Translator – Elections

TranslatorTranslatorContractRemoteTeam 11-50Since 1982Company Site LinkedIn

Location

Illinois + 1 more

Posted

18 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Professional Certificate5 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglishHindiKoreanFilipinoThai

Job Description

• 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.