Spanish Translator

About the role

The Spanish Translator role is responsible for the translation of assigned member materials from English to Spanish. The materials primarily contain non-technical health care content. In collaboration with the language access team, this position helps promote, maintain and improve language access and services for Limited English Proficient (LEP) members and families across the state of Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Translate member materials from English to Spanish using computer-aided translation (CAT) software; written materials range from correspondence about benefits to educational materials.
• Adjust translation as needed to convey the style, tone, and intent of the text and produce culturally and linguistically appropriate materials.
• Ensure that translations properly convey meaning and adhere to reading level requirements.
• Ensure translated materials are consistent with brand and style guidelines.
• Provide proofreading and editing as needed to support the quality and accuracy of translated documents submitted by vendors or contractors.
• Collaborate with copywriters, graphic designers, project managers, and reviewers on a daily basis to create products that meet all standards.
• Request clarification if there is any ambiguity to ensure the source text is transferred accurately into the target language.
• Balance time-sensitive deadline submissions with longer-term project deadlines.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience providing English to Spanish translation services.
• Ability to pass a translation assessment.
• Experience working with CAT software.
• Experience proofreading and editing.

Preferred

• Current American Translator Association (ATA) translation certification.
• Postsecondary degree in translation, and/or translation coursework.
• Reading and writing language proficiencies at the ILR level 4x (i.e., Advanced Professional Proficiency).
• Desktop Publishing (DTP) experience.
• Experience with quality assurance.
• Experience working with alternative formats such as large print and audio.
• Experience translating healthcare and marketing materials.
• Experience working with a corporate or agency creative team.