UCAR
COMETTranslator
“COMET Translator at UCAR. Skills: Spanish translation, English translation, editing, proofreading, writing technical and scientific content in Spanish. Translates COMET publications from English into Spanish. Contributes to a list of Spanish terms for each project”
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Work Location Expectations: This position is open to candidates seeking in-person, hybrid (combination of 3 days in-person and 2 days of remote), or fully remote opportunities., UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U. S. , excluding U. S. Territories., Casual employees may not work in excess of 1,000 hours in any 12-month period.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate's degree in English, Spanish, translation studies or physical science, plus 0 to 2 years of translation, Native-level fluency in both Spanish and English, Demonstrated ability to translate, edit, proofread, and write technical and scientific content in Spanish, Ability to understand and communicate complex scientific concepts, particularly related to meteorology, hydrology, and environmental sciences, Experience working with a variety of digital content formats, including text, graphics, multimedia, animations, and video, Proficiency with common productivity and translation tools, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Translation Memory (TM) platforms such as MemoQ or Trados Studio, attention to detail, ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Nice to Have
Experience managing or coordinating translation or multilingual content projects, Experience with multimedia development, graphic design, or illustration in support of translation or localization efforts, Familiarity with HTML editing tools (e.g., Dreamweaver) and/or graphic editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop), Experience working with learning management systems (LMS), Experience developing translation, multimedia, or localization standards and guidelines for multilingual projects, Experience leading or coordinating translation activities with translators, vendors, or project partners, Bachelor's degree in English, Spanish, translation studies or physical science, 3 years of translation experience, An equivalent combination of education and work experience
What You'll Do.
Translates COMET publications from English into Spanish
Contributes to a list of Spanish terms for each project
updates COMET’s English-Spanish glossary of hydrometeorological and other scientific terms
researches concepts and terminology as needed
Edits/reviews other Spanish translations
Supports social media posts
responds to user questions and queries in Spanish
and evaluates materials for other UCAR/NCAR entities
Collaborates directly with members of COMET’s graphic design and web development team to build and edit translated publications for MetEd and COMET websites
provide input on translation-related issues
corrects linguistic and technical issues identified in the original English publications
addresses technical issues related to linguistic problems on MetEd and the underlying learning management system (LMS)
Evaluates translated materials for correct functionality and formatting on MetEd website
consults with technical staff to find solutions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborates directly with members of COMET’s graphic design and web development team; work collaboratively in a team environment
Communication Scope
Ability to understand and communicate complex scientific concepts
Process & Methodology
Experience managing or coordinating translation or multilingual content projects, Experience leading or coordinating translation activities with translators, vendors, or project partners
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