Remote Translator

All Hallows Catholic Church; Joliet (IL); Remote; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

All Hallows Catholic Church is seeking an Entry Level Translator to support language needs by translating documents and assisting new families. The position requires proficiency in various target languages and involves active participation in the church's ESOL program, ensuring clear communication for all members.

Qualifications

• Entry-level translator position requires proficiency in English and one or more target languages.
• Attention to detail is crucial for accurate translation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a bilingual environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate and edit district documents from English to target languages.
• Assist families with enrollment documents and provide language support.
• Conduct welcome sessions and contribute to ESOL program operations.

Skills

Native or near-native proficiency

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Computer literacy

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Entry Level translators capable of interpreting and translating from English to 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 meeting 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 target language, both orally and in writing
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Computer literate, proficient with MS Word and have the ability 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