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Language Translator - Hired As-Needed

Part-time

Harford Community College

Bel Air, MDPart-time$18.07/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$18.07/hr
Location
Bel Air, MD
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

Harford Community College is hiring a Language Translator - Hired As-Needed. Harford Community College is seeking Language Translators to accurately convert documents, audio recordings, and other materials from a source language into a target language. The role involves reviewing and editing translations to ensure precision, consistency, and preservation of the original format and context. The Translator will also collaborate and communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues to understand needs and provide clear and accurate information.

Key focus areas include Accurately convert documents, audio recordings, and other materials from a source language into a target language, Review and edit translations to ensure precision, consistency, and preservation of the original format and context, and Collaborate and communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues to understand their needs.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, Authorized To Work In The United States, and Maryland Or Contiguous State Resident. Important skills include Bilingual Spanish/English, Oral Communication, Communication, Attention To Detail, Collaboration, and Microsoft Outlook. Preferred (not required): Customer Service, Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/EnglishCustomer ServiceOral CommunicationCommunicationAttention to DetailCollaborationMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft Teams

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDAuthorized to Work in the United StatesMaryland or Contiguous State ResidentCustomer Service ExperienceTranslating Capacity ExperienceCurrently Enrolled HCC Student or Alumni

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Position Information

Job Title Language Translator - Hired As-Needed

Posting Category Part-Time Staff

Starting salary range or starting hourly rate range $18.07 per hour

Classification Title

About Harford Community College

Harford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we’re committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website (https://www.harford.edu/about/get-to-know-harford/index.php) .

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Benefits

Job Description

HCC is seeking Language Translators to accurately convert documents, audio recordings, and other materials from a source language into a target language. The role involves reviewing and editing translations to ensure precision, consistency, and preservation of the original format and context. In addition, the Translator will be expected to collaborate and communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues to understand their needs and provide clear and accurate information.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia. Work is generally performed on the College campus unless otherwise specified.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position.

Your application to this position will remain active until December 31, 2026. If you are not selected by that time, you must reapply to be considered.

Required Education

High school diploma or GED.

Required Experience

No prior experience required; training will be provided for entry-level candidates.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Bilingual – Spanish/English

  • Strong customer service skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Ability to work and cooperate with coworkers and supervisors at all levels

  • Basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook

  • Microsoft SharePoint and Teams experience is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

  • Customer service experience preferred.

  • Experience in a translating capacity a plus.

  • Preference will be given to currently enrolled HCC students and alumni.

General Weekly Work Schedule

Hours vary based on the needs of the department.

The hours of part-time, as-needed employees are limited to a total of less than 500 hours in each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2025-058AO

Open Date 11/24/2025

Close Date 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. *Select all languages that you are fluent in:

  2. English

  3. Spanish

  4. Mandarin Chinese

  5. Hindi

  6. Arabic

  7. French

  8. Other

  9. *Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

  10. Yes

  11. No

  12. *Do you live in Maryland or a contiguous state to Maryland? (PA, DE, VA, WV, DC)

  13. Yes

  14. No

  15. *Are you currently enrolled as a student at Harford Community College?

  16. Yes

  17. No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

  1. Resume

  2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

  1. Transcript

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Bel Air, Maryland 21015

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