Russian Translator (Volunteer)

<h1><strong>Russian Translator (Volunteer)</strong></h1> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Note</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">: The following is an opportunity for flexible, part-time, volunteer work to address climate change. Please DO NOT APPLY if you are only looking for paid employment. A 6 months commitment is preferred. This is a remote-from-home position.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Are you fluent in Russian? Do you want to make a difference in the climate crisis? Do you want to learn the ins and outs of a global organization in an interesting environment? Are you motivated by working with smart and talented individuals who are creating a better world? Can you commit 2 - 5 hours a week, working remotely on your own schedule with our far-flung, diverse team? If so, we would love to chat about your help and unique talents.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong>Who We Are</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Earth Hero is a global all-volunteer nonprofit organization with users in 153 countries. We exist to make it easy to act on climate change. The climate emergency we currently face requires adequate and immediate action. It is one of the most threatening crises of our time. To rise to the challenge, we help people discover personalized, positive steps to care for our shared planet, improve lives, and build a better future. Check out <a href="https://www.earthhero.org/">https://www.earthhero.org</a> and download the free app to get to know us better and see if our project resonates with you.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are looking for action-oriented individuals who are excited to address climate change. As a startup, we are looking for people who will help build and scale our impact and at the same time are willing to roll up their sleeves to get stuff done! This is an opportunity to be part of an organization where you can have a direct impact, grow your experience, and have the flexibility to fit the role into your life.</span></p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Help translate the Earth Hero app from English to Russian.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Review the test Russian version before it is released to the public.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Advise on how to better customize the Earth Hero app for Russian-speaking countries users.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Perform various translation and interpretation tasks once the Russian version is launched. This could include helping respond to</span><strong> </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">messages, translating for social media, and other things like website content, news articles, and reports.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Experiences useful in this role</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">3+ years fluency in Russian. Native spreakers preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Current with the latest Russian-language idioms and cultural references to allow for great translations.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent attention to detail.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Perks</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be part of the solution to one of the biggest challenges of our age.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Channel your talents and passion in an interesting environment.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Develop new skills and valuable experience to enhance your professional trajectory.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Do amazing work on a flexible, part-time basis.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have fun while you make a difference.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Expectations</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You will work remotely and on your own schedule. Roles work best with a minimum commitment of 6 months for 2 - 5 hours a week (or more if you like!). Because our all-volunteer team is spread throughout the world, we rely mostly on a combination of Slack and video calls to communicate.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you possess a high level of self-motivation, work well independently, have strong collaboration skills, enjoy the opportunity to partner with like-minded individuals, and can commit quality time per week to help achieve team goals, we would love to hear from you.</span></p> <p><strong>To Apply: </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">To apply, send your resume/CV or LinkedIn profile and a brief message explaining why you are a good fit for this volunteer position. You can submit through this platform or send a message to <a href="mailto:apply@earthhero.org">apply@earthhero.org</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thanks!</span></p>