Translator - Elections

<strong>About Prisma International, Inc.</strong> - 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.<br><br><strong>We are seeking experienced, professional Translators to join our exclusive ELECTIONS team.</strong> In this independent contractor role, you will provide high quality written translations between English and your native language. Successful applicants will have past Elections experience, exceptional time management skills and a commitment to linguistic excellence.<br><br><strong>TARGET LANGUAGES: <br><br></strong><strong>Arabic, Armenian, Chinese (Traditional), Farsi, Hindi, Hmong, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish-US, Tagalog, Thai, Ukrainian and Vietnamese<br><br></strong>If your native language is not listed above, you are welcome to apply. However, you must meet all minimum requirements to be considered.<br><br><strong>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - You must meet ALL of the following requirements:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Reside in the United States</li><li>18+ years of age</li><li>Five (5) years of professional experience providing written translations to 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. Note: The resume you submit must clearly outline your five years of government-related translation experience and include dates. California elections experience is a plus, however, any U.S. election-related experience will be considered. </li><li>Availability to support Prisma after business hours (evenings) and on weekends and holidays during an Election cycle</li><li>Willing to abide by Prisma's Master Service Agreement (MSA) and related Addenda</li><li>High proficiency in English and a native speaker of the target language(s)</li><li>Reliable desktop PC or laptop with dedicated, secure, high-speed internet connection</li><li>Experience using modern CAT tools (e.g. XTM, Trados, etc.)</li><li>Adobe Acrobat on your device and the ability to use Adobe's markup tools on a PDF file</li><li>***At least ONE (1) of the following credentials*** You will be asked to provide proof</li><li>Current voting member in good standing of the American Translators Association (ATA)</li><li>Current member in good standing of the American Association of Language Specialists</li><li>Vietnamese translators - certified through the Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia</li><li>Certified and registered on the California Judicial Council Master List</li><li>Categorized as "Certified" or "Professionally Qualified" by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts</li><li>Accreditation by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education</li><li>Accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges<br><br></li></ul><strong>If you do not have at least one of the above-named certifications / accreditations, we may consider applicants with ALL of the following:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Native speaker of the target language</li><li>Educated in both English and the other language. Your resume must outline your educational background in a language-related field of study</li><li>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. <br><br></li></ul><strong>TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Provide written translations using a Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tool. We provide XTM to you</li><li>Adhere to all project work instructions, glossaries and reference materials</li><li>Ensure the source content's concept, style and register are culturally and linguistically appropriate for the target language</li><li>Perform language quality check steps (before delivery) to ensure the target translation is error-free and true to the meaning of the source document</li><li>Deliver completed translation jobs by the given deadlines and project budgets</li><li>Review formatted target language PDF files for accuracy; concisely mark any corrections needed. Using Adobe mark-up tools is required</li><li>Communicate in a timely and professional manner with Prisma team members</li><li>Participate in quality management processes, e.g. Corrective Action Reports (CARs), Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), process improvement and solution implementation</li><li>Take all measures necessary to protect and keep private sensitive information shared with you to carry out translation projects (e.g. PHI, PII, SBU)</li><li>Adhere to policies and processes defined in Prisma's Master Service Agreement (MSA) and the Prisma Vendor Guide<br><br></li></ul><strong>OTHER ATTRIBUTES:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Familiarity with voting materials: voter information guides, ballot measures, flyers, etc</li><li>Excellent communication skills and quick responses to Prisma requests</li><li>Ability to accommodate fast turnarounds for last-minute urgent corrections</li><li>High attention to detail - essential for proofreading and verifying names, numbers, dates, etc. and identifying font corruption in a non-English formatted document (PDF)</li><li>Integrity and impartiality for handling sensitive content</li><li>Awareness to understand cultural differences; ensure translated materials are appropriate and clear to specific communities</li><li>Advanced ability to translate complex or specialized jargon into clear, concise language</li><li>Ability to ask clarifying questions about technical or unclear content to ensure accuracy<br><br></li></ul><strong>Requirements<br><br></strong>See full list of minimum requirements above.