Translator for SUN Manual-English to Ilocano

Wycliffe Associates; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wycliffe Associates is seeking a native or bilingual Ilocano speaker for a volunteer translator role. The position involves translating an English training manual into Ilocano for teachers serving deaf and blind communities. The work can be done remotely, requiring about 10-12 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Native or bilingual Ilocano speaker.
• Fluent in English and Ilocano.

Responsibilities

• Translate a 26-page training manual from English to Ilocano.
• Use spreadsheets and documents sent via email.
• Work independently from home.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Ilocano

Basic computer skills

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Translator for SUN Manual-English to Ilocano

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Wycliffe Associates is working on Bible translation projects for deaf and blind individuals worldwide using SUN (Symbolic Universal Notation), a symbol-based writing system that provides immediate Scripture access to the deaf and deaf-blind.

We seek native or bilingual Ilocano speakers to translate an English training manual into Ilocano for teachers serving deaf and blind communities in Ilocano-speaking regions. Basic computer skills, fluency in English and Ilocano, and proficiency in Word and Excel are required. The work can be done remotely, requiring about 10-12 hours weekly, and will last a few months until completion. This volunteer opportunity allows you to use your language skills to help bring the Gospel to the deaf and blind.

Responsibilities

• Translate a 26-page training manual from English to Ilocano.
• Use spreadsheets and documents sent via email.
• Work independently from home with internet and computer access.

Requirements

• Native or bilingual Ilocano speaker.
• Fluent in English and Ilocano.
• Basic computer skills, including Word and Excel.