Jamaican Patois Analytic Linguist
Primary Functions and Responsibilities
- Monitor: To listen to or read foreign language communications, then subsequently type summaries into the English language.
- Transcribe: To render the spoken word of a language into the written form of the same language.
- Translate: To render the spoken or written word of one language into the written form of another language.
- Interpret: To translate orally either consecutively or simultaneously from source language to target language.
- Analyze: To examine methodically and in detail the constitution of information for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
Requirements
- Clear, concise, effective written and spoken communication skills in English and Jamaican Patois
- Able to summarize and translate audio and text, including slang and colloquialisms, in a real time manner
- Demonstrate prior interpreting and/or translating experience in a professional or personal setting
- Adequately prioritize tasks while demonstrating attention to detail and organization skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, social media, text message terminology in English and Jamaican Patois
- Typing abilities to exceed 40 words per minute
- Capable of adapting well under pressure and functioning cohesively in a team environment
- Availability to work a rotating schedule
- Candidates must pass writing, reading, listening, and speaking language tests in English and Jamaican Patois or provide prior test results as required by contract
- Availability to work full time locally and travel outside your area for extended periods of time required for this position
Physical Demands
- Talk
- Hear
- See
- Sit for extended periods of time
- Use hands and fingers to handle and manipulate keys on a keyboard or telephone pad
- Stand
- Walk
- Reach with arms and hands
- Climb or balance
- Stoop, kneel, or crouch
Pay
$40 per hour
Schedule
Rotating schedule
Benefits
- Major medical insurance (pending eligibility)
- 401k retirement account
- 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked (or as per local requirements)
- Up to 10 paid vacation days
- 11 paid federal holidays
About the Role
Metlang is seeking exceptional bilingual professionals looking to enhance their analytical and translation skills. Are you a people person? Are you looking to provide a much-needed public service to our community? Are you looking to put your bilingual skills to use while getting paid for your abilities and experience?
Qualifications
Clear, concise, effective written and spoken communication skills in English and Jamaican Patois
Ability to summarize and translate audio and text, including slang and colloquialisms, in a real time manner
Demonstrate prior interpreting and/or translating experience in a professional or personal setting
Adequately prioritize tasks while demonstrating attention to detail and organization skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, social media, text message terminology in English and Jamaican Patois
Typing abilities to exceed 40 words per minute
Capable of adapting well under pressure and functioning cohesively in a team environment
Availability to work a rotating schedule
Candidates must pass writing, reading, listening, and speaking language tests in English and Jamaican Patois or provide prior test results as required by contract
Availability to work full time locally and travel outside your area for extended periods of time required for this position
Skills
Clear, concise, effective written and spoken communication skills in English and Jamaican Patois
Ability to summarize and translate audio and text, including slang and colloquialisms, in a real time manner
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, social media, text message terminology in English and Jamaican Patois
Typing abilities to exceed 40 words per minute
Capable of adapting well under pressure and functioning cohesively in a team environment
Benefits
- Major medical insurance (pending eligibility)
- 401k retirement account
- 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked (or as per local requirements)
- Up to 10 paid vacation days
- 11 paid federal holidays
Pay
$40 per hour
Schedule
Rotating schedule