NITA – Nevada Interpreters and Translators Association

Features

The Nevada Interpreters and Translators Association (NITA) was officially founded in 2008. NITA?s broadly defined goal is to advance and to elevate the quality and
availability of language services in the State of Nevada. Our non-profit association is driven by an enthusiastic and diverse group of language professionals, all working together in pursuit of the highest language service standards for all stakeholders
involved.
With your help, we?re advancing toward providing accessible, accountable and high-quality language services throughout our community.
The Nevada Interpreters and Translators Association is proud to be affiliated with and to support the American Translators Association (ATA).
NITA?s goals and plans:
Advocacy for the profession, strengthening standards and practices
Political action for legislation: requirements, certification and formal accreditation
Affiliation with regional, national and international sister organizations

Benefits

Professional or aspiring translators and
interpreters
– Professional development
– Inclusion (by voluntary request) in online membership directory
– Expanding your business horizons
– Advocacy for the profession
– Networking opportunities
– Free attendance to NITA?s quarterly General Member Meetings, with its presentations and workshops
– Low-cost / reduced-cost classes and seminars
– Access to NITA ListServ and full access to website
– Voting rights in board elections
– NITA Online e-mail address for each member
– Regular newsletter and announcements
Students
– Meet seasoned professionals
– Informal mentorship programs
– Networking opportunities
– Free attendance to NITA?s quarterly General Member Meetings, with its presentations and workshops
– Low-cost / reduced-cost classes and seminars
– Access to NITA ListServ and full access to website
– NITA Online e-mail address for each member
– Note: when you join at the Student rate, you must also separately mail or fax current, dated proof of student status. Mail to the P.O. Box address shown at the bottom of this page or fax to (775) 677-4987. Proof of enrollment must be for a post-secondary educational institution that is a member of the Nevada State University System or an institution in a county bordering Nevada. If you cannot meet this requirement you may join as an ?ordinary? individual member.
Institutions and corporations
– Professional development for your staff
– Voting rights in board elections (1 corporate vote equals 3 regular votes)
– Visible demonstration of commitment to the profession
– All employees can attend workshops and seminars at the NITA Member rate
– Inclusion in membership directory
– Access to the NITA ListServ
– NITA Online e-mail address for every assigned staff member
– Free attendance to NITA?s quarterly General Member Meetings, with its presentations and workshops
– Low-cost classes and seminars
– Advocacy partners for the profession

Membership

Professional or aspiring translators and interpreters?
annual membership fee: $35
Students ? annual membership fee: $25
Institutions and corporations ? annual membership fee: $75