds on urgent projects. Certification or relevant educational background is also necessary.