Translator_NE-FL_301-Corps Program

Location:  Clearwater Corps, Florida

Position Type: Part-Time

Pay Range: $15.60 -- $17.55

About this opportunity:

The role of an interpreter varies from one situation to another. They will translate printed and verbal documents and materials (articles, lectures, sermons, brochures, promotional materials, training materials, books, etc.), ensure translated materials communicate the original intent of the message. Aid in all stages of communication. 

Interpreters are skilled individuals that understand and speak more than one language. They facilitate communication between parties who speak different languages. The interpreter does this by interpreting and re-communicating both verbal and written messages from one language into another.

Key responsibilities:

• Provides verbal translation between parties when one communicates in English and the other in Spanish; attends meetings, conferences, seminars and special events in order to provide verbal translation.
• Listens and translates spoken word from English to Spanish and Spanish to English; ensures the original intent and tone of the communication is maintained and accurately translated between languages.
• Applies knowledge of The Salvation Army mission, culture, and beliefs to ensure that translated documents comply with the same at all times.
• Check original texts or confer with the leader(s) to ensure that the translation retains the content, meaning and feeling of the original message.
• Carefully convert data from the source language into the desired target language.
• Communicate spoken and written messages with efficiency and clarity.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D.

And

One year translation experience,

Or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Valid Florida Driver’s License

• Knowledge of Spanish both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of the Hispanic culture.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. 
• Work is usually performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. 

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Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period:  5/7/2025 – 08/31/2025

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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