What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bengali Translator - Project Manager, Bureau of Communications position at Mediabistro?
The Bureau of Communications, within the agency's Office of External Affairs division, serves as the agency's in-house publisher; develops public health marketing campaigns and related collateral; provides materials and services in languages for limited-English proficient New Yorkers; maintains the agency's website and its social media platforms. Within Communications, the Language Services unit coordinates the delivery of interpretation services including ASL and real-time captioning to inform New Yorkers of health information including that related to public health emergencies. The Unit also provides professionally translated materials to ensure that Limited English Proficient New Yorkers have equitable access to information and services that the NYC Health Department provides.
If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description.The Language Service unit has an opening for a full-time Bengali Translator / Project Manager who will be reporting to the Director of Language Services and Research and will be working with a team of translators and language access coordinators. As the new Bengali Translator, you will be supporting the Agency in its efforts to comply with Local Law 30 : The Citywide Policy on Language Access to ensure the effective delivery of City Services and meaningful access to City programs and activities for all City residents who are proficient in Bengali, regardless of their proficiency in English.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO : Translating and proof-reading the translation of a vast range of communication materials (such as booklets, fact sheets, emergency communication materials, press releases, social media posts, and marketing campaigns) into Bengali for distribution to community-based organizations and the City at large.Providing input on cultural and linguistic issues related to the development of communications materials for diverse New York City audiences and for the outreach to community-based organizations, other City Agencies, and constituents.Assisting / contributing to the development of in-house resources like translation style guides and glossaries that aim to improve the effectiveness of the agency's language services across New York City neighborhoods / communities.Performing clerical work, such as reviewing invoices, submitting for payments, and assisting the unit with special projects, when not engaged in translation duties.Improving outreach to diverse communities throughout New York City via the establishment of collaborative working relationships with community-based organizations throughout New York City.Managing language services projects including coordinating with the Publications Unit, outside vendors, and in-house translators to deliver high-quality translations for programmatic events.
PREFERRED SKILLS : Native fluency in Bengali / BanglaExcellent judgement, editing, writing, and interpersonal skillsAbility to communicate complex messages clearly in simple language to highly diverse audiencesStrong organizational and problem-solving skillsExperience with stakeholder engagement and project management
The ideal candidate for this position must be a pro-active and self-motivated individual with the ability to work in teams and in a highly dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and timelines.
Minimum Qualifications1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or3. Education and / or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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