Remote Multilingual Transcriptionist & Translator

Localization Academy Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FWI is seeking a Transcriptionist/Translator to support the HHS Office of Minority Health by translating materials into multiple languages and providing interpretation for meetings and events. You will develop accessible English-language materials and promote literacy resources for LEP communities.

Qualified candidates have a BA in linguistics or a foreign language, at least three years of translation/editing experience, and must be eligible for a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in linguistics or a foreign language, such as Spanish, Chinese, Russian, or French.
• At least three years of experience working as a translator or a similar occupation.
• At least three years of experience editing, proofreading, and formatting in Microsoft Word.
• Ability to juggle multiple editing tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be eligible for an HHS Public Trust security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Translate HHS materials into various languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Russian, and French.
• Provide over-the-phone and/or video interpretation services on an as-needed basis for HHS meetings, conferences, briefings, or training events.
• Develop and disseminate communications that promote English language education and literacy resources available to LEP communities.
• Develop materials that inform LEP individuals and families of federally supported and community-based English language learning programs and resources.
• Develop materials that encourage English language acquisition as a path to greater access to Federal services, health care, employment, and civic participation.
• Produce materials in plain English at accessible reading levels and in formats suitable for multichannel distribution (digital, broadcast, and print).
• Develop materials that reinforce that English proficiency enables direct, independent engagement with HHS programs and services.
• Support HHS OMH's engagement with community-based organizations, health centers, schools, libraries, and faith communities to distribute English literacy promotion materials and connect LEP individuals with English language learning resources.
• Juggle multiple translation tasks simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Attends and contributes to project status update meetings at least biweekly.

Skills

Editing

Proofreading

Word formatting

Education

Bachelor's degree in linguistics or foreign language

Master's degree in linguistics or a foreign language

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

FWI is seeking a Transcriptionist/Translator to support the HHS Office of Minority Health by translating materials into multiple languages and providing interpretation for meetings and events. You will develop accessible English-language materials and promote literacy resources for LEP communities.

Qualified candidates have a BA in linguistics or a foreign language, at least three years of translation/editing experience, and must be eligible for a Public Trust clearance.