Italian Translator and Interpreter

Lions International•Oak Brook, IL

2d•$60,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lions International is the largest service club organization in the world, with 1.4 million members serving locally and globally. The international association supports its members and clubs with over 300 staff members working on tools and technology to enhance service. This role is for an Italian Translator & Interpreter to join the team and empower service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent command of English and native ability to speak, read and write in Italian required.
Familiarity in history, culture, tradition, etc., and up-to-date knowledge of life in Italy required.
This position requires travel, domestic and international, approximately 5% of the time.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Prior translation and interpretation experience strongly preferred.
Professional experience in simultaneous interpretation/translation a big plus.

Responsibilities

Translation of correspondences and publications which would include handling voice-over and subtitling in Italian required for the association’s media productions.
Simultaneous interpretation at the board meetings, international convention, seminars, and other meetings as well as providing assistance at the executive level.
Handling of administrative duties, such as processing of reports, award issuance, record keeping and additional administrative duties as assigned.
Assisting other divisions and departments with their language needs.
Provide association staff and volunteers with cultural expertise.
Conducting headquarters tours for non-English-speaking visitors
Performs other responsibilities as assigned.