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Job Description:
Title: English to Spanish Translator
Location: Remote
Type: Contract (On call; when assistance is needed); Full time hours when project is needed
Pay Rate: $35/hr W2 or 37/hr 1099 (Professional Position)
Equipment: To be provided by Maximus; Contact information is needed at time of offer
Background Check: Can start once the MedScan clears
Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Interview Process:
* HR Screen: Lead Recruitment Specialist (20-30 minute phone call)
* First Round: Senior Director and possible one or two others (60 minutes Zoom)
* Second Round/Final Round: Skills based assessment/test will be sent to the candidate to complete
* Review of Assessment- Offer or Decline
Summary:
The Maximus Center for Health Literacy is seeking an experienced bilingual (English/Spanish) linguist to support a wide range of strategic programs across business segments. This linguist will be responsible for a variety of activities to ensure high-quality deliverables that meet our clients’ objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Translate, edit, and proofread print and digital products from English into Spanish
- Perform quality control of translations in Spanish from other translators to ensure that linguistic and culturally appropriate materials are available to Limited English Proficiency (LEP) audiences
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish, Journalism, Communications, or related field required
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a professional translator
- American Translators Association (ATA) certification preferred
- Native Spanish speaker with at least 5 years living in the US
- Fluency in Spanish and English (speaking, reading, writing) required
- Excellent editorial skills in Spanish to ensure style, tone, grammar, and consistency according to requirements
- Ability to communicate complex technical information in clear and simple terms
- Strong knowledge of Latino culture and awareness of cultural, linguistic, and geographical variations in the US
- Proven ability to apply knowledge and experience in a time-pressured, deadline-intensive environment
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience performing quality reviews
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and has access to translation software tools (Preferably Trados)
Job Type: Contract
Salary: $33.00 - $37.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- English: 1 year (Required)
- Translation: 1 year (Required)
- Linguist experience: 1 year (Required)
- Bilingual: 1 year (Required)
- Writing skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote