Interpreter/RMI Liaison

Summary The Interpreter/Liaison will interpret verbal communication from one language to another, and act as mediums where language barriers exist. Responsibilities Translate messages, live speeches, voice recordings and documents into another language, with careful attention to providing proper context, meaning, tone and technical wording. Collaborate with colleagues to compile helpful information, including terms and definitions, into an organized glossary for regular reference during the translation process. Honor outlined ethical codes to ensure sensitive and confidential information remains secure and protected. Identify terms and words with conflicting meanings to determine which alternative provides clarity and reflects the original purpose of the message. Verify, modify and edit translations to compensate for discrepancies in technical terms and to guarantee that the final content is consistent with original material. Consult dictionaries, encyclopedias and terminology compilations to remain educated and current with the meaning of words and phrases. Analyze audience members and listen to debriefings on what materials will be translated, to best assess how to present interpreted data. Document changes to translated materials, and maintain an orderly method for filing data for reference at a later time. Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Written and verbal proficiency in the English language. Interpersonal skills. Strong understanding of written and oral communication. Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required. Familiarity with using technology for translation. Ability to provide clear and concise oral and written communication. Ability to understand basic elements of speech in a standard dialect. Ability to listen and comprehend the required foreign languages with native or near-native ability; and ability to follow accurately the basic elements of conversations and telephone calls, and to read and understand various text-types. Ability to comprehend slang and colloquial expressions in the required foreign language(s) and translate them into their English equivalent. Effective understanding of face-to-face speech with sufficiently broad vocabulary that paraphrasing or explanations are unnecessary. Ability to work well under pressure to meet specific deadlines. Ability to understand requirements necessary to perform specific tasks being processed and produced. Read and comprehend the required foreign language (s) with native or near-native ability, and to read and understand various text types. Must have skills in working Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) software applications. Basic typing/word processing skills. Ability to recognize colloquialisms or word usage that clarifies feeling or emphasis of the spoken word is also required. Ability to travel as required.