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Thai Language Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Linguist - (Thai)

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$40/hr

Minimum one (1) year of translation experience in the required language. * Knowledge of Thai ... colloquialisms, slang terms, and regional expressions. * Familiarity with SMS shorthand, social ...

Translator

Sterling, VA · Remote

$44K - $58K/yr

Foreign Language Translation Quality Reviewer (Remote) Location: Remote - Work from Anywhere ... Thai * Russian * Spanish * Arabic * Polish * Hindi * Hungarian * Japanese * Swedish * German

Expert Level Translators

Reston, VA · On-site

$45K - $59K/yr

... Tausug, Telugu, Thai, Tibetan, Tigrinya, Turkish, Turkmen, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uyghur, Uzbek ... Founded in 1995, JTG is an Employee-Owned Company that is specialized in language services ...

Mainframe Z/OS Systems Programmer

Richmond, VA · On-site

$54.50 - $69.25/hr

... Thailand]! We are recognized as one of the Best Tech Brands 2024 by the Times Group and India's Top ... Strong experience with Job Control Language (JCL) * Deep knowledge of Mainframe Operating Systems ...

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Thai Language information

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Thai Language professional?

Daily responsibilities for a Thai Language professional may include translating documents, interpreting spoken communication, creating or editing Thai-language content, and conducting language instruction or tutoring sessions. You might also be responsible for localizing products or services for the Thai market, proofreading materials, or supporting clients in cross-cultural communication. Collaboration with project managers, other linguists, or educators is common, depending on the industry and your specific role. Staying current with language trends, terminology, and tools is also an important part of the job.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Thai Language position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Thai Language role, you need native or near-native fluency in Thai, strong reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities, and often a relevant degree or professional certification in linguistics, translation, or teaching. Familiarity with computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, language assessment platforms, or digital classroom software is often expected, depending on the specialization. Excellent cross-cultural communication, attention to detail, and adaptability make candidates stand out in this field. These skills are essential for ensuring high-quality language services, whether in translation, interpretation, teaching, or content localization.

What is a Thai Language job?

A Thai Language job typically involves using Thai language skills for translation, interpretation, customer support, content creation, or teaching. These roles can be found in industries such as tourism, business, education, and media. Some positions may require fluency in both Thai and another language, such as English, to facilitate communication between different parties.

What are the most commonly searched types of Thai Language jobs in Virginia? The most popular types of Thai Language jobs in Virginia are:
Infographic showing various Thai Language job openings in Virginia as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 43% Full Time, and 57% Part Time. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Remote job distribution.

Thai Language Instructor for NFATC (formerly FSI) - onsite, Arlington, VA, Arlington, VA

Piedmont Global

Arlington, VA

$45 - $50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Job description


PGLS is looking for experienced Thai Language and Culture Instructors to provide language training, mentoring and testing for Cantonese or Mandarin at the School of Language Studies at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (Department of State). This opening is for the following duration:

8/17/2026 - 8/10/2026
Piedmont Global (PGLS) serves the DC Metro community and the world with a full range of language services such as strategic globalization, language instruction, interpretation, translation, transcription, cultural sensitivity training, and localization. Our network of language professionals provides expertise in more than 200 languages, including regional dialects.


Duties

• Plan and conduct group Thai language classes in a small group setting, onsite in Arlington, VA.
• Use established materials and work collaboratively with the LTS and other instructors in the team on training and/or testing matters.
• Assess students’ progress and provide feedback; consult with LTS and adapt teaching techniques to the students’ individual needs.
• Conduct informal and formal progress assessments to evaluate students’ progress.
• Provide a respectful, student center environment and provide encouragement and constructive feedback.
• Maintain an online classroom environment through the Foreign Service Institute’s Learning Management System.
• With pre-approval by COR plan and/or participate in non-classroom activities in the Washington DC area.

Requirements

Required qualifications

• Educated speaker of Thai (preferably Level 4 or higher on ILR scale).
• Cultural background of Thailand or the area -
• BA/BS, MA/MS or Ph.D. or foreign equivalent degree(s) in any field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience teaching Thai to adult learners (2 or more students).
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching Thai with proficiency-based or task-based curricula.
• A minimum of one (1) year administering proficiency-based assessments (serving as an FSI tester or rater, administering DLPT or OPI exams, administering task-based quizzes or weekly assessments).
• Knowledge of basic computer skills: e.g email, Microsoft Office Suite, online meeting software (Zoom, Skype, MS Teams, WebEx).
• Experience with hybrid teaching.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience developing foreign language instructional material and/or curricula.
• Experience teaching with the communicative approach to language teaching and incorporating a range of educational technologies in teaching.
• Experience delivering training targeted to the needs of the diplomatic community.

Benefits

PGLS offers a competitive and comprehensive full-time employee compensation and benefits package: FSA, Health, Dental, Vision -CIGNA Plan options; Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance; Pet Insurance; Tuition/Professional Development Reimbursement, 401k, DashPass; PTO; All Federal Holidays Paid, Metro/Parking Reimbursement

PGLS is committed to equal opportunity in employment and is dedicated to hire an inclusive workforce. It is the policy of PGLS to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, nationality, or ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

As part of the company’s equal employment opportunity policy, PGLS will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

To request reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach out to PGLS at hr@pgls.com