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Part-Time Communications Assistant: Translator

The Branson School is a coeducational, college-preparatory day school of 420 students, grades 9-12, located in Marin County, Ross, California. Branson's mission is to develop students who make a positive impact in the world by leading lives of integrity, purpose, learning, and joy. Branson is an ever-evolving educational community that challenges and supports students as they grow into confident, thoughtful, ethical people. They believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to create a truly excellent learning environment and a vibrant, caring community.

Branson faculty and staff value student-centered teaching and decision-making, continual growth, and collaboration. They respond to challenges with open minds and creative spirits, and they fully participate in the Branson community in a multitude of roles. They are widely regarded as outstanding, innovative leaders in teaching and their areas of expertise. Branson faculty and staff work and collaborate together on a beautiful, 17-acre campus, where a shared sense of purpose and love for their students create a joyful and tight-knit community.

Mission Statement: Branson develops students who make a positive impact in the world by leading lives of integrity, purpose, learning, and joy.

Community Statement of Belonging: Branson believes that the well-being of people and the planet are inextricably linked and are essential to creating a truly excellent learning environment and a vibrant, caring community. They aspire to have every member of the Branson community feel a deep sense of belonging and inclusion.

Core Values: Courage, Kindness, Honor, Purpose

Job Description

The person in this role will:

• Review AI-generated Spanish translations for accuracy and style, correcting errors in accordance with Branson's style guide and best practices in writing and editing.
• Directly translate a wide range of communications from English to Spanish, including: email messages, Google forms, weekly "BULLetin" e-newsletter, handbooks, brochures, and more.
• Use Finalsite, Branson's email and website CMS to design and build email messages in Spanish as directed.
• Receive assignments and track workflow in a Google sheet (Branson's Communications Calendar).
• Update and maintain Branson's translation style guide.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent editing and proofreading skills in English and Spanish
• Strong bilingual interpretation skills; the ability to convey the non-literal meaning of a phrase
• Ease and experience with Google suite applications
• Experience in Finalsite's CMS editor is a plus but not required.
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• The ability to deliver on deadlines and work quickly and efficiently – this work is highly time sensitive
• Attention to detail in grammar and punctuation
• Flexibility; the ability to commit to a specific weekly schedule and to work on short notice when required
• Tact and discretion; at times this role will give access to information that is not yet available to the Branson community as a whole.
• Patience and a sense of humor!

Other Details

• Hours per week will vary depending on the tasks to be done. Expect a minimum of 2 hours a week and an occasional maximum of 10. Most weeks will average 3-5 hours.
• Remote work is encouraged/preferred.
• This is a year-round role, though the needs are lighter between June and July.

Compensation

Hourly rate based on experience – range between $30.00-$35.00/hr. Hours will be tracked via Branson's online payroll system. This role is not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Branson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, employees, volunteers and interns, and the School makes decisions based on the merits of each candidate. Branson prohibits discrimination based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status or registered domestic partner status, uniformed service member or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, or any other basis protected by law. The School will afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants, employees, volunteers, and interns as to all terms and conditions of employment.