Remote Translator

All Hallows Catholic Church; Greensboro (NC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Greensboro, NC, is seeking an entry-level translator to support non-English speaking families. Responsibilities include translating documents, conducting welcome sessions, and providing language assistance in various target languages. Ideal candidates will have strong language proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a community environment. This role is integral to fostering inclusivity and support within the organization.

Qualifications

• Ability to translate from English to various target languages.
• Must be detail-oriented with effective multi-tasking skills.
• Proficient with computer applications and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents from English to the target language.
• Provide language support to families and staff.
• Conduct welcome sessions and meetings in the target language.

Skills

Native or near-native proficiency in target language

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Computer literate

Proficient with MS Word

Ability to type 40 wpm

Job description

Overview

Entry-level translator capable of interpreting and translating from English to a target language and vice versa. Target languages include, but are not limited to: Spanish, Arabic, French, Japaneses, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, and German.

Essential Functions

• Translate district documents from English to target language
• Edit district documents translated from English to target language
• Assist new families with district enrollment documents
• Conduct welcome sessions in the target language for new to All Hallows Catholic Church
• Support new All Hallows Catholic Church members by presenting information in the target language
• Provide language support in the target language to All Hallows Catholic Church families visiting the ESOL office with questions, problems, and/or concerns
• Provide over-the-phone language support to All Hallows Catholic Church families contacting the ESOL office
• Provide over-the-phone language support to district staff communicating with All Hallows Catholic Church families
• Participate in planning of ESOL Program All Hallows Catholic Church member meetings
• Conduct ESOL Program All Hallows Catholic Church meetings in the target language
• Record automated messages in the target language to communicate district information to All Hallows Catholic Church families
• Make phone calls in the target language to communicate district information to All Hallows Catholic Church families
• Contribute to day-to-day operations of the ESOL office
• Ensure that all translations adhere to district policies and procedures
• Other duties assigned by the administrator

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Native or near-native proficiency in the target language, both orally and in writing
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Computer literate, proficient with MS Word and able to type 40 wpm

Experience

• Entry Level Translator needed ASAP

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
• Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Working Conditions and Environment

• Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment
• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk