Language Access Coordinator

Prince William County is committed to ensuring that all residents can access information, services and opportunities to engage with their local government. The Language Access Coordinator plays a key role in advancing these efforts by supporting communication and engagement with residents who primarily speak languages other than English and are limited with English proficiency.

This position is housed within the county's Office of Communications and Engagement and works collaboratively across departments to strengthen language access practices countywide.

About This Role:

The Language Access Coordinator is responsible for coordinating language translation and interpreter services to provide meaningful access to the county's programs and services for members of the general public with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). This position's primary responsibilities include working closely with the Office of Equity and Inclusion on the language access plan implementation, as well as quality control and workflow coordination to ensure organizational compliance across the county regarding Title VI Limited English Proficiency standards.

This role supports departments in meeting language access requirements, provides appropriate training on meeting requirements, coordinates multilingual communications, and manages or supports social media and outreach efforts in multiple languages.

The Language Access Coordinator serves as both a strategic partner and a hands-on resource. The successful candidate will actively engage with county agencies to provide inclusive communications and community engagement for all county residents.

The ideal candidate should:

* Think creatively, embrace new approaches, and pioneer innovative solutions to intricate problems

* Work effectively both independently and within a team

* Exercise independent judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

* Handle multiple priorities, processes, and demands in a dynamic work environment

* Set priorities, implement changes, and organize work

* Work under pressure with frequent interruptions

* Perform interpretation and translation duties, as needed

* Have the experience coordinating projects, developing processes, or implementing policies across teams or departments

* Be able to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse stakeholders

* Be able to assess language needs and quality of interpretation/translation

* Have a strong understanding of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, ADA, and language access compliance requirements

* Have knowledge of current best practices for both translation and interpretation services

* Have knowledge of program and project management tools and recordkeeping skills

* Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or G.E.D., and 5 years of demonstrated experience in language access programs, translation/interpretation service, equity-focused initiatives with a focus on community engagement.

Preferences:

* Bachelor's degree in communications, public administration, public policy, linguistics, community engagement, or a related field

* 5 or more years of demonstrated experience supporting communications, community engagement, and language access or equity-focused initiatives

* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish

* Experience coordinating projects, developing processes, or implementing policies across teams or departments

* Five (5) or more years of experience providing oral interpretation

* Experience working in or with local government or public sector organizations

* Experience developing and delivering training classes and materials

* Possess intermediate-level computer skills in MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel

* Certification in interpretation or translation (e.g., ATA, CCHI).

Special Requirements :

* Spanish language proficiency is required for this position. A satisfactory score on the interpretation and technical translation assessment will be required.

* Knowledge and familiarity with language access laws, regulations, and best practices (e.g., Title VI, ADA, or similar frameworks) is required for this position.

* Ability to manage vendor contracts for interpretation and translation services.

Work Schedule:

* Full-time, exempt position

* Monday-Friday, standard business hours (some evening or weekend work may be required for events)

Starting Salary Range:

$82,777.50 - $ Annually

We also offer great benefits, including:

* Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

* 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans  

* Paid Annual Leave

* Paid Personal Leave

* Paid Sick Leave

* Paid Holidays

* Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans  

* Optional Group Life Insurance

* An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). For more information on PSLF, please : PSLF.

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