Karen Freelance Remote Interpreter

Tonguepoint; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

Flexible hours

Free onboarding and training

Referral program bonus

Job summary

Tonguepoint is seeking a freelance remote interpreter for English-Karen with 100% remote work and flexible scheduling. No prior experience required as comprehensive training is provided; strong language skills and professionalism are essential to bridge communication gaps in critical moments.

You will handle real-time interpretation in healthcare and legal contexts, maintain confidentiality, and manage your own shift. Compensation is per minute with onboarding and ongoing training offered.

Qualifications

• Fluent or native in English and Karen.
• Strong active listening, cultural sensitivity, and emotional resilience.
• Beginners welcome; prior interpreting experience is a plus.
• Quiet home workspace with reliable internet and headset.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, real-time consecutive interpretation (English+Karen).
• Facilitate clear communication in high-stakes settings (healthcare, legal).
• Maintain strict confidentiality, neutrality, professionalism.
• Manage your own schedule and log in reliably to handle calls.

Skills

Bilingual English-Karen

Active listening

Cultural sensitivity

Emotional resilience

Job description

Urgently Hiring For: Karen.

Job Title: Freelance Remote Interpreter (Karen / English) Location: 100% Remote | Type: Freelance/Independent Contractor | Schedule: Flexible

Job Summary

We are seeking fluent bilingual speakers to provide Over-the-Phone (OPI) and Video Remote Interpretation (VRI). No prior experience is required—we provide full training. If you have strong language skills and a professional attitude, join us to bridge critical communication gaps in moments that matter.

Key Responsibilities

Provide accurate, real-time consecutive interpretation (English+Karen).

Facilitate clear communication in high-stakes settings (e.g., healthcare, legal).

Maintain strict confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism.

Manage your own schedule and log in reliably to handle calls.

Qualifications & Tech Requirements

Language: Native or near-native fluency in English and Karen.

Skills: Strong active listening, cultural sensitivity, and emotional resilience.

Experience: Beginners welcome; prior interpreting experience is a plus.

Workspace: A quiet, distraction-free home environment.

Tech Setup: Dedicated computer, high-speed internet (wired preferred for VRI), and a noise-canceling USB headset.

What We Offer

Ultimate Flexibility: 100% remote work. Choose your own hours (daytime, evening, overnight).

Steady Income: Competitive per-minute rates backed by reliable call volume.

Growth: Free comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional training.

Referral Program: Refer qualified speakers of our in-demand languages and earn a bonus when your referral is successfully onboarded.