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Translator – Elections
Location
Illinois + 1 moreAll locations: Illinois | New York
Posted
101 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Translator – Elections
Prisma International
• Provide written translations using a Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tool. We provide XTM to you. • Adhere to all project work instructions, glossaries and reference materials. • Ensure the source content's concept, style and register are culturally and linguistically appropriate for the target language. • Perform language quality check steps (before delivery) to ensure the target translation is error-free and true to the meaning of the source document. • Deliver completed translation jobs by the given deadlines and project budgets. • Review formatted target language PDF files for accuracy; concisely mark any corrections needed. Using Adobe mark-up tools is required. • Communicate in a timely and professional manner with Prisma team members. • Participate in quality management processes, e.g. Corrective Action Reports (CARs), Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), process improvement and solution implementation. • Take all measures necessary to protect and keep private sensitive information shared with you to carry out translation projects (e.g. PHI, PII, SBU). • Adhere to policies and processes defined in Prisma's Master Service Agreement (MSA) and the Prisma Vendor Guide.
Job Requirements
- Reside in the United States
- 18+ years of age
- Five (5) years of professional experience providing written translations to local, state or federal U.S. government offices as a contractor, sub-contractor, employee, freelancer or volunteer. Two (2) of the five (5) years of experience must have been acquired within the last five years. Note: T**he resume you submit must clearly outline your five years of government-related translation experience and include dates.** *Elections experience is a plus. *
- Availability to support Prisma after business hours (evenings) and on weekends and holidays during an Election cycle.
- Willing to abide by Prisma's Master Service Agreement (MSA) and related Addenda.
- High proficiency in English and a native speaker of the target language(s).
- Reliable desktop PC or laptop with dedicated, secure, high-speed internet connection.
- Experience using modern CAT tools (e.g. XTM, Trados, etc.).
- Adobe Acrobat on your device and the ability to use Adobe's markup tools on a PDF file.
- At least ONE (1) of the following credentials*** **You will be asked to provide proof.
- Current voting member in good standing of the **American Translators Association (ATA).**
- Current member in good standing of the **American Association of Language Specialists**
- Vietnamese translators - certified through the **Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia**
- Certified and registered on the **California Judicial Council Master List**
- Categorized as “Certified” or “Professionally Qualified” by the **Administrative Office of the United States Courts**
- Accreditation by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the **United States Secretary of Education**
- Accreditation by the **Western Association of Schools and Colleges**
- If you do not have at least one of the above-named certifications / accreditations, we may consider applicants with ALL of the following:**
- Native speaker of the target language.
- Educated in both English and the other language. Your resume must outline your educational background in a language-related field of study.
- 5+ years of professional experience translating for local, state or federal government offices as a contractor or sub-contractor. Two (2) of the five (5) years of experience must have been acquired within the last five years.
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