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Last Few Readers Needed for Galantière Award

Please note: this is a volunteer opportunity open only to ATA members.
The ATA Honors & Awards Committee is seeking volunteer readers for the Galantière Award. The list is close to 100% filled, which is amazing considering the number of books (53), but they would like to have at least two readers per book, and the following currently have only one reader:

Russian: March 1917: The Red Wheel, Node III, Book 4 by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (historical fiction)
Russian: People and Trees: A Trilogy by Akram Aylisli (literary fiction, 3 novellas)
Ukrainian: Set Change by Yuri Andrukhovych (poetry)

The sign-up sheet is here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA8AD28A4FEC70-62507289-2026#/.
You can access information about all the books by clicking on “click here” at the top of the sign-up sheet.
For longer works, it’s possible to review the book based on a shorter selection without reading the entire thing. For more information, see the call for readers here.

Call for Galantière Award Volunteer Readers

Please note: this is a volunteer opportunity open only to ATA members.

The ATA’s Lewis Galantière Award is bestowed biennially for a distinguished book-length literary translation from any language (except German) into English. The Honors & Awards Committee is looking for ATA members to volunteer to read 3 or more of the nominated books and provide feedback to help choose a winner.

How it works:

The sign-up sheet is here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA8AD28A4FEC70-62507289-2026#/. You can access information about all the books by clicking on “click here” at the top of the sign-up sheet. If you’d like to volunteer, please sign up for your books by March 23.

Each book will be read by 3 readers. Reader 1 must know the source language in order to compare the source text with the translation. Readers 2 and 3 do not have to know the source language (though it’s fine if they do). There are still several slots for Readers 1, 2 and 3 left unfilled, and Reader 1s are especially needed in the following languages: Bulgarian, Farsi, French, Italian, Latin, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Uzbek.

The English translations and excerpts from the source texts (10 pages) will be shared electronically in PDF form. Readers will receive the link to an online evaluation form to fill out by April 30.

Please note:

  • If your own work has been nominated for this award, we ask that you do not sign up to be a reader.
  • If you are personal friends with any of the translators nominated, we ask that you do not sign up as a reader of their translations, but feel free to sign up as a reader for other translations.
  • This volunteer opportunity is open only to ATA members, so please do not share it with anyone who is not an ATA member.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Honors & Awards Committee at honors_awards@atanet.org

Job Opportunity: Ukrainian Intermittent Language Specialist Position (USCIS)

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The Language Services Section with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services currently has a job announcement for an intermittent (as-needed/project-based) language specialist for several languages, including Ukrainian.

Language Specialist, GS-11/12

Office: Public Services Division, Language Services Section

Closing Date: Friday September 6, 2024

Note: This job will close when we have received 200 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

Area of Consideration: U.S. Citizens – Any position utilizing this announcement will be filled through Direct Hire Authority.

Languages:  Dari, Pashto, Farsi, Ukrainian

Work Schedule: Intermittent

Location: Remote

Job Opportunity Announcement: USAJOBS – Job Announcement

What should I include on my resume?

Announcement shared by:

Steven A. Miller | Language Specialist / Trainer

DHS | USCIS | EXA | OAIS | Language Services Section

Casting Call for Ukrainian-Speaking Talent

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My name is Vivian Shamma and I work for Jennifer Venditti’s prestigious NYC based casting office JV8INC. We are currently casting an A24 Feature Film Calling The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson, and we are looking specifically for authentic UKRAINIAN-TO-ENGLISH FEMALE TRANSLATORS for an important role in the film. Role description is below.

Igor’s Ukrainian Translator: Female. Late 40s-50s, Working alongside famous Ukrainian MMA fighter Igor, as he travels for fights, this Ukrainian translator asks a question about new rules announced for the upcoming tournament. Assertive, patient, and attentive. She is Igor’s eyes and ears. Handles everything effectively and professionally. An eccentric character, wears a suit, big glasses, and funky bead earrings. Must be able to speak fluent Ukrainian and Upper Intermediate English. Role shoots in Vancouver & Tokyo. Talent can be from and based anywhere in the world.

Absolutely no prior acting experience is needed, but it doesn’t hurt if they have it. Time is of the essence, as the film starts shooting May 20th, 2024.  It is a paid role and production would provide travel and accommodations. It’s an exciting project with a prestigious team, and it could be an amazing opportunity for the right person! Please let me know.

Also, I’m attaching the project details to this email (an open call flyer for easy sharing, with open call link), please feel free to share with anyone who may be interested.

Please do not hesitate to ask me any questions. I would love to hop on a phone call to discuss further. I can be reached at 720-431-4977.

Vivian Shamma 

JV8 INC I Casting Assistant

C: 720.431.4977

casting8@jv8inc.com

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