Driveline Baseball is seeking a Japanese - English Interpreter & Translator to work out of our gym in Kent, Washington.
We Offer:
- Competitive Pay – hourly based on experience
- Great Benefits - health, dental, vision, etc.
- Opportunities to expand your skill set and knowledge base in the baseball industry
We look forward to meeting you and playing a part in fulfilling your career goals...
Please see description below and apply today!
Job Summary
We are seeking a professional, skilled individual for a Japanese - English Interpreter & Translator position.
This position is responsible for helping our native English and Japanese - speaking team members and customers communicate effectively; both written and verbally.
A successful Interpreter-Translator at Driveline will be highly focused and well versed in consecutive and simultaneous interpretation.
You may be asked to support members of the Executive and / or Senior Leadership Team during meetings by simultaneously interpreting spoken Japanese to English and vice versa.
Outline of Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for providing simultaneous - consecutive interpretation for internal, external, and virtual meetings, conferences, teleconferences, ceremonies/events, visitation to and by customers, vendors, suppliers, governmental authorities, industry associations, and company affiliates.
- Responsible for providing correct, clear, and concise written translation of any documents in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and PDFs, inclusive of e-mail communications.
- Responsible to render correct concepts and meanings between Japanese and English, upholding correct rules of grammar, clarity, and tone.
- Collaborates with Associates and Management to provide explanation or advice on cultural differences or norms to improve effective communications within our intercultural workplace.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required
- Fluency in Business-level English and Japanese (native speaker of either English or Japanese language preferred)
- Ability to remain discrete with confidential and sensitive information.
- Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to concentrate, stay detached from the conversation and always remain neutral and objective while providing consecutive - simultaneous interpretation.
- Team player
- Strong understanding of cultural norms & customs of the U.S. and Japan
- Dependability and Flexibility
- High level of professionalism
- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
- Independent self-starter able to prioritize work under pressure and deadlines.
- Interprets for our guests, customers, suppliers, and others.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of baseball industry-specific terminology is a plus
- Basic knowledge of Keigo (formal Japanese)
- Ability to read and write using the Japanese Writing System (Kana and Kanji)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Language:
Work Location: In person
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
