Italian Translator and Interpreter

Italian Translator & Interpreter

The Italian Translator is responsible for translating copy and daily correspondence from English to Italian, and vice versa, with speed and accuracy. The role also provides interpretation support between English and Italian and offers linguistic‑based customer service for members and partners.

• Translate correspondences and publications, including voice‑over and subtitling for the association’s media productions.
• Provide simultaneous interpretation at board meetings, international conventions, seminars, and other executive meetings.
• Handle administrative duties such as processing reports, issuing awards, and record keeping.
• Assist other divisions and departments with language needs.
• Offer cultural expertise to staff and volunteers.
• Conduct headquarters tours for non‑English‑speaking visitors.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Excellent command of English and native ability to speak, read, and write in Italian.
• Familiarity with Italian history, culture, tradition, and current life.
• Prior translation and interpretation experience strongly preferred.
• Professional experience in simultaneous interpretation/planning is a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~5% of time).
• Availability to work in the Oak Brook, IL office weekly.

• Three weeks paid time off.
• Flexible and hybrid work schedules.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Reimbursable training.
• Casual dress code.

Exempt, $60,000–$70,000.

Lions International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.