Marshallese Interpreters – On-Site & Remote
Job Summary
This is a remote position.
- Facilitate clear and accurate communication between English speakers and speakers of your target language.
- Interpret conversations without additions omissions or changes to the speakers intended meaning.
- Preserve the meaning tone and intent of the original communication.
- Maintain professionalism confidentiality and applicable interpreting standards.
- Communicate proactively about any circumstances that may affect an assignment.
- Access to a laptop or desktop computer with at least 4 GB of RAM and a broadband (high-speed) internet connection.
- Access to a mobile phone as a backup device.
- Access to a headset that connects to the computer or mobile phone using a cable (wired headset; wireless headsets are not permitted).
- A quiet distraction-free workspace or home office suitable for professional interpreting.
- At least two (2) years of interpreting experience either paid or volunteer.
- Two (2) relevant professional references who can attest to the candidates interpreting experience OR one (1) relevant professional reference and one (1) relevant professional letter of recommendation.
- Native-level proficiency in English and the other languages.
- Certification as a medical interpreter through a 40-hour medical interpreter training program or equivalent specifically focused on healthcare interpreting (e.g. CHIT Community Healthcare Interpreter Training).
- At least two (2) years of professional interpreting experience either paid or volunteer in a healthcare setting.
- Two (2) relevant professional references who can attest to the candidates interpreting experience **OR** one (1) relevant professional reference and one (1) relevant professional letter of recommendation.
- University degree in Interpretation or a related field.
- Certificate of professional interpreter training with at least 40 hours of training.
Required Skills:
Interpreter Functions: Serve as an Interpreter between a wide range of people with diverse voices accents speaking tempos and personalities. Provide parties with exact interpretations of verbal communication without additions or omissions. Provide interpretations of questions answers statements arguments explanations and other forms of verbal communication. Render sight translations of documents and other written materials as needed. Impart thought purpose spirit emotions and tone of the speaker from a source language into a target language and vice-versa. Inform relevant parties of any factors that may hinder your performance. Comply with applicable ethics and standards