Amharic Interpreter (Sacramento)

Interlingva, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. is seeking an Amharic Interpreter (Sacramento) to provide professional interpreting services, primarily in healthcare settings.

Assignments are based in Sacramento and offered on a flexible, independent contractor basis with ongoing opportunities based on demand. The role requires fluency in Amharic and English, experience across medical, legal, and community settings, and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Amharic and English.
• Experience providing accurate interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings with fidelity to the original communication.
• Strong ability to interpret orally between Amharic and English in both directions.
• Proven ability to work with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Skilled in meeting the communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders.
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience.
• Must be based in the Sacramento Area.
• Willingness to obtain required medical clearances, including vaccination/immunization records and background checks.
• Possession of a valid California license.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Interpret orally between Amharic and English in both directions for varied stakeholders.
• Maintain high fidelity and accuracy to original communications.
• Collaborate with medical staff, patients, and government or community partners.

Skills

Amharic-English fluency

Medical interpretation

Legal interpretation

Community interpretation

Education

Interpreter training or relevant experience

Job description

About the job Amharic Interpreter (Sacramento)

Job Description
This is an independent contractor position offering a flexible work schedule and ongoing opportunities.

The interpreter will provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings. Assignments are based in Sacramentoand are available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreters qualifications.

Qualifications

Fluency in both Amharic and English

Demonstrated experience providing accurate, complete, and clear interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings, with the highest level of fidelity to the original communication

Strong ability to interpret orally between Amharic and English in both directions

Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

Skilled in meeting the communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders

Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience

Must be based in Sacramento Area

Willingness to obtain required medical clearances, including vaccination/immunization records and background checks, as necessary

Possession of a valid California license

ABOUT US

Interlingva is a professional interpreting and translation agency providing services across the United States. We deliver high-quality linguistic solutions to healthcare providers, insurance companies, government agencies, and private businesses in diverse industries. Our mission is to bridge language barriers and ensure effective communication by offering reliable, culturally competent interpreters wherever language support is essential.