General Purpose:
Under the direct supervision of the archivist at the Fortunoff Video Archive, the Yiddish translator watches video testimonies of Holocaust survivors recorded in Yiddish and writes a comprehensive summary in English on a PC, verifying geographic headings and names of historically important figures. Hours of work must be scheduled M-F between 8:30 and 4:45. Position duration is 20 weeks.

Essential Duties:
1. View video testimonies of Holocaust survivors recorded in Yiddish and writes a comprehensive summary in English on a PC
2. Verify geographic headings and names of historically important individuals with a set of provided print resources
3. Provide other Yiddish translation assistance to archivists as required

Experience and Training
Native fluency in Yiddish, and excellent spoken and written English; one year of related work experience and a high school level education; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Skills and Abilities
1. Previous work experience must demonstrate accuracy and consistency.
2. Dependability in following directions and procedures.
3. Willingness to work with emotionally difficult materials
4. Commitment to ensuring confidentiality of survivors’ personal information.
5. Familiarity with computers, and moderate keyboarding skills.
6. Preferred: knowledge of Jewish history, culture and the history of the Holocaust.

Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three professional references should be emailed to: hrlibrary@yale.edu.
Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.