French Translator & Editor

About Alcoholics Anonymous

Founded in 1935 Alcoholics Anonymous World Services (AAWS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and an international fellowship of people who have had a drinking problem. The Alcoholics Anonymous fellowship is nonprofessional self-supporting multiracial apolitical and available almost everywhere. The General Service Office (GSO) in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of New York City employs approximately 95 individuals (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and serves over 2 million members in the U.S. and Canada.

Our mission at the GSO is to support carrying the message of Alcoholics Anonymous to the still-suffering alcoholic by providing services to A.A. members groups and others; publishing and distributing A.A literature preserving A.A. history and sharing A.A.s collective experience. Not only is our team incredibly mission-driven but also tremendously supportive of each other as both colleagues and individuals.

Job Summary

The French Translator/Editor is responsible for translating and editing a variety of materials from English into French. This role supports the Language Services team in the preparation of A.A. literature service materials communications and other French-language content. As the GSO serves the A.A. Fellowship throughout the United States and Canada familiarity with the Canadian French language and usage is a plus.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled bilingual professional with a passion for language service and precision. Ideal for someone with knowledge of Canadian French usage who enjoys working on meaningful community-focused content as part of a mission-driven team that supports the A.A. Fellowship across the U.S. and Canada through thoughtful high-quality translation and editorial work.

Core Responsibilities

• Translate a variety of content from English to French including A.A. event materials internal and external communications web content reports press releases and other organizational documents.
• Review and edit French translated materials to ensure clarity accuracy and consistency in line with GSO style guidelines.
• Translate and edit occasional French-to-English materials.
• Coordinate with contracted translators as needed.
• Utilize translation tools and assist with related translation and editorial work as needed.

• Native-level fluency in French and excellent English proficiency.
• Strong translation editing and proofreading skills including excellent grammar spelling punctuation and usage skills.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional translation/editing experience is required.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with translation memory or CAT tools preferred.
• Degree in translation languages or related field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of A.A. and its literature is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Availability to work in person a minimum of three days per week.
• Some weekend or evening work may be required during busy times General Service Board weekends or Conference.
• Frequently required to sit stand walk and occasionally stoop kneel or crouch.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to use a computer including tasks such as typing and using software and the ability to read and interpret data on a computer screen for extended periods.
• Ability to work in an indoor office setting with controlled climate conditions.
• Tolerance to moderate noise levels typical of an office setting.

Location

This position is in New York City we currently work a hybrid schedule of 3 days in office and 2 days remote with occasional additional in office days.

Pay & Benefits

This is an exempt position with an annual salary of up to $80000.

AAWS offers outstanding health benefits including majority employer paid medical dental and vision and an employer-funded health reimbursement account. Long- and short-term disability and life insurance is provided at no cost to our employees. We offer generous paid time off including 3 weeks of vacation to start 10 sick days personal days and paid holidays. Additional benefits include a 403(b) plan with up to 10% employer contribution tuition reimbursement program and salary continuation program all of which are available after 12 months of employment.

Applying

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