Korean Translator and Interpreter
About The Position
Lions International is the largest service club organization in the world. Our 1.4 million members are serving locally and globally to help take on some of the biggest challenges facing humanity. Every Lion and club are supported by our international association. More than 300 Lions International staff members are constantly working on tools and technology to enhance Lions’ service. When caring people join together, roll up their sleeves and take action to make their community better, it’s an incredible feeling for everyone involved. Here's how you can help. We are currently looking for a Korean Translator and Interpreter to join our team and rise to the challenge of empowering service. The translator is responsible for translation of publications and daily correspondences from English to Korean, and vice versa, with speed and accuracy. This position will also provide the conference setting interpretation support from English to Korean, and vice versa. The translator will also provide linguistic-based customer service, including executive-level board support to our members.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a 4-year college or university (preferably from home country) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of 2 year of translation and interpretation experience.
- Excellent command of English and native ability in Korean.
- Familiarity in history, culture, tradition, etc., and up-to-date knowledge of life in language region.
- Willingness to travel domestically or internationally for approximately 3 trips per fiscal year.
- Availability to work regularly from our Oak Brook, IL office.
Responsibilities
- Translation of correspondences and publications which would include handling voice over and subtitling in Korean 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Three weeks paid time off
- Flexible and hybrid work schedules
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
- Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
- 401K with employer match
- Reimbursable training
- Casual dress
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
