Per Diem Project Assistant Must be bilingual in Russian & English

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking a per diem bilingual Russian-English candidate to work in the Department of Pediatrics on a per diem/project basis to support translation and adaptation of family-facing and training materials for an early childhood parenting program, PlayReadVIP. The team examines and delivers parenting interventions to improve child development outcomes in at-risk populations at pediatric clinics across New York City. This role is ideal for a graduate student, professional translator, community health worker (CHW), public health trainee, educator, or a bilingual professional with strong written Russian-language skills and familiarity with communicating across cultures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office 365.
• Strong analytical ability, critical thinking, and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Must be organized, detailed-orientated, dependable and flexible.
• Have excellent oral/written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding design and implementation.
• Bilingual in Russian & English

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in spoken and written Russian language, ideally including knowledge of parenting and child development terminology.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to preserve meaning across languages.
• Bachelors Degree in child development, child life, infancy, special education, family processes, maternal and child health, or related field.
• Previous experience with Russian-language translation and interpretation strongly preferred.
• Experience with community outreach, education, healthcare, or public health preferred.
• Familiarity with child development, family support, healthcare or education settings preferred.
• Lived, learned, or professional experience and knowledge of Russian-speaking immigrant communities in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Train in and understand standardized program to parents of infants and young children.
• Translate written program materials from English to Russian.
• Translate selected materials from Russian to English.
• Review translations for readability, tone, and conceptual accuracy using established frameworks such as the Ecological Validity model.
• Engage in literature reviews and knowledge finding of parenting and cultural values and characteristics in Russian-speaking communities in NYC.
• Engage in review of programmatic materials for cultural adaptation for Russian-speaking communities in NYC.
• Help identify culturally appropriate wording for family-facing content.
• Flag language that may require adaptation rather than direct translation.
• Participate in feedback meetings with program staff as needed.
• Develop rapport with families in the program.
• Conduct needs assessments, interviews, and focus groups with community members, parents, staff and program participants as applicable.
• Provide translation support for meetings, trainings, and other spoken/written communications.
• Attend parent advisory committee meetings, if applicable, to obtain feedback.
• Maintain and organize project materials.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team of research and clinical staff.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees