Offer summary

Qualifications:

Native fluency in the target language (Chuukese) is required., A college degree is necessary for the position., Strong oral and written communication skills in both the target language and English are essential., Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and basic computer literacy is needed..

Key responsibilities:

Conduct language proficiency tests in a professional manner.

Score tests according to established guidelines and maintain consistency.

Enter data on the testing platform promptly and provide feedback to the testing department.

Perform pilot tests and assist in creating and reviewing test items.

Job description

About The Organization

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

ALTA Language Services is the only 100% employee-owned company in our field. As employee owners, we work hard and go beyond words to perform each and every task with integrity and a passion to stay innovative. We're a diverse group of smart, creative people who love their work and what we learn about other languages, countries, and cultures. We use the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to achieve our goals and vision. EOS is a set of simple and practical tools that help us run our business effectively and efficiently, and we are looking for people who embody our core values: "be kind," "be resourceful," and "get it done."

We offer a flexible work environment and competitive benefits, including healthcare and company stock.

ALTA participates in E-Verify.

Description

About the Job

The Testing Evaluator position is a remote, on demand, part-time position. The Testing Evaluator assists with testing for language proficiency examinations, interacting with the examinee in the evaluator's native language. Support for proficiency tests may be provided via telephone, video conferencing, or another technology-based medium (recorded audio etc.), depending on the needs of the test. The tests will be evaluated according to given scoring criteria; therefore, paid training is conducted before starting the job. Testing evaluators must be able to accept and use the required scoring procedure and maintain consistent and reliable scoring throughout their employment. They must also be willing to operate in a repetitive task situation and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Perform the test in a professional manner
Follow the process to perform the tasks
Adhere to the guidelines to score the tests
Enter the data on the testing platform in a timely manner
Provide comments and concerns to the testing department
Perform pilot tests
Create and review test items
Perform other similar duties requested by the Operations and Development Testing department

Skills

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Strong oral and written communication skills in the target language (target language appears in job title)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Technical communication
Professionalism
Organization
Must have email access with the capability to send and receive attached files, and must be able to navigate the Internet
Computer literacy

Education/Training

Language: Candidates must possess native fluency in the target language (target language appears in job title).

Degree: College Degree.

Computer Knowledge: Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Language: A minimum English proficiency level of a 2+/2+ on the ILR proficiency scale.

Experience

Any combination of training and experience which provides required knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of the position.

Salary

Current pay range for the position of Testing Evaluator: from $9.00 to $30.00 per test. Actual pay depends on several factors, including but not limited to level of education, knowledge, skills, qualifications, certifications, previous experience in similar positions, market pay rates, comparable salaries, demographic factors, geographical location, jobs availability, budget availability, revenue etc.

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Contingent

Benefits

Part-time employees are not eligible for ALTA-sponsored benefits.

LOCATION

Remote

PLEASE NOTE: All Testing Evaluators must be based in the U.S. Unfortunately, we are not able to hire in all 50 US States. We are currently unable to hire applicant resident in the following States: Maine. We are also unable to hire applicant residents in the territory of Puerto Rico.

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and in compliance with our responsibilities as a federal contractor, we are happy to make our Affirmative Action Plans (AAP) for Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans available to all candidates. If you would like to learn more about our dedication to equal opportunity and review these plans, please reach out to us at hr@altalang.com.

ALTA Language Services is a drug-free workplace. All employees are required to adhere to the Company’s drug-free workplace policy.

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