ABOUT THE CLA TRANSLATION INSTITUTE: The CLA Translation Institute (CTI) provides no-cost translation and interpretation to local organizations serving children and families throughout Philadelphia. Funded by a grant from The William Penn Foundation, the CTI provides professional development and training in language translation and interpretation for CLA students, while increasing access to information and services for non-English speaking communities in the region. Spanish and Chinese language services will be offered beginning in September 2024.
ABOUT THE POSITION: The CTI Undergraduate Intern position (9 hrs/week) will report to the CTI Project Manager. This will be a hybrid position that will require both in-person hours on campus as well as flexible, remote hours. In addition to honing translation and interpretation skills, CTI interns will gain experience working with nonprofit organizations, collaborating with a team to manage a project, and performing professional interpretation.
The CTI Intern will primarily be responsible for:
- Translating documents as requested by community organizations
- Reviewing translations from peer interns
- Incorporating feedback from the TA supervisor for translation
- Participating in monthly professional development activities
- Shadowing professional interpreters as arranged by CTI staff
- Engaging in reflections and debriefing sessions with the co-Directors and the supervising TA
- Performing other relevant duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Advanced language skills in English and Spanish or Chinese
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Proven record of ability to meet deadlines
- Hardworking and team-oriented
- Independent worker
- Self-starter
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:
- Real world experience with translations and interpreting
- Scheduled shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with working professionals
- Partially flexible schedule
- $20/hr for the 16-week semester
TO APPLY: Fill out an application at the link here: https:form.jotform.com/240774863851163
Priority will be given to applicants for the Spanish positions who submit their materials by April 29, 2024
Priority will be given to applicants for the Chinese positions who submit their materials by July 15, 2024
CONTACTS:
Heather Lewis-Weber
Co-Director, CLA Translation Institute
215-204-3361 | heatherlw@temple.edu
Patricia Moore-Martinez
Co-Director, CLA Translation Institute
215-204-4528 | pmoore04@temple.edu
