Job Description

Essential Duties:

• Prepare for interpretation/translation by researching subject matter and studying text to be translated.
• Translate speech/text by listening to speaker; understanding the thoughts expressed; incorporating cultural influences; consulting other sources as necessary; and explaining the thought in target language, while simultaneously listening to the next statement/taking notes for consecutive translation, as needed.
• Evaluate translation by reviewing clarity and grammar; make adjustments in meaning.
• Perform real-time interpretations in fast-paced conference setting.
• Verify translation by proofreading translated text.

Compensation:

• Successful applicant will receive a competitive but negotiable compensation commensurate with education and experience.

Required Skills or Experience

• Ability to provide interpretation and translation of the highest quality that reads and interprets as if they were crafted in the original target language.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of two years' experience.
• English and French language fluency; excellent writing and communication skills in both languages
• Strong organizational and concentration skills; high attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain scheduling commitments.
• Demonstrated computer skills (Microsoft Office) and familiarity with translation and interpretation tools.