Interpreter - Japanese

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Provo, Utah, is seeking an entry-level interpreter/translator to support missionaries at the Missionary Training Center. You will interpret for numerous meetings and translate for assigned projects, contributing to a respectful, gospel-centered work environment.

The role requires bilingual communication skills, a strong grasp of gospel terminology, and the ability to work as part of a team within a dynamic training setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience speaking a second language.
• Native or near native command of English and a second language, including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and social context.
• Well-developed interpretation skills.
• High level of understanding of gospel terminology and usage, including "Preach My Gospel".
• To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time and using monitors/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interprets for up to 25+ different meetings that missionaries experience throughout the duration of their stay at the MTC.
• Translates for assigned projects as determined by manager.
• Participates in team training meetings.
• Supports an effort to build and maintain an environment of increased harmony, trust, and good will within the department and the MTC.
• Other additional responsibilities as assigned by the Interpretation Coordinator.
• May include other temporary assigned duties at the MTC (e.g. assisting with Mission Leadership Seminar)

Skills

Bilingual English/Second Language

Interpreting skills

Translation awareness

Job description

Job Description This position is central to the missionaries' role to 'Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.' Interpreters are support, entry level, individual contributors that provide interpretation for non-English speaking missionaries at the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah. Also may provide translation services for assigned projects and curriculum.

Job Description This position is central to the missionaries' role to 'Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.' Interpreters are support, entry level, individual contributors that provide interpretation for non-English speaking missionaries at the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah. Also may provide translation services for assigned projects and curriculum.

Responsibilities

Reports to supervisor or trainer level in the training department

• Interprets for up to 25+ different meetings that missionaries experience throughout the duration of their stay at the MTC
• Translates for assigned projects as determined by manager
• Participates in team training meetings
• Supports an effort to build and maintain an environment of increased harmony, trust, and good will within the department and the MTC.
• Other additional responsibilities as assigned by the Interpretation Coordinator.
• May include other temporary assigned duties at the MTC (e.g. assisting with Mission Leadership Seminar)

Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year of experience speaking a second language
• Native or near native command of English and a second language, including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and social context.
• Well-developed interpretation skills.
• High level of understanding of gospel terminology and usage, including "Preach My Gospel".
• To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time and using monitors/equipment.

Preferred

• 1 year of experience as an interpreter or translator
• Well-developed translation skills.

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances- our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.