Mum/Mam Translator

Cayuse Holdings • Oakland, CA

294d • $45 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

Cayuse Civil, LLC provides community focused technology solutions, program management, and business process services. Our integrated offerings, credentials, and diverse status allow local and state clients to engage quickly and confidently with Cayuse to deliver high-quality services on time and within budget. The Mum/Mam translator will provide translation services within the State of California to agencies for individuals with a language barrier. Translation will consist of but not limited to education, legal, medical, environmental, and social services, etc. This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in Mum/Mam.
• High school, Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent in years of experience.
• MISS, RID certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in language liaison, education, medical, environmental, and/or military translation.
• Must be comfortable translating for organizations like NBCMI, DSHS, CHI, Federal Courts, Legal, Economic, and World Bank.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in oral and written communication.
• A wide breadth of knowledge in a variety of topics.
• Strong social awareness for translation with empathy and attentiveness.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Accurately translating work situations like lectures, conversations, and meetings.
• Utilizing technology to transcribe spoken English in some settings.
• Reading the original document and translating it.
• Editing translated versions.
• Being sensitive to the culture of the original languages and the target languages during the translation process.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers