Target Language Experts / Content Object Selectors Nationwide

JTG is currently seeking Target Language Experts / Content Object Selectors in various languages.

Location: Reston, VA

Status: Contractor

Responsibilities:

• Select authentic passages (written/audio/video) in a target language at Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) levels 2 or higher in accordance with project standards and specifications.
• Develop and review instructional materials around these passages according to project standards and specifications and for linguistic accuracy.
• Support Manager in outreach efforts.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned, depending on project deliverables.
• Undergo initial training and periodic training based on performance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Native proficiency in the target language.
• A high level of proficiency in English.
• Knowledge of and experience with the ILR proficiency scale.
• Experience in a language-related field (translation, teaching, assessment, or curriculum development).
• A strong ability to analyze written and oral discourse.
• U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in adult foreign language education.
• Master’s degree in a language–related field.
• Familiarity with text complexity rating according to the ILR scale.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a language-related field required (Master’s degree preferred).

This position reports to the Team Lead.


Founded in 1995, JTG is an Employee-Owned Company that is specialized in language services, training, and analytics. JTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.