About WestEd

As a community of over 800 researchers, practitioners, consultants, and administrative professionals from all backgrounds and life experiences, we are committed to making a qualitative difference in the lives of youth, children, and adults. We conduct and apply research, develop evidence-based solutions, and provide consulting services across the country in both rural and urban communities to improve equitable outcomes for individuals from infancy through adulthood. Serving as trusted partners in the areas of education, health, and justice, our teams enhance capacity within communities and school districts to prioritize impact — asking the right questions, customizing methodologies, developing relevant tools, and implementing best practices specific to a diverse range of stakeholder needs.

Furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion is core to who we are and how we work. We are committed to working with our clients to illuminate and address disparities, value and elevate diverse voices, and ensure equitable access to our resources and services. Please review our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

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SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE WORK LOCATION OF THIS POSITION—Although WestEd provides the option of working at one of its facilities for employees, many roles allow employees to choose to work remotely for their own convenience. The decision to allow remote work at the employee's convenience is based on the requirements of the position or project in question.

The Opportunity

As the translation reviewer, you will be responsible for ensuring that both Simplified and Traditional Chinese translations of resources use terms that are appropriate and understandable for the intended audience of early childhood educators in California. You will also review designed multi-media modules and print resources in Chinese for quality assurance. The successful candidate will have excellent writing skills in Chinese and extensive knowledge of Chinese vocabulary related to early childhood education in California.

Responsibilities:

• Review Simplified and Traditional Chinese translations of training materials and resources for early childhood educators to ensure terms in Chinese are appropriate and understandable for the intended audience.
• Ensure that preferred translations and glossaries are used consistently across materials and resources.
• Contribute to the creation of a translation glossary for use in similar future translations.
• Review designed multi-media modules and print resources in Chinese for quality assurance.
• Provide recommendations to and collaborate with project staff to discuss and resolve translation of specialized terms.
• Develop online surveys in Chinese customized for different topics and audience groups.
• Conduct interviews in Chinese and take summary notes to be incorporated into the overall work.
• Assist with other project duties in Chinese, such as translating interview protocols or taking notes for focus groups.

What We're Looking For

• Ten or more years of experience in the professional use of Simplified and Traditional Chinese and English.
• Extensive knowledge of Chinese vocabulary related to early childhood education in California.
• Demonstrated expertise in writing, editing, and proofreading Chinese.
• Demonstrated expertise in translating English to Chinese and Chinese to English.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to problem-solve, think creatively, and apply new technologies.
• Ability to quickly learn to use basic features of computer applications such as Box, Smartsheet, and Zoom.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment dealing successfully with short- and long-term priorities simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to tailor appropriate, effective, and respectful use of Chinese from situation to situation.
• Respect for diverse perspectives; working positively and effectively as a member of a team.
• General familiarity with federal grant programs, education law and regulations, and 508 compliance/accessibility is a plus, but not required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary for this role is competitive, set at a WestEd level F, and commensurate with experience. WestEd offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as Life, AD&D and Disability insurance. We also offer various retirement plan options and Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses. WestEd offers generous paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), among other benefits.

Committed to the diversity of race, ethnicities, perspectives, and opportunities, WestEd offers a variety of social and professional learning communities, such as Employee Resources groups, the Data Intelligence, Insights, and Innovation PLC, and the WestEd Parent Community, just to name a few. We hope you’ll consider joining us to build better schools, communities, learning pathways, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)