Translation & Interpreting Programs at UTRGV

UTRGV is hiring two (2) full-time translators and interpreters (the official HR job title is "Translator") for our Institutional Translation and Interpreting Office (T&IO).

A full job description is available at the following link: https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52053



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The 2026 Annual TAJIT Conference will be held this weekend, August 7-9, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. 🤠

This is a great opportunity for those who are currently enrolled in one of our T&I programs to network with fellow students and T&I professionals. If you attend, make sure to bring your printed or digital QR codes and business cards with you. 😉

And for those who are Licensed Court Interpreters for the State of Texas, the conference offers a total of 10.5 LCI credits: 6.5 credits on Saturday and 4.0 on Sunday.

Additionally, an optional pre-conference opportunity will be held on Friday, August 7, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to visit the Eldon B. Mahon U.S. Courthouse in Fort Worth, TX. This is a free session; however, RSVP is required.

For information about the full program, click on the following link: https://tajit.org/event-6759502.

For additional questions, please contact TAJIT at [email protected]

📍Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas Arlington
101 West Road to Six Flags Street
Arlington, TX 76011



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We've crossed the halfway point of Summer II. Keep the momentum going!

Sleep well.



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Don't let the Houston humidity cloud your morning.

Come inside, connect, and join us at the on the 5th floor of the HCDE Conference Center.



https://www.utrgv.edu/translation-and-interpreting-programs/

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We’ve arrived in Houston, and our exhibitor table is all set! 🎉 🤠

Come visit us on Friday, July 31, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Sponsor Showcase and learn more about UTRGV's fully online graduate programs, including our M.A. in Spanish Translation and Interpreting.

Come and say hello!

📍HCDE Conference Center
6300 Irvington Blvd. (5th floor)
Houston, TX 77022

Information about the PTIC conference: https://www.hcde-texas.org/professional-translators-interpreters-conference/home

Learn more about our graduate programs here: https://www.utrgv.edu/translation-and-interpreting-programs/



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This week, the Harris County Department of Education will host its Second Annual Professional Translators & Interpreters Conference on Thursday, July 30, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., and Friday, July 31, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the HCDE Conference Center (5th Floor), located at 6300 Irvington Blvd., Houston, Texas.

This exciting two-day event celebrates the vital role of language professionals and offers an outstanding opportunity to connect with fellow translators and interpreters, learn from industry experts, and explore innovative approaches to advancing language access.

Be sure to visit the UTRGV Translation & Interpreting Programs exhibit! Professor Dorian Vázquez will be there to share information about our fully online graduate programs and answer all your questions.

We look forward to seeing you in Houston! 🤠

More information about the conference can be found here: https://www.hcde-texas.org/professional-translators-interpreters-conference/home

In the meantime, learn more about our programs here: https://www.utrgv.edu/translation-and-interpreting-programs/



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Week one of Summer II is in the books.

Sleep well.



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English/Spanish Translator. $70,507.00 - $132,923.00 Annually.
(Want to qualify for future openings like this? We can show you how. Learn more about our program below this job posting.)

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California is seeking to fill a vacancy for an English/Spanish Translator position.

GS-9: To be eligible at the GS-9 level, applicants must meet at least ONE of the following conditions: Specialized Experience, Education, OR a combination of Education and Experience.

Education: Master's or equivalent degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in Translation, Interpretation, Linguistics, Spanish Language, or a closely related field, or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of a Translator.

More information about this job opportunity is available on the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/876629600

Would you like to become a Translator? We can help you get started. Check out our undergraduate and graduate degrees, including our fully online MA in Spanish Translation and Interpreting here: https://www.utrgv.edu/translation-and-interpreting-programs/



ID: Job alert graphic for a Translator, full-time position with the Department of Justice, Office of the U.S. Attorney, Southern District of California. Annual salary range: GS 9-12 $70,507 - $132,923. Location: San Diego, CA. The Seal of the Department of Justice, Office of the U.S. Attorney, Southern District of California. is shown on the left.