Bilingula Techical Publication Writer/Translator
North America Plant Protection Organization
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Writing / Editing
Posted on September 22, 2019
BILINGUAL TECHNICAL PUBLICATION WRITER/TRANSLATOR (English and Latin America Spanish)
Review, standardize and translate all NAPPO correspondence, agendas, Expert Group assignments,reports, newsletters, and NAPPO documents including regional standards, decision documents, science and technology documents, position documents, protocol and treatment documents in English and Spanish to ensure phytosanitary language is used. Maintain detailed records and files of work and revisions made to NAPPO correspondence, agendas, expert group assignments, reports, newsletters and all NAPPO technical documents mentioned above. Develop and constantly update a NAPPO lexicon of English and Spanish equivalent terms used in plant protection. Interview and consult regulatory and scientific personnel and read journals related to international plant health and scientific issues in both languages. Facilitate communication among scientific experts in either language. Assist in preparing materials for publication in either language. Hours: Monday- Friday: 9-5 pm. Reliable transportation and current driver's license needed to attend meetings. Requires overnight and out of country travel approximately four times per year for up to five days for each trip. Requires fluency in speaking, reading and writing Latin American Spanish. Must have a Bachelor's degree in English or other relevant Language Arts. Employer is NORTH AMERICAN PLANT PROTECTION ORGANIZATION (NAPPO) located at 1730 Varsity Drive, Suite 145, Raleigh, NC 27606. Apply by emailing resume to: Dr. Stephanie Bloem at: stephanie.bloem@nappo.org