ALTA Language Services

Title: Jamaican Creole English (Patois) Testing Evaluator Location: Remote Job Description: JAMAICAN CREOLE ENGLISH (PATOIS) TESTING EVALUATOR ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION ALTA Language Services is the only 100% employee-owned company in our field. As employee owners, we work hard and go beyond words to perform each and every task with integrity and a passion to stay innovative. We're a diverse group of smart, creative people who love their work and what we learn about other languages, countries, and cultures. We use the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to achieve our goals and vision. EOS is a set of simple and practical tools that help us run our business effectively and efficiently, and we are looking for people who embody our core values: "be kind," "be resourceful," and "get it done." We offer a flexible work environment and competitive benefits, including healthcare and company stock. ALTA participates in E-Verify. DESCRIPTION About the Job The Testing Evaluator position is a remote, on demand, part-time position. The Testing Evaluator assists with testing for language proficiency examinations, interacting with the examinee in the evaluator's native language. Support for proficiency tests may be provided via telephone, video conferencing, or another technology-based medium (recorded audio etc.), depending on the needs of the test. The tests will be evaluated according to given scoring criteria; therefore, paid training is conducted before starting the job. Testing evaluators must be able to accept and use the required scoring procedure and maintain consistent and reliable scoring throughout their employment. They must also be willing to operate in a repetitive task situation and maintain confidentiality. Responsibilities - Perform the test in a professional manner - Follow the process to perform the tasks - Adhere to the guidelines to score the tests - Enter the data on the testing platform in a timely manner - Provide comments and concerns to the testing department - Perform pilot tests - Create and review test items - Perform other similar duties requested by the Operations and Development Testing department POSITION REQUIREMENTS Skills - Strong oral and written communication skills in the target language (target language appears in job title) - Excellent interpersonal skills - Accuracy and attention to detail - Technical communication - Professionalism - Organization - Must have email access with the capability to send and receive attached files, and must be able to navigate the Internet - Computer literacy Education/Training Language: Candidates must possess native fluency in the target language (target language appears in job title). Degree: College Degree. Computer Knowledge: Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Language: A minimum English proficiency level of a 2+/2+ on the ILR proficiency scale. Experience Any combination of training and experience which provides required knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of the position. Salary Current pay range for the position of Testing Evaluator: from $9.00 to $30.00 per test. Actual pay depends on several factors, including but not limited to level of education, knowledge, skills, qualifications, certifications, previous experience in similar positions, market pay rates, comparable salaries, demographic factors, geographical location, jobs availability, budget availability, revenue etc. FULL TIME/PART TIME Contingent BENEFITS Part-time employees are not eligible for ALTA-sponsored benefits. LOCATION Remote PLEASE NOTE: All Testing Evaluators must be based in the U.S. Unfortunately, we are not able to hire in all 50 US States. We are currently unable to hire applicant resident in the following States: Maine. We are also unable to hire applicant residents in the territory of Puerto Rico. As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and in compliance with our responsibilities as a federal contractor, we are happy to make our Affirmative Action Plans (AAP) for Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans available to all candidates. If you would like to learn more about our dedication to equal opportunity and review these plans, please reach out to us at hr@altalang.com. SCAM Alert: Beware of fraudulent communications. All legitimate ALTA correspondence originates exclusively from @altalang.com email addresses. We do not communicate through Gmail, Telegram, WhatsApp, or any other third-party platforms. ALTA Language Services is a drug-free workplace. All employees are required to adhere to the Company’s drug-free workplace policy. #LI-Remote

Notes from FlexJobs Staff: Link goes to a list of job openings. Must click on appropriate job title to see description. Title: Japanese Linguist ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION ALTA Language Services is the only 100% employee-owned company in our field. As employee owners, we work hard and go beyond words to perform each and every task with integrity and a passion to stay innovative. We're a diverse group of smart, creative people who love their work and what we learn about other languages, countries, and cultures. ALTA participates in E-Verify. ABOUT THE JOB ALTA Language Services seeks a talented individual to join our Testing Department as a contractor to develop and review reading comprehension and listening comprehension test content in Japanese. The linguist will be expected to deliver accurate, high-quality documentation within a specific deadline and timeline. Training regarding the specifics of the development will be provided. RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop Japanese reading and listening comprehension test content, as per development specifications provided by ALTA Project Managers. Linguist will select content from authentic sources, make any necessary edits to the content, and provide a transcription and an English translation, where required. - Report to Project Managers about the progress of the work. - Review similar content in Japanese developed by another linguist. - Address revision comments on developed content. SKILLS Native speaker of the given target language as specified in the position title. The ideal candidate for this position is a linguist who stays up-to-date with popular media sources in the target language. - Excellent reading and listening comprehension skills in the target language. - Advanced communication skills in English. - Ability and desire to work collaboratively. - Ability to meet deadlines. - Professionalism. - Computer literacy. - Research skills. EDUCATION/TRAINING Degree: College degree or equivalent experience. A degree in linguistics, translation, or similar is a plus. Computer Knowledge: Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Must have email access with the capability to send and receive attached files and must be able to navigate the Internet. Languages: Native-level fluency in target language is required. Ability to communicate in English is essential, as it will be the language used in communication with the project team. EXPERIENCE - Previous experience in test development is preferred. - Previous experience using a language proficiency scale (e.g., ILR or CEFR) is preferred. - Experience using the target language in a professional capacity (writing, teaching, translation, interpretation, etc.) is required. JOB TYPE / FULL TIME/PART TIME Contractor/Contingent LOCATION Remote EOE STATEMENT ALTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the policy of ALTA not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of ALTA to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Employees and applicants of ALTA will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

Role Description The Testing Evaluator position is a remote, on demand, part-time position. The Testing Evaluator assists with testing for language proficiency examinations, interacting with the examinee in the evaluator's native language. Support for proficiency tests may be provided via telephone, video conferencing, or another technology-based medium (recorded audio etc.), depending on the needs of the test. The tests will be evaluated according to given scoring criteria; therefore, paid training is conducted before starting the job. Testing evaluators must be able to accept and use the required scoring procedure and maintain consistent and reliable scoring throughout their employment. They must also be willing to operate in a repetitive task situation and maintain confidentiality. Responsibilities - Perform the test in a professional manner - Follow the process to perform the tasks - Adhere to the guidelines to score the tests - Enter the data on the testing platform in a timely manner - Provide comments and concerns to the testing department - Perform pilot tests - Create and review test items - Perform other similar duties requested by the Operations and Development Testing department Qualifications - Strong oral and written communication skills in the target language (target language appears in job title) - Excellent interpersonal skills - Accuracy and attention to detail - Technical communication - Professionalism - Organization - Must have email access with the capability to send and receive attached files, and must be able to navigate the Internet - Computer literacy Requirements - Language: Candidates must possess native fluency in the target language (target language appears in job title) - Degree: College Degree - Computer Knowledge: Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel - Language: A minimum English proficiency level of a 2+/2+ on the ILR proficiency scale - Experience: Any combination of training and experience which provides required knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of the position Benefits - Part-time employees are not eligible for ALTA-sponsored benefits Location Remote Additional Information All Testing Evaluators must be based in the U.S. Unfortunately, we are not able to hire in all 50 US States. We are currently unable to hire applicant residents in the following States: Maine. We are also unable to hire applicant residents in the territory of Puerto Rico. As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and in compliance with our responsibilities as a federal contractor, we are happy to make our Affirmative Action Plans (AAP) for Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans available to all candidates. If you would like to learn more about our dedication to equal opportunity and review these plans, please reach out to us at hr@altalang.com. SCAM Alert: Beware of fraudulent communications. All legitimate ALTA correspondence originates exclusively from @altalang.com email addresses. We do not communicate through Gmail, Telegram, WhatsApp, or any other third-party platforms. ALTA Language Services is a drug-free workplace. All employees are required to adhere to the Company’s drug-free workplace policy.

Role Description ALTA Language Services seeks a talented individual to join our Testing Department as a contractor to review test content in Western Armenian. The linguist will be expected to deliver accurate, high-quality documentation within a specific deadline and timeline. Training regarding the specifics of the development will be provided. For the right candidate, there is an additional opportunity to work with our Testing Operations team to score tests on a regular basis. Responsibilities - Review and revise speaking and listening test content in Western Armenian, as per development specifications provided by ALTA Project Managers. - Report to Project Managers about the progress of the work. Qualifications - Native speaker of the given target language as specified in the position title. - Excellent reading comprehension skills in the target language. - Excellent writing skills in the target language and in English. - Advanced communication skills in English. - Ability and desire to work collaboratively. - Ability to meet deadlines. - Professionalism. - Computer literacy. - Research skills. Requirements - Degree: College degree or equivalent experience. A degree in linguistics, translation, or similar is a plus. - Computer Knowledge: Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Must have email access with the capability to send and receive attached files, and must be able to navigate the Internet. - Languages: Native-level fluency in the target language is required. Ability to communicate in English is essential, as it will be the language used in communication with the project team. Experience - Previous experience in test development or review is preferred. - Previous experience using a language proficiency scale (e.g., ILR or CEFR) is preferred. - Experience using the target language in a professional capacity (writing, teaching, translation, interpretation, etc.) is required. Job Type Contractor/Contingent Location Remote EOE Statement ALTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the policy of ALTA not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of ALTA to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Employees and applicants of ALTA will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

The Testing Evaluator position is a remote, on demand, part-time position. The Testing Evaluator assists with testing for language proficiency examinations, interacting with the examinee in the evaluator's native language. Support for proficiency tests may be provided via telephone, video conferencing, or another technology-based medium (recorded audio etc.), depending on the needs of the test. The tests will be evaluated according to given scoring criteria; therefore, paid training is conducted before starting the job. Testing evaluators must be able to accept and use the required scoring procedure and maintain consistent and reliable scoring throughout their employment. Must be willing to operate in a repetitive task situation and maintain confidentiality. Perform the test in a professional manner Follow the process to perform the tasks Adhere to the guidelines to score the tests Enter the data on the testing platform in a timely manner Provide comments and concerns to the testing department Perform pilot tests Create and review test items Perform other similar duties requested by the Operations and Development Testing department