Translator - Pacific Island Languages

Prisma International, Inc.

103d•Remote

About The Position

Prisma International, Inc. is seeking experienced, professional Translators to provide vital recovery communications to individuals and communities impacted by disasters, in collaboration with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This role involves urgent translation projects requiring fast turnaround. Projects are assigned on an as-needed basis, dependent on need and translator availability. Target languages include CAROLINIAN, CHAMORRO (Saipan dialect), CHUUKESE, HAWAIIAN, ILOCANO, MARSHALLESE, PALAUAN, POHNPEIAN, SAMOAN, and TONGAN. Applicants must meet all minimum requirements to be considered.

Requirements

Reside in the United States or a U.S. territory.
Be 18+ years of age.
Have three (3) years of professional experience providing written translations to state and/or federal government agencies.
Certified by a translation industry organization (e.g., ATA, ITI, ILR) OR possess a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in translation or other language-related discipline from an accredited college or university.
Five+ years of professional translation services to state and/or federal government agencies may be accepted in lieu of certification/degree.
Willingness to abide by Prisma's Master Service Agreement (MSA) and related Addenda.
High proficiency in English and a native speaker of the target language(s).
Reliable desktop PC or laptop with dedicated, secure, high-speed internet connection.
Experience using modern CAT tools (e.g., XTM, Trados, etc.).
Adobe Acrobat on your device and the ability to use Adobe's markup tools on a PDF file.

Nice To Haves

After hours and weekend ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide quick-turn written translations using a Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tool (XTM access provided).
Adhere to all project work instructions, glossaries, and reference materials.
Ensure the source content's concept, style, and register are culturally and linguistically appropriate for the target language.
Perform language quality check steps before delivery to ensure the target translation is error-free and true to the meaning of the source document.
Deliver completed translation jobs by the given deadlines and project budgets, with FEMA projects requiring accelerated delivery.
Review formatted target language PDF files for accuracy and mark any corrections needed using Adobe mark-up tools.
Communicate in a timely and professional manner with Prisma team members.
Participate in quality management processes such as Corrective Action Reports (CARs) and Root Cause Analyses (RCAs).
Take all measures necessary to protect and keep private sensitive information (e.g., PHI, PII, SBU).
Adhere to policies and processes defined in Prisma's Master Service Agreement (MSA) and the Prisma Vendor Guide.