Karen Freelance Remote Interpreter

Tonguepoint; Calgary; Remote; CAD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

Flexible hours

Onboarding and training

Referral program

Job summary

Tonguepoint is seeking a freelance remote interpreter fluent in English and Karen to provide on-demand OPI and VRI services. Work from home with flexible scheduling and competitive per-minute rates. Full onboarding and ongoing training are provided.

No prior interpreting experience is required; beginners are welcome. Candidates should have a quiet home workspace, a dedicated computer, high-speed wired internet, and a noise-canceling headset to ensure clear, confidential interpretation.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Karen.
• Strong listening, cultural sensitivity, and resilience.
• Beginners welcome; interpreting experience is a plus.
• Home-based, quiet workspace.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time consecutive interpretation (English+Karen).
• Support OPI and VRI sessions.
• Maintain confidentiality, neutrality and professionalism.
• Manage own schedule and login reliably for calls.

Skills

Active listening

Cultural sensitivity

Emotional resilience

Beginners welcome

Tools

Dedicated computer

High-speed internet

Noise-canceling headset

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.