CEC - Translator/Transcriber
About The Position
The Transcriber/Translator transcribes and translates materials including video and audio recordings, written materials, and conversation from Yup’ik to English and English to Yup’ik, facilitating understanding for a variety of audiences. This role involves practicing Yup’ik orthography, translating and transcribing various forms of content, and potentially acting as an official translator in meetings and conferences. The position also includes assisting in making transcriptions usable, adding information to the Atlas website, and transcribing Elder’s texts and stories. Responsibilities extend to converting written materials between languages, creating new texts that accurately reflect the original content and style, and editing/proofreading for language accuracy. The role requires the use of dictionaries, glossaries, and computer-assisted translation tools, with the goal of facilitating communication for those with limited English proficiency and building collaborative relationships. Participation in the Cultural Engagement Team Project and performing other assigned duties are also part of the role. The job requires working in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Requirements
- Ability to transcribe and translate Central Yup’ik and Cup’ik dialects to English.
- Ability to express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form in both English and Yupik.
- Strong knowledge in the structure and content of both English and Yup’ik language(s) including meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Working knowledge in translation and technical writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the reader/audience.
- Ability to be an active listener.
- Ability to find and identify essential information.
- Ability to find ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information.
- Ability to reorganize information to get a better approach to problems or tasks.
- Ability to actively learn new material or information to grasp its implications.
- Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite Programs: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- High School or GED equivalent.
- Two years of experience in transcribing and translating.
- Ability to Speak Yupik is required; Fluent in Yupik reading and writing.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Practice Yup’ik orthography (reading and writing).
- Translate and transcribe material from conventions, meetings, presentations, and informal gatherings.
- Attend conferences and meetings and act as official translator to mediate discussion.
- Assist in making transcriptions into useable material.
- Add information as directed to the Atlas website, including text, audio and videos.
- Transcribe and translate Elder’s texts and stories.
- Convert written materials from one language into another, such as books, publications, or web pages.
- Create a new text in the target language that reproduces the content and style of the original.
- Edit and proofread text to accurately reflect language.
- Use dictionaries and glossaries for reference.
- Employ computer-assisted translation.
- Facilitate communication for those with limited English proficiency.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships by working with groups, organizations, and partners.
- Participate in Cultural Engagement Team Project.
- Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
