Active Membership Review Process
ATA Active or Corresponding membership即, Voting Membership—is available to Associate members who either pass the ATA certification exam, go through Active Membership Review, 或获取 ATA Credentialed 翻译 designation. Candidates who obtain Voting Membership through Active Membership Review are not ATA-certified.
Why become an ATA voting member?
ATA Voting Membership opens doors to participation in the Association—from participating in elections to serving as a member of a Committee. It’s your opportunity to help shape the future of the Association.
How to become an ATA voting member
ATA Associate Members who can demonstrate that they are professionally engaged in translation, 解释, or closely related fields may apply for Voting Membership. This qualification is satisfied if the member can meet all of the conditions in any one of the six categories below. The application to become a voting member is free and online. No paperwork is required at the time the request is submitted, but the member must agree to provide the necessary documentation if audited.
Qualifications that meet voting membership requirements
- 翻译 or interpreters
- Current accreditation or certification by a member association of the Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs or by the United States Federal Court 翻译 永利登录网址 Program; and
- Proof of such accreditation or certification
- 翻译 or interpreters Evidence of at least three years’ work as a translator or interpreter, which may include either of the following:
- Three letters of reference from clients or supervisors; or
- Copies of records of business activity such as Schedule C, corporate tax returns, 1099s, 发票, 或者工作指令
- 翻译
- Proof of a degree or certificate in translation (acceptable programs to be determined by the Education and Pedagogy Committee); and
- One letter of reference from a client or supervisor
- 口译员
- Proof of a degree or certificate in 解释 (acceptable programs to be determined by the Education and Pedagogy Committee); and
- One letter of reference from a client or supervisor
- 口译员
- ATA recognition of non-ATA 解释 credentials (See ATA Credentialed 翻译 designation.)
- 其他 Individuals professionally engaged in work closely related to translation and/or 解释 may submit evidence of at least three years’ work in a closely related field, which may include either of the following:
- Teaching appointment letters; or
- Terminology/lexicography research studies