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2 people are interested
English-French Translation Editor
ORGANIZATION: Mosqoy
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2 people are interested
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Mosqoy’s translators play an integral part of the organization, as they are the bridge across cultures, communicating our materials and stories between languages and countries. Without these positions, we do not successfully uphold our values of accessibility, relationships, fairness, and inclusivity. The Editor will proofread written material from our website that has been translated from English to French by our translators. See our website here.
ORGANIZATION
Mosqoy is a registered Canadian charitable organization that works in remote communities of the Peruvian Andes, promoting opportunities for economic development while nurturing their threatened indigenous Quechua culture. We operate two social enterprises that support our three main programs: the Q’ente Textile Program, which supports indigenous communities and women weavers by revitalizing textile traditions and selling their fair-trade products; the T’ikary Youth Program, which offers promising youth of the region opportunities for post-secondary education; and the Mink’a Knowledge Exchange Program, which encourages responsible travel and consumption in the Global North (like Canada) through courses, workshops, and our Mosqoy Field School. For more information, please visit www.mosqoy.org or www.facebook.com/mosqoy.
DETAILS
- Volunteer position
- Remote work with opportunities to attend Mosqoy events in Victoria, Canada or Cusco, Peru
- Varies depending on workload (approx. 2-3 hours per week)
- Minimum 1-year commitment
- Start date: Flexible (as soon as possible)
DUTIES
- Proofreading written translations in French to improve on errors, clarity, and meaning
- Working in collaboration with our English-French Translators to ensure continuity of written communication across the website
- Optional: Translating written material from English-French
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Native language French (Canadian French preferred) or very high level of proficiency
- Fluency in English
- Ability to identify and correct errors of grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and meaning in French
- Ability to communicate themes of cultural preservation and international development in French using the most updated terms
- Ability to work as part of a virtual/distributed team
- Ability to work independently on deadline
- Accountability and trustworthiness
ASSETS
- Coursework or studies in translation/interpretation
For further questions, or to apply, please contact our Recruitment Officer at recruitment@mosqoy.org. Complete applications consist of 1) cover letter, 2) resume, 3) names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references.
Application Deadline: The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. First-come first-serve basis.
More opportunities with Mosqoy
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Mosqoy
Location:
620 View Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1Y5, CA
Mission Statement
Mosqoy works towards global sustainability and resilience by empowering local culture. We work with the Quechua population in the Andean mountains of Peru, a place that has been devastated by unsustainable tourism and development but that is home to amazing local leaders who are revitalizing their art and culture while maintaining a healthy, holistic, and spiritual connection with the land. We believe in empowering local communities through international solidarity and networking, sharing stories of celebration, struggle, and strength.
Description
Mosqoy was founded in 2006, and is a registered Canadian charitable organization and Peruvian Asociación Civil that works in remote communities of the Peruvian Andes, offering opportunities for economic development while nurturing their threatened indigenous culture. It operates two social enterprises: Mosqoy Peruvian Textiles and Mosqoy Field School, which collectively fund its three main programs: 1) the Q’ente Textile Program, which supports Indigenous communities by revitalizing and supporting textile traditions in the Peruvian Andes; 2) the T’ikary Youth Program, which offers promising youth of the region opportunities for post-secondary education; and 3) the Mink’a Knowledge Exchange Program, which aims to raise global awareness and responsibility in schools and universities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
June 19, 2018
SKILLS
- Copy Writing / Copy Editing
- Translation
- Cross-cultural Communication
- English
- French
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Two to three hours per week