Translator - Pacific Island Languages

Prisma International, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Prisma International, Inc. seeks experienced translators for FEMA-related recovery communications in Pacific Island languages. Join our independent contractor team to provide timely, accurate translations for disaster-related material and government projects.

Minimum requirements include residence in the United States, 18+ years old, and three years of professional translation experience with government agencies. Proficiency in English and the target language(s) is essential.

Qualifications

• reside in the United States or a U.S. territory.
• Be 18+ years of age.
• Have three (3) years of professional translation experience with government agencies.
• Certified by a translation organization or a Bachelor’s degree in translation or related field; five+ years may be accepted in lieu.
• Agree to Prisma’s Master Service Agreement (MSA).
• High proficiency in English and fluent in the target language(s).
• Reliable desktop PC or laptop with secure, high-speed internet.
• Experience with CAT tools (XTM, Trados) and Adobe Acrobat markup.

Responsibilities

• Provide quick-turn written translations using a CAT tool with XTM access.
• Adhere to project work instructions, glossaries and references.
• Ensure content style and register are appropriate for the target language.
• Perform quality checks before delivery to ensure accuracy.
• Deliver translations by deadlines; FEMA projects require accelerated delivery.
• Review targeted PDFs for accuracy using Adobe markup tools.
• Communicate timely with Prisma team members.
• Participate in quality management processes (CARs, RCAs).
• Protect sensitive information (PHI, PII, SBU).
• Adhere to Prisma’s MSA and Vendor Guide.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in translation or language-related discipline

Certification by ATA/ITI/ILR or equivalent

Tools

XTM CAT tool

Trados

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

About Prisma International, Inc. - Prisma is a dynamic and growing language services provider committed to delivering exceptional translation solutions to clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on our dedication to linguistic excellence and client satisfaction.

TRANSLATOR - PACIFIC ISLAND LANGUAGES - Job Posting

We are expanding our independent contractor team and seeking experienced, professional Translators to provide vital recovery communications to individuals and communities impacted by disasters. We are working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in this effort. In times of crisis, clear communication in one’s native language isn’t just a service—it’s a lifeline. Translation projects for FEMA are urgent and require fast turnaround.

To be considered for hire, you must meet ALL minimum requirements listed below. Translation projects are assigned onan as-needed basis according to need and your availability.

TARGET LANGUAGES:

CAROLINIAN, CHAMORRO (Saipan dialect), CHUUKESE, HAWAIIAN, ILOCANO, MARSHALLESE, PALAUAN, POHNPEIAN, SAMOAN and TONGAN.

If your language is not listed above, you are welcome to apply. However, you must meet ALL requirements to be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• You must reside in the United States or a U.S. territory.
• You must be 18+ years of age.
• Have three (3) years of professional experience providing written translations to state and/or federal government agencies. Candidates who submit resumes without a three-year timeline of fed/state government agency experience will be disqualified.
• Certified by a translation industry organization such as:American Translators Association (ATA), Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI), Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR), etc. –OR– a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in translation or other language-related discipline from an accredited college or university. If onboarded, you will be asked to submit proof of accreditation(s). Five+ years of professional translation services to state and/or federal government agencies may be accepted in lieu of the above.
• Willingness to abide byPrisma’s Master Service Agreement (MSA) and related Addenda.
• High proficiencyin English and a fluent speaker of thetarget language(s).
• Reliable desktop PC or laptop with dedicated, secure, high-speed internet connection.
• Experience using modernCAT tools (e.g. XTM, Trados, etc.).
• Adobe Acrobat on your deviceand the ability to use Adobe’s markup tools on a PDF file.

TASKS &RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide quick-turn written translations using a Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tool. We provide XTM access to you.
• Adhere to all project work instructions, glossaries andreference materials provided to you.
• Ensure the source content’sconcept, style and register are culturally and linguisticallyappropriate for the target language.
• Perform languagequality check steps (before delivery)to ensure the target translation is error-free andtrue to the meaning of the source document.
• Deliver completedtranslation jobs by the given deadlinesandproject budgets. FEMA projects require accelerated delivery. Due dates are driven by word count.
• Review formattedtarget language PDF files for accuracy; mark any corrections needed. Using Adobe mark-up tools is required.
• Communicate in a timely and professionalmanner with Prisma team members.
• Willfully participate in quality management processes, e.g.Corrective Action Reports (CARs),Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), solution implementation.
• Take all measures necessary to protect andkeep private sensitive information shared with you to carry out translation projects(e.g.PHI, PII, SBU).
• Adhere topolicies and processes defined in Prisma’s Master Service Agreement (MSA) and the Prisma Vendor Guide.

OTHER ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent communication skills and quick responses to Prisma project team requests.
• Ability to accommodate fast turnarounds for small word count projects.
• After hours andweekend ability is a plus (at your discretion).

IMPORTANT APPLICANT SECURITY NOTICE:

Prisma will never ask for payment information or fee transfers during recruitment or employment preparation. Legitimate outreach for information will only originate from official @prisma.com email addresses.

See full list of minimum requirements above.