French Translator

The French Translator will produce professional English-to-French translations of a variety of materials, including complex and technical documents, and will also be capable of providing serviceable French-to-English translations. S/he will work across teams to provide leadership in moving IntraHealth International towards being a more bilingual organization. S/he will manage projects directed by multiple people within the organization, and s/he will communicate effectively with a diverse staff. The position is part of the Communications team and reports to the Communications Manager.

Responsibilities include providing professional English-to-French translation of a wide variety of materials including manuals, internal documents, public relations materials, press releases, communications documents, training materials, presentations, newsletters, audio files, website pages, grant and report documents and resource center information; less frequently, provide serviceable French-to-English translation for internal reviews of documents, presentations, etc.; providing leadership in steering the organization toward being more bilingual (English and French); developing translation guidelines including glossary of key terminology and translation protocol; editing and proofing translated documents; turn projects around quickly; work comfortably with tight deadlines; coordinating and managing specific projects and assignments and related deadlines, timelines and processes; utilizing a strong command of IntraHealth and public health terminology; and facilitating knowledge gathering and archiving of documents and other sources of information and data to strengthen and maintain organizational knowledge management.

Required education and experience includes a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Experience in health care or international development a plus; three to five years of translation experience; fluency in written and spoken French and English with excellent computer skills; proven ability to translate efficiently and accurately; knowledge of public health terminology; strong organization skills and attention to detail; enthusiasm and ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment; self-motivation with the ability to manage projects with little supervision; project management skills, including ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal; flexibility and ease in working with and answer to a diverse group of people.

This position is with IntraHealth International in Chapel Hill, NC. For immediate consideration, please forward cover letter and resume to jobs@intrahealth.org. IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.