Translator - Pacific Island Languages

About this task

Independent contractor role providing written translations for disaster recovery communications supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Projects are assigned as needed, according to project demand and translator availability. Assignments are urgent and require fast turnaround.

Target languages:
- Carolinian, Chamorro (Saipan dialect), Chuukese, Hawaiian, Ilocano, Marshallese, Palauan, Pohnpeian, Samoan and Tongan.

Responsibilities:
- Provide quick-turn written translations using a Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tool.
- Translate recovery communications for individuals and communities affected by disasters.

Requirements:
- Reside in the United States or a U.S. territory.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have three years of professional written translation experience for state and/or federal government agencies.
- Hold certification from a translation industry organization such as ATA, ITI or ILR, or a bachelor's degree or higher in translation or another language-related discipline from an accredited institution. Five or more years of professional translation services for state and/or federal government agencies may be accepted instead.
- Be able to provide proof of applicable qualifications.
- Agree to the Master Service Agreement and related addenda.
- Have high proficiency in English and fluency in the target language or languages.
- Have a reliable desktop computer or laptop with a dedicated, secure, high-speed internet connection.
- Have experience using modern CAT tools such as XTM or Trados.
- Have Adobe Acrobat and the ability to use PDF markup tools.