Armenian Interpreter

Prisma International; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Independent Contractor Interpreter, specializing in over-the-phone and virtual interpreting. This role offers the unique opportunity to connect English speakers with those who have limited English proficiency, particularly in healthcare and legal contexts. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a commitment to ethical standards, and at least one year of interpreting experience. With flexible remote work options, you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying the freedom of working from anywhere in the United States. If you're passionate about bridging language barriers, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in over the phone interpretation required.
• Full fluency in English and proficiency in Armenian needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate interpretation between English and Armenian speakers.
• Maintain professionalism and manage conversation flow effectively.

Skills

Over the Phone Interpretation

Customer Service

Grammar and Clarity

Compliance with Ethics

Experience in Healthcare/Legal

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Background Check

Job description

Rare Languages for Over the Phone and Virtual Interpreter - Remote

Prisma International is actively seeking qualified, professional Interpreters, to join our team as Independent Contractors and to fulfill requests for remote Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) and Virtual Remote Interpreting (VRI).

Over the Phone Interpreters Needed for Interpretation Between English and Armenian.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Ideal Candidate shall be able to provide:

• Experience with consecutive or simultaneous over the phone interpretation between a government representative and non-English speakers
• Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high-level of customer service.
• Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker.
• Correct grammar, clarity and tones between the two languages.
• Experience with following the speakers' direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation.
• Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP
• Compliance with applicable ethics and standards
• Experience in the healthcare, legal, medical, government or court industries.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• At least one (1) year of over the phone consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience
• Two (2) professional references that can vouch for your work as an over the phone consecutive or simultaneous interpreter
• Minimum age: Must be 18+ years or older
• Minimum education: Must have High School Diploma
• Must reside within the United States and its territories
• Full fluency in English and proficiency in the target language
• Able to provide at least one of the following accreditations:
  • American Translation Association (ATA)
  • Trained or accredited through a higher education institution

PAY: $1.00 – $1.40 per minute

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Interpreters must have a valid background check to provide.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience working with DHS agencies such as USCIS, CBP, FEMA, etc.