Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? At Terrestris, we are changing the way small businesses hire. We are seeking Arabic Interpreters to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support our strategic goals of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) Joint Force Training Center (JFTC). This position is onsite in Bydgoszcz, Poland. Join our team, grow your career, and crush your goals at Terrestris.

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We approach this by forming strong client and team relationships through transparency. We strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary values to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Interpreter at Terrestris do?

The Joint Force Training Centre (JFTC) is set up by the North Atlantic Council under Article 14 of the Protocol on the Status of International Military Headquarters (1952) and has been delegated a defined legal capacity by Headquarters, Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) through its terms of Reference and the Supplementary Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Poland and Headquarters, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation and the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe to the Protocol on the Status of International Military Headquarters set up pursuant to the North Atlantic Treaty.

What does a typical day look like for the Interpreter?

You will:

Execute vignettes as directed by Training Control Staff
Participate in and support daily SME and internal co-ordination meetings as directed
Deliver basic language training (Arabic) to Training Audience
Provide input into PDT event After Action Review (AAR)
Perform miscellaneous Training Objective related tasks as directed by Training Control Staff
Support Training Control Staff with verbal and written translation as required
Produce daily written reports on any training related observations as directed by Training Control Staff

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the person we’re looking for if you have:

General knowledge of NATO advisory mission to Iraq
NATO SECRET security classification certificate valid for the duration of the contract (Preferred)
Experience in as an interpreter on military training environment
Native English language speaker or non-native English language speaker with a proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English
Native English language speaker or non-native English language speaker with a proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English
Experience with interpreting conversations Arabic-English and vice versa
Experience while interpreting at executive decision-making level
The ability to effectively use online communication platforms (GoTo Meeting, Skype for Business, Zoom etc) for occasions where virtual delivery is directed as a result of prevailing conditions at the time of execution

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Arabic Interpreter