What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hmong Translator position at Prisma International?
HMONG TRANSLATOR Job Posting - Prisma International
We are onboarding experienced Minnesota-based HMONG TRANSLATORS to join our independent contractor team. You will be providing written translation from English into Hmong (White or Green). To be considered for hire, you must meet all minimum requirements listed in this job ad. Qualified candidates must have experience delivering written Hmong translations to local, state or federal government agencies. Other minimum requirements are stated below. Translation project assignments are assigned on an as-needed basis according to your availability.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - You must meet all of the following requirements:
- 18 years old
- You must live in Minnesota
- Minimum of 2 years of experience providing written Hmong translations to local, state or federal government agencies. The resume/CV you submit must clearly outline your professional translation history. Resumes without this information may be dismissed.
- Willingness to abide by Prisma's Master Service Agreement (MSA) and related Addenda.
- High proficiency in English and a native speaker of Hmong.
- Reliable desktop PC or laptop with dedicated, secure, high-speed internet connection.
- Experience using modern CAT tools (e.g. XTM, Trados, etc.)
- Adobe Acrobat on your device and the ability to use Adobe's markup tools on a PDF file.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide written translations using a Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tool. We provide XTM access to you.
- Adhere to all project work instructions, glossaries and reference materials provided to you.
- Ensure the source content's concept, style and register are culturally and linguistically appropriate in the target language (Hmong).
- Perform language quality check steps (before delivery) to ensure the target translation is error-free and true to the meaning of the source document.
- Deliver completed translation jobs by the given deadlines and project budgets.
- Review formatted target language PDF files for accuracy; mark any corrections needed. Using Adobe mark-up tools is required.
- Communicate in a timely and professional manner with Prisma team members.
- Willfully participate in quality management processes, e.g. Corrective Action Reports (CARs), Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), solution implementation.
- Take all measures necessary to protect and keep private sensitive information shared with you to carry out translation projects (e.g. PHI, PII, SBU).
- Adhere to policies and processes defined in the MSA and Prisma Vendor Guide.
OTHER ATTRIBUTES
- Excellent communication skills and quick responses to Prisma project team requests.
- After hours and weekend ability is a plus (at your discretion).
