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About The Position

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and Spanish, with deep knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage, and cultural nuance.
• Native Spanish speaker with comprehensive knowledge of Spanish-language variants and regional usage.
• Strong copyediting and proofreading skills, with attention to detail and consistency in style and format.
• Detailed knowledge of editing procedures and terminology; working knowledge of current typesetting and publishing practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Experience working with CAT tools.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and practices, with demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, establishing priorities, coordinating timelines and deliverables, and working effectively with internal stakeholders and external contractors.
• Proficiency with project management software and digital tools used to manage workflows, timelines, assignments, and deliverables.
• Experience developing, maintaining, or applying style guides, glossaries, and terminology resources to ensure consistency across Spanish-language materials.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse internal teams and external contractors.
• Bachelor’s degree in translation and/or language-related fields, or relevant work experience.
• A minimum of seven years of experience in text translating and editing from English into Spanish.
• Strong knowledge of translation theory, editorial practices, project management, and translation memory tools and technologies.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; AAWS is unable to provide or assume employment-based visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with A.A. literature, history, principles, and service structure preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Spanish Translator & Editor to set project timelines, ensuring timely delivery of key deliverables.
• Edit and prepare for press all new and revised Alcoholics Anonymous Conference-approved literature in Spanish, as well as the GSO bulletins Box 4-5-9, Sharing from Behind the Walls, About A.A., the General Service Board Quarterly Report, AAWS Highlights, and service materials including handbooks and workbooks.
• Coordinate recording sessions with relevant stakeholders and approve the final versions of Spanish audiobooks and videos.
• Edit materials for Regional and Special Forums, the General Service Conference, and A.A. International Conventions, World Service Material; also translate staff correspondence to facilitate communication with Spanish-speaking services in the U.S., Canada, and abroad.
• Collaborate with the Director of Language Services and the Spanish Translator & Editor to review, revise, and update all Spanish-language publications.
• Participate in the hiring process and oversee Spanish-language projects with contractors and related tasks.
• Collaborate with the Language Services Director, French Managing Editor, and team to develop and refine departmental procedures that increase productivity.
• Monitor project status, timelines, priorities, and deliverables; identify potential issues or delays and coordinate appropriate adjustments to ensure successful completion of projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Majority employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
• Employer-funded health reimbursement account
• Long- and short-term disability insurance provided at no cost
• Life insurance provided at no cost
• Generous paid time off including 3 weeks of vacation to start
• Abundant sick time
• Personal days
• Paid holidays
• 403(b) plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Salary continuation program