City and County of San Francisco · 5 hours ago
Bilingual (English-Chinese) Translator/Proofreader and Phone Operator – San Francisco Department of Elections (1404 Clerk)
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$31.54/hr - $38.34/hr
1+ years expThe City and County of San Francisco is seeking applications for seasonal bilingual positions to assist with translating and proofreading official election materials. The role involves providing election information to the public in both English and Chinese, ensuring accurate communication and assistance during the election process.
GovernmentSmall and Medium Businesses
Responsibilities
Translating materials for use by the public
Extensive proofreading (words, numbers, and format)
Comparing vendor translations to English text and preferred Chinese terminology, suggesting revisions only as needed
Creating candidate lists with accurate content and formatting
Maintaining organized paper and electronic document files
Assisting the public over the phone in a phone bank setting
Providing in person assistance and providing election information while at the front counter or in the field during outreach tabling events
Assisting in the Emergency Ballot Delivery Program as needed
Assisting with post-election processing tasks
Qualification
Required
Bilingual in Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, or both) with a high command of English
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, including grammar and spelling
Equivalent proficiency in written Traditional Chinese appropriate for official government publications
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrated abilities to learn new subject matter and work on several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
One (1) year of clerical experience including preparing and maintaining a variety of records and/or documents, filing, use of office equipment, public contact and processing of incoming and outgoing mail
Availability to work on-site at City Hall
Availability to work overtime both during the week and weekends as necessary
Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods
Ability to multitask between phone and computer
Ability to occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds
Preferred
Willingness to follow instructions and maintain strict version control
Computer skills, including MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Internet research in English and Chinese
Verifiable professional experience or university-level coursework in written translation from English to Chinese, as well as professional or university-level writing in English
General knowledge of San Francisco neighborhoods and districts
Experience providing excellent customer service
Benefits
Health coverage
Retirement benefits
Company
City and County of San Francisco
City and County of San Francisco is the only consolidated city-county in California.
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