Translator, Burmese
Location
United States
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
$60 - $80 / hour
High School3 yrs expBurmeseEnglish
Job Description
• Accurately translate spoken work situations like lectures, conversations, and meetings.
• Utilizing technology to transcribe spoken English in some settings.
• Reading an original document and translating it into the language required.
• Editing translated versions.
• Will need to be sensitive to the culture of the original languages and the target languages during the translation process.
• Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- High School/BA Degree/ or equivalent in years of experience
- 3+ years of translation/interpretation in Burmese
- Certified Translation Professional
- ATA Certification
- Translation Certifications
- Experience with State Department experience/ refugees, FDA, Health & Human services, Medical, Legal, Housing Authority etc.
- Must be fluent in Burmese
- Must be able to pass a background check
- May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
- The ability to facilitate translation with discretion and impartiality.
- Proficiency in written communication
- A wide breadth of knowledge in a variety of topics
- Strong social awareness for interpretation with empathy and attentiveness
- Cultural awareness when conducting translations within different regions
- Physical stamina and dexterity for extended sessions
- Must possess problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
- Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
- Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
- Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.
