Job Title: Interpreter I
Sector: Interpretation
Employment Category: Occasional
Employment Type: Part-Time
Open to Expatriates: Yes
Location: Atlanta, GA USA
Job Description
This is an on-call interpretation position that depends on the language support needs of the IRC Atlanta as well as community partners.
Provide accurate, impartial, and confidential interpretation to LEP individuals and service providers in a variety of settings, including clinics, hospitals, schools, community-based organizations, and government agencies. Services may be rendered in-person, via telephone, videoconference, or other virtual means.
Track assignments and work hours within designated software.
Participate in trainings and assessments.
May support special projects and initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must live in the U.S., preferably in Atlanta.
High school diploma strongly preferred.
Interpretation certification preferred.
Relevant professional interpretation experience preferred.
Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred.
Relevant professional interpretation experience preferred.
Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred.
Cultural sensitivity; ability to build trust with clients, colleagues, and partners.
Proficient in English, both spoken and written.
Spoken proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is required; including but not limited to Spanish, French, Arabic, Burmese (Chin, Matu, Rohingya, Karen, Karenni, Tedim), Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, Somali, Farsi, Dari, Pashto, Swahili, Amharic, Tigrinya, Nepali, Russian, Kunama, Afar, Sango, Dinka, Lingala, Oromo, Kurdish, Vietnamese, Korean, Urdu, and Hindi.
Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
Reliable transportation to appointment locations.
Working Environment:
A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
Interested in applying to become an interpreter? Apply here or send an email to [email protected].
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