Spanish Language Translations Specialist - State Program Administrator

Location: St. Paul, Minnesota, United States; up to 50% hybrid telework, with additional onsite attendance required for team meetings or as requested by management.

Salary: $24.40–$35.30 per hour or $50,947–$73,706 annually.

Company

The Minnesota Department of Administration's Enterprise Translations Office provides centralized translation services for state agencies and helps ensure equal access to government information and services.

What you will do

• Translate documents, presentations, web content, images, and other materials from English into Spanish and from Spanish into English.
• Ensure translations are linguistically correct, culturally relevant, accessible, and faithful to the original message.
• Resolve linguistic ambiguities, research terminology, and adapt language for intended audiences.
• Translate a range of legal, medical, educational, and government materials.
• Work with stakeholders, partners, and customers while supporting multilingual communication for Minnesota state agencies.

Requirements

• Possess or be eligible for and capable of obtaining a Language Proficiency Certification from an accredited testing center, or have an associate's or bachelor's degree demonstrating and supporting Spanish language proficiency.
• Required Spanish proficiency, including grammar, idioms, colloquial expressions, nuances, and cultural considerations.
• Knowledge of English and Spanish for multilingual communication.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently translate legal, medical, educational, and other materials.
• Familiarity with translation methodologies and best practices.
• Familiarity with translation software, including artificial intelligence tools, and Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Interpersonal and human relations skills for effective work with stakeholders, partners, and customers.
• Cultural competency, sensitivity, and awareness of cultural differences.
• Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check and employment reference checks; selected applicants must complete a language proficiency evaluation involving a conversation in Spanish.

Nice to have

• Ability to concentrate on precise material for extended periods.
• Time management skills for tight deadlines and pressure.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities, technologies, and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Interest in examining and championing best practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, unlimited state employment with daytime Monday–Friday hours and no travel required.
• Up to 50% hybrid telework under a required telework agreement.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually.
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, disability, life insurance, pension, and tax-free expense account options.
• Paid parental leave, employee assistance resources, training, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and possible Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Equity, inclusion, community connection, and professional growth are emphasized.

Hiring process

• Apply online by November 23, 2026.
• Selected applicants participate in a Spanish language proficiency evaluation during screening and interviewing.
• Connect 700 applicants must submit the Job ID, Working Title, and valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date.