Prisma International

Coordinated translation, interpretation, accessibility services

Translator - Pacific Island Languages

Translation & InterpretationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRemote in USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Reside in the United States or a U.S. territory.
Be at least 18 years old.
Have three years of professional experience providing written translations to state or federal government agencies; candidates without a three-year timeline of this experience will be disqualified.
Be certified by a translation industry organization such as the American Translators Association, Institute of Translation and Interpreting, or Interagency Language Roundtable, or hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in translation or another language-related discipline from an accredited college or university. Five or more years of professional translation services to state or federal government agencies may be accepted in lieu of this qualification.
Be willing to abide by Prisma's Master Service Agreement and related addenda.
Have high proficiency in English and fluency in the target language(s).
Have a reliable desktop PC or laptop with a dedicated, secure, high-speed internet connection.
Have experience using modern computer-assisted translation tools such as XTM or Trados.
Have Adobe Acrobat on the device and be able to use Adobe markup tools on PDF files.

Responsibilities

Provide quick-turn written translations using a computer-assisted translation tool; XTM access is provided.
Follow project work instructions, glossaries, and reference materials.
Ensure the source content's concept, style, and register are culturally and linguistically appropriate for the target language.
Perform language quality-check steps before delivery to ensure the target translation is error-free and true to the source document's meaning.
Deliver completed translation jobs by the stated deadlines and project budgets; FEMA projects require accelerated delivery, with due dates driven by word count.
Review formatted target-language PDF files for accuracy and mark needed corrections using Adobe markup tools.
Communicate in a timely and professional manner with Prisma team members.
Participate in quality-management processes such as Corrective Action Reports, Root Cause Analyses, and solution implementation.
Protect and keep private sensitive information shared for translation projects, including PHI, PII, and SBU.
Follow policies and processes defined in Prisma's Master Service Agreement and Vendor Guide.

Desired Qualifications

Ability to accommodate fast turnarounds for small word-count projects.
Availability after hours and on weekends is a plus, at the contractor's discretion.

Translator - Pacific Island Languages

Prisma International, Inc. · Honolulu, United States (Remote) · Contract · Posted 2026-04-30

Workplace: remote

Department: Translation

Description

About Prisma International, Inc. - Prisma is a dynamic and growing language services provider committed to delivering exceptional translation solutions to clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on our dedication to linguistic excellence and client satisfaction.

TRANSLATOR - PACIFIC ISLAND LANGUAGES - Job Posting

We are expanding our independent contractor team and seeking experienced, professional Translators to provide vital recovery communications to individuals and communities impacted by disasters. We are working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in this effort. In times of crisis, clear communication in one’s native language isn’t just a service—it’s a lifeline. Translation projects for FEMA are urgent and require fast turnaround.

To be considered for hire, you must meet ALL minimum requirements listed below. Translation projects are assigned on an as-needed basis according to need and your availability.

TARGET LANGUAGES:

CAROLINIAN, CHAMORRO (Saipan dialect), CHUUKESE, HAWAIIAN, ILOCANO, MARSHALLESE, PALAUAN, POHNPEIAN, SAMOAN and TONGAN.

If your language is not listed above, you are welcome to apply. However, you must meet ALL requirements to be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

You must reside in the United States or a U.S. territory.
You must be 18+ years of age.
Have three (3) years of professional experience providing written translations to state and/or federal government agencies. Candidates who submit resumes without a three-year timeline of fed/state government agency experience will be disqualified.
Certified by a translation industry organization such as: American Translators Association (ATA), Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI), Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR), etc. --OR-- a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in translation or other language-related discipline from an accredited college or university. If onboarded, you will be asked to submit proof of accreditation(s). Five+ years of professional translation services to state and/or federal government agencies may be accepted in lieu of the above.
Willingness to abide by Prisma's Master Service Agreement (MSA) and related Addenda.
High proficiency in English and a fluent speaker of the target language(s).
Reliable desktop PC or laptop with dedicated, secure, high-speed internet connection.
Experience using modern CAT tools (e.g. XTM, Trados, etc.).
Adobe Acrobat on your device and the ability to use Adobe's markup tools on a PDF file.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide quick-turn written translations using a Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tool. We provide XTM access to you.
Adhere to all project work instructions, glossaries and reference materials provided to you.
Ensure the source content's concept, style and register are culturally and linguistically appropriate for the target language.
Perform language quality check steps (before delivery) to ensure the target translation is error-free and true to the meaning of the source document.
Deliver completed translation jobs by the given deadlines and project budgets. FEMA projects require accelerated delivery. Due dates are driven by word count.
Review formatted target language PDF files for accuracy; mark any corrections needed. Using Adobe mark-up tools is required.
Communicate in a timely and professional manner with Prisma team members.
Willfully participate in quality management processes, e.g. Corrective Action Reports (CARs), Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), solution implementation.
Take all measures necessary to protect and keep private sensitive information shared with you to carry out translation projects (e.g. PHI, PII, SBU).
Adhere to policies and processes defined in Prisma's Master Service Agreement (MSA) and the Prisma Vendor Guide.

OTHER ATTRIBUTES

Excellent communication skills and quick responses to Prisma project team requests.
Ability to accommodate fast turnarounds for small word count projects.
After hours and weekend ability is a plus (at your discretion).

IMPORTANT APPLICANT SECURITY NOTICE:

Prisma will never ask for payment information or fee transfers during recruitment or employment preparation. Legitimate outreach for information will only originate from official @prisma.com email addresses.

Requirements

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About the Company

Prisma International

Coordinated translation, interpretation, accessibility services

Prisma International coordinates language services for government and regulated organizations, offering translation in more than 300 languages, plus over-the-phone, video remote, and on-site interpretation (including American Sign Language), as well as document and digital accessibility. Its products work through LexAI, a proprietary platform that blends AI with professional linguists to improve consistency, speed, and visibility, while security and ISO 9001-certified quality govern every workflow and each agency’s existing processes are mapped to Prisma’s services. The company differentiates itself by providing an integrated, accountable operation that combines translation, interpretation, and accessibility under one framework, supported by a strong governance posture, security controls, and access to pre-awarded contract vehicles for public agencies. Prisma’s goal is to ensure language access and compliance for public and regulated sectors at scale.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Minneapolis, MN
Founded: Not listed

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