Job Description
ABOUT US: Ascensus Global, Inc. (formerly MultiLingual Solutions, Inc.) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with more than 21 years of successful experience providing professional language services, foreign language and cultural training, and analysis support to a broad client base consisting of more than 40 U.S. military and intelligence customers, as well as over 2,000 civilian government, commercial and non-profit organizations in various fields. With ISO 9001:2015 and 17100:2015 certifications, AGI provides services in more than 100 languages, employing innovative technologies and methodologies and applying best practices from both the Government and commercial arenas to advance each customer’s unique communication and operational objectives throughout the U.S. and across the globe.
POSITION SUMMARY: AGI is seeking a qualified Chinese Mandarin Language Instructor with demonstrated experience in Mandarin - English interpretation and translation to support a specialized training program. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching military personnel and/or government professionals and will be responsible for both language instruction and integrated interpretation and translation activities.
Dates: June 02-18 / Week 1, June 02-05: Virtual / Week 2 and 3, June 08-18 in Huntington, Alabama. All travel expenses will be covered for the qualified candidate, including roundtrip airfare to/from the training site, local transportation to/from the training location/hotel, local per diem, as well as lodging for the duration of the program.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct research, preparation, and planning to ensure effective delivery of instructional materials and activities in accordance with program objectives and guidelines.
- Integrate Interpretation (and some translation) activities into the curriculum, with a focus on enhancing participants’ skills.
- Provide classroom instruction in the target language on assigned topics, aligned with program requirements and the instructor’s qualifications.
- Facilitate on site role play exercises and other enrichment activities to support language acquisition and practical application.
- Assist with administering initial and final language assessments.
- Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing program and training activities.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: N/A
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Native proficiency in Chinese and a strong command of English (both spoken and written).
- Experience teaching Chinese language to adult professionals.
- Some experience in Chinese - English translation and interpretation.
- Experience developing instructional materials.
- Good instructional, organizational, and communication skills in both Chinese and English.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience planning, organizing, and leading language and/or cultural training programs.
- Familiarity with U.S. military environment and instructing military members.
- Academic background in linguistics, translation, education, or a related field.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of learners.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: 8-hour shifts or as required by the customer.
PAY RANGE:
Pay Range: Several factors, including education, geographic location, contract labor categories, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, or market data, determine the final salary.
BENEFITS:
Roundtrip airfare to/from the training site, as well as lodging for the duration of the program will be covered by AGI.
AGI is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by federal, state, or local laws. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination regardless of their physical/mental disability or veteran status.