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University of Hawaii

Lecturer (Chinese)

Honolulu, HI · On-site

Lecturer (Chinese) Position Number: pending Hiring Unit: College of Arts, Languages & Letters, Dept. of East Asian Languages and Literatures Location: Manoa Date Posted: April 05, 2016 Closing Date:

Palolo Chinese Home

Housekeeper

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

About Palolo Chinese Home Established in 1896, Palolo Chinese Home is one of Hawai i's premier providers of long-term care for seniors of all ethnicities. Rooted in compassion and cultural tradition ...

Palolo Chinese Home

Certified Nurse Aide

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

About Palolo Chinese Home Established in 1896, Palolo Chinese Home is one of Hawai'i's premier providers of long-term care for seniors of all ethnicities. Rooted in compassion and cultural tradition ...

Palolo Chinese Home

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Housekeeper

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Join Palolo Chinese Home as a Full Time Housekeeper in Honolulu, HI. As a Housekeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the facility to provide a comfortable ...

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How much do chinese jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for chinese in Hawaii is $29.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.82 and $31.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Chinese language jobs?

Chinese language jobs refer to positions that require proficiency in Chinese, whether Mandarin or Cantonese, for communication, translation, interpretation, teaching, or business purposes. These roles can be found in education, international business, diplomacy, tourism, and translation services. Common job titles include Chinese language teacher, translator, interpreter, customer service representative, and international sales specialist. Proficiency in Chinese can open up career opportunities both in China and internationally, especially with the growing global importance of the Chinese market.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Chinese language teacher, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chinese Language Teacher, you need fluency in Mandarin Chinese, a solid understanding of language teaching methodologies, and often a relevant degree or teaching certification. Familiarity with digital learning platforms, classroom management systems, and standardized testing tools like HSK is commonly expected. Strong interpersonal communication, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability help build rapport with students and foster an engaging learning environment. These skills ensure effective language instruction, student progress, and positive classroom experiences.

What are some typical challenges faced by Chinese language teachers in a multicultural classroom?

Chinese language teachers often encounter challenges such as varying levels of students’ prior exposure to the language, differences in learning styles, and managing diverse cultural backgrounds. Adapting lesson plans to accommodate these differences, while keeping all students engaged, is a common hurdle. Successful teachers employ a range of instructional strategies, utilize culturally inclusive materials, and foster an environment where students feel comfortable practicing and making mistakes.

What is the difference between Chinese vs Interpreter?

AspectChineseInterpreter
CredentialsLanguage proficiency, possibly certifications in Chinese languageLanguage proficiency, certification in interpretation (e.g., CI, CT)
Work EnvironmentEducational, business, government settings, often in China or Chinese-speaking regionsConferences, meetings, legal settings, often in multilingual environments
Industry UsageEducation, translation, localization, diplomacyConferences, legal, medical, diplomatic, business negotiations

Chinese language professionals focus on translation, teaching, or localization, while interpreters facilitate real-time spoken communication between Chinese and other languages. Both roles require strong language skills, but interpreters need quick thinking and excellent oral skills for live interpretation.

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Infographic showing various Chinese job openings in Hawaii as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,775 per year, or $29.2 per hour.

Chinese-Mandarin Operational Language Analyst (OLA III)

Global Dimensions, LLC

Wahiawa, HI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Global Dimensions is a HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia. We are a growing organization supporting critical national security missions through expertise in language and culture, training and education, information technology, cybersecurity, and intelligence operations.

We are currently seeking Chinese-Mandarin Operational Language Analysts (OLA III) to support mission-critical intelligence operations in Wahiawa, Hawaii. This senior-level position is ideal for experienced cryptologic linguists who possess advanced Mandarin language proficiency, extensive cryptologic language processing experience, and a proven ability to lead, mentor, and ensure the quality of intelligence language products.

Essential Job Functions:

The Chinese-Mandarin Operational Language Analyst (OLA III) performs advanced cryptologic language processing and intelligence exploitation in support of national security missions. This role requires extensive experience in translation, transcription, gisting, intelligence reporting, quality control, and mentoring while supporting complex operational requirements in a classified environment.

Perform advanced cryptologic language processing of Mandarin Chinese audio and graphic materials.

Translate, transcribe, and gist foreign language communications in support of intelligence operations.

Identify, exploit, and report Essential Elements of Information (EEIs) and other intelligence of operational value.

Produce accurate, timely, and mission-focused intelligence products in accordance with Government standards.

Draft, review, and edit intelligence reports derived from foreign language source material.

Perform quality control (QC) reviews of translations, transcriptions, and intelligence products to ensure linguistic accuracy and compliance with Government quality standards.

Mentor and train junior Operational Language Analysts on translation techniques, intelligence reporting, quality assurance, and mission procedures.

Support target development, network analysis, speaker identification, and language identification activities.

Develop and maintain working aids, glossaries, databases, and reference materials to improve mission effectiveness.

Conduct linguistic and cultural research to support operational requirements and improve translation accuracy.

Collaborate with intelligence analysts and mission partners to support intelligence production and operational planning.

Maintain strict compliance with security protocols, classification guidance, and quality assurance standards.

Perform additional operational language and intelligence support duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance with a Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph.

Minimum Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Level 3 proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (Audio or Graphic).

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 10 years of full-time qualifying experience; or 14 years of full-time qualifying experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

Candidates must possess 10 years of experience in cryptologic language processing, related language disciplines, and/or cryptologic intelligence operations.

Related language experience may include:

  • Oral interpretation and translation
  • Non-cryptologic audio or graphic translation
  • Document exploitation (DOMEX)
  • Formal language instruction or teaching

Cryptologic experience may include:

  • Target development
  • Network analysis
  • Intelligence report drafting
  • Speaker identification
  • Language identification

At least 6 of the required 10 years performing advanced cryptologic language processing equivalent to OLA II duties, including:

  • Translation
  • Transcription
  • Gisting
  • Intelligence report drafting
  • Quality control (QC)
  • Mentoring junior linguists

At least 6 of the required 10 years of qualifying experience performed in Mandarin Chinese.

At least 4 of the required 6 years performing hands-on cryptologic language processing.

At least 3 of the required 6 years with translation, transcription, and gisting as primary duties.

Minimum 1 year of experience performing quality control (QC) reviews at ILR Level 3 in Mandarin Chinese.

No more than 3 of the required 10 years may have consisted primarily of intelligence report drafting as the primary duty.

At least 1 year of qualifying Mandarin Chinese experience must have been obtained within the 6 years immediately preceding resume submission.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Advanced proficiency in Mandarin Chinese language exploitation and cryptologic language processing.

Exceptional analytical, critical-thinking, and research skills.

Extensive experience producing accurate, high-quality translations, transcriptions, gists, and intelligence reports.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to independently perform complex analytical tasks while managing multiple priorities.

Proven leadership and mentoring skills with experience conducting quality assurance reviews.

A commitment to delivering timely, accurate, and mission-focused intelligence products in support of national security.

Desired Skills:

Experience supporting the National Security Agency (NSA), Department of Defense (DoD), or Intelligence Community (IC).

Experience leading language teams, mentoring junior linguists, and conducting quality assurance reviews.

Experience supporting target development, network analysis, and operational intelligence missions.

Strong understanding of cryptologic language processing methodologies and Intelligence Community reporting standards.

Experience working in fast-paced, mission-driven classified environments.

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